1/5/24
Dear OHS Families,
Welcome Back! We hope that 2024 brings joy, excitement and peace to all of our OHS families.
Preschool & Kindergarten Families- Please see information regarding the MPS Sparkler Event on January 9th at Pumpkin Delight School!
EXCITING PTA NEWS
Screen Free Week hosted by the PTA
Click here to register for a new session on the Paint Night: orchardhills.memberhub.com
There will be a $5 admission fee at the door for the Star Factory night on 1/22
Please see the information regarding our PTA’s collaboration with Pantochino this school year:OHS Drama 2024.pdf
Please join the OHS PTA on their FB page to see the latest news!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
Jan. 10th- Early Release for all students at 1:25pm
Jan. 15th- NO school
Jan. 19th- CRAZY HAIR Day!
Jan. 24th- Early Release for all students at 1:25pm
Feb. 7th- Early Release for all students at 1:25pm
Kindergarten Registration The December assessment appointment window is closed for those families that have requested a waiver for their child to enter into Kindergarten for the 2024 - 2025 school year. If you requested a waiver, but did not have the opportunity to schedule a December appointment, you will receive a communication in the near future to make an appointment for the next Kindergarten Waiver assessment. The online Kindergarten registration will remain open, if you have not had the opportunity to register, please do so.
Milford Resources for OHS Families Please see HERE for more information.
With the winter around the corner, please let us know if you are in need of:
winter coats, gloves, hats, boots etc
holiday gifts for your children
food for your holidays
If any of these resources can be helpful to your family, please feel free to privately email me: ndapaz@milforded.org or call : (203) 783-6684. We are here to help! Thank you, Ms. DaPaz
OHS PTA Information
PTA School Store- The school store will be open on most Wednesdays from 8:20-8:40am. Here is a flier with details. Most items are between .25 cents and $5.00 with the exception of the eagle squishmellows at $11.00.
5th Grade Families- Attention 5th Grade OHS Families! Activities for our 5th graders are in full swing. If you would like to join the OHS PTA 5th Grade Committee and help out, email Rebecca at rebeccaacohen@yahoo.com.
OHS Spirit Days Please see the document for the OHS Spirit Days. This is a working document, so please check back as some dates may change or be added.
Community Connection Center
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun seasonal activities. Among the community services you will find links for the CT FoodShare's Mobile Pantry, TEAM's heating assistance and Milford's Park & Recreations Family Movie Night. For Family fun you'll find several links to activities all around Connecticut! In the CCC News Feed you will see the SPARKLER "Ring in the New Year" Family Night for families with preschool or kindergarten students! This will take place at PDS on Tuesday, Jan. 9th from 5:00pm-7:30pm Contact the MFRC today for registration information by calling Kathy or Judy at 203-783-3626. Remember that the CCC Website is updated with links to community resources. To locate the CCC’s web page go to Milford’s main page and click on the Menu tab & scroll down under district Information to find the Community Connections Centers!
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Circle of Support is an identification of people who can help you when needed and why they can help (to access help in difficult situations, to support one in being his/her best self, etc.).
Click on the link to learn more about using the Circle of Support at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
The OHS Lost and Found is growing, growing, growing! Please have your child(ren) check the lost and found if they are missing an article of clothing, water bottle, etc. All items will be donated on January 31st.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
