1/26/24
Dear OHS Families,
A HUGE thank you to the PTA for hosting an amazing Screen Free Week for our OHS community! We are incredibly grateful for the parent volunteers who make events like this possible.
Kids Heart Challenge- Please click HERE for information as we will kick off the Heart Challenge with an assembly on Monday.
Valentines - Please note a small card (and pencil or bookmark) is welcome for Valentine’s Day. Food or candy of any kind is prohibited due to allergy concerns. Parents/Families are encouraged to come in to read to their child’s class!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
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
Planning for College (K-Grade 5 Parents) - Mark your calendars for Thursday, February 8! How to Start Saving for College, a free event with free dinner and childcare, will be held at JFK School (404 West Ave) from 6:00 pm until 7:30 pm. Click here for more information, including registration (pre-registration required).
Math is EVERYWHERE- Room 17 and the Milford Arts Council’s “Math is EVERYWHERE” showcases KG - Grade 12 students as artists through various media (music, digital media, dance, photography, painting, sculpting, etc.) that incorporates math. Click HERE for more information, including submission details, deadlines, and prizes.
OHS PTA Information
STEM Camp- Please see the flier for the PTA sponsored STEM Camp with our very own, Mrs. Tobin: IMG_2618.jpg There is a QR code on the flier to register.
DANCE- PTA Sweetheart Dance - Friday, Feb. 9th- more details to come.
Registration link - https://orchardhills.memberhub.com/store/items/977519
Raffle items donations - https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/9040C48ACAC2FA2FC1-raffle
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 activities. Among the community services you will find links for the CT FoodShare's Mobile Pantry, American Red Cross's Blood drive, and Adams House's Grief programs.
For Family fun you'll find information about Ct. Aubon's Mystery & Magnificence of the Snowy Owl and the Ct. Air & Space Museum.
Attention Pre K & Kindergarten Families: Sparkler Event - Because of inclement weather the SPARKLER ``Ring in the New Year" Family Night was moved to Tuesday, Jan. 30th from 5:00pm-7:30pm at Pumpkin Delight School. 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 by January 31st.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
