OHS Family News
3/15/24
Dear OHS Families,
Next week, we will have Spring Parent Teacher Conferences. Students will be dismissed at 1:15pm on Wednesday (3/20), Thursday (3/21) and Friday (3/22).
Be sure to check the “Important Dates” section below for all of our exciting events!
Don’t forget to register your child for Kindergarten (24-25 school year). Kindergarten Registration
remains open for families.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
Spring Conferences- Early dismissal for students at 1:15pm on all three dates below.
March 20th- 5:30- 8:30pm
March 21st- 1:45pm- 3:45pm
March 22nd- 1:45pm- 3:45pm
March 27th- Spring Personality Photos with Robert Taylor Photography
March 29th- No School
April 1st- 5th- No School, April Break
April 23- 26th- Spring Book Fair
May 8th 6:00- 7:00pm- 5th Grade Parent/Student Kickball Game
May 9th & May 10th- PTA Plant Sale
May 23rd 6:00- 8:00pm- 5th Grade Dance
May 30th (Rain date: June 4th)- Field Day
June 5th (Rain date: June 6th)- 5th Grade Up & Out and Clap Out
Spring Parent Teacher Conferences
Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences
March 20th- 5:30- 8:30pm
March 21st- 1:45pm- 3:45pm
March 22nd- 1:45pm- 3:45pm
Sign Up HERE
Electronic Devices Reminder
We have had an increasing number of students bring cell phones and smartwatches to school. At the elementary level - No use of a cell phone/smartwatch or other personal communication device will be permitted during school hours. These devices must be turned off or on silent and left in backpacks, stored in a student’s locker/cubbie or other place designated by building administration. Use of Cell Phones or Other Personal Communication Devices P-5131.81. Thank you for supporting us in this matter!
Milford Resources for OHS Families
Please see HERE for more information.
STEP- Student Tools for Emergency Planning Program- more details HERE
OHS PTA Information
Restaurant Night- Bonfire Grille on Monday, March 18th!
Mention the OHS fundraiser for dine in or take out orders! See details HERE.
K- 2 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.
Spirit Night- OHS PTA Spirit Night at Urban Air
March 27th- 4pm-8pm
20% of the proceeds get donated back to OHS PTA!
Parents Night Out Fundraiser- March 28th at Tribus Beer Co. See HERE for details.
Picasso Parties- a new afterschool program is being offered by the OHS PTA. HERE are the details.
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
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Hopes and Dreams provides children and adults with the opportunity to set their own social/academic goals.
Click on the link to learn more about implementing Hopes and Dreams at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
