Orchard Hills Elementary School

OHS FAMILY NEWS 3/22/24

Dear OHS Families, 

This Wednesday, March 27th is our Spring Personality Photos with Robert Taylor Photography. 

Don’t forget to register your child for Kindergarten (24-25 school year). Kindergarten Registration

remains open for families. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Important Dates

• Milford Resources (for OHS families)

• OHS PTA

• Spirit Days

• CCC Information

• SEL Anchor Tool

• Lost & Found

Important Dates:

• Printable MPS full year calendar can be found here. 

• OHS Spirit Days

• 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- 7:00 pm- 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

Milford Resources for OHS Families

Please see HERE for more information.

STEP- Student Tools for Emergency Planning Program-  more details HERE

OHS PTA Information - Please check the OHS PTA page and social media for the most current and updated information on schedules and programs. 

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. No Art Club on March 20th,  

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 "Foodshare Mobile Pantry dates, additional food resources and a virtual presentation about the upcoming Solar Eclipse sponsored by the Old Farmer's Almanac.  For Family fun you'll find information for the MAC's "Garden Shed" event that will showcase young artists! Also do you need some help with starting your garden? Follow the Old Farmer's Almanac  link to learn when & where to start your seeds.  There is also information about two summer camps.  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

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

Follow us on Twitter:  @PrincipalSarah