OHS FAMILY NEWS
3/28/24
Dear OHS Families,
Thank you to everyone who came out to support the OHS PTA Drama Club in their production of Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Outlet Store with Pantochino Production. What a wonderful evening! We hope you have a wonderful Spring Break! .
Solar Eclipse - although our STEM department originally believed that we would be able to safely view the eclipse, the Connecticut State Department of Education recently issued the following guidance: "Since there will not be a total solar eclipse occurring in Connecticut, there is no safe time to view the event without specialized glasses or filters. Viewing any part of the bright Sun, even through a camera lens, binoculars, or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics, will instantly cause severe eye injury." Even with the purchase of the eclipse glasses from online websites, it is difficult to ascertain whether the glasses have been verified to meet ISO-2312-2 regulations. As mentioned in the FAQ document, even with the availability of the glasses, it is still not advised to look toward the sun even donning this eyewear. During the totality of an eclipse, when the sky becomes the darkest, damage can still result to the eyes. Oversight of the proper wearing of these glasses with a large crowd of students is difficult, even with clear instructions provided prior to viewing.
Unfortunately, the potential risk of severe eye injury from viewing the eclipse, even inadvertently, causes us to cancel our planned viewing of the solar eclipse for Monday, April 8. Please know that our commitment to the safety and well-being of our students and staff drives our decision.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
March 29th- No School
April 1st- 5th- No School, April Break
April 23- 26th- Spring Book Fair
May 2nd- Spring Concert- 4th & 5th Strings & Band and 4th grade Choir
May 8th 6:00- 7:00 pm- 5th Grade Parent/Student Kickball Game
May 9th & May 10th- PTA Plant Sale
May 23rd- Career Day- Click HERE for details.
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
Kindergarten Registration 2024-2025- Don’t forget to register your child for Kindergarten (24-25 school year). Kindergarten Registration remains open for families.
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.
Parents Night Out Fundraiser- March 28th -See HERE for details.
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
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
