OHS NEWS 4/19/24
Dear OHS Families,
Congratulations to our OHS “of the Year” Recipients
Parent of the Year: Joanna Whitehead
Para of the Year: Kirsten Betts
Teacher of the Year: Hannah Fraser
Third Grade had a visit from the News 12 Meteorologist.
Meteorologist Jonathan Cubit came to OHS for our culminating activity to end our science unit on weather. The students gained more knowledge of natural weather hazards and the role of the meteorologist to detect them. Students were also able to practice weather reporting and had the opportunity to go live while Jonathan forecasted the current weather.
The PTA Scholastic Spring Book Fair is next week. They are offering the BOGO sale as well! Every class will have a specific shopping day. Classroom teachers will share that information.
We are planning for our upcoming OHS Career Day on May 23rd.
If you are interested in participating, please click HERE for more details.
Photographing Students- As a reminder, if you are attending an event or coming into a classroom as a guest, please do NOT take photos of children. You can take photos of your own children, but please refrain from taking photos of other children. Thank you!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OHS PTA- Attention: 5th grade families
Important Dates:
April 23-26th - Spring Book Fair
April 29th 2:00pm Grade 5 DARE Graduation
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 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
Parent Input - Please click HERE for more information regarding parent input toward class placement in 2024-2025.
Kindergarten Kickoff
For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May. If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience.
Destiny Discover - Destiny Discover is our online library catalog, showing our schools’ physical and digital collections. HERE is the link for more information.
Middle School Course Selection
Attention Fifth Grade Families - it’s time to make your middle school course selections! Click HERE for more information.
Milford Resources for OHS Families
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.
5th Grade Families- The 5th-grade committee is gearing up for an exciting array of spring events, but we need your support to make them truly unforgettable! We have an assortment of fun inflatables and other exciting items reserved for the 5th Grade Up and Out Day but we need to raise $1000 to cover the costs. Your contributions will directly impact the experiences our children will cherish as they bid farewell to Orchard Hills Elementary. No donation is too big or too small - every little bit helps us reach our goal! How to Donate:
Simply click on the Venmo link below to contribute and Make note in the comments OHS 5th Grade donation. https://venmo.com/u/Angela-Hackett-2
Or you can drop a check off to me. Made out to the OHS PTA. Notate on the check "5th grade committee" Your generosity will help us create lasting memories for our 5th graders. Thank you for your support! ~ Angela & Rebecca and The OHS 5th Grade Committee.
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 and South Central Child Advocacy Center's FREE virtual Internet Safety training for parents. For Family Fun you'll find information about The Woodruff Family YMCA's annual Healthy Kids Day®, which is FREE and open to the public. For Family Fun in Connecticut you will see that Old Sturbridge Village, a recreated 1830s rural New England town is FREE for children during the month of April. For Summer Camps there is a website that features camps for children with special needs. Remember that the CCC Website is updated with links to community resources.
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Meta-Moment is a six step tool that helps us press the pause button between a challenging feeling and our first impulse. Click on the link to learn more about implementing Meta-Moment at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
