OHS NEWS 4/26/24
Dear OHS Families,
Thank you to our PTA volunteers for hosting another amazing Book Fair! We are so fortunate to be able to provide these opportunities thanks to our gracious volunteers.
We are planning for our upcoming OHS Career Day on May 23rd.
If you are interested in participating, please click HERE for more details.
State testing begins this Monday (4/29) for grades 3-5. We know what our learners will do amazing! As you read in the March 11th letter from Mr. Autieri, required state testing will soon begin. The OHS testing window begins on April 29th. While we understand that this state testing is a mere snapshot in a student’s academic journey, we want to ensure that our students do the best that they can. Please have students get enough rest the night before these tests, bring their Chromebook in fully charged, and try their best.
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!
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OHS PTA- Attention: 5th grade families
Important Dates:
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.
Fifth Grade Families- Middle School Transition Events
East Shore Middle School Virtual Event, May 20th from 6:30 - 7:00 pm. More info is here- ESMS Virtual Family Information Night
Harborside Middle School Virtual Transition Event, May 22nd from 6:30 PM - 7:15 pm. More info is here - HMS Virtual Family Information Night
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.
Community Connections Centers presents (1) (2).jpg- Music Around The World event
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.
Great job OHS 5th graders! Way to do some good in our community as your elementary school days wind down. Ten 5th Graders worked with Food2Kids this week packing more than 500 snack bags for Milford kids. Great work in our community OHS kids and families!
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
For Family Fun you'll find information about "An Evening Under the Stars" at Foran High School. For fun family events day trips around Connecticut check out The Hartford Yard Goats Reading Challenge, where students can earn free tickets to baseball games. For Summer Camps- Milford Recreation's “Marine Biology” Camp. 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
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
