OHS Family News 8/30/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
We had a WONDERFUL start to the new school year! There were smiling faces, we were all engaged in exciting learning opportunities and so much laughter. Our new students and staff have been warmly welcomed into our school community. It has been wonderful to see everyone getting acquainted and settling in so quickly. Teachers have been busy creating exciting learning environments and introducing new curricula. Early feedback from students has been overwhelmingly positive, with many excited about the engaging lessons and activities planned.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arrival & Dismissal
Reminders:
Arrival (8:20- 8:40am)
Parents/guardians of walkers must remain with their children until 8:20 am.
Cars can pull into the driveway at 8:15am, students should not exit vehicles until 8:20 am.
Students should exit the vehicle on the RIGHT side of the car.
Parents should remain in their vehicles, staff will assist as needed.
Do not pass cars/pull around cars, please wait your turn.
Please follow the direction of staff on duty.
After 8:40am, students will be marked tardy.
Dismissal
Cars can pull into the driveway at 3:15pm.
Remain in line.
Do not pass cars/pull around cars, please wait your turn.
Students should enter the vehicle on the RIGHT side of the car.
Parents should remain in their vehicles, staff will assist as needed.
Please follow the direction of staff on duty.
Important Dates:
September 2nd- No School
September 12th- Open House
September 16th- Fall Picture Day- Robert Taylor Photography
September 18th- Early Release Day for all students at 1:25pm
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Food Service
Food Services Update - For information including lunch menus and how to create a food service account please visit the MPS food service website.
For students who qualify for free or reduced-price meals, (determined by the completion of the Free/Reduced-Price Meals application or Direct Certification), breakfast and lunch will be offered free of charge.
Please note that last year, free breakfasts were offered to all of our students through state funding. This year, the state did not approve funding for free breakfasts for all students in public schools, so for students who do not qualify for Free/Reduced-Price Meals, meals will be offered at full price.
New Staff
We welcomed new staff to the OHS learning community:
Jenna Mizzi, Gr 1 Teacher Tanya Taylor, Kitchen Manager
Tia DiBlase , Gr 5 Teacher Donna Miller, Lunch Aide
Audrey Regan, School Counselor Grace Nielsen, Paraprofessional
Tracy Robertson, Resource Teacher April Ball, Paraprofessional
Kristen Mingrone, Paraprofessional Linda O’Neill, Paraprofessional
Erin Ochman, Paraprofessional Christian Hidalgo, Art Teacher
OHS PTA Information
Sept. 3rd- PTA Meeting
7:00 pm- Media Center
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Join the PTA!! Each year families are asked to join the PTA. All funds provide opportunities throughout the year for our learning community. As a thank you for joining and supporting, you will have the perk of signing up first for PTA events like the OHS Fun Run and more.
OHS Spirit Days
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
A Calming Corner is a designated area for someone to use in order to self-regulate.Clink on this LINK to find out how you can implement a calming corner at home. Please contact Mrs. Dickson with any questions: mdickson@milforded.org.
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A Note From Ms. Dapaz
Hello Orchard Hills families,
In Milford, we are fortunate to have many resources to help families during various times in their life. We understand that many families' finances and costs have changed the past few years. One resource that is readily available & helpful is a weekend snack bag for kids. A bag of snacks & drinks are provided in a nondescript bag on Fridays to go home from OHS. If you feel like your child(ren) can benefit from this additional resource, please feel free to privately contact me. All information is confidential. Email: ndapaz@milforded.org or call : (203) 783-6684.
We are here to help! Thank you ~Ms. DaPaz
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Have a wonderful long weekend!
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
