OHS FAMILY NEWS 9/6/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
This week was full of exciting learning experiences and laughter. Students engaged in Heggerty, UFLI, Fosnot Math, non-curricular learning tasks and so much more! Our staff has set the stage for a positive year full of high expectations for all learners.
AAA Northeast is highlighting school safety in their ‘School’s Open, Drive Carefully’ and will be on campus at Orchard Hills on Tuesday, September 10th. Please note that this event will not impact arrival/dismissal or school activities. As always, we are proud to support our community partners that benefit our students and Milford as a whole!
Attention Grade 4 & 5 Families- Please read this letter regarding Instrument Registration.
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.
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
September 19th- PTA Back to School Picnic Backtoschool2024.jpeg
Friday, September 27th - OHS Goes Gold to raise awareness for childhood cancer
Thursday, October 3rd: NO SCHOOL - Rosh Hashanah
Monday- Friday October 15- 18- PTA Book Fair
Tuesday, October 15th 1:45-3:45 p.m. - Fall Conferences
Wednesday, October 16th: 5:30-8:00pm - Fall Conferences
Thursday, October 17th: 1:45-3:45 p.m. - Fall Conferences
Friday, October 18th - PTA Trunk or Treat 6:30-8:00pm
Friday, October 25th- OHS Fun Run
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.
OHS PTA Information
September 19th- PTA Back to School Picnic Backtoschool2024.jpeg
Oct. 14-18th - Book Fair
Oct. 18th- Trunk or Treat
Oct. 25th- OHS Fun Run
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.
Community Connection Center-
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Information about food resources, energy assistance and several free family events is just a bit of what you'll find in this week's issue. For additional information go to the CCC Website which is updated with links to community resources.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
