OHS Family News 9/13/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
It was another wonderful week at Orchard Hills! PICTURE DAY is this Monday, September 16th!
Our Bus Safety Monitors participated in an event with the Milford AAA and local dignitaries. Here are some highlights from the event. We are so proud of our student leaders!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Arrival & Dismissal
Students CAN NOT be left unattended in front of the building. They should remain with their parents/guardian/adult until 8:20 am.
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
After 8:40am, students will be marked tardy.
Dismissal
Cars can pull into the driveway at 3:15pm (no earlier), please 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.
Please follow the direction of staff on duty.
Important Dates:
September 16th- Fall Picture Day- Robert Taylor Photography
Wednesday, September 18th- Early Release Day for all students at 1:25pm
Thursday, 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
Tuesday, October 22nd - Grade 3 Audubon Trip
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
PTA Meeting Dates: original-C7A4EECB-1E4B-4E91-8993-F96627C4AEF4.jpeg
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. Fall Fairs around CT, Setting Stones Museum's "BooZoo's Adoption Expo" and information on how to save money on your utility bills are among the topics 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
