OHS FAMILY NEWS 10/11/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
We have many exciting upcoming events so be sure to check them out!
Bubble Mania's Casey Carle delighted students with his performance! Thank you to our PTA for sponsoring this fun filled event! Students had a blast!
It's Energy Awareness Month: This fun and easy project invites students to measure the difference in energy usage between an LED bulb and an incandescent bulb. All materials needed to participate in the UI Home Energy Challenge are included in the kit provided by UI. Click on the link if you are interested. https://homeenergychallengeui.com
Socktober Fundraiser- OHS SOCKTOBER!.png
This October, Orchard Hills School is teaming up with Horizons at Foote for Socktober! We’re collecting socks that will be donated directly to students in need at Horizons at Foote. A simple pair of socks can provide warmth and comfort as the colder months approach. Together, we can make a real impact, help make a difference, one pair of socks at a time, and ensure every student steps into the season with warmth! All new sock donations can be placed in the box in the main lobby. Mr. Cala will bring the donations to Horizons at the end of the month.
Thanks for the support and help!
Here’s a fun video from Kid President about Socktober: Hello Internet! It's #SOCKTOBER! Love, Kid President
K9 Winston visited some of our classrooms this week! We are very fortunate to be collaborating with Officer Jimmy Cox and K9 Winston. We look forward to future visits!
OHS Post Drill Notification 10/11/24 OHS Post Drill Notice
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
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 - Trunk or Treat 6:30-8:00pm
Monday, October 21st - Grade 5 Planetarium Trip
Tuesday, October 22nd - Grade 3 Audubon Trip
Spirit Day reminder: Get Your Pink On! October 24th
Friday, October 25th - OHS FUN RUN & Parent Information
Thursday, October 31 - OHS Costume Parade
Monday, November 4th- OHS Picture Retake Day
Parent Teacher Conferences - Click HERE
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.
OHS PTA Information - www.ohspta.org
PTA Meeting Dates (all meetings are at 7:00pm in the Media Center or via the google meet): original-C7A4EECB-1E4B-4E91-8993-F96627C4AEF4.jpeg
Membership - The PTA has 211 members!! The winners from their raffle are:
Please consider joining the OHS PTA. All funds from membership provide opportunities throughout the year for our learning community.
You can join through the website HERE or using the QR code in the picture to the left.
PTA Afterschool Programs:
Chess Club - register before October 22nd!
PTA Events:
Tuesday, Oct. 15th - Friday, October 18th - Book Fair
Friday, Oct. 18th - Trunk or Treat
Friday, Oct. 25th - OHS FUN RUN
Exciting News!!! After much discussion and collaboration between the PTA, OHS administration, and the Fun Run committee, we have created a plan that allows “spectators” to watch their children at the Fun Run. We are so happy to open up this opportunity to all parents or guardians. That said, we also need to ensure the safety and security of our students and staff.
You must sign up in order to attend. If you have already signed up as a volunteer, you do not need to sign up again. The spectator signups will be by grade (40 minute slots). When you arrive, please check in to receive your spectator badge. The designated area for spectators will be behind the fence at the end of the parking lot. Please stay in the designated area. We have plenty of volunteers helping and it would be very chaotic to have everyone on the baseball field. We ask that you please vacate the designated area once your child's grade is done running to make room for the next group of spectators. If you have more than one child running, you may sign up for multiple grades. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Sign up at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C48ACA62CA1FDCF8-52265646-funrun
We look forward to seeing you there!
OHS Spirit Days - 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Best Self is a positive representation of ourselves behaving in a
healthy and productive manner.
Click on this LINK to find out how you can utilize this tool at home. Please contact Mrs. Dickson with any questions: mdickson@milforded.org.
School Counseling Lessons have begun! Here is a brief introduction from Ms. Regan and information regarding the amazing topics that students explore.
Community Connection Center-
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Featured this week : Milford's Prevention Councils "Halloween Costume Contest, Sleeping Giant's Centennial Celebration and New Haven's Chalk Art Festival. Also Milford Park & Recreation Department is asking for help in deciding what holiday movie to show for their "Family Movie Night" , so take their survey today!
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
