OHS Family News 10/18/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
First Grade learned about the Pumpkin Life Cycle and how each part helps the plant survive. Thank you to the PTA for the pumpkin donations for exploration!
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
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
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
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:
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.
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Dear Orchard Hills Families,
This year, Milford Human Services & the Boy Scouts in Milford will provide baskets for a Thanksgiving Dinner to families that are experiencing hard times. The meal is a turkey & side dishes.
If you can benefit, please email ndapaz@milforded.org with the following info:
Family name
how many in household (# of adults, kids)
address
phone number
special note: Please indicate if your living situation does not have access to an oven/stove. (if not indicated then the turkey and side dishes are not prepared)
*The Boy Scouts will call ahead of time to schedule and confirm delivery date & time.
* An adult must be present upon delivery of the meal.
Deadline is Oct 22nd
If you have any questions, please reach out to our school social worker, Naomi DaPaz via email ndapaz@milforded.org or via phone: (203) 783-6684. All information is confidential.
Thank you, Naomi
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Community Connection Center-
This week's CCC News contains information and links for a mix of resources & fun activities. Featured this week : Adams House, Milford Cub Scouts and Touch A Truck Presented by Junior Woman's Club of Milford. To read the whole newsletter go to the CCC Website which is also updated with links to community resources.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
