OHS Family News 10/25/24
Dear OHS Eagles,
The OHS Fun Run made for an exciting end to the week! Thank you to the families who supported the event by fundraising, volunteering, spectating, and supporting at home.
The OHS PTA Trunk or Treat was a great success! It was a fun-filled evening of laughter, music, and candy. Thank you to the families who supported and attended the event!
The Costume Parade is quickly approaching on Thursday, October 31st from 9:00am- 9:20am. Details can be found here: OHS Costume Parade
Pajama Day hosted by the PTA will be November 4th to benefit our 5th-grade class. Students and staff are invited to get comfy and wear their best PJs while donating $2.00 to our 5th-grade class. pajamaday.november5thgrade.pdf.pdf
PTA Yearbook Information
All yearbook sales will be made on the Jostens website HERE. The cost per yearbook is $16 and all families are welcome to purchase!
Grade 5 Instrumental Music Families- Music Research Study
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Important Dates:
Thursday, October 31 - OHS Costume Parade
Monday, November 4th - OHS Picture Retake Day
PTA hosted Pajama Day to benefit our OHS 5th grade class pajamaday.november5thgrade.pdf.pdf
Tuesday, November 5th - Election Day - No School for students
November 20th - Early Release Day at 1:25pm
November 27th - Early Release Day at 1:25pm
November 28th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday
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.
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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Please let us know if you are in need of:
winter coats, gloves, hats, boots etc
unisex sweatshirts
holiday gifts for your children
food for your holidays
→If any of these resources can be helpful to your family, please feel free to privately email me: ndapaz@milforded.org or call : (203) 783-6684
We are here to help!
Thank you,
Ms. DaPaz
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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 : Coldwell Bankers "Adopt -A-Pet", Ansonia's Nature Center's "Western CT Orienteering Club" and Family Day: "Animals in Art "at Fairfield University Art Museum.
See our new format for the CCC Newsletter Looking for more resources visit the CCC Website .
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
