OHS FAMILY NEWS
Dear OHS Eagles,
PJ Day was a big hit on Monday!!
The Thanks for Giving Food Drive is underway! Thank you to those who have already donated. We will continue to take donations in the OHS main lobby. We will be collecting from November 1st - November 15th.
Check out the PTA section below for an exciting 5th-grade fundraiser. Copy of OHS.MYG.flyer.pdf
The PTA Spirit Wear Store is now OPEN- place your orders by Nov. 24th!!! https://orchardhillsspirtwear2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
November 13th- World Kindness Day
November 20th - Early Release Day at 1:25pm
November 22nd- Spirit Day- Favorite Sports Team Day
November 27th - Early Release Day at 1:25pm
November 28th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday
December 11th- Early Release Day at 1:25pm
December 23rd- January 1st- Winter Recess
Upcoming News
The Thanks for Giving Food Drive is underway! Thank you to those who have already donated. We will continue to take donations in the OHS main lobby. We will be collecting from November 1st - November 15th.
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!
Milford Turkey Trot- Don’t forget to check off our school in the Milford Public Schools Challenge when you register. The school with the most entries wins a prize https://drive.google.com/file/d/1i5K1hXlIFgWUlHKe9n7aAlGAQtvqrQsS/view?usp=drive_link
Grade 5 Instrumental Music Families- Music Research Study
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.
Parent’s Night Out is back by popular demand!!! Tribus Night is hosted by the PTA on December 5th from 5:00- 10:00pm- be sure to mark your calendars. There will be a fun PTA Raffle (CASH ONLY) and you can enjoy a fun night out. Tribus accepts cards/cash.
5th Grade Fundraiser- Copy of OHS.MYG.flyer.pdf
Let’s do something GREAT today + stack up on GEE*Bands to support our 5th graders! www.makeyourgreat.com promo code OHS at checkout!
The PTA Spirit Wear Store is now open- place your orders now!!! https://orchardhillsspirtwear2024.itemorder.com/shop/sale/
The School Store is BACK!! The PTA is looking for volunteers to help run it!
Signup to volunteer here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/409094FA5A823A5FD0-52819899-ohsschool#/
OHS Spirit Days - 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month A Charter represents agreed-upon norms for how everyone wants to feel, what everyone needs to do to feel that way consistently, and how to handle conflict & unwanted feelings.
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: Milford's Veterans Day events, Mashantucket Pequot Museum invites you to attend, "The Honoring the Veterans Powwow and Lyman Orchards-Winter Lantern Festival.
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
