OHS Family News 11/22/2024
Dear OHS Eagles,
This week we are highlighting a component of foundation literacy called UFLI. UFLI (University of Florida Literacy Institute) is an explicit and systematic approach to teaching foundational skills necessary for students to be proficient readers. Primarily focusing on phonics- the relationship between letters and sounds. UFLI allows our younger students to learn the building blocks of reading to increase fluency and comprehension.
On Thursday we surprised students with a STAFF ONLY spirit day-- TWIN DAY! Students were challenged to find the twins among our staff.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
November 27th - Early Release Day at 1:25pm
November 28th-29th Thanksgiving Holiday
December 6th-Spirit Day: RAINBOW DAY! for Toys for Tots $1 suggested donation sponsored by the OHS Student Leadership Team Flyer
December 11th- Early Release Day at 1:25pm
December 18th Winter Concert at Parsons- Grade 4 & Grade 5- OHSWinterConcertLetter
December 20th- Spirit Day- Pajama Day
December 23rd- January 1st- Winter Recess
Upcoming News
The hustle and bustle of the holiday season is upon us. To make life a little easier HERE is an at-a-glance document of events through December.
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
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
Click HERE for all the exciting PTA events, activities, and news!
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 : The Elk's "American Essay Contest","Thankful Friday" at Sacred Heart University and Stamford's "Downtown Parade Spectacular".
Find these and more in our CCC Newsletter. Looking for other community resources, visit the CCC Website.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
