Dear OHS Eagles,
As we approach this season of gratitude, I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt appreciation for the incredible support and partnership we share in nurturing and educating our students. The collaboration between families and our school community is what makes Orchard Hills School a special place, and we are so grateful for your continued trust and involvement.
Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on the blessings we hold dear, and we are deeply thankful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and caring group of families. Your commitment to your children’s education and well-being makes all the difference in their success and happiness.
We hope you enjoy this time with your loved ones, filled with joy, rest, and moments of gratitude. Thank you for being a part of our school family.
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving!
In the spirit of being grateful, we are so happy to announce that Nurse Brandi had her baby and they are both healthy and happy! Our nursing subs will be the following:
Every Monday and Tuesday – Liz Melvin, RN EMelvin@milfordct.gov
Every Wednesday, Thursday and Friday – Kathy Malski, RN KMalski@milfordct.gov
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
