OHS Family News

OHS FAMILY NEWS 1/3/2025

Dear OHS Eagles, 

Happy New Year! We hope your holiday season was filled with joy, relaxation, and special moments with loved ones. As we step into this exciting new year, we are thrilled to welcome you back.  The start of a new year offers a fresh opportunity to set goals, embrace challenges, and celebrate achievements, big and small. Our teachers and staff have been preparing enriching and engaging opportunities for all OHS learners. Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Important Dates:

  • MPS 2024-2025 School Calendar

  • 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays

  • Wednesday, January 8th- Early Release at 1:25pm 

  • Saturday, January 11th- MPS Community Conversation - Long Range Planning. More info is here

  • (Week of) January 13th - 16th PTA Screen Free Week

  • Thursday, January 16th - 4th & 5th Grade Band/Strings Concert at 6:30 pm, Parsons Auditorium

  • Monday, January 20th: NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Day

  • Wednesday, January 22nd - Early Release at 1:25pm 

  • Friday, January 24th- Crazy Hair Day! 

Upcoming News

  • Wednesday, January 8th- Early Release at 1:25pm 

  • Saturday, January 11th- MPS Community Conversation - Long Range Planning. More info is here

Food Service

MPS food service website.  

January Menu- Elementary

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 

Growth Mindset​ is ​language used at home, in the classroom, or within another environment that is specifically focused on potential and growth.

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.

Community Connection Center- 

This week's CCC News contains information and & a fun activity.   Featured this week : CT FoodShare, Eli Whitney Museum, Model Trains and a New Year SPARKLER family activity.

Find these in our CCC Newsletter.  Looking for other community resources, visit the CCC Website.

Warm Regards, 

Sarah Scionti

Principal, 

Orchard Hills Elementary School

Follow us on Twitter:  @PrincipalSarah