Dear OHS Eagles,
We are excited to invite third through fifth grade students and their families to our Arts, Beats, Books & Feats event on March 27th from 6-7 pm. During the evening, celebrate fifth grade artists and experience live music from third through fifth grade students. Also, journey on a storywalk in the media center and get movin’ with Mr. C. We hope to see you there!
We’re happy to announce our Bookmark Contest Winners!!
Kindergarten: Matthew, Room 20
First Grade: Gavin, Room 11
Second Grade: Erick, Room 14
Third Grade: Zoe, Room 51
Fourth Grade: Sammy, Room 52
Fifth Grade: Rory, Room 30
Thank you to everyone who participated!!
Highlighting the D.A.R.E Program at Orchard Hills
Our 5th-grade students are actively participating in the D.A.R.E (Drug Abuse Resistance Education) program, an engaging initiative that equips them with essential decision-making skills and promotes a healthy, drug-free lifestyle. We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing partnership between Milford Public Schools and the Milford Police Department, which makes this impactful program possible. The dedication of our local officers in mentoring and educating our students is truly commendable. Thank you to everyone involved in bringing the D.A.R.E program to Orchard Hills—your efforts are making a lasting difference in our students’ lives!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Important Dates:
March 17th- Wear Green Day
March 18th, 19th, 20th- Parent Teacher Conferences, early dismissal at 1:15pm for all students
March 27th - Arts, Beat, Books & Feats for grades 3-5
April 2nd- Wear Blue in honor of World Autism Awareness Day
April 16th- Spring Photo Day Photos
April 18th- No School
April 21- 25th- Spring Recess
April 30th- Early Release day for all students at 1:25pm
SBA & NGSS Testing will take place starting May 7th (Grades 3-5)
Upcoming & Important News
Upcoming Dates (May & beyond):
Teacher Appreciation Week: May 5th - 9th
PTA Plant Sale: May 8th & May 9th
(Tentative) Field Day date: May 28th (rain date: May 29th)
(Tentative) 5th grade Send Off and Clap Out date: June 3rd (rain date: June 4th)
Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Please click here for more information: 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Press Release
Dismissal - As a reminder, please refrain from entering the parking lot until 3:15 PM for dismissal. We appreciate your cooperation.
Parent Teacher Conferences
Greetings, MPS Families!
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2025 Elementary Conference Schedule:
Tuesday, March 18th 5:30-8:00pm
Wednesday, March 19st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Thursday, March 20th 1:45-3:45 p.m.
*Please note that we will have a modified early dismissal time on the conference days to accommodate the conference schedule. Therefore, students will be dismissed on March 18th, March 19th, and March 20th at 1:15pm.
Parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. All conferences will be in person unless a parent/guardian requests a Google Meet link directly from the teacher. Spring conference sign up information will be live on our school website from Wednesday, March 5th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, March 17th, at 12:00 p.m. If you prefer a virtual session, please contact the teacher to request a Google Meet link to conduct your conference virtually after you have confirmed your conference time through My Conference Time Online Scheduler. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning!
Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
Food Service
OHS PTA Information - Click HERE for more information on upcoming events and programs.
OHS Spirit Days - 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month Meta-Moment is a six step tool that helps us press the pause button between a challenging feeling and our first impulse.
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.
Check out the School Counseling Newsletter for February HERE
We are excited to invite third through fifth grade students and their families to our Arts, Beats, Books & Feats event on March 27th from 6-7 pm. During the evening, celebrate fifth grade artists and experience live music from third through fifth grade students. Also, journey on a storywalk in the media center and get movin’ with Mr. C. We hope to see you there! Flyer
Community Connection Center- Be sure to check out this week's CCC News.
Family Letter Family Literacy Program 24-25 SY- all MPS families are welcome to attend
Milford Health Department Health Guidelines- Please click on the link to view a message from the Milford Health Department regarding health guidelines: Milford Health Dept.
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal,
Orchard Hills Elementary School
