Dear OHS Eagles,
We had fun celebrating World Autism Awareness Day by wearing blue on April 2nd!
The Arts, Beats, Books, and Feats Night for Grades 3-5 was a big success! Thank you to all of the families who attended and to our Specialist Team for hosting.
Important information regarding arrival & dismissal- HERE
Please see the letter from Mr. Autieri, Assistant Superintendent.
OHS Assessments will occur during May, starting on Monday, May 5th.
Students in Grades 3-5 will be assessed through the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), an individual adaptive computer-based assessment.
Grade 5 students will take the Next Generation Science Standards Assessment (NGSS).
Grade 4 students will have the Physical Fitness assessment.
Tips and Tools for preparing students for testing can be found HERE.
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Important Dates:
April 8th-11th - PTA Scholastic Book Fair
April 9th- Citywide 5th & 6th Grade Spelling Bee at City Hall
April 9th- Week of the Young Child Celebration
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
May 1st - Career Day Flyer
May 5th - 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8th & 9th- PTA Plant Sale
SBA & NGSS testing will start the week of May 5th (Grades 3-5)
Upcoming & Important News
Upcoming Dates (May & beyond):
5th grade field trip- CT Science Center- May 22nd
Field Day- May 28th (rain date: May 29th)
5th grade Send Off and Clap Out date: June 3rd (rain date: June 4th)
Last day of school- June 11th
Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Please click here for more information: 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Press Release
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
Mood Meter is a tool to recognize and regulate your feelings by teaching self and social awareness.
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 March: March 2025.pdf
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
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
