Dear OHS Eagles,
It was a wonderful week at Orchard Hills! Click HERE for exciting information regarding upcoming events at OHS!
Nick Newell came to visit with our 3rd-5th graders. He talked about the importance of chasing your dreams no matter what challenges come your way. He spoke about challenges he has faced and overcome and told the students to keep working hard, stay kind to others, and always have fun! He told our students to stay true to themselves, take chances, and never give up!
Christopher Belletzkie won 2nd place in the Citywide Spelling Bee! Congratulations!!
Spring Photo Day- Robert Taylor Photography will be here on Wednesday, April 16th, for our OHS Spring Picture Day! Spring Photos
The 2025-2026 Parent Input Form is due by Thursday, April 17th
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Important Dates:
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 5th - 9th- Teacher Appreciation Week
May 8th & 9th- PTA Plant Sale
SBA & NGSS testing will start the week of May 5th (Grades 3-5)
May 22nd- 5th Grade Field Trip- CT Science Center
May 28th- OHS Field Day (rain date: May 29th)
June 3rd - 5th Grade Send Off & Clap Out (rain date: June 4th)
June 11th- Last day of school
Upcoming & Important News
Parent Input Form- Due by Thursday, April 17th
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.
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.
Room 17 & MAC Math Art Show Flyer and Submission information
Family Letter Family Literacy Program 24-25 SY- All MPS families are welcome to attend
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
