Dear OHS Eagles,
We hope that everyone has an extraordinary Spring Break!
Our shining stars this month are the OHS Teacher, Para, and Parent “Of the Year” recipients. Congratulations to our winners! We are thankful for your dedication and passion for the education community.
Mrs. Choquette, Teacher
Ms. Samantha Viebranz, Para
Mrs. AnnMay Arsenault, Parent
Click HERE for exciting information regarding upcoming events at OHS.
The 2025-2026 Parent Input Form is due by Sunday, April 27th. Please do NOT request specific teachers.
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Important Dates:
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, Sign up HERE Last call on volunteers!!
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 22nd- Spring concert for Band & Strings at Foran High School
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 Sunday, April 27th
Please see the letter from Mr. Autieri, Assistant Superintendent.
OHS Assessments will occur during May, starting on Monday, May 5th. Teachers will distribute their individual classroom testing schedules.
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.
Today was Self Love Day at OHS. Check out all the details here letter
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
