10/1/21
Dear OHS Families,
Thank you to MPS Food Service for providing a special treat for all students on Thursday with lunch. What a nice way to celebrate our first full month of school being complete!
OHS PTA Meeting
In person PTA meeting will be held on
Wednesday, Oct. 6th at 7:00pm in the Media Center at OHS.
PTA Restaurant Event- Oct. 13th from 11:00am - 8:00pm
Please read the following flyer for more details on this great way to support our OHS PTA and learning community: Jimmy's OHS Fundraiser Flyer 2021
OHS Spirit Days are back!! Here are the details: OHS Spirit Days 21-22.
Water Bottles - Please remember to send in a reusable water bottle with your child. They have access to our water stations and can refill as necessary throughout the day.
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Community Building
Part of the school counseling curriculum this year includes community building, being a good citizen, kindness, and inclusion. Although Ms. Potenziani will be going into classrooms to introduce and reinforce these ideas. We believe that practicing these skills can be the most effective way to learn. As the school counselor, it is her goal to make sure that our students are successful and kind. Here is a great opportunity to help our students learn how to give back. Click here for the flyer.
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Fall Conferences
We are pleased to announce our Fall 2021 Elementary Virtual Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, October 20 th 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Thursday, October 21st 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Friday, October 22n 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 October 20th, October 21st and October 22nd at 1:15pm.
Our fall conferences will be held virtually and parents/guardians will once again have the opportunity to select a conference time through My Conference Time. We are looking forward to meeting with you to discuss your child’s learning! Fall conference sign up information will be live on our school website from Friday, October 8th, at 9:00 a.m. through Monday, October 18th, at 12:00 p.m. Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
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Important Dates
Tuesday, October 19th at 6:30-7:30 pm Back to the Future: Becoming Stronger Together by Alicia Farrell PH.D.: More info is here
October 20, 21, 22 Elementary Parent Teacher Conferences and Early Dismissal at 1:15 p.m.
Wednesday,October 27th Early Dismissal for Students at 1:25 p.m. (Staff Professional Learning Workshops)
Friday, October 29th - Elementary Costume Day - More info to come
Tuesday, November 2nd- No School for students (Staff Professional Learning Day)
Wednesday, November 24th- Early Dismissal for Thanksgiving Recess @ 1:25 p.m.
No School Thursday, Nov 25, 2021 and Friday, Nov 26, 2021 for Thanksgiving Recess
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PTA Information
New Members
The OHS PTA has a new portal for registering.
They have made it quick and easy for families to join.
PTA Membership- Please consider joining our PTA visit the following sites: ohspta.org or orchardhills.memberhub.com
Do you want to stay current on news and exciting events throughout the school year? Follow OHS & the PTA on social media:
Facebook:
Orchard Hills PTA
Twitter:
@ohs_pta
@PrincipalSarah (Mrs. Scionti)
@mrs_ohs (Mrs. Dickson)
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Thank you,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter