10/22/21
Dear OHS Families,
Thank you to the 163 families that registered for the PTA Fall Family Night at Treat Farm! The children had fun, the weather was great and it was a huge success!
Fundraising Opportunity- the OHS PTA will be sending home information about an exciting and easy fundraiser called Boon Supplies (formerly known as Mixed Bags). This fundraiser begins 10/18/21 and will run for 3 weeks. More information will be sent home or visit the website:
https://www.boonsupply.com/col...
PTA Membership- To join our wonderful PTA, click on the following link: https://orchardhills.memberhub.com/
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Take a look inside our classrooms…
OHS 4th grade number detectives are hard at work solving the mystery of which secret agents can transform into squares and cubes. They're exploring patterns, making statements about discoveries and developing an understanding of divisibility rules and strategies for division.
Our 5th grade mathematicians in Ms. Kristie's class worked alongside Dr. Nobili to investigate how much cardboard is needed to manufacture boxes in their box factory and explore the relationship between surface and volume. #HQI
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OHS Spirit Days
OHS Spirit Days are back!! Here are the details: OHS Spirit Days 21-22.
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Upcoming Events
Music Nights- We are excited to announce our upcoming “Music Night” at Orchard Hills on Wednesday, October 27th, 2021. Please click on the link for more information: Revised OHS Music Night Flyer
Costume Parade - On Friday, October 29th students will be able to wear their costumes and participate in a brief parade outside with their grade level. Families will be invited to attend in a designated viewing area. More information including specific COVID safety protocols for visitors and students can be found here.
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Important Information
Goodie bags - at this time we are continuing to ask our families to not send in goodie bags or other items from one family to the rest of your class. While in-person visitors are not currently allowed, an alternative option families can participate as a virtual “mystery reader” to read a book to their child’s class as a way of celebrating special occasions. This should be worked out in advance with the classroom teacher and the teacher can set up a google meet with the family.
Library Media Center Update -We are excited that our school libraries are fully open to students and staff this year. Book circulation has been very successful and our students are learning how to self checkout! There is no limit on the number of books students may take out, though popular series or titles are based on availability and demand.
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Important Dates
Important Dates:
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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Family Corner
Bike Safety
More than any other sport, biking related injuries are the most seen in emergency rooms for children ages 5 to 14. Wearing a helmet can reduce the risk of brain injury by 88 percent. Unfortunately, only 45% of children 14 and under wear a helmet.
Safe Kids Tips
Anyone who rides a bike must always wear a helmet. As a parent, it is important to wear a helmet and set a good example for kids to follow.
Remind your children to always ride on the far right side of the road with traffic. When turning, use the appropriate hand signals and follow the rules of the road.
Before crossing the street with a bike, teach your child to make eye contact with the drivers to make sure they are paying attention.
When riding at night, use lights and wear reflective materials to improve your visibility to drivers on the road.
Supervise young children on their bikes until they are responsible and able to ride on their own.
Click here for more 
Thank you,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter