1/14/22
Dear OHS Families,
We hope you have a healthy and fun long weekend! There is no school on Monday so we will see everyone back on Tuesday, Jan. 18th.
District Communications - Please take a moment to review:
Dr. Cutaia’s Update from Jan 7th
Dr. Cutaia’s Update from Jan 5th
Dr. Cutaia’s Update from Jan 1st.
Masks - Students were sent home with three disposable 3 ply masks earlier this week. We have not acquired viable child size N95 masks. Using the 3-ply mask is optional (wearing a mask is still state-mandated in all Connecticut public schools).
COVID Vaccine upload - Parents may voluntarily provide a copy of their child’s COVID immunization card now by uploading it using our secure form here. This information will only be accessible by school nurses and school administration.
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PTA Information
Calling all burrito lovers, Foil your dinner plans and stop by the Chipotle at 1319 Boston Post Rd in Milford for our fundraiser on Tuesday, January 25 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm. We're raising money to support Orchard Hills School PTA, so just download a flyer from the link below or mention the fundraiser at checkout and they'll donate 33% of the proceeds to the cause! Online order code: K32PYM7
Please be sure to look at the OHS PTA facebook page for other exciting upcoming events in January and February. Facebook: Orchard Hills PTA Twitter: @ohs_pta |
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Family Connection
We have a new resource available to families that is called the OHS Care Closet. What is a Care Closet?? Community Assistance & Resource Effort (CARE) Closet is a confidential school-based supply pantry for miscellaneous student needs. The items in our care closet will change as materials are received, so please check back regularly. Please read here for more information: OHS Care
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
A calming corner is a designated space in a home or classroom with the sole intent of being a safe space for a child to go to when they feel their emotions are running too high and they need to regain their emotional and physical control. Click on the Calming Corner link to learn how to create a calming corner in your home!
Important Dates:
Monday. January 17th: No School MLK Day
Wednesday, January 26th: Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Learning. Students dismissed at 1:25.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter