1/21/22
Dear OHS Families,
OHS Highlights
We ended the week with Crazy Hair Day at The Hills!
Valentines - We will be handing out Valentine Cards in classes this year!! Please note a small card (and pencil or bookmark) is welcome. We discourage gift bags, and food or candy of any kind is prohibited due to allergy concerns.
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.
Vaccination Clinics- The district in partnership with Griffin hospital has scheduled a series of vaccination clinics for our students aged 5 - 11 at our elementary schools. Orchard Hills Elementary School clinics have been scheduled for February 3rd from 4:00pm- 8:00pm and February 24th from 4:00pm- 8:00pm. Please click HERE for more information.
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.
OHS Spirit Days- there are some updates including a School Spirit Day so students can wear their new school spirit shirts!
ASAP!'s Celebration of Young Game Designers (grades 3-12)- This opportunity promotes creative thinking, problem-solving, writing, storytelling, visual arts while showing students the process of video game development. Top selected students will work virtually with professional video game developers to bring their video game to life! The deadline is Feb. 1st, 2022. Please see the flier for more information.
Important Dates:
Wednesday, January 26th: Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Learning. Students dismissed at 1:25.
Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st: No School Winter Recess
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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!
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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 |
See below for a sneak peek of the student spirit wear shirts being created by Nantucket Embroidery!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter