1/28/22
Dear OHS Families,
OHS Highlights
This week we’re highlighting First Grade!
Our learners in First Grade are immersed in reading non-fiction texts and non-fiction writing. They love taking notes and learning new content. Sticky notes have become a bit of an obsession for all! In math our learners are working on addition, subtraction and word problems.
Room 6 recently enjoyed doing a winter craft with virtual guest, Mrs. Pierce. She led the class in making snowman pictures. The kids loved getting creative and interacting with Molly's mom on-line!
Lastly, the kids were SO excited to receive their class/school shirts last week. They couldn't wait to try them on. We're looking forward to wearing them on spirit days!
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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.
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PTA News
PTA Hearts-- We’re getting OHS ready for some Valentine’s Day LOVE!!! Order your
CUTOUT HEARTS
for your family to design and to be displayed on Marino Drive as we enter OHS! Follow the link below to order today!
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https://orchardhills.memberhub...
PTA Meeting- Our monthly PTA meeting is Wednesday, February 2nd at 7 pm via zoom. All are welcome!
Meeting ID is: 95410645948, password: ohspta
If you are interested in helping with 5th grade end of year activities, please stay on the call to meet after the PTA meeting concludes.
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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.
Ready to Learn- We are pleased to report the enrollment process has begun for the Ready to Learn program in the Milford Public Schools. The Ready to Learn School Readiness program is a State of Connecticut grant funded program for 3,4, and 5 year old students not yet eligible for kindergarten. The Ready to Learn Program receives State of Connecticut grant funding and, at this time, the only spots available are for families earning below the state median income. Please take a moment to read the information contained in this letter to learn more details!
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Important Dates
Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st: No School Winter Recess
Wednesday, February 23rd: Early dismissal at 1:25pm
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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!
From The Support Services Suite
Hello families,
The Kennedy Center has released their winter 2021-Spring 2022 Autism Project brochure which includes groups for parents as well as groups for children and adolescents. Please check out the community bulletin board in our virtual resource center for more information on the groups.
Thank you,
Ms. DaPaz and Mrs. Storz
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter