Dear OHS Families,
OHS Highlights
This week we’re highlighting Second Grade!
Second Grade is investigating all things matter! Through a variety of inquiry based lessons, scientists explored each state of matter, its properties, and conducted investigations. Students designed and engineered their own toys, used biomimicry to design a dam to divert water, and most recently explored using baking soda and vinegar to create a gas and blow up a balloon. They are having a blast investigating the world around them.
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Valentine’s Day treat - A thank you to our MPS food service who will be providing a special Valentine’s day treat to all students on 2/14
OHS Spirit Days- there are some updates including a School Spirit Day so students can wear their new school spirit shirts!
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PTA News
Don’t miss out… There are only 15 PTA Hearts left!
We’re getting OHS ready for some Valentine’s Day LOVE!!! Follow the link below to order today!
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Important News
Kindergarten registration - coming soon: Please check out this press release about upcoming Kindergarten registration. Kindergarten Press Release
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!
Black History month - Throughout the year, there are many celebrations focused on acknowledging the history and contributions of different groups. Black History Month begins on February 1. Milford Public Schools continues our commitment to celebrating diversity and the unique gifts and experiences of our Milford Public Schools students, families and staff that make our community so special. Our ongoing goal is to provide opportunities for all learners to see themselves within our curriculum. If you would like to explore some of the Black History Events events happening across the state you can visit: https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/black-history-month-activities-connecticut
We ask you to continue monitoring your family’s health for any COVID-19 related symptoms using our daily self health screening process. Please do not send your child/children to school if they are experiencing any COVID related symptoms and notify the school of their absence. Click here for the Daily Self Health Assessment Form.
______________________________________________Spring Conferences
We are pleased to announce our Spring 2022 Elementary School Virtual Conference Schedule:
Wednesday, March 30th 5:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, March 31st 1:45-3:45 p.m.
Friday, April 1st 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 March 30th, March 31st and April 1st at 1:15pm.
Our spring 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! Spring conference sign up information will be live on our school website from February 28 at 9:00 a.m. through March 25 at 12:00 pm . Quick tip: Look for emails from “noreply@myconferencetime.com” when searching email for conference confirmation communications.
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Important Dates
Friday, February 18th and Monday, February 21st: No School Winter Recess
Wednesday, February 23rd: Early Dismissal for Teacher Professional Learning. Students dismissed at 1:25
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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
January Tech Tip - Check out this month’s tech tip with a variety of services from Milford Public Library including how to request a library card, access e-books and even a streaming video service - January Community Tech Tip.
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
A Charter represents agreed-upon norms for how everyone wants to feel, what everyone needs to do to feel that way consistently, and how to handle conflict & unwanted feelings. Click on the Charter link to learn how to create a Charter 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