OHS Family News 3/18/22

3/18/22

Dear OHS Families, 

OHS Highlights

We had a wonderful St. Patrick’s Day at OHS! 

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Important Information

  • Irish Theme Family Concert - Join Liz McNicholl from County Meath, Ireland & celebrate St .Patrick's Day with Irish song & dance! This is for your whole family! Bring along something to shake to the music. You may even learn some Gaelic!

Mar 22, 2022 06:30 PM Click here to register

 

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The PTA Fundraisers

  • Sock FundraiserThis fundraiser will benefit the send off for our 5th grade class this year.  Our unique “Silly Sock” fundraiser is a hands off and fun way to raise money. Who doesn’t love silly socks? They make great gifts for people of all ages  and there are hundreds of varieties to choose from.

  • Pampered Chef-  Please consider supporting the OHS PTA through this virtual Pampered Chef fundraiser.  Details can be found in this flier: OHS Pampered Chef Fundraiser

  • PTA Flyer- Spring 2022

  • New Board Members-  Are you interested in supporting the OHS Learning community?  Do you have a passion for creating engaging and fun experiences for children?  If so, consider volunteering to become a board member.  Our current co-presidents have gone above and beyond over the last two years, but now it is your time!  If you are interested please email:  nicole.semanchik@gmail.com, kwaz97@yahoo.com or jaimemccormack78@gmail.com

Important Dates:

  • Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.

  • Now through Friday, March 25 at 12:00 pm - Sign up for Conferences

  • Tuesday, March 29th: Families can access report cards in Powerschool

  • Wednesday, March 30th, Thursday, March 31st, Friday, April 1st: Early Release day for Spring Conferences NOTE: Students dismissed at 1:15 (10 minutes earlier that normal)

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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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Kindergarten Registration- Class of 2035!!

Greetings, MPS Families!

We are pleased to announce that Kindergarten Registration for the 2022-2023 school year will take place during February and March.   If you have a child who will be starting Kindergarten in the fall, registration information will be posted to the district website www.milforded.org on February 22, 2022.  You must register your child for Kindergarten at the school determined by your street address, unless placed by Pupil Personnel Services.  School/Street Assignments are available on the district website under “District Information.

Students must be at least age five (5) on or before December 31, 2022, in order to register for Kindergarten.  

Current MPS preschool or Ready To Learn students do not need to complete an online registration packet.

If you need assistance with the registration portal,  please contact the main office for your district assigned school. School contact information can be found on the district website under “ Schools.” 

We are excited for your children to come to our schools!  Fully registered families, please be on the lookout for more information from your school’s Principal about an in person kindergarten event in the spring. In the meantime, click here for a sneak peek of what to expect in Kindergarten!  

We look forward to welcoming the Class of 2035!

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Family Connection

SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month

The Mood Meter is a tool to recognize and regulate your feelings by teaching self and social awareness. Click on the Mood Meter  link to learn how to use the Mood Meter in your home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org. 

School Counseling Lessons

Our classrooms are finishing up their lessons on friendship.  Here you will find some of the broad topics: Friendship Newsletter

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Sincerely, 

Mrs. Sarah Scionti-  Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School

@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter)