OHS Family News 4/8

OHS Family News 4/8

Lauren Paone

April 8, 2022

4/8/22

Dear OHS Families, 

OHS Highlights

This week we are highlighting our Art Department! 

There has been so much excitement in the Art room since our tables have returned! Students are enjoying sharing materials and collaborating on projects together. We continue to build skills as we explore and experiment with a variety of media. Some recent highlights from the Art room:

Kindergarten: Mixed Media Tigers

1st Grade: Water Lilies

2nd Grade: Clay Pinch Pots and Sculptures

3rd Grade:  Henri Matisse-Inspired Fish Bowls

4th & 5th Grade: Artist Trading Cards

Kindergarten Mixed Media Tigers

1st Grade Water Lilies

3rd Grade Fish Bowls in the making

4th & 5th Grade Artist Trading Cards

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Important Information

  • Grade 5 Students - Please review this document about making a selection for 6th grade music. 

  • Kick Off to Kindergarten - For our incoming Kindergarten families who are fully registered or currently in a MPS preschool program, be on the lookout for an email on our Kickoff to Kindergarten school visits in May.  If your child is eligible for Kindergarten but you have not yet registered, please click the link  to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience. 

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The PTA Fundraisers

  • Restaurant Night- Bonfire Grille!  April 11th 11:30am - 9:00pm Click here for more details. 

  • Sock Fundraiser-  This 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.  Click here to order today! 

  • 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

______________________________________________ Important Dates

Important Dates:

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

  • Wednesday, April 13th: Early Release Day: Students dismissed at 1:25

  • Wednesday, April 13th Citywide Spelling Bee at City Hall 6:30pm

  • Friday, April 15th: No School: Good Friday

  • Monday, April 18th-Friday, April 22nd: No School for Spring Recess

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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)