5/6/22
Dear OHS Families,
We had an amazing Teacher Appreciation Week!! Thank you to everyone who contributed, volunteered and supported the events of the week. From the yummy treats to the chalk designs at our entrances, we certainly felt appreciated, supported and respected.
Our learners loved the PTA Plant Sale. They enjoyed browsing and purchasing plants for their loved ones at home. Thank you to the volunteers who made this possible.
The 4th & 5th Grade OHS Spring Concert was a wonderful evening of music that warmed our hearts! Thank you to all of the families, friends and loved ones who came out to support.
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Important Information
Family Input for Class Placement for 2022-23-As the end of our school year draws near, so does our planning for grouping students into new classrooms for the 2022-2023 school year. Our objective is to meet every student’s needs, while creating the most balanced groups possible. We will address each child’s social, emotional, physical and academic needs, as well as learning style. We will also consider gender balance, range of abilities, students benefiting from being together or separated, and class size. The placement decisions will be made by a faculty team consisting of classroom teachers, instructional coaches, resource teachers, the social worker, the psychologist, school counselor and the principal. This process requires multiple meetings to make the best possible placements.
Your input to this process is also valuable. I have provided a google form that will give you the opportunity to contribute to our placement decisions. The placement teams will read and consider all information provided. Please provide details as to your child’s learning style, strengths, challenges, interests, and any other information you feel would be pertinent to class placement. The process is complex, and it would be impossible to honor all requests.
If you would like us to consider your input as we place your child, the information must be received by May 15th. Once the process is started, and balanced classes are created, it will be too late to add your input.
Preliminary class lists developed by the end of the school year may change over the summer as new students enroll and current students move out of the Orchard Hills community. Therefore, classroom assignments for the 2022– 2023 school year will not be finalized until the end of the summer and will be available through PowerSchool in August. Assignments will not be given before that time. We ask that you honor the time and effort put forth by our staff in organizing each of the class lists. Changes in class assignments will not be made once placements are made available to students and parents. The staff takes this process very seriously and will review all information in a professional manner. This work will contribute to creating a positive classroom environment for all of our students. Thank you for your input and cooperation. Click on the LINK to complete the form.
5th Grade Parents/Guardians- On April 25 a letter was sent to each Grade 5 family listing the district assigned Middle School for the 22-23 school year along with information on the May 19, 2022 middle school visit day. Please contact the main office if you have any questions. As always, thank you for your continued support. We value your involvement, partnership, and support in your child’s education!
Kick Off to Kindergarten - May 11th & 12th -Please click the link to register and be included in this Kickoff to Kindergarten experience.
Middle School Virtual Transition Night - Thursday, May 26th from 6:30 to 7:15.
Incoming Grade 6 Virtual Family Orientation (ESMS): 21-22 5th Grade Orientation Flyer (1).docx.pdf
OHS Spirit Days
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The PTA Fundraiser
Beautycounter Fundraiser- 4/25/22- 5/4/22, 100% of profits are donated back to the OHS PTA!! The company has set out to transform the beauty industry by creating clean, high-performing skin care and makeup—while fighting to change the laws that control what can and cannot be used in products, so that everyone has access to safer beauty. By shopping with Beautycounter, you’re not only making a healthier choice for yourself and your loved ones, you’re helping us change beauty forever. Products available include skin care, bath and body care, makeup, and sun protection. They are made with safer ingredients that are responsibly sourced and we use sustainable packaging. Feel free to contact Beautycounter consultant and mom of an OHS 3rd grader, Lisa Capogna at 203-444-3862 (text or call), or at las15fh@aol.com.
Click here to place an order.
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Important Dates
Please click here for the revised Academic Calendar for 2021-22.
OHS Upcoming Events
Kick off to Kindergarten (incoming K families)- May 11th &12th
Grade 5 trip to middle school (ESMS/HSMS)- May 19th
5th Grade Planetarium trip, May 24th
5th Grade trip to Maritime Aquarium, June 1st
OHS Field Day: June 9th, rain date June 10th
5th grade send-off: June 16th(Th), rain date June 15th (Wed)
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Family Connection
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Meta-Moment = a six step tool that helps us press the pause button
between a challenging feeling and our first impulse. Click on the Meta-Moment link to learn how to use the Meta-Moment tool in your home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
Resources
Screen time information
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Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti- Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter