Orchard Hills Elementary School

11.04.22

OHS Family News

 

Dear OHS Eagles, 

 We have several exciting projects and events coming up in November and beyond.  Please read below for more information!

Ribbon cutting for the new playground!!! 

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Upcoming Events

In preparation for Veterans Day, please see the OHS 2022 wall of honor.  We are excited to see our Veterans for the celebration.  Please let your child’s teacher know if a veteran will be joining our celebration by Monday, 11/7.     

Thanks for Giving Food Drive- We are partnering with the local Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts in their annual Thanks for Giving Food Drive. Please read the flier for details.  Thank you in advance for your support. 

OHS Pajama Drive- Please click here PJ-Drive-2022-Letter to find out more about the OHS Pajama Drive!! 

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Important Information 

OHS School Counseling site

OHS PE November Newsletter Jcala 2022.pdf

Spirit Days- Click here to see our OHS Spirit Days for the 2022-2023 school year! 

REMINDER: Students are required to swipe their cards when entering and exiting the bus and at lunch. Please remind students to bring their student swipe cards with them daily. 

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OHS Care Closet

We would love to tell you about a resource we have available: The Orchard Hills Care Closet.  Parents and families- if you would like to donate towards the Care closet, please contact Naomi.     OHS Care Closet

With winter and holidays around the corner- please let us know if you are in need of winter coats/accessories, assistance with holiday gifts for your children or food for your holidays.  If you or your family can benefit, please reach out privately to our school social worker: Naomi DaPaz. Her direct office line: (203)- 783-6684 or via email: ndapaz@milforded.org

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Family Connection

SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month

Best Self = positive representation of ourselves behaving in a healthy and productive manner. Click on the link to learn how to maintain your Best Self at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org. 

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Important Dates

• Nov. 8th- No school, Election Day

• Nov. 10th- Picture Day Retakes   

• Nov. 11th- Veterans Day Celebration

• Nov. 16th - Early dismissal for students

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PTA Information

Restaurant Night- Wednesday, November 16th - Bonfire Grille from 11:30am- 9:00pm

Please consider joining the OHS PTA in order to support all of the fun upcoming events. If you join, you will also receive an OHS car magnet!!  You can join here:  QR Code- OHS PTA 

As a member, you will also have first access to volunteer opportunities!

Turkey Signs are still available for purchase!

 

Please purchase turkey’s using the memberhub link below. We also have an additional 20 turkey signs available to purchase with cash, $15 (it is first come first serve basis for turkey’s being purchased with cash).  Click to purchase a Turkey and reserve yours!  

https://orchardhills.memberhub.com/store/items/538971

 

Sincerely, 

Mrs. Sarah Scionti

Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School

@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter)