Orchard Hills Elementary School

11.11.22

OHS Family News

 

Dear OHS Eagles, 

 Thank you to all of the Veterans who supported our ceremony today!  The students had a wonderful time honoring their service.  

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PTA News!!

PTA Restaurant Night

Wednesday, November 16th

 Bonfire Grille from 11:30am- 9:00pm

The OHS PTA Merchandise Store is up and running!!! 

Here is the link to the site:  https://orchardhillsschoolmilfordct.itemorder.com/shop/home/

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Kindergarteners finding matches with Rhoda’s chicks.  

Why are 5 and 10 so important?

Mr. Cala and the sock brigade!  

Third Grade students show their enthusiasm by wearing crazy socks like Mr. C.

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Upcoming Events

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

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From the Instructional Coaches

In preparation for Numeracy Unit 2 in each grade level, below you will find a link with information.  Each classroom teacher will also be sharing this when they have begun Unit 2. 

Kindergarten Parent Overview

1st Grade Parent Overview

2nd Grade Parent Overview

3rd Grade Parent Overview

4th Grade Parent Overview

5th Grade Parent Overview

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Important Information 

OHS School Counseling site

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

November 16th- Early Release at 1:25pm

November 23rd- Early Release at 1:25pm

November 24th & November 25th- No School for Thanksgiving

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Lost and Found

Please have your child check the LOST and FOUND if they are missing something by December 2nd. All items will be donated 

PTA Information

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)