12.16.22
Dear OHS Eagles,
Thank you for the support at our OHS Winter Concert!! Our students performed their hearts out!
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Upcoming Events
Winter Sing Along- We will hold a school wide sing along on Thursday, December 22nd. Our students and staff will participate in various holiday singalongs. Please notify your child’s teacher if you do not want your child to attend this event. Please note that we cannot accommodate visitors for this event due to the size of our gym.
OHS Spirit Week: Spirit Week- 12/19- 12/22
No school on Friday, Dec. 23rd
Kids Heart Challenge- Mr. Cala will be running the Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association. We will kick off the campaign at OHS on January 23rd! You can find out more information here: OHS Website, Save_the_Date.pdf
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Important Information
Report Cards: Your child’s Report Card will be available on Friday 12/16 after 1:00pm to view/print in the PowerSchool Parent Portal. The report card can be accessed right from the grades and attendance screen. You must access it from your web browser and not the Powerschool App. Use the following link to access the PowerSchool Parent Portal. https://gradebook.milforded.org Below is a screen-shot of the page. Should you have any issues logging into PowerSchool please contact the IT Department - computerhelpdesk@milforded.org or 203-783-3446.
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.
Food Services Update- Please click here for an important update from Food Services regarding free breakfast and lunch services.
Students are reminded to bring a refillable water bottle each day
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Family Connection
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Mood Meter is a tool to recognize and regulate your feelings by teaching self and
social awareness. Click on the link to learn how to utilize the Mood Meter at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org.
This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has links to help with housing, finding therapists, Pop Up food pantry and the Kids Closet. Each week information about Milford's providers & their programs are listed . You will also find ideas for family friendly activities & places to visit. And don't forget that the CCC website is also updated with links to community resources.
The CCC will be available during break Dec. 27th--Dec. 29th. Call Cara Descenzo at (203) 301-5664 or by email at cdescenzo@milforded.org
Have a Safe & Healthy weekend!-- Mrs. Williams & Mrs. Dasczeno
OHS virtual kids club counseling suite
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Important Dates
Dec. 23rd- Jan 2nd- No School (winter break)
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PTA Information
OHS PTA Drama Club with Pantochino- See the flier for details about this after school club:aliceinwonderland.pdf
School Store- Open on Wednesday, Dec. 21st!
The next PTA meeting will be held on January 11th, 2023.
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!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
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