1.6.2023
Dear OHS Families,
Happy New Year!! We were thrilled to have everyone come back from the winter break and to hear about their favorite memories.
Reminder- Food Services Update- Please click here for an important update from Food Services regarding free breakfast and lunch services.
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PTA Clubs & Opportunities
Giggling Pig- 6 week Slime/Ceramic Art Club- Reserve your spot and enjoy 6-weeks of fun-filled, after school art classes, every Monday beginning January 23 to February 27 with ONE Friday makeup on February 24 for President’s Day! The fee for these fun-filled 6 week creative Art Classes will include developing custom slime creations and making Valentine’s Day themed Ceramics! The price for this 6 week art program is listed on the Sign-up Link and a sibling discount will be offered! Link to register: Giggling Pig- Registration Link
OHS PTA Drama Club with Pantochino- See the flier for details about this after school club: aliceinwonderland.pdf
Stay Tuned for Screen Free Week events (1/23- 1/27)- the PTA is planning an event every evening
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Important Information
Spirit Days- Click here to see our OHS Spirit Days for the 2022-2023 school year!
Crazy Hair Day- January 20th
100th Day of School - (tentative) February 6th
Students are reminded to bring a refillable water bottle each day
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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PTA Information
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!
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Family Connection
SEL Anchor Tool and Parent Companion Guide of the Month
Meta Moment is a six step tool that helps us press the pause button between a challenging feeling and our first impulse.Click on the link to learn how to utilize a Meta Moment at home! Questions? Contact Mrs. Dickson via email: mdickson@milforded.org
This week's Community Connection Center's Newsletter (CCC News) has links for the CT food bank, links to apply for Milford's free & Reduced lunch programs. New programs offered by WORKFORCE to aid you in all aspects of finding a new job. ENERGIZECT has ways to help lower your electricity bill. You will find fun activities at the Milford Public Library & the Trivia game sponsored by Milford Park & Recreation. Just to list a couple. 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. Have a great week!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
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