1.13.2023
Dear OHS Families,
Reminder- Tomorrow is the OHS PTA Restaurant Day- Kimberly Restaurant, Jan. 14th 5am- 3pm!
Kindergarten Super Readers!
Pointer power ~ Slider power ~ Snap power
#activatesuperpowers
Thank you to the PTA for the Make Good Choices Fine Arts program!
Great fun was had by all!
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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
Scholarships and financial aid available. Please contact our school social worker: Naomi DaPaz : ndapaz@milforded.org or 203-783-6684
Families- For all clubs, please notify the club if your child will be dismissed directly to the Boys & Girls Club and/or YMCA. You will need to notify both the after school club and the staff at the school program.
Screen Free Week hosted by the OHS PTA. See details here: Screen Free Week 2023 Revised 2.pdf
If you would like to help out at one of the Screen Free Week events, please email Rebecca from the OHS PTA at rebeccaacohen@yahoo.com.
Stay Tuned for details about the upcoming Special Persons Dance- tentatively set for Friday, Feb. 24th
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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
4th Grade Informance (Band/Strings)- Jan. 17th at 7:00pm
Spring Picture Day- Friday, March 17th- Mark your calendars!!
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,
FY23 KHC Half Page Flyer Orchard Hills.pdf
Throughout the year, there are many celebrations focused on acknowledging the history and contributions of different groups. Black History Month begins on February 1. Milford Public Schools continues our commitment to celebrating diversity and the unique gifts and experiences of our Milford Public Schools students, families and staff that make our community so special. Our ongoing goal is to provide opportunities for all learners to see themselves within our curriculum. If you would like to explore some of the Black History Events events happening across the state you can visit: https://www.ctvisit.com/articles/black-history-month-activities-connecticut
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Food Services
Paying for Meals: Families are encouraged to complete and submit the Free/Reduced Price Applications (see links below) to be considered for continued free or reduced price meals for the balance of the school year. Please visit the Milford Food Service page for more information. Please note that if you qualify for SNAP benefits or are currently enrolled in other state assistance programs, you may be automatically eligible for free or reduced meals.
2022-23 Free/Reduced Price Online Application
2022-23 Free/Reduced Price Lunch Download and Print Application
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PTA Information
The next PTA meeting will be held on February 1st at 7:00pm in the OHS Media Center
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 "Milford's All In One" Food Pantry information & Husky Health. There are a couple of activities for Martin Luther King's Birthday too. 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
@PrincipalSarah (Follow me on Twitter