Dear OHS Eagles,
We had a wonderful Teacher Appreciation Week at OHS! Thank you to our families and community members for helping make it truly special—our staff felt incredibly appreciated. Additionally, the Plant Sale was a great success! We are grateful to our dedicated volunteers for their time and support.
Click HERE for exciting information regarding upcoming PTA events at OHS.
Students in grades 3-5 will begin SBA testing next week. We have been setting testing climates and expectations leading up to this point so students feel confident and ready. Here are several tips for the coming weeks.
Students:
Charge chromebooks
Bring headphones from home or
you can borrow them from school
Stick to a consistent bedtime
Arrive at school on time
Have a healthy breakfast
Come ready to show off your skills!
Parents/Guardians:
Create a calm morning routine
Stick to a consistent bedtime routine
and schedule
Tell your student to try their best!
Our very own Ms. Lacadie wrote and published a book!!! The book is called, Legend's Legends: A Mystical Mystery. You can find the book HERE. Students in 4th grade received signed copies of the book and had an author visit!
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Important Dates:
SBA & NGSS testing will start the week of May 5th (Grades 3-5)
May 12th- 5th Grade Class- Student v. Parent Kickball Game @ 6:00pm
May 13th- Mayor’s Youth Awards Ceremony at Parsons
May 14th - Early Release for all students at 1:25pm
May 22nd- 5th Grade Field Trip- CT Science Center
May 22nd- Spring concert for Band & Strings at Foran High School
May 26th- No school for Memorial Day
May 27th- End of Year Awards Ceremony 5:30- 6:30pm
May 28th- OHS Field Day (rain date: May 29th)
May 30th- PTA Spring Carnival at 6:00pm
June 3rd - 5th Grade Send Off & Clap Out (rain date: June 4th)
June 9th, 10th, 11th- Early Release days for students at 1:25pm
June 11th- Last day of school
Upcoming & Important News
Place your book orders HERE for Finley the Goblin and His First Adventure.
Kindergarten Registration is now open for the 2025-2026 school year! Please click here for more information: 2025-26 Kindergarten Registration Press Release
Food Service
OHS PTA Information - Click HERE for more information on upcoming events and programs.
OHS Spirit Days - 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays
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 this LINK to find out how you can utilize this tool at home. Please contact Mrs. Dickson with any questions: mdickson@milforded.org.
Community Connection Center- Be sure to check out this week's CCC News.
Room 17 & MAC Math Art Show Flyer and Submission information
Family Letter Family Literacy Program 24-25 SY- All MPS families are welcome to attend
Check out what's happening in our counselor's office this May .
Warm Regards,
Sarah Scionti
Principal, Orchard Hills Elementary School
Follow us on Twitter: @PrincipalSarah