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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:

  • MPS 2024-2025 School Calendar

  • 2024-2025 OHS Spirit Fridays

  • 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

MPS food service website.  

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.

Test Taking Strategies

Community Connection Center- Be sure to check out this week's CCC News.

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