Dear OHS Families,

We had a wonderful first week of school!  It was magical to see the classrooms come alive after a long summer of cleaning and construction.  Teachers did an amazing job creating welcoming and joyous spaces for the children, and the energy in the building was filled with excitement and positive vibes.  Teachers focused a great deal on fostering a sense of community in their classrooms, connecting with their new students, and teaching students classroom and school routines to set them up for a productive and pleasant school year.

Thank you to the PTA for and all of the families for contributing to a positive start to the school year!  The PTA organized a number of components to make Day One special for everyone: Our resident artists participated in “Chalk the Walk” and created some amazing images to welcome students to a new school year.  Parent volunteers built impressive balloon sculptures to create a festive atmosphere, and the PTA arranged for Ozzie the Otter to make a special appearance.  In addition, the PTA provided snacks and beverages for teachers, as well as a special teacher lunch and breakfast, and they hosted a “Tears and Cheers” event for families!  Parents also supported the students on the first day and everyone was patient and safe as we made sure all of our students arrived safely and made their way to their new classrooms.  Thank you for all of your efforts for such a terrific start!

A few important notes:

• Reminder- Wakeman Aftercare starts on Tuesday.  If your child participates, please make sure that is listed on School Dismissal Manager.

• We secured an intern this year from the University of Bridgeport, Mr. William Feffer.  Mr. Feffer is working on his Master's degree in education, and he will be part of our community this year, learning from our amazing teachers, and providing coverage for teacher absences and meetings.

• The children did their first fire drill on Friday, and they did a wonderful job!  They left the building orderly and quickly, and they stayed in their lines quietly outside awaiting further instruction. That is the kind of response that maximizes safety.

• Please make sure no cars park against the building in our upper loop, as it impedes the drop off and pick up procedures on that side of the building.

I hope everyone enjoyed the long weekend, and I look forward to a great 2nd week of school!  Take care.

Sean F. Smyth, Principal 

Repeat after me. Change is good! Change is goooood! This year, our beloved Variety Show, will be held on (drum roll please…) 

Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:30am

 at the Klein Auditorium in Bridgeport!!

We know, we know. Way earlier than usual. This move will give us more than 500 additional seats so ticketing won’t feel so crazy and we will now be able to accommodate our OHS friends who aren’t in the show, grandparents, cousins, and neighbors. 

We'll have plenty more details in the coming weeks, and we'll host a Zoom call to walk you through all the info and answer any questions.  Breathe! It's going to be awesome. 

Questions? Contact the Variety Show Committee

We are almost ready to present our fall slate of After-School Activities! We will send a special flash later this week with this session's offerings, and registration will open next Monday, September 9, at 8pm.

What are after school activities?

This is an opportunity for your child to stay after school to participate in a variety of classes and experiences led by some of our amazing Osborn Hill teachers and staff. Classes are typically held once a week through each 4-6 week session, and run from the end of the school day until 4:40pm.

You MUST be a PTA member to sign up!

ASA registration is on a first come, first serve basis, so make sure you're ready to go by renewing your PTA registration for the 2024-2025 school year.  More info on signing up below!

Joining our Parent Teacher Association provides instant financial support for our students, and it’s also a great way to stay informed about what’s happening at school, and connect in meaningful ways with other parents.

How to Join

In order to join the PTA you must complete THREE registration steps: 

First, register for the PTA

Second, update your family information, adding this year's teachers

Third, complete one PTA waiver per child. 

• Go to www.ohspta.com and click “Register/Login.” Sign in with your information, or, if you haven’t yet signed up for a Membership Toolkit account, create a new account.
• Click "Join PTA" on the OHS PTA homepage and follow the three steps listed:
  • Add a PTA membership to your cart, click "Save and continue"
  • Update your family's directory information and **change your child(ren)'s teacher for the new school year**
  • Fill out a waiver for each child
• Proceed to checkout!

Note: Membership must be renewed each school year. Only 1 membership is necessary per family!

Questions? Please contact Ali Galperin

Forgot something? Use the OOPS Cart

Parents can leave labeled items that your child forgot and will need that day at school on the Oops cart in front of the main entrance of the school.  Be sure to put your child’s name and homeroom on the item.

Please try and remember to pack everything they will need for the day before leaving home to limit interruptions to the classroom (i.e., chromebooks, binders, backpacks, instruments, lunches, snacks, water bottles, jackets, sneakers, etc)

School Dismissal Manager

Parents are reminded that you need to update School Dismissal Manager daily if your child is going to be absent, tardy, going on vacation, or leaving early. You also need to change your dismissal for the day by doing an exception if your child is attending an after school activity or scout meeting, etc. Dismissal exceptions must be made by 2:30pm each day.