Dear OHS Families,
Happy New Year! I hope you and your families enjoyed the holiday season and the break from school. We had a very short week last week, but it actually worked out well that the children were able to ease back into their school routines with a two-day week.
You all should have received my Parent Square this past Thursday regarding lice concerns that were brought to my attention over break. Linked here is the message I sent on Thursday in case you missed it. If you have not already, please click the link embedded in my message and read the health department letter. As the health department letter states, regular home lice checks are the best way to prevent the spread of lice, and there is a video linked in the health department letter that tells you how to check for lice and how to treat for lice. Please follow the guidelines in the letter, and if you have any questions, please call our school nurse at 203-255-7804.
A few important reminders for this week:
Winter NWEA testing starts today. Mrs. Day sent home a Parent Square last week with information on testing. Grade 4 and 5 students should make sure they come to school with a fully charged Chromebook for the next two weeks.
This Thursday, January 9th is our 4th Grade Orchestra Winter Concert, and our 5th Grade Orchestra and Chorus Winter Concert. Below is the schedule:
9:30am Concert for Grades Gr 1-3 in APR (for students only)
5:30pm Grade 4 orchestra students arrive for tuning
6:00pm Concert for 4th grade Orchestra for Parents in APR
6:40pm 5th grade orchestra students arrive for tuning.
6:45pm 5th grade chorus students can report.
7:00pm: 5th grade Orchestra and Chorus Concert for Parents in APR
Please make sure you update your SDM daily with any dismissal changes.
I hope you all have a wonderful week ahead! Take care.
Sean F. Smyth, Principal