
OHS Weekly Wag ๐พ
Woofin' it with Principal Wells Week #23, February 2, 2025
This Week at OHS...
Bingo!
Thanks to our PTA Bingo night was a huge success!
Congratulations to Thomas Cooney!!!
As part of our partnership with the Feinstein Foundation and our commitment as Junior Scholars to spread kindness and do good deeds whenever possible, our students are part of a weekly drawing. The winning ticket holders receive a $5,000 grant for their school and $500 for the charity of their choice. Congratulations to 5th grader Thomas Cooney for having a winning ticket this week.
Figurative Language Fun in 4th Grade
4th graders have been having a ball with figurative language! To show their understanding of each type, students are creating themed posters with examples and illustrations of similes, metaphors, alliterations, and more.
5th Grade Science- Investigating the properties of matter
Monday, February 3rd:
-Sport Fit 3:00-4:00
Tuesday, February 4th:
-Chorus 7:45-8:40 am
-Jazz Band 3:00-4:00
Wednesday, February 5th:
-Concert Band 7:45-8:40 am
-Math Olympiad 3:00-4:00
-Theatre Games @ Center School 3:00-4:00
-PTA Meeting via Zoom, link will be emailed, 7:00 pm
Thursday, February 6th:
-Concert Band 7:45-8:40 am
-4th Grade Instrument Lessons- Don't forget your instruments!
-Robotics 3:00-4:00
Upcoming Dates
February 17-21- Winter Break, No School
February 26- Project 351Workshop 9:45-12:15
March 5- OHS Staff/Student Basketball Game
March 19- Project 351Workshop 9:45-12:15
March 21- Term 2 Report Cards Issued
March 25- PreK-6 Art Show @ Center School
April 3 and 4- Grade 6 ELA MCAS
April 8 and 9- Grade 5 ELA MCAS
April 10 and 11- Grade 4 ELA MCAS
May 6 and 7- Grade 5 Math MCAS
May 8 and 9- Grade 6 Math MCAS
May 13 and 14- Grade 4 Math MCAS
May 15 and 16- Grade 5 Science MCAS
PTA Corner
- Thank you to all the families and volunteers for making Bingo at OHS on 1/29/2025 a huge success. We had over 60 winners!
- A shout out to Ms. Mirabito, for purchases for the library, from Scholastic. All proceeds from both PTA sponsored Book Fairs go directly back to our schools.
FUTURE ORR!!!
Check out our new gear! Let your FUTURE ORR superstar rock these awesome new socks.
Order deadline this Friday, 2/7
Donโt wait, order now!!! $15 a pair. All fundraising directly supports the Mattapoisett PTA and helps us get programming in the schools for our children.
Please either return the paper form (see below) or submit it online https://forms.gle/EEHgAgubMk7uqN6j7. We offer multiple ways to pay: Return check made out to Mattapoisett PTA, cash, or online at https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/socks-payment (online offers $0 processing fees!).
Hope you will join us for our virtual PTA meeting this Wednesday night at 7PM. Zoom link will be shared via email
MATTAPOISETT PTA AMAZON WISH LIST
Consider taking a peek and ordering to support the Mattapoisett PTA!
Approved Calendar for the 2025/2026 School Year
Donations for OHS Feinstein Junior Scholar Pantry
Important School Contact Information
Phone: 508-758-6241
Main Office / Principal's Secretary: Mrs. Jennifer Janicki
School Nurse: Mrs. Amy Ripley
School Adjustment Counselor: Mrs. Bethanie Grant
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Finally, most communications to families will be emailed this year, as this is the most efficient and timely method. Please let us know if you would prefer to receive communication regarding your student via first-class mail.
Of course, if you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me directly.
Principal Wells
Think, Learn, Care
Email: stephaniewells@oldrochester.org
Website: https://ohs.oldrochester.org/
Location: 20 Shaw St.
Phone: 508-758-6241
Facebook: www.facebook.com/OHSmattapoisett