News From School - Welcome to OHS
Where a Tradition of Pride and Excellence Prevails
From the Principal June 9, 2024
Good afternoon OHS families,
I hope this newsletter finds you well.
It's finally here. The end of the 23-24 school year is two days away and it's hard to imagine where the time went. It's also hard to imagine that I will be walking out the door for the final time after 30 years at OHS. It has been a amazing journey and one that I will never forget. Nothing can compare to the tremendous support I received from three decades of staff, students, families, and the community.
It has been a great honor and privilege to serve as both a teacher and administrator here at OHS.
I wish you all a happy and healthy summer.
Kevin Tavares
END-OF-YEAR REMINDERS
Please have your child:
• Return any School Library books
• Pick up any medications from the Nurse’s Office.
A parent or guardian must pick up medications other than Epi-Pens and Inhalers.
• Clean out their locker
• Check Lost & Found
• Bring their instruments home
The Week Ahead
Weekly Highlights for June 10 – June 11
Monday, June 10, 2024
6th Grade walking field trip.
DISMISSAL FROM CENTER SCHOOL.
Tuesday, June 11, 2024
LAST DAY-Early Release - Breakfast and Lunch will not be served.
6th Grade Ceremony 10:30 – Doors
open at 10:15
Upcoming Events in the Tri-town Area
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
School Breakfast and Lunch
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has signed into law on August 09, 2023; all children in public schools will receive 1 FREE Breakfast and 1 FREE Lunch per day, permanently.
All schools participate in the National School Lunch Program, offering free or reduced-price meals to students who meet the state and federal income guidelines. Although all students will receive free school meals, if you believe your family meets these guidelines, we encourage you to complete the meal application online at www.orrschoolmeals.com. If you received free or reduced-price lunches last year, you must complete a new application each school year.
Click here for Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Please note if a students will need to purchase milk or water when they want to add them to a lunch brought from home. Milk is included with a free school meal.
Feinstein Scholar Program
Remember to check your Golden Ticket Weekly for the Feinstein Scholar program. Below is some background information on the Feinstein Foundation..
The Feinstein Foundation is a registered 501(c) based in Cranston, RI that was founded by Alan Shawn Feinstein in 1991 to recognize and encourage youngsters to do good deeds and be kind whenever possible. There are now over 600,000 children who have participated in the Feinstein Leadership school program and are recognized as Feinstein Jr. Scholars for promising to do good deeds to make our world a better place. Each Jr. Scholar receives an identity card which provides them and their guest with complimentary admissions to prominent attractions throughout Southern New England. There are currently 200+ Feinstein Leadership Schools as well as The Alan Shawn Feinstein College of Education and Professional Studies at the University of Rhode Island, The Feinstein College of Arts and Sciences at Roger Williams College, The Feinstein School of Education and Human Development at Rhode Island College, The Feinstein International Famine Center at Tufts University, and the Feinstein Institute for Public Service at Providence College.
Nurses Corner
Massachusetts Mandated Screenings: Upcoming Screenings
All health screenings conducted in school are required by Massachusetts Law. Screenings are ongoing throughout the school year. Parents and legal guardians shall be provided with an opportunity to request, in writing, that their child not participate in the program. This request must be written each year and be specific to which screening you do not wish your child to participate.
Spinal Screening
Postural screening is conducted for all grades 5 – 9. Parents are notified of concerns and referred to their physician for follow-up.
Vision Screening
Vision screening is conducted for all grades 1 – 5, 7 and 10. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.
Hearing Screening
Hearing screening is conducted for all grades K - 3, 7 and 10. Parents are notified if the student does not pass for referral to their physician for follow-up.
Growth Development Screening
Growth screening is conducted for students in grades 1, 4, 7 & 10. Heights and weights are measured.
Screenings will be conducted the week after February vacation.
Please update the Nurses Emergency Form in PowerSchool. This is valuable information in the event of an unexpected illness or emergency.
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