My Fellow Lions,
An amazing week here at OAS with our Open House on Tuesday night. Thanks to all the families who visited. This night helps to build the strong home school connection that allows students to thrive in school. The next formal opportunity to meet with teachers are the fall conferences on October 14, 15 and 16th, but know that the staff is only a phone call or email away should you have any questions.
As is tradition here at OAS, the Open House begins each year with our opening credits. This year did not disappoint with "The Real Teachers of Orange Avenue". |
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Morning Arrival - thank you to our families for following the arrival procedures for drop off. As a reminder, there is no left turn into the drop off loop. Please communicate this to any friends or family that may be doing drop off.
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OAS Fun Fridays - Next Friday (9/25/26) will be our first OAS Fun Friday with Going Gold to raise awareness for pediatric cancer. These themed days hope to build a sense of school community and occasionally support awareness of a cause close to the school. The intent of these days isn't to add any stress to home or have you go out to Target this weekend to scramble to find a gold shirt. Students can wear the themed color/item or OAS spiritwear or anything that they feel comfortable wearing.
- From the Media Center - Please click here to view a welcome letter from Ms. Candido in the media center.
- SBA results - Each spring, students in Grades 3-8 are tested using the Smarter Balanced assessments (SBA) in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. SBA results for and this accompanying letter (2026 SBA Letter ) will be mailed home next week.
- MPS Family Literacy Series - Begins October 8th. More information and registration is here.
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BusZone app - is up and running. You can use the BusZone app to see your student's bus route and status. Learn more here.
- School Access Code: 4018MPS
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Classroom helper signup! Interested in being a classroom helper for your child’s classroom? Sign up here. All classroom helpers must be current OAS PTA members! Not a member? It’s not too late to sign up! Join here!
- First PTA meeting - September 24th at 6:30 in the OAS media center.
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Fifth grade planning meeting - Fifth grade families! Please join us for the first meeting to plan the Fifth Grade sendoff! We will meet in the OAS media center on September 24th, following the 6:30 PTA meeting (approx 7PM) Can't make it but want to stay in the loop? Click here to add your name to the list.
- Back to school picnic, Friday September 18th - Come celebrate the start of the school year on Friday, September 18th from 5:30-7:30, at the OAS playground in the grass field and big playground at the back right of the school. Bring a picnic dinner, hang with friends, and make some new ones! Everyone is welcome!
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OAS spiritwear is here! Show your school spirit while supporting Orange Ave. $5 from every purchase goes directly back to OAS. All orders are shipped right to your home! Shop spirit wear
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Laps with Leo is back! Our ONE big fundraiser of the year is returning Thursday, October 8th (rain date Friday, October 9th) Students will run/walk laps with our mascot, Leo the lion, all while raising money to fund ALL of our student, family, and staff events for the year! Money raised pays for staff & student t-shirts, trunk or treat, school dance, field trips, teacher appreciation, and so much more! Families can donate and share with friends and family members. New this year, each child who raises at least $50 will be entered into a drawing to win a prize! There will be grade and school wide prizes as well! More info to come. Help us reach our goal, donate here!
- How to join your team on Zeffy
- Click the fundraising link.
- Select “fundraise”
- Select “Join a team”
- Select your student’s teacher from the dropdown list.
- Enter student’s info
- Share campaign with friends and family!
- Be sure to make a fundraising page for each child.
- After school programs:
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Chess - The OAS After-School Chess Program by The Dawson Chess Academy, developed by Chess Olympiad participant and local Milford resident David Dawson and his wife Julianna, begins October 9th, 2026. The Dawson Chess Academy will help your child learn the basics of chess and develop strategic thinking skills that will last a lifetime.
- This program is convenient and local, and it's an excellent way for your child to develop deeper relationships with friends (new and old) and have fun while learning an important skill. Sign up today! Space is limited. click here to register!
- Deadline: October 3rd, 2026.
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Have a question? Need to make different financial arrangements?
- Call or text code OAS to: Julianna Dawson at The Dawson Chess Academy at 646-265-1947. We want to make sure every child who wants to learn chess has the opportunity.
- Peace, love, crafts:6 Weeks of crafting for $150! Tuesdays after school until 5PM starting 10/6.
- Room 17 math: Fluency fun with friends! Mondays 10/5-11/2 3:30-4:45. Your child will enjoy fun math games & investigations for an entire month! $90 per child, a 10% sibling discount is also available. Click here to register!
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It’s never too early to join the PTA - Click here to join.
- Want to keep up to date on OAS PTA?
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Follow us on Facebook
- Check us out on Instagram @OAS PTA
- Questions/Comments ptaorangeavenue@gmail.com
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- Printable 26-27 MPS full year calendar can be found here.
- Subscribe to the Orange Avenue Public Calendar with all our events and activities by clicking here.
- Friday, September 18th - Tonight! OAS Back to School Picnic 5:30-7:30 pm
- Monday, September 21st - NO SCHOOL: Yom Kippur
- Wednesday, September 23rd - Early Dismissal for teacher professional learning. Students dismissed at 1:25.
- Thursday, September 24th - OAS PTA meeting at 6:30 PM in Media Center
- Friday, September 25th - Fun Friday: OAS Goes Gold to raise awareness of pediatric cancer. Students can wear, gold, yellow or OAS spiritwear.
- Wednesday, October 14th- 1:45 to 3:45 Fall Conferences: Note students are dismissed at 1:15 on conferences days which is 10 minutes earlier than normal early dismissal days.
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Thursday, October 15th - 5:30-8:00 pm Fall Conferences
- Friday, October 16th - 1:45-3:45 Fall Conferences
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