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Principal Mr. Steven Madancy	Our School Mission Statement Orange Avenue School provides an environment which challenges students to master high academic goals and standards while acquiring positive social, emotional, and physical development. We strive to develop the uniqueness of each individual though a multi-faceted approach and encourage and nurture a strong sense of self worth. We produce strong independent learners ready to meet current and future challenges with confidence and success. The administration, faculty, and parents of Orange Avenue School assume responsibility and work collaboratively to communicate and attain these goals.

LATEST NEWS
Our School promotes Character Counts Our school promotes the six pillars of character...Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Caring & Citizenship. Congratulations to all our recipients of the OAS Certificate of Character. Please stop by the "B" Wing hallway to see their pictures on the "Wall of Character".

OAS Spirit Day , June 18 at our school field 5-30-08.pdf OAS students will be celebrating the end of the school year with our annual Spirit Day picnic on Wednesday, June 18th (raindate June 19th). The field will be set up with activities and we are looking for 3 parent volunteers to help at each station to assist the children throughout the day. Please send in the Friday folder flyer or contact Todd J. @ 876-1247 or email todda@optonline.net

OAS Ice Cream Social, in the OAS gym and field 5-30-08.pdf Come share in the fun! Join us for ice cream, music, dancing and Raffle prizes. The cost is $4/adult and $3/children and this includes 2 free raffle tickets. If you plan to attend and/or would like to donate a raffle basket, please return this friday folder form. Contact Angelica R. (877-2607) or Jill L. (876-7313) for more information.

Board of Education Meetings held online http://216.41.34.230/svorg/milford.html To watch Milford BOE Videos, scroll down on the link provided to stay informed! Attend the Board of Education meetings from home.

NewsFlash ~ From the PTA http://teacherweb.com/CT/OrangeAveElementarySchool/OASPTA/AP8.stm Visit > OUR PTA > to become a member, find out more and keep track of what's happening during this MONTH at school. It's never to late to join your PTA. Also throughout the year we appreciate your continued support and participation with our ongoing Fundraisers... SHOPRITE points, Innisbrook Online, saving BOXTOPS for Education and CAMPBELL's Labels for Education . . . See you at the next meeting!

MILFORD, CT ~ One of the 100 Best Communities for Young People http://www.americaspromise.org/100Best.aspx?id=968 Milford was named one of the 100 Best Communities for Young People, in part, because of its emphasis on teaching "life skills" to all youth. Each high school has a "life skills" program to prepare students for "the rea1-world". Junior Achievement offers a career development program in many of the schools partially funded by Milford's Promise, the United Way, Rotary Club, and local businesses as well as our state legislative delegation. These programs are based on life-skills such as understanding your community, successful resume writing and interviewing skills. The YMCA and Milford's Promise have also implemented after-school programs based on the principles of team building and respect, skills that are integral to future success. Milford was also recognized for its growing Youth Network, which fosters communication and partnerships along the youth servicing agencies in Milford.

Visit OUR CLASSROOM Links ~ FAQ Our Teachers have websites linked from the OUR CLASSROOM button. Visit them frequently to find out homework, announcements, and other class information. You may also email the teachers from their websites. Email is an efficient way of contacting your child's teacher. Mrs. Rutherford is our school secretary. She has updated our list of the most frequently asked questions. Please click on FAQs for answers to questions such as "How do I find out about school cancellations and delays?," or "My child forgot their homework or lunch, how do I get it to them?," along with some other really great information.