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PTA is always looking for volunteers for the programs listed below. There are plenty of opportunities for working parents, stay-at-home parents and grandparents. If you are interested in any of the programs, have any questions or suggestions, contact a Board Member or click on the mailbox button in the upper right hand corner.
After School Programs Coordinate after school programs students can enroll in such as chess, math and computer clubs. Have ideas for after school programs? Contact a PTA Board member.
Beautification Coordinate volunteer work parties to keep the school gardens and grounds looking beautiful.
Bingo Plan a fun filled evening event for the whole family usually held in the Fall or Spring.
Bluefish Night Come out and watch the Bridgeport Bluefish with other OHS families. A fun filled night out!
Book Fair Book Fairs are held in the Fall/Winter and Spring during school and evening hours.
By-Laws The By-Law Committee stands ready to revise PTA by-laws as needed.
Children's Holiday Fair The Children’s Holiday Fair is held during the school day in early December and gives the children an opportunity to do holiday shopping for small, inexpensive gifts for their families.
Donuts with Dad
Children share a special before school breakfast with their dad.
Fall Harvest Festival A new family activity held on a weekend in October. Lots of activities and fun surprises planned for all ages!
Fifth Grade Up & Out A "graduation" event held for 5th grade classes during the school day in mid-June.
Fine Arts Fine Arts plans curriculum enhancements such as assemblies and visiting authors/artists that take place during the school day.
Friday Folders The Friday Folder committee coordinates volunteers to distribute weekly communications from school to home.
Fundraising This committee coordinates fundraising activities during the school year.
Holidays Around the
World
A multicultural celebration of holidays around the world Hospitality Hospitality coordinates volunteers to bake and donate goods for refreshments for school activities. Ice Cream Social An annual evening family event held in the Spring.
Membership
The Membership Committee
is responsible for collecting membership information and dues. Specific
records must be kept for voting purposes and the State PTA. Click
here to become a PTA Member.
Monster Mash The Monster Mash is a Halloween party for OHS families held on a Friday evening in October.
Muffins for Mom Children share a before school breakfast with their mom usually held before Mother's Day.
Newsletter Coordinates and publishes monthly Appleseeds newsletter.
Nominating Committee The Nominating Committee is a standing committee of 3 or 5 active PTA members elected annually in October to stand ready in the event of a vacancy in any office slot. Committee members search for qualified replacements for those vacancies.
Plant Sale
The Plant Sale is held annually in May before Mother’s Day. It allows children the opportunity to purchase a gift for their mother, grandmother or other special person.
Publicity Notifies newspapers and other media of important programs and events at OHS. Submits articles and pictures promoting our school.
Publishing Center Great opportunity for working parents! The Publishing Center coordinates volunteers to publish the books of budding young authors at OHS. Activities include interviewing authors during school hours. Typing edited manuscripts, graphic design and binding books can all be done at home! Click on the Publishing Center link on the left for more information.
Readapalooza Typically a week long event of reading activities taking place during the school day and may include evening family events.
Reflections Art Program A family evening event where OHS student's artwork is displayed for fun and recognition. School Rewards Programs OHS participates in the following Rewards Programs. By participating in these programs the school purchases extra equipment and supplies to benefit all the students.
Skate Night
An annual evening family event held at the Milford Ice Pavilion. The rink is reserved for OHS families only!
Spirit Day Coordinate an annual school wide activity or event for the children and provide them with a free picnic lunch.
Spiritwear Allows you to purchase fall/winter and spring/summer clothing with the OHS Logo to show your school spirit.
Staff Appreciation
An annual event providing teachers and staff with some time to enjoy a great luncheon. Volunteers donate food and monitor classrooms.
Summer Reading
Summer Reading is an incentive program that encourages students to read during the summer. A special award is given to each student turning in their reading log.
Sunshine Responsible for sending cards and gifts to student’s families, teachers and staff due to an event such as births, illness, etc.
TV Turnoff Week Coordinate this annual event with the School District TV Turn Off Week to provide ideas and events for families to enjoy instead of watching television.
Website Responsible for updating and maintaining the PTA-Parent Resource section of the OHS website. |
