**Weekly Flash**

December 1, 2025

**There is a newly revised FPS Calendar so make sure you have seen the latest, found HERE**

Dear OHS Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and you enjoyed the holiday weekend! It was nice to be able to spend a little extra time with family and friends.

We had a great few days at OHS before Thanksgiving! The students and teachers really enjoyed our Teacher Swap last Monday. I had the opportunity to teach Ms. Renzuilli’s third-grade class, and we had a lot of fun together! Ms. Milas was the Principal during our swap, and her first order of business was to announce, “No homework for the rest of the year!” This made my class, as well as all the other classes, go wild! (Thanks, Ms. Milas!) Hopefully, the students also heard her say, “Just kidding.” We followed that up with a wonderful Turkey Trot on Tuesday. Thank you to Mr. Marko and all of the parent volunteers who helped make it a success! I think I need to get more exercise, as I came in last running with the kindergarten students! 

Please keep the following in mind as we return to school after the holiday weekend: 

• Please make sure your SDM is up to date. 

• Our Custodial Toy Drive continues. The custodians are collecting new unwrapped toys. A collection box is located outside the main office.

• Grades lock on Wednesday, December 3rd.

• Report cards are issued on Friday, December 5th.

I hope everyone has a terrific week! Take care.

Sean F. Smyth, Principal 

Variety Show tickets are now for sale! Tickets are $18 each and will be available to purchase in three rounds. In this first round, families of performers can purchase up to four tickets.Don't worry - we can guarantee we will not sell out in this round! 

It is important to purchase your tickets in the correct phase.  We will not honor, or have the ability to refund, tickets purchased out of turn or in excess quantities. 

Please add the number of adult and child tickets when checking out. THIS IS FOR PTA USE ONLY. Adult and child tickets are interchangeable. Thank you so much. If you have any questions about this specifically, please email ohsptapresident@gmail.com.

BUY TICKETS HERE

Tickets will be sold in three rounds:

Round 1: Open NOW - Monday - Families with a performer in the show can buy up to 4 tickets in Round 1. This includes stage crew, narrators, and students just in the fifth-grade finale. Performers do not need a ticket, but all chaperones (even if they are sitting with the groups) need a ticket. If you were hoping for more than 4 tickets, don’t worry! We are hopeful that there will be a Round 3. 

Round 2: Wednesday 12/3 - and 12/4 - Families without a performer in the show can buy up to 4 tickets. This round is specifically for our OHS students and chaperones who are not in the show but want to go and cheer on their friends. As this is a school-wide event, we want to make sure any otter interested in attending can get a ticket. You can purchase these tickets using the same link above - don't worry, we'll send a reminder when Round 2 opens on Wednesday!

Probable Round 3: Monday 12/8 - If there are enough tickets left for a Round 3, it will be open to everyone. Restrictions may apply and will be detailed after Round 2 is over. 

If you have a problem purchasing tickets in Round 1 please do not stress, just contact the Variety Show Committee. 

Ticket FAQ's:

• Tickets are non-refundable, but they are transferable. In order to transfer, ticket holders will need to coordinate on their own and give the hard copy tickets that they receive at the dress rehearsal to the recipient.
• There are only 4 tickets allowed per performer family in the first round. If you attempt to buy more in the first round, or if you attempt to purchase any in round 2, there is a chance you will not be able to use them, and we will not be able to reimburse you.
• If your child is not in the show, please DO NOT purchase tickets in Round 1. We will not be able to reimburse you, and your tickets will be invalid. You will need to purchase tickets again in Round 2.
• Every single person who comes to the show needs a ticket. Due to fire codes, there is absolutely no lap sitting. 
• Strollers will need to be left in the lobby. 
• Please do not think it will go unnoticed if you buy more than your allotment per family or if you try to purchase during the wrong round. We watch and account for every single ticket and you will be contacted.

Any other questions? Contact the Variety Show @ ohsvarietyshow2026@gmail.com

This year, the theme is "I belong". Students are to create and submit art in one of the following categories-

• Dance Choreography
• Film Production
• Literature
• Visual Arts
• Music Composition
• Photography

Read more about the theme here. 

Students will be grouped according to the following divisions: Primary (Pre-K to Grade 2) and Intermediate (Grades 3-5). 

Winners will be selected by blind judging and may receive a participation award, an Award of Merit (2nd place) or an Award of Excellence (1st place). 

Steps:

1. Explore the theme with your child.

2. Together, decide which category your child would like to create something for.

3. Oversee your child's work. Remember, all work must be original and their own work and ideas!

4. Submit the art along with this completed sheet to the main office by Friday, December 5th. If the art is something that needs to be sent digitally, or if you'd prefer to send via email, please send to Tanya Dunne at tnovellidunne@gmail.com

If you'd like to sign up to help with the Holiday Resale - CLICK HERE

The FPS Maintenance and Custodial team is proud to host their Annual Holiday Toy Drive once again! Each year, they come together to support organizations and families in our community who are less fortunate and may be struggling during the holiday season.

The Toy Drive will run through December 19, 2025. Collection boxes will be outside the main office. Thank you for your continued generosity and support in making the holidays brighter for those in need!

The office is compiling an email list of incoming KDG students for the Fall of 2026. Please email TBudlowski@fairfieldschools.org with your future KDG student’s first and last name, date of birth, and the preschool they attend so they can be added to the list to receive future information about registration, etc.

Get ready for the Winter ASA session, which will run from January 12 - March 6! More details to follow in next week's flash, including a preview of the class offerings and schedule.

We are looking to fill 2 library volunteer slots: Tuesdays from 2 - 2:30/3 and Wednesdays from 12-1. Commitment is until the end of the school year. Please email Vicky Siewert if you are interested at vbarbadoro@gmail.com.

Have news to share? 

Email Melissa McGowan by 10am Friday to include in the following Monday’s OHS Weekly Flash.

Osborn Hill Elementary School

760 Stillson Road

Fairfield, CT 06824

www.ohspta.com