Dear OSES Families,

Thank you to all the families and students that participated in our annual International Festival. There is a great video on our Facebook page that highlights the diversity of the event. We look forward to celebrating it again in 2025.

Starting next week, we will require a permission slip for school events that are extracurricular and/or supportive of the standards (for example a school pep rally). This is a requirement by the State of Florida and we are working hard to understand all its implications.

There is a lot going on the world. Remember to remain positive. Be grateful.

Michael Singleton

Principal

Due to supply issues at the OCPS level, we do not know if hot or cold lunch will be served. Please be prepared to have either lunch until further notice.

Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE for the 2024-2025 school year

If your child has food allergies and will require a special meal from OCPS please click on the link below to fill out the special diet order form

Special Diets for Food Allergies - Orange County Public Schools (ocps.net)

This week, students completed Round 1 of the schoolwide Scripps Spelling Bee. Next week, winners from each homeroom will participate in Round 2 to select two winners from each grade level. The final schoolwide Spelling Bee round will take place in January, where one participant will move on to the Orlando Spelling Bee.

DEAW #2 will take place next week in your student’s ELA class. This activity allows OSES to monitor writing development over the school year at all grade levels. It also prepares our students for the statewide Writing assessment that takes place in Grades 4-6.

We are excited to announce that the Great American Teach-In will be held on Wednesday, November 20th. If you are interested in sharing your profession with your student’s class, please contact the teacher via email.

FAST PM #2 will start when students return from the Fall/Thanksgiving Break. Please see the PM #2 schedule below for more details.

Thank you for your continued support and involvement in our school community. Contact Cayce Carter at Cayce.carter@orlandoscience.org with any questions.

Hello,

We are thrilled to invite all 4th and 5th-grade students to participate in the upcoming Central Florida Math Tournament (CFMT), hosted by the Orlando Science High School Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society! CFMT is an annual competition designed to ignite a passion for mathematics, challenge young minds, and foster critical thinking skills in a fun and engaging setting. Attached is the contest flyer—please share this exciting opportunity with any interested students!

Event Details:

• Date: December 7, 2024
• Location: Orlando Science Elementary School, 2611 Technology Drive, Orlando, FL 32804
• Registration Deadline: Tuesday, December 3, 2024
• Competition Capacity: Limited to the first 150 registered students
• Registration Fee: $25 per student (Please pay via School Pay before completing the registration form)

School Pay Link for Registration Fee: https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/2024-Central-Florida-Math-Tournament-CFM/Sdyx9ZW

Online Registration Form: https://forms.office.com/r/D4v1vW4Tg0

Awards:

Exciting prizes await individual students in each grade:

• 1st Place: Apple iPad
• 2nd Place: Fire HD 10 Tablet
• 3rd Place: Fire HD 8 Tablet
• 4th–20th Places: Achievement Medals

Why Attend CFMT?

CFMT provides an incredible opportunity for students to develop problem-solving and critical thinking skills. By participating, students gain a deeper appreciation for mathematics, which can inspire them to pursue further studies in the field. We are committed to delivering a high-quality competition experience, with tests that are meticulously crafted to ensure accuracy and challenge.

For a preview of what to expect, students and parents can explore past years' contest problems and answers on our website: CFMT Past Tests.

Additional Notes:

• A cheese pizza lunch will be provided.
• Students should bring their own pencils for the competition.
• Calculators are not permitted in any part of the tournament.

We invite you to share this opportunity with your students—CFMT promises to be an educational and enjoyable experience, sparking a lifelong love for mathematics. Let’s inspire young minds to reach their full potential in this fascinating field!

We look forward to a day of learning, fun, and friendly competition, and we hope to see your students join us for this exciting event. Thank you for your support in fostering a love for mathematics in our young learners.

For additional information and access to the online registration form, please visit our website: CFMT Website.

If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to contact us at ossmualphatheta@gmail.com.

Students had a great time this week presenting their pumpkin projects showing case the character, setting, and/or major events of the story they read! Their pumpkins looked amazing and students were very excited to show them to the class and to see the other pumpkins as well.

In math, students have been practicing writing an addition equation as they listen to an addition story. Students have learned to draw pictures, make jumps on a number line, or use manipulatives to add numbers together.

In writing, students are using their knowledge of irregular words as well as their ability to sound out CVC words to write a complete sentence beginning with an uppercase letter and ending with a period.

This week was filled with fun and learning in first grade!

Each class took a turn learning in depth about pumpkins, measuring them in different ways, learning about the parts of a pumpkin, then finally dissecting one and counting their seeds (a very sticky event!)

Students also learned all about Election Day and participated in mock-elections in their classroom. The candidates range from chips & cookies to Paw Patrol Characters. The students enjoyed having a chance to participate in this event that mirrored the national one.

Many classes are rounding out their units in all subjects (math, ELA, science, and social studies) and beginning new ones. Be sure to ask your kiddo what their favorite thing they learned this week is!

Mrs. Yeaman's second graders had a great week of hands-on learning! In math we explored shape attributes by comparing and contrasting shapes with a Venn diagram. We also used geoboards to make different size squares. In Science we are learning about gravity's pull on objects and completed an investigation in which we practiced balancing a pencil on our finger. We discussed how gravity pulled the pencil to the ground. We then made different types of bridges to see which kind would hold up the most weight. We are going to continue our investigation next week by completing research and improving our original bridge designs to test again.

3rd grade has been learning about dramas in our reading class and improving our writing. In math we’ve been working with geometry explaining parallel lines, and shapes. In Science we’re learning about the needs and parts of plants. In social studies we’ve been working on using maps to find the continents and oceans.

Last week, our students proudly participated in Red Ribbon Week by wearing red to show their support. We were also thrilled to see the amazing presentations of their Natural Disaster brochures that the students created on Canva. They truly showcased their creativity and hard work! Lastly, we are looking forward to our field trip to Wonder Works next week, which promises to be an exciting and educational experience for everyone.

In science, 5th graders learned about saving water through the OUC program. They discovered how drip irrigation systems can help water plants. The students took on a fun challenge where they had to create a drip irrigation system for a park. Their goal was to only use plants that are native to Florida, make sure each area got at least 10 ml of water from the tanks to the plants, and keep the tubing part shorter than 6 inches outside a PVC pipe. Working together, the students came up with clever ideas for their irrigation systems and had opportunities to test and improve their designs to meet all the goals.

In the World History classes, students have been exploring ancient Egypt through a variety of ways, including through notes, virtual field trips, and hands-on activities, such as writing hieroglyphics on actual papyrus paper!

Just as the pyramids are timeless, students’ enjoyment of this unit is everlasting. Make sure to ask your student about what they’ve learned about Egypt!

In order to help keep our families informed of the latest legislative updates regarding their student's education, a Parent Rights Resources page has been added to the school website.

Recent updates include:

• Internet Safety
• District Health Care Services
• Special Magistrate

The mission of Orlando Science Elementary School (OSES) is to provide a well-rounded education with special emphasis in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), while using research-based and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating learning environment. OSES is committed to the social-emotional learning and character development of all students.