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Dear OSES Family Members,

Welcome back. I am marveled at how great our first week of school was at OSES. The returning students didn’t miss a beat and the new families are settling in faster than ever. If this is an indication at how the year is going to go, it will be one of the best.

There is a lot of information that could be shared, and you will find a lot of it here in our newsletter (and two primary social media sites: Facebook and Instagram).

Two of the frequented topics at the start of every school year is dismissal and clubs.

Depending on your frame of reference, and when you started OSES, you may experience the pickup processes differently. What I can tell you is this is the fastest first week we have ever had at the campus (and it should only get better). The average pickup time is under 15 minutes. Minimizing early arrivals has helped tremendously (you cannot come on school grounds between 2:00-2:55). If you are experiencing the carline for the first time, while it may not seem quick, it’s the best we can do (and we are working hard every dismissal). Please be kind and patient to all.

Clubs at OSES are in high demand. Please allow us a few weeks to let our clubs settle. If you want to change a club, add a club, etc. you will find information in this edition. The processing time may vary, again please be patient. A few new clubs may also be added as the year progresses.

Whew. Talk to you next Friday.

“And now we welcome the new year. Full of things that have never been.” —Rainer Maria Rilke

Michael Singleton

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)

Welcome back to the 2024-25 school year! FAST/Star Progress Monitoring #1 is quickly approaching so please keep an eye out for an email detailing your students’ assessment dates. I look forward to a wonderful year! If you have any questions, please contact me at Cayce.Carter@Orlandoscience.org.

We had a great first week of Kindergarten!

Following the Kinder Kickoff on August 8, students came to Meet the Teacher on August 9 and then the First Day of School on August 12!

Students got to tour the school, learn about routines and procedures, and meet their classmates. Students enjoyed reading "Back to School" themed books such as How to Get Your Teacher Ready, The Kissing Hand, and Chrysanthemum.

In Ms. Whitaker's class we learned about cutting safety and practiced cutting a "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" tree.

We are ready for week 2!

HAPPY FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL!!!

Ms. Nickerson’s class has begun learning about many classroom procedures and routines to get back into the school spirit. We’ve practiced using our pencils, crayons, scissors and glue. We completed many first-time activities for the school year, such as:

• Playing on the playground

• Flashlight reading

• Independent story-time

• And our first science data collection project of the school year!

The first-grade teachers would like to send out a few reminders for the school year.

Please remember to pack your student a snack and a water bottle each day. We cannot supply any snacks to students this school year.

Please remember to have your student in the school dress code. This includes shoes. We will be inputting conduct points for those violating the school dress code policy.

This week in Mrs. Yeaman’s class we had a great time catching up with our old friends and meeting some new friends. We learned a lot of classroom procedures and sprinkled in some fun team building stem challenges, and classmate interviews.

3rd Grade is having a great time learning their teacher’s expectations. Mr. Martin, Ms. Patel, Ms. Patsilevas, Ms. Jiawan and Ms. Myers have all been getting to know your children and explaining the rules and expectations that they need to succeed this year.

Please reach out to your child’s teacher if you have any questions. We want you to feel comfortable with everything we’re doing to help your child succeed.

A few quick reminders:

It is OCPS policy that students may not bring in food to share with the class in the classroom. For birthdays goody bags are still allowed to be sent home. Please make sure your child has all their supplies asap. Several students are missing headphones, notebooks and a few other items.

Dear Parents,

We are delighted to inform you that our first week of school was a tremendous success! Mr. Mateer, Ms. McGraw, Ms. Gallano, Ms. Baker, and Ms. Polejes thoroughly enjoyed getting to know your children and embarking on this exciting journey together. This week, we focused on familiarizing the students with class policies and routines, and helping those who switch teachers to adapt to the new classroom expectations.

Here are a few important reminders:

• Picture Day is on August 26th. Please ensure your child is dressed appropriately and ready to smile!

• If you have any questions about our policies or curriculum, please feel free to reach out to your child’s teacher. We are here to collaborate and ensure your child’s success.

• Additionally, we want to remind you of the new OCPS policy regarding food. No food may be provided to students other than school lunch and any food sent in for the individual child by their parents. This means we cannot have pizza parties, cupcakes, donuts, etc., for birthdays. Instead, consider sending in goody bags to send home at the end of the day.

Thank you for your support and cooperation. We know that working together with you is the best way to make sure that the 4th graders have their best year ever.

Best regards,

Mr. Mateer and the 4th Grade Team

The fifth-grade students were excited and ready to start the school year. They are adjusting well to the transition of having two teachers and classrooms. This week we learned the interests of our classmates with getting to know you activities. We focused on learning the procedures of the class and school. We look forward to an amazing year ahead!

The Specials Team would like to wish all students and guardians a wonderful welcome to the new school year! We are so excited for a year of fun and learning.

We have all been discussing the rules and procedures for each Specials class and doing amazing teamwork challenges to get to know each other and build cooperative skills.

For example, in STEM this week, each grade level worked to complete a challenge in teams of 4. Cooperation and communication were a must while performing these tasks.

It has been a wonderful start to the first week of school! Students have been diligently going over school and county rules and procedures, as well as getting to know one another. Please make sure to sign and return both the OCPS Code of Conduct and OSS Code of Conduct papers as soon as possible. Students will be learning how to login to Google Classroom, OSES Connect, and Clever soon. If you have any questions, please reach out to your teachers!

For families without an after-school club: This sign-up is only for families who do not already have a club. If your child is already placed in clubs, please wait for a separate sign-up for clubs with available space. Any submissions from families already placed in clubs will be discarded.

Review the Club Guide: Check the OSS K-6 24-25 Club Guide for details on all clubs, fees, and the Parent, Student, and Teacher Responsibilities page. OSS K-6 24-25 Club Guide

How to choose clubs: Select only clubs you are interested in (up to 3 choices per day recommended).

• Signing up does not guarantee placement; final placements will be emailed.
• If a club is missing from the list, it is already full.

One form per child: You must fill out a separate form for each child.

Confirmation: You will receive an email from Ms. Marketa with your child’s final club placements.

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.