Dear OSES families,

Teacher Appreciation Week is from Monday, May 6th to Friday, May 10th. Our PVO has coordinated a variety of events for the teachers to ensure it’s a special week. As a parent, please take a few moments to show your thankfulness; many of you do already. Students will have the opportunity to thank their teachers all week, as we have done in the past, a week of suggested themes will be sent soon. Please remember while it is Teacher Appreciation Week, it’s a time to be thankful for all staff. There are over 80 staff members that contribute to your students daily school life.

On May 14th, we will recognize our PVO members. Did you know the majority of school events and extra-curricular activities outside of clubs are PVO driven? This includes Pep Rallies, STEM Nights, Hispanic Night, International Night, to just name a few. They are instrumental in providing funding that supports every student and staff member at OSES.

Running a school is hard work, running a high performing school is even harder. Lets thank the people who make it happen!

Principal.

Michael Singleton

The first Friday in May marks School Lunch Hero Day. School nutrition teams are being recognized on this day for their hard work keeping kids happy and fed. Here's a preview of some of the celebrations happening throughout our school.

Applications for the 2024-2025 Student Ambassador Program are now available!

The Student Ambassador Program empowers students by providing them the opportunity to develop leadership and demonstrate respect and responsibility as a liaison between Orlando Science School and prospective, as well as existing, students and families. Student Ambassadors are chosen based on their academic performance and Teacher/Staff Recommendations. As part of the Student Ambassador Program, your student will serve as a role model for younger students both behaviorally and academically, participate in Open Houses, lead New Family Tours, and attend monthly Ambassador Meetings. Students who are chosen as a Student Ambassador will have the chance to remain a Student Ambassador through Middle/High School.

Interested 3rd grade students can submit the attached Application to Ms. Umana at Candice.Umana@OrlandoScience.org or drop off at either front desk by Friday, May 17th 2024. The 10 chosen Student Ambassadors for 2024-2025 will be announced in the Newsletter on Friday, May 24th.

*Please note that we do not have any Student Ambassador positions available for any other grades due to existing capacity constraints. However, you can submit an application to be held should any space become available.

OSES is excited to announce that our campus will once again be hosting a STEM summer camp! Families are allowed to register prior to submitting payment this year; however, all payments must be submitted no later than May 24, 2024 in order to finalize spots for camp. Please register your child as soon as possible to hold his/her spot for camp. Registration packets can be submitted digitally to Jasmin.Michaud@orlandoscience.org or dropped off at the front desk of either building.

*only students who will be in grades 1-6 for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to attend*

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 2023-2024 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, we celebrated our students’ yearlong accomplishments and encouraged students for the upcoming statewide assessments at the 2024 OSES Pep Rally! Students received snacks, water, and a motivational bracelet in addition to a break from the test prep routine. Thanks to the families that came out to participate with your student.

FAST Progress Monitoring #3 started this week for sixth grade students. Next week, students in Grades 3-5 will participate in FAST. Please see the calendar for specific assessment dates below. Students should arrive at school no later than 8:10 am. FAST student scores for Grades 3-6 will be available via the FDOE Family Portal (https://fl-familyportal.cambiumast.com/). BEST Writing scores will be available in the coming weeks.

Grades K-2 started Star (FAST) #3 this week as well. Please reach out to your student’s teacher for exact dates and times. Contact Cayce Carter at Cayce.Carter@Orlandoscience.org with any questions.

What an amazing week it has been! Our students are working on open and closed syllables as they practice handwriting and reading. In Social Studies we are learning what we as humans need over what we want. In Science we are learning about the similarities and differences in animals and plants. Our students enjoyed working together to identify closed and open syllabus around the campus. Our class is super excited to see what we are going to learn in the following weeks to come!

This week in first grade, students have been reviewing for the upcoming FAST testing. Students are both excited and a bit nervous so, families, please continue to encourage them. They have been working hard all year and teachers are also excited with anticipation to see the growth!

Students made posters for their testing buddies to encourage them. And they also received posters of encouragement.

At the pep rally, students were celebrated and encouraged. They were able to release some energy and stress.

Community building has been a focus in Mrs. Quarterman’s class where we spend a few minutes at the beginning of the day to greet each other, sometimes share our adventures, and discuss the agenda for the day.

Also, some first grade teachers are requesting special encouraging messages for their students from parents. Please contact your child’s teacher for more informations.

Field Day is Monday, May 20th for first grade. Each class will wear a different color shirt to show unity.

Bayno – orange

DiNuzzo – red

Keene – purple

Nickerson – yellow

Quarterman – orange

Vancol – tie dye

2nd grade will be taking their FAST-reading assessment on Tuesday morning. Please make sure all students get plenty of rest, have a good breakfast, and are at school by 8:30. We start testing at 8:30. A couple great resources to review for the weekend would be Study Island and IXL . Students have been rocking their reviews this week.

Ms. Coy is asking for parents from her class to write two encouraging notes to be given to the students before testing each session. You can handwrite these notes or email them to me.

The students in Ms. Coy's class are starting an animal research project to study habitats and animal needs. The students are each picking an animal to research. Most of the research will be coming the San Digeo Zoo in case you would like to work on this at home to collect the research. We are taking a short break from the research this week and early next week due to review and testing but will begin again after the reading portion of the test.

Second graders have had a wonderful month. They really enjoyed the exciting end-of-the-year trip to SeaWorld.

This week, students enjoyed a special day on the field for our STAR test Pep Rally. Staff and volunteers lined the track, cheering on our students as they excitedly made their way around the field.

Our class enjoyed making a motivational poster for our testing buddy, Mr. Leighvard's fifth-grade classroom.

Next week starts the end of year STAR test for second graders on Tuesday morning. Reading test on May 7th and Math on May 14th. Please ensure your child gets a good night's sleep and make sure they have a positive, happy morning on Tuesday. Remind them that they have worked hard all year and now can relax and show what they know.

Thanks parents and families for all your support this year of our classroom and of your child's education. It really does take a village and I am happy to be in it with you! It has truly been a wonderful year and I wish you and your family the very best as we wrap up the year!

This week in third grade we have been continuing to review math and reading standards in preparation for the upcoming FAST assessment. Students have been working really hard on our fun review games and activities. We also got super pumped up on Tuesdays pep rally.

As a reminder for all families, the third grade reading test is on May 8, math is on May 9. Please advise your child to eat a good breakfast, get enough sleep, and arrive to school on time as testing will begin promptly at 8:30am.

We are also really looking forward to the end of year field trip to the Kennedy Space Center. Please be sure to send in all permission slips and make the payment on school pay. Please reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

Dear 4th Grade Families,

Can you believe it? We’re down to the final three weeks of this school year! Let’s make every moment count as we wrap up an incredible year of learning, growth, and fun.

FAST Testing Next Week

Our 4th Grade FAST testing is just around the corner. Mark your calendars:

ELA (English Language Arts): Wednesday, May 8th

Math: Thursday, May 9th

Remind your child to get plenty of rest the night before and enjoy a nutritious breakfast to fuel their brains. We believe in our students’ abilities, and we can’t wait to see their progress!

Celebrating Student Growth

As we approach the end of the school year, we reflect on the growth our students have made. From mastering multiplication and division to writing captivating essays, each achievement is a step toward success.

Parents, thank you for your unwavering support and partnership. Together, we’ve nurtured curious minds and fostered a love for learning.

ABC Countdown Calendar

Don’t forget to check our ABC countdown calendar! Each day brings a new theme or activity as we count down to the last day of school. From “Quiet Day”, where students will compete to see who can win the biggest quiet game ever, to “Window Decorating Day,” there’s something exciting for everyone.

Upcoming Events

Field Day: Get ready for friendly competitions, teamwork, and lots of laughter. Field Day is on May 21st!

End-of-Year Celebration: Join us as we celebrate our students’ achievements. Details for each class coming soon!

Thank you for being part of our 4th Grade family. Let’s finish strong and make these last weeks memorable!

Warm regards,

The 4th Grade Team

Last week a few fifth graders had the opportunity to culminate a series of workshops with a visit to 4Roots Farm, our neighbor right up the road! At the farm the students learned about sustainability, the science of agriculture, how WriggleBrew is made, and ways to conserve our resources. 4Roots Farm will be open to the public in a few months and has great plans to continue growing. To learn more about what 4Roots Farm is and what they are doing, visit their website at 4rootsfarm.org!

Orlando Science School

Intro to Game Development and 3D Modeling

Duration: 1 Hour Class

Class Objectives

• Introduction into 3D modeling Concepts in Zbrush

• Learn The Unity Game Engine using a In Engine Tutorial

• Model a face in Zbrush and Export for Unity

• Import a Custom 3D model into Unity

• Playtest and Edit New Custom Unity Game Project with prefabs

ZBRUSH: Zbrush is a Digital 3d modeling program that allow students to model and 3d print anything they can imagine. Zbrush is a industry standard software used in major Motion pictures like Godzilla, or even a specialized 3d printing prosthetics for animals

30 Mins | Zbrush Modeling Objectives

• Try out all the brushes. They Vary Drastically

• Move your camera around with the buttons on the right hand side of the screen

• Use the Chisel brushes to add Eyes, ears and facial Features to the model

• Use the Slash brush to add details to your face model

• Use Clay build up and Snake hook to Add more details

Save your project Click Export for 3d printing to Create a .obj file

Unity Game Engine: Unity Game Engine now includes in engine tutorials Students are able to Follow along making edits to code and the Game. We Will be Using the LEGO Micro Game or The Go Kart Game in the Unity Engine here.

30 Min | Unity Game Development Objective

• Click Start Tutorial Go through Each section

• Import your Zbrush Model into unity

• Scale down and place the model in the Game

• Create a new material apply it to your model

• Playtest your game with your new additions

In STEM Lab this week, grades 2-4 created stop-motion movies!! Students got creative with storylines, materials, and motion. Ask your child about the movie they made!

On Tuesday April 30, we showed our confidence and readiness for the State FAST assessments during Pep Rally. They took their ELA and Math FAST testing on Wednesday and Thursday, any student who hasn't will be pulled for makeups.

6th grade PE students enjoyed playing 4-squares, soccer, and throwball (6th period) after the assessments!

Dear OSS Families,

I am thrilled to announce another incredible opportunity for your child to join us on a life-changing educational journey to the lush rainforests and stunning coastlines of Costa Rica in June 2025! 🌿🏖️

Costa Rica is a treasure trove of learning experiences, from its rich biodiversity to its vibrant culture. This trip is more than just a vacation; it’s a chance for students to immerse themselves in a new environment that will broaden their horizons and ignite a passion for global exploration and learning. There will be:

Hands-On Learning: Engage with local wildlife and ecosystems through guided tours and workshops.

Cultural Immersion: Experience the warmth of Costa Rican hospitality and traditions.

Language Skills: Practice Spanish in real-life situations, enhancing language proficiency.

I understand you might have questions, and I’m here to answer them all! Join our upcoming ZOOM meeting where I’ll dive into the details of the trip, from itinerary to safety measures.

The Meeting will be on May 9th at 6:30pm via ZOOM (It will be just 40 minutes, so please, be on time :) )

Join Zoom Meeting

Click here to access the meeting

Or go to:

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73235879549?pwd=aUnTxaxvjXbYWGPvKWRoXbPh4B5B8J.1

Meeting ID: 732 3587 9549

Passcode: Wcq88v

Save the Date! Mark your calendars and join me for this informative session. Let’s embark on this adventure together! :)

Looking forward to seeing you there. Have a great weekend!

Ms. Bravo

It is hard to believe that we are in the last month of the school year. Even though the end is in sight, now is the time to strive for excellence. Perseverance is the OSES character trait for the month of May. Perseverance is defined as persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success. Also demonstrating tenacity, determination or resolve in accomplishing a task.

Dinner/Car Discussions:

• Have each family member explain how he/she has shown perseverance.

• Have family members share about times when they did not show perseverance.

• Have family members explain some of the benefits of showing perseverance

Hello families!

Please read carefully for all club reminders:

PICK UP: Please remember that you should not arrive on campus before clubs dismiss. Even coming 5 minutes early causes backups in our dismissal process.

• Building 1 (grades K-3) - clubs dismiss at 3:40 during the week and 2:40 on Wednesday
• Building 2 (grades 4-6)- clubs dismiss at 3:40 during the week and 2:40 on Wednesday

ABSENCES: Remember that 3 or more consecutive absences will result in a removal from the club. If you are missing club because of tutoring or sickness, email the club teacher so it can be excused.

If you want to withdraw from a club, please email Marketa.Thomas@orlandoscience.org

Brainfuse offers free online tutoring through the Orange County Library System to ALL students in Orange County Public Schools.

FREE live tutors are available every day from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Using Brainfuse, students can connect with a qualified tutor for expert help in a variety of subjects.

Attendance Emails and Notes K-3 - Nicole.Wallace@orlandoscience.org.

Any doctor's notes can be dropped off at the front desk, or sent via email.

Attendance Emails and Notes 4-6 Keily.Molina@orlandoscience.org

Any doctor's notes can be dropped off at the front desk, or via email

If you want to volunteer in your student's classroom, eat lunch with your student, or chaperone a field trip. You must be additions approved. If you have volunteered in past, you must update your account each school year. For any questions, please reach out to Nicole.Wallace@orlandoscience.org.

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.