TECHNOLOGY CAMPUS CHRONICLE
VOL 6 ISSUE 21
PRINCIPAL CORNER
Dear OSES Families,
Do you know a great teacher? OSES is currently recruiting teachers for the upcoming school year. If you know anyone who might be interested in working at OSES, please have them submit their resume to us. We can also point them in the right direction if they are interested in another campus sister school. OSES is competitive with salary and benefits, and we work hard to provide a positive working environment. All OSES teachers must be certified by the Florida Department of Education. If the candidate is hired, and has students, their students get an automatic seat and bypass the lottery.
We will be hiring non-instructional positions as well towards the end of the school year. If you or someone else is interested, please apply.
Michael Singleton
Principal
SAVE THE DATE
Notes:
Unfortunately, 6th graders that are over 11 years old are unable to participate.
The school will pick up your race packet and have them on race day. (You also have the option to pick up the packet at track shack)
FEBRUARY LUNCH MENU
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)
Curriculum and Testing Updates
This week students’ celebrated Engineer Week which included a field trip to the UCF Engineer College (third grade), STEM rotations (first grade), STEM club student performance (K-2), and hands-on activities in the classroom. Next week will be the final week to earn blue ribbons in the Study Island Blue Ribbon Challenge. Many students are learning about and creating projects for Black History Month Night on Thursday, February 29th. Coming up in March, OSES will participate in Read Across America Week (3/4-3/8). Contact Ms. Carter (Cayce.Carter@orlandoscience.org) with any questions.
Read Across America week is coming up in TWO weeks.
Hello Everyone!
The Chair of Space Florida's Board of Directors Jeanette Nunez is hosting the 2nd annual Florida's Space Art competition for K-5 students. "This is an exciting opportunity for students to showcase their creativity and artistic talent while highlighting Florida's iconic space coast, space travel, and exploration." The theme is Time Travel to 2123: Florida's Future as the Space Capital, and the winner's artwork will be flown to space!
For more information, please visit:
THIS WEEK IN GRADES K-6
KINDERGARTEN
Lamour
It was a great week! Our students had the opportunity to buddy read with Ms. Sonn's Class and give a summary of the books they read. We also created the galaxy after learning about Mary Winston Jackson (an African American Mathematician at NASA). It was filled with a ton of learning and fun. I can't wait to see what will happen next week✨
FIRST
Keene
First grade came back from a nice 3-day weekend to dive back into learning before Spring Break in just a few short weeks!
We are completing our module in Reading on The Big Outdoors this week! Students have been learning about deserts, canyons and the water cycle while reading informational texts.
In Math, we are learning how to use a number line and hundreds chart to add and subtract, as well as using the strategy of breaking apart numbers to make it easier for us to find sums and differences!
We are going through the Scientific Method in Science to help us in completing our STEM Fair experiment. Our question is, which popcorn brand will have the least amount of un-popped kernels? The students are super excited to be able to eat the popcorn once we are done!
This week was Engineers Week, and we had a STEM Day to celebrate different women in STEM! The students created a relief map from shaving cream and food coloring, built a rocket/satellite out of recycled water bottles and designed a quark model from gumdrops and toothpicks! They had an amazing time!
Students also completed and presented their Black History Projects, and they all did such a great job!
SECOND
Merks
In Mrs. Merks class, we started our math unit on fractions. Students are bringing in their lovely Black History Projects for display. Students made biography bottles and will be presenting about the person they researched. We are also writing an opinion essay on which item we would live without. A toilet or a lightbulb! Which item would you choose???
THIRD
Myers
Myers class has been working hard exploring all types of STEM activities and digging deep into their Energy and Transformation of Energy units. Students made (and tested) solar ovens for thermal energy, built kites and wind turbines to demonstrate mechanical energy, raced cars to determine how friction affects movement, and went to UCF to enjoy their Engineers Fair. At UCF, students participated in all things STEM, including egg drops, laser, tower challenges, and so much more.
FOURTH
We are excited to share with you some of the amazing activities our students have been engaged in related to heat transfer. Students have been exploring the principles of heat transfer through hands-on observations and demonstrations. They have learned about conduction, convection, and radiation, and had the opportunity to apply these concepts to real-world scenarios. One of the highlights of our heat transfer activities was the "Ice Water Glove Challenge," where students felt the insulating properties of fat as it protected their hand in ice water the same way animals are protected in freezing temperatures.
In addition to these activities, our students are preparing their STEM fair projects. The STEM fair provides an opportunity for students to showcase their creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills. It is a culmination of their hard work and dedication throughout the year. The STEM fair is on March 13, 2024.
FIFTH
We had an awesome week in 5th grade! We are reading some awesome poetry about moving to new places and talking about our own experiences moving to new places. We have also been working hard on getting better at our essay writing. We have been looking at all the different ways we can elaborate on our text evidence we use to prove our points! The essay we are working on now is about whether cell phones should be allowed in schools. It is a polarizing topic!
SPECIALS
Computer Science- Sevim
Exciting Adventures Unfolding in Computer Class! 🚀🖥️
Hello Parents and Guardians,
We're thrilled to share the latest happenings in our computer science class, where young minds are buzzing with curiosity and creativity! Let's dive into the fantastic world of learning:
🐭 Kindergarten Magic: Our little ones in kindergarten are on a roll with mouse practice. They're becoming computer wizards, mastering the art of clicking and navigating with enthusiasm.
⌨️ First Grade Typing Fun: First graders are embarking on a typing journey through engaging activities on the Typetastic website. They're not just learning to type; they're having a blast doing it!
💻 Coding Adventures Begin: Third and fourth graders have set sail on coding adventures using Scratch. This week marked the beginning as they created their own accounts and started exploring the possibilities of coding. Get ready for some creative magic next week as they embark on their first animation project.
🤖 Fifth Grade Coding Prowess: Our fifth graders have stepped into the coding arena with lessons from code.org. It's like solving cool puzzles with computers! They're flexing their problem-solving muscles and embracing the world of technology.
SIXTH
English Language Arts- Pitoniak
This week in 6th grade ELA we have been practicing comparing texts with the same subject by different authors in order to understand perspective and author's purpose. Independent reading time is in full swing in Ms. Pitoniak's class every Friday at the start of the class period! Don't forget about Read Across America Week coming up with lots of fun activities.
Kindness has the power to change the culture of a school and create an environment where everyone is respected and valued. Our students are learning about kindness in our Character Education lessons this month. OSES teachers are recognizing acts of kindness and giving commendations. Here is a list of books you can read with your child about kindness.
When children are kind to one another, they build relationships and trust. They also set an example for others to follow. As more and more children act with kindness, the climate of the school will begin to change.
So let's continue to encourage each other to be kind- staff, parents and students. It's one of the most important things they can do to make their school a better place.
CLUBS AND TUTORING
CLUBS
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
Tennis 🎾
Weekly tennis times have been adjusted to 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30. Please sign up for the next session (1/11, 1/18, 1/25, 2/1) directly with Coach Raul.
To confirm your child’s spot please send $80 to Coach Raul via Zelle at rrodriguez@allcourttennisinc.com.
CLUB PAYMENT LINKS
Competition Math
Dear Parents,
I hope this message finds you well. I would like to remind you that our elementary school mathletes will be having their next practice competition tomorrow at our high school campus.
Location: OSS High School Campus
2600 Technology Dr, Orlando, FL 32804
Schedule:
9:00am -9:30am Mathleague.org Elementary Number Sense Round
9:30am -10:30am Mathleague.org Elementary Sprint Round and Snack Break
10:30am - 11:00am Mathleague.org Elementary Target Round
11:00am to 11:50am Review of the Contest Problems
11:50am to 12:00pm Awards
Drop-off Time: 8:45am-9:00am
Pick-up time: 12:05pm - 12:20pm
Below is the list of all remaining elementary school math competitions for the rest of this education year. Please review the list carefully as I updated the list recently.
Pick up and Drop off Carline Procedures
PikMyKid Questions? See Below!
TUTORING
BRAINFUSE ONLINE TUTORING
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.
Building 1: K-3 407-299-6595 option 1 Ms. Nicole
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.
Building 2: 4-6 407-299-6595 option 2 Ms. Molina
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
Volunteering
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.
Staff Commendations 2023-2024
PARENTS' RIGHTS INFORMATION
Your Resource for Legislative Updates
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
ADDITIONAL PARENT INFORMATION
Mission Statement
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.