Greetings, Panthers!!

I hope that everyone has had a wonderful and relaxing weekend!

The Phillis Wheatley PTA is sponsoring the Annual Valentine Candy Gram fundraiser! Scholars may purchase Candy Grams to take home, for a friend or a teacher/staff member. Candy grams will be delivered on Valentine's Day. All order forms are due no later than February 7th.

This week is National School Counseling Week. The purpose of this week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems, and to highlight the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for their future. This week we celebrate our very own, Mr. Christopher Whitsett!! Thank you so much, Mr. Whitsett, for all you do for the students and staff at Phillis Wheatley Elementary!!

Please see the spirit week flyer for School Counseling Week in the newsletter.

As a reminder, yearbooks are for sale! As of January 31st, the price has increased to $25.00. Purchasing a yearbook is a wonderful way to preserve memories and celebrate the unique experiences of the school year! Be sure to get one before they're gone!

As always, thank you so much for your support and for all that you do for the scholars at Phillis Wheatley ES. We look forward to seeing our scholars bright and early tomorrow morning by 8:15 AM.

Have a good evening!

Sincerely,

Tabitha Brown

Principal

The Resiliency Trait for the Month of December:

Perseverance

Congratulations to the scholars identified by their teacher as a Student of the Month for the Month of December:

Jean Yvens Francois

Matthew James

• Ken'Aysia Braffith

  Khloe Rivera

  Rayven Ulysse

  Jade Vasquez-Lopez

  Yostin Tomas Perez

  Chevelle David

  Ramiro Sierra

  De'Yanstie Felix

  Santiago Hernadez-Molina

  Nery Barahona

  A'abella Gregory

  Victor Lopez

  Yostin Tomas Perez

  Dr. Parkinson

  Jose Ortega Bermudez

  Brandon Cartwright

  Kieran Monts De Oca

  Genesis Jackson

  Emanuel Ruiz Vasquez

  Kyndall Thomas

  Blake Singleton

  Terrianna Gullens

Our Student of the Month Celebration is sponsored by the Kiwanis Club of Apopka.

We enjoyed a week of building literacy and "Constructing the Foundation for Success"!

Our families had a great time setting goals for 2025!!

Please join us for our next Family Night on February 11th!

Phillis Wheatley Elementary is truly “Under Construction! Building Brighter Futures,” and this project is a shining example of what can be achieved when a community comes together with creativity, purpose, and heart. We are truly grateful for everyone who helped bring vibrant murals to our campus, especially Shaunte Jemison of Re-Imagine Communities, Melanie Jankun of The Creative Hub and Luis Rivera of Downtown Barbers of Apopka and Apopka Murals. The results exceeded every expectation! Phillis Wheatley's students now have a bright and inspiring environment that they can treasure for years to come!

Grit

Definition: Working consistently towards my long-term goals

Quote: “If you put your mind to something, if you give 100 percent, if you sacrifice, and if you dedicate yourself, anything is truly possible.” - Apollo Ohno, Zero Regrets: Be Greater Than Yesterday

Strategies:

• Create a dream board where you draw or glue pictures of your goals.
• Discuss with family and friends how they reached their goals.
• Research and share with someone the name and story of a person who showed grit by overcoming difficulties.

Reflection Questions:

• What is the hardest thing I’ve ever done, and how did I succeed?
• How can I describe my best future self?
• How can I use technology responsibly to meet my goals? For example, can I use online calendars or reminders to build time management skills?

School Spirit Days are coming!! We invite you to purchase you Phillis Wheatley t-shirts for $10.00 using the links below:

Email: Wheatley_es@ocps.net
Website: https://wheatleyes.ocps.net/
Location: 1475 Marvin C. Zanders Avenue, Apopka, FL, USA
Phone: 407-884-2250
Twitter: @Wheatley_OCPS

Instagram: ocps_wheatleyes