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Rebecca Keffer & Alexandra Razgha
Assistant Principals
Tina Waldrop
Principal
1605 Osceola Elementary School Road St. Augustine, Florida 32084 Ph. 547-3780, Fax 547-3795
Web Site: http://www-oes.stjohns.k12.fl.us
Wildcat Words
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The space between Thanksgiving and
Christmas is a busy time, filled with many extras
from added events to money spent. It is easy
to be caught in the frenzy of the season, and
for our kids, it is easy to be caught up in the
"wants" rather than the "haves".
What a timely opportunity to remind our
children and ourselves to be grateful. Studies
have shown a strong and consistent
association with gratitude and overall well-
being and happiness. Those who are more
appreciative benefit from improved
health, stronger relationships, and better
coping skills.
How can we foster gratitude in our children?
Teach them to say thank-you. Involve them in
the process of giving whether it is baking for
neighbor or making a card. In addition,
remember that giving your time to others is
often the best of gifts.
Sincerely,
Dana Harrison
School Guidance Counselor
Paw Prints
Volume 28, No. 15 12-11-17
Students of the Week
Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Student
of the Week for their class during the week December 4th through
December 8th.
Pre-K Asia’lia Streeter, Amani Hamilton, Marie Ayissi, Nevaeh Manucy
Kindrgarten
Noah Sargeant, Connor Whiteley, Alaina DeAnda, Bryson Boyd,
Jordan Clark, Mariah Anderson, Jaylen Mitchel
First Grade Mya Lyon-Pickering, Mariah Blevins, Ta’riya Sapp, Sophia Schack,
Derek Metheny, Wyatt Summa
Second Grade Dayron Jenkins, Lennon Evans, Caz’Melia Cummings,
Zaylen Robinson, Kiley Kinlaw, Samonte Williams
Third Grade
Nathanial Grove, Twan’nique Jenkins, Cole Halbrook,
Angel Torres, Ta’Kyra Grimes, Pierson Thurman, Lena Chau
Fourth Grade
Daniel Johnson, Mykel Riddell, Aliya Ferrell, Alexander Vaughn
Fifth Grade
Kevin Parsons, Qutay Hall, Kodie Umphenour, Fiona Van Fosson
Osceola Elementary School
Osceola SAC Team, PTO News
The Osceola SAC Team (School Advisory Committee) is made up
of our principal, Mrs. Waldrop along with a group of teachers,
parents, support staff and community members. The SAC is
responsible for decisions related to the implementation of
Osceola’s School Improvement Plan. SAC also discusses important
items related to student achievement.
If you are interested in becoming a part of the ongoing
improvement at Osceola, please join us at our SAC meeting to be
held on Tuesday, January 9th at 5:30 pm. The PTO meeting
will be held at the same time.
Read-n-Feed starts at 5:30.
Media News Hour of Code:
During the week of December 4-8 students in grades
2-5 participated in Hour of Code while at Media
resource. Students were able to explore coding and
computer programming. The students thoroughly enjoyed
this activity and I think many were amazed as it showed
students what it takes to make a computer or game run
properly. Students are encouraged to keep practicing
and learning at code.org
3-5th graders are invited to participate in Battle of the Books. How do they
prepare? Just start reading the Sunshine State Books that were chosen for this
year! After Christmas students will start reviewing books and quotes to prepare.
It’s that EASY! So get busy reading. The list of SSYRA books are available at:
http://www.floridamediaed.org/uploads/6/1/4/2/61420659/3-5_2017-
18_ssyra_annotated_list__1_.pdf
Please check your child’s room and common areas for any overdue books and return to the Media Center ASAP. Thank you!
As always, any questions or concerns, please do not
hesitate to contact me @ [email protected]
SAND ART IS BACK! Sand Art will be returning the week of December 11th-15th. Order forms were sent home last week. The cost is $10.00 per creation, which students will get to decorate on their own. All creations are one a kind and the best part is that 40% of all sales go directly back to the school to help offset the cost of the 5th grade Sea World trip! Please check out LIVIN THE DREAM SAND CREATIONS on Facebook for some ideas! We look forward seeing all the sand creations and thank you for your upcoming support!
Winter Holiday Luncheon for grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th is Thurs., Dec. 14th.
The Holiday Shop
The Holiday Shop will be open from December 11th -
15th from 8:30am-2:30pm each day in the Media
Center. Classes will shop according to a schedule
(much like the book fair). All items will cost $2. It
will be open for parents and visitors during the
Winter Holiday Luncheon for 1st, 3rd, and 5th on Dec.
14th.
It will also be open on Thursday, Dec. 14th from
5:30pm-7:30pm for the Winter Concert
What’s for Lunch?? Students have a choice of one entrée and two fruit and/or vegetable choices. Choice of milk is served with all complete meals. Tues. 12/12 Nacho Little Bites, Mini Corn Dogs, Mini Cheese Ravioli, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Sweet Red Pepper and Celery Stick Dippers, Corn, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Toast, Ketchup, Mustard Wed. 12/13 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Whole Grain Roll, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers, Sweet Peas, Fresh Sliced Apples, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Thurs. 12/14 Winter Holiday Luncheon, Grades 1st, 3rd, and 5th. Fri. 12/15 Hot Dog, Chicken Nuggets, White Wheat Roll, Max Cheese Sticks, Dipping Sauce, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers, Baked Beans, Choice of 100% Juice, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard Mon. 12/18 Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Garlic Toast, Baby Carrot Dippers, Green Beans, Steamed Broccoli, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup, Taco Sauce
What’s Happening? Every Wednesday is Early Release~
Students Dismissed at 1:50 Every Friday is School Spirit Day~
Mon. 12/11-12/15 Osceola Holiday Shop Thurs. 12/14 Winter Luncheon, Grades 1st, 3rd and 5th Winter Concert Chorus Performance, 6:00 pm Thurs. 12/21 First Semester Ends Fri. 12/22/17 - Thurs. 1/4/2018, Winter Break, NO SCHOOL! Fri. 1/5/2018 Teacher Planning Day, NO SCHOOL for students. Mon. 1/8/18 Classes resume for students Tues. 1/9/18 SAC/PTO/Read-n-Feed, 5:30 pm
AVID News AVID Testimonials
AVID helps me be responsible and take initiative. I also learn
how to be a team leader and plan ahead. AVID helps me
prepare for the responsibilities of being an adult.
Adryenne B.
AVID helps me to be determined and not give up. AVID also
challenges me to get better at what I do and how I am. I set
goals to challenge myself and get better at math, reading, and
other subjects. – Caleb K.
AVID helps me because it keeps my OT clean, so I know
where everything is in my OT. It also helps me so I don’t lose
any of my books or papers. This is how AVID helps me.
T.J. C.
AVID helps me stay organized. I make sure everything in my
OT (Organizational Tool) is in order so I know where things
are. I also keep my planner and homework folder in order. –
Kevin P.
AVID helps me when I have to switch classes. Using my
planner helps me keep track of special stuff that is going to
happen, like birthdays or the Egg Drop project. I make sure I
know when things are due and if I have projects coming up.
AVID also helps us with WICOR strategies to make us strong
test takers. AVID is there is help us learn. – Brooke C.
Guidance Corner GIFTED SCREENING: One of our district missions is to provide the most appropriate education for all of our students, including Gifted learners. Gifted programs are designed to provide challenge and optimal social-emotional interactions and growth. If you feel your child might be intellectually ‘Gifted’, please contact Ms. Harrison, counselor at 547-3787. A permission for screening will be sent home and results will be shared with you. If a Gifted referral is warranted, your child will be tested by our school psychologist to see if criteria is met for the program.
CHILD FIND Is looking for some very special children, birth-5years of age.
Do you have concerns about your child’s ability to speak, understand, move/play, see, hear, get along with other children, pay attention, or dress and feed themselves? If so, CHILD FIND may be able to help you. CHILD FIND provides free information about community programs for children with special needs. They provide professional consultations, screening, and assistance in placing children with special needs in appropriate exceptional student education programs or other early intervention services. Contact FDLRS/NEFEC CHILD FIND, 386-329-3811 or Toll Free 1-800-227-6036, Email [email protected]. Check out the website: www.nefec.org/fdlrs. Florida Diagnostic and Learning Resources System (FLDRS) and North East Florida Educational Consortium (NEFEC) serve St. Johns and surrounding Counties, plus the Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Interpreter Requests: If you are in need of an interpreter for an event at Osceola, we ask
you to send a request in writing at least two weeks in advance to the
date of your event. We will do our very best to secure an interpreter,
but need your help in asking to notify us as far in advance as you can
to assure we are able to have an interpreter in place. Please
communicate these requests with your child’s teacher and they will
pass them on to the office for processing.
We also ask your consideration and let us know ASAP should you
need to cancel a prearranged interpreter. This is an additional
expense to the SJCSD so we appreciate you helping us to be
conscious of these costs.
YEARBOOK ADS/MESSAGE SALES Yearbook sales will take place after the first of the year. Parents of 5th
grade students have the option to purchase a ¼ page ad and/or a two line
message to be printed in the yearbook. This is a nice way to recognize your child’s accomplishments and to congratulate them on a job well done. A
picture may be included in the ¼ page ad as well. We only accept 4x6 or
smaller and it will have to be sized to fit the area depending upon the length of your ad. You may also use a business card as a way of advertisement for
your business while congratulating your 5th grader. Pictures and business
cards will not be returned. Cost for each ¼ page ad is $25.00. Parents of Pre-K through 5th grade students may purchase a 25-word
message for their child. The cost for each message is $10.00.
Order forms were sent home with your student last week. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Burney at 547-3782.
Yoga for Children, Wednesday after school, 2:00-3:00 pm right here at Osceola!
Yoga for Children is a guided low-impact movement class with select breathing techniques that emphasize the child’s body awareness, creative expression of emotion, and overall physical health. The class meets on Wednesdays from 2:00-3:00 pm. For more information go to [email protected] or call Liana Valla at 904-874-5152
Change in Transportation and Checkout Procedures
If you need to change your child’s transportation, please send in
a hand written note to the teacher or email Mrs. Lawshe at
[email protected]. Do not call the school. We will not
accept a change in transportation request over the phone. We accept
dismissal changes up until 2:00 pm every day except Wednesdays.
1:00 pm is the deadline on Wednesdays.
Your driver’s license or State ID is required at all times when on
school property and when checking your student out.
No Checkouts after 2:20 on Monday, Tuesday Thursday and
Friday.
No checkouts after 1:20 on Wednesday.
School Access Forms
In a continuing effort to provide safety and security to our students
and staff we ask that you complete a School Access Form if you plan
to visit Osceola during the school year. This must be done if you wish
to participate in activities such as birthday parties for your child in
their classroom, eating lunch with your child in the cafeteria,
attending field trips, book fairs, field days, conferences, as well as
reading to students, tutoring, mentoring, etc.
You can find the link to the School Access Form on our website or
copy the link below. We also have paper forms in the front office.
http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/volunteer/ Remember: processing may take up to several weeks. Do not wait
until the last minute to apply.
If you have questions or need further information, please call Mrs.
Lawshe in the front office at 547-3780. Thank You.
