Paw Prints

Volume 26, No. 30 4-4-16

Osceola Elementary School

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Students of the Week Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Student of the Week for their class during the week of March 29th through April 1st, 2016.

Pre-K Amarius Grimes

Kindergarten

Haley Schwenk, Emma Anderson, Makayla Johnson

First Grade Karisma Foreshá, Otto Mittelstadt, Jolie Lemmon, Madeline Clark,

Madyline Wilkinson, Cameron Martin, Ma’Kari Spencer

Second Grade Declan Sumner, Twan’nique Jenkins, Grace Lin,

Aarionna Hancock, Somourian Wingo

Third Grade Deshiya Myers, Gabrielle Hines, Alexis Aguayo,

Zachary Jennings, Dachaunte Berryhill

Fourth Grade Trevor Suhar, Lily Moss, Kaylee Smith, Sidney Boothe, Cason Blanco

Fifth Grade

Valetina Portilla, Marissa Myers, Kayla Burton

Joy Reichenberg & Rebecca Keffer

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,

Our 3rd and 4th graders have worked diligently, on the FSA test,

showing how much they have learned this year. Now it is 5th grade’s

turn to show their skills. We know that all of the students’ hard work

will pay off and we are looking forward to receiving great results.

Thank you teachers, staff, and parents, for your help in making sure

students were prepared for the tests.

Spring is in the air and the excitement of what great weather

brings. Learning opportunities that will take place outside the

classrooms, field trips, and other rewards for working so hard this

school year have been planned. We want all of our students to be

involved in these learning opportunities. So this month, we will be

focusing on the importance of all the Pillars of Character:

Trustworthiness – telling the truth, keeping

promises and doing the right thing

Respect – treating others the way you want others

to treat you

Responsibility – making good choices and being

accountable for your behavior

Caring – being kind and helpful, and valuing the

feelings of others

Citizenship – working to make school and

community a better place

Fairness – playing by the rules and keeping an

open mind

Displaying the Pillars of Character are easy when you practice

showing your P.A.W.S., Personal best, Act responsibly, Work and

play safely, and Show respect.

Just a few friendly reminders. Please make sure your child

comes to school prepared for learning with their organizational tool

and arrives on time. School begins promptly at 8:30 am. Although

the weather is getting warm, students should still wear school

appropriate clothing. Make sure that your child wears shoes with

straps, tennis shoes are best, and shirts with sleeves, for protection

while outside in the sun. Finally, check your child’s planner for

classroom and school updates, activities, and deadlines.

Respectfully,

Faye Jenkins,

Intervention Coordinator

2016-2017 Kindergarten Pre-Registration Osceola Elementary will hold pre-registration for children entering Kindergarten on the following dates: Friday, April 8 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Monday, May 9 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. To be eligible for public kindergarten in St. Johns County, children must be 5 years old on or before September 1st and must reside in St. Johns County. Parents must register children at the school where they are zoned for the 2016-2017 school year. Please provide the following documentation to complete the registration process:

Child’s certified birth certificate

Current Physical (dated within one year of the start of school)

Florida Immunization Record (680 Form)

Proof of Residency. The required proof of residency

documentation has changed. Please visit

http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/student/residency/ for more

information.

Registering Parent’s Driver’s License or ID Card

Parents are encouraged to register during the designated dates above so that schools can adequately prepare for the new school year.

VPK Registration Along with Kindergarten Pre-Registration, parents may also register students for VPK. Children must be 4 years old on or before September 1st to qualify. In order to register for VPK, you must have completed the VPK eligibility process through Episcopal Children’s Service (ECS), and have a Child Eligibility registration that are listed above.

Please visit Osceola’s website for additional information and to schedule your registration appointment.

FSA Testing for 4th Grade continues on 4/11/16.

Testing for 5th Grade starts on 4/15/16.

Check the schedule in this issue of Paw Prints

4th Quarter Character Kids 2015-2016

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by their class

as the Character Kid for the 4thQuarter. Keep shining and showing your

PAWS!

1st Grade

Richard Waler -Mrs. Bailey

Owen Reider - Mrs. Fehrs

Sidney Lagasse - Ms. Mansfield

Majorie Leathers - Ms. Mansfield

Sophia Surrency - Mrs. Howard

Peyton Hundley - Mrs. Jahren

Madalyn French - Mrs. Stinson

Cora Ebb - Mrs. Laubacker and Mrs. Lewis

3rd Grade

Trever Giles - Mrs. Foley

Olive Leathers - Mrs. Keller

Ellis McNeal - Mrs. McManus

Rafael DeLosreyes - Mr. Tax

Kayleigh Mitchell - Mrs. Whelan

5th Grade Ryan Rainey -Mrs. Blanco

Jason Li -Mr. Quam

Lynsey McNamara -Ms. Peryam

Ryan Timmerman -Ms. Schofield

Inaugural Basketball Team T-Shirts for sale! CASH ONLY! ADULT SIZES ONLY

$8.50 each S-XL $10 for XXL & XXXL Please bring money and shirt size to Coach Worthy by Friday, April 8th. The names of the team members are printed on the back of the shirt.

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GUIDANCE CORNER Spring Forward with Manners: Manner of the Week: PLEASE, THANK YOU, and YOU’RE WELCOME. Let’s encourage our kids to use these magic manner words and phrases. When your child goes to a friend’s house or gets to go somewhere special “thank you for having me” is always appreciated. TO THE PARENTS OF RISING 6TH GRADERS APEX: The VoTech Center houses an alternative middle school program for upcoming 6th graders called the APEX Program. This program is best suited for students who would benefit from an alternative setting that matches individualized instruction with career opportunities. For more information, look at their website: www-sjhs.stjohns.k12.fl.us. They will be having an Open House on April 5th at 5:30pm.

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. 4/5 Cheese or Pepperoni Calzonettes, Home-style Chicken Sandwich, Mini Corn Dogs, Cherry Tomato and Celery Stick Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Baked Beans, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Wed. 4/6 Chicken Nuggets and Choice of Whole Grain Roll, Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Cherry Tomato and Celery Stick Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Corn, Fresh Sliced Apples, Assorted Fruits Thurs. 4/7 Chicken Marinara and Penne and Choice of Whole Grain Garlic Toast. Cherry Tomato and Celery Stick Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Sweet Potato Puff, Assorted Fruits, Ketchup, Mustard Fri. 4/8 BBQ Chicken and Choice of Whole Grain Garlic Toast, Cheeseburger, Mini Corn Dogs, Cherry Tomato and Celery Stick Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Baked Potato Fries, Choice of 100% Juice: Apple, Apple Cherry or Fruit Punch, Assorted Fruit, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo Lettuce, Tomato, Pickle Cup, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Mon. 4/11 Macaroni and Cheese and Choice of Whole Grain Roll, BBQ Chicken Max Snax, Chicken Nuggets and Choice of Whole Grain Roll, Baby Carrot Dippers, Green Beans, Steamed Broccoli, Assorted Fruit, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup

What’s Happening? Every Wednesday is Early Release~

Students Dismissed at 1:50 Every Friday is School Spirit Day~

Mon. 4/4 Report Cards Issued SAC Meeting, 4:30 pm, PTO Meeting, 5:30 pm Wed. 4/13 SJCSD Elementary Olympics, 3:30-7:30 pm, SAHS Fri. 4/15 FSA Testing Begins for 5th Grade Tropicana Speech Contest, 1:30 pm, Cafeteria Thurs. 4/28 Interim Reports Issued Fri. 4/29 Student/Teacher Holiday

Media Release The St. Johns County School Board will hold a Community Forum

on Tuesday, April 5 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the auditorium of the School

District Administrative Building located at 40 Orange Street to gather

input from the public as they start the search process for a new

superintendent. The new superintendent will be chosen in the fall and

is slated to begin in early 2017 when Superintendent Dr. Joseph

Joyner retires following a long and very distinguished career

including over 13 years as the Superintendent of Schools in St. Johns

County. Feedback and characteristics will be solicited from attendees

to assist in determining what the public desires in the future

superintendent of the St. Johns County School District (SJCSD).

This forum is just one way for the public to be involved in the

search process. A Citizens Advisory Committee will be created to

assist in the review of applicants based on the district’s

qualifications and public feedback. Community members interested

in serving on this committee are requested to submit an application.

The application must be postmarked or submitted by close of

business Monday, April 25 and is available online on the district’s

website at http://www.stjohns.k12.fl.us/supt-search/

In addition, a survey will be made available through individual

schools and on the district’s website beginning Friday, April 15 to

seek input on the characteristics of the next superintendent. The

survey will be disseminated using the district’s mass notification

system via email as well.

SJCSD ELEMENTARY OLYMPICS

Linking academics and CHARACTER COUNTS! through

athletic competition

Who: Attendees include SJCSD school-selected student

representatives, parents, teachers, administrators, and

community members. (Aside from school-based selection

criteria, qualifying students must have a GPA of 2.0 or

higher and demonstrate attributes of character counts).

What: This is a student-centered event highlighting

physical education and Character Counts! Participants

will compete in district elementary track and field events.

When: April 13, 2016 from 3:30 pm-7:30 pm

Where: The event will take place at St. Augustine High

School.

Details: Parking for the event will be marked with signage.

For safety, only students, coaches, and county-selected

event volunteers will be allowed on the track and field.

Students will be recognized following each event.

Elementary school physical education (P.E.) teachers will

serve as the school team leader for student teams. No

cleats or spikes please.

FSA Testing Testing for 4th grade will resume on Monday, April 11th and 5th grade will start on Friday, April 15th. Please observe the following Testing Reminders. Electronic Devices Policy—If students are found with ANY electronic devices, including, but not limited to, cell phones and smartphones, during testing OR during breaks, their tests will be invalidated. The best practice would be for students to leave devices at home on the day of testing. Discussing Test Content after Testing—The last portion of the testing rules read to students before they affirm the Testing Rules Acknowledgment reads, “Because the content in all statewide assessments is secure, you may not discuss or reveal details about the writing prompt or passages after the test. This includes any type of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting online, for example, on websites like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.” “Discussing” test content includes any kind of electronic communication, such as texting, emailing, or posting to blogs or social media websites, etc. While students may not share information about secure test content after testing, this policy is not intended to prevent students from discussing their testing experiences with their parents/families. FSA Testing Dates

April 11 – Grade 4 ELA Computer testing Session 1 – Fouraker, Lovvorn,

Smeland

April 12 – Grade 4 ELA Computer testing Session 2 Fouraker, Lovvorn,

Smeland

April 13 – Grade 4 ELA Computer testing Session 1 – Alvarez, Hinman

April 14 – Grade 4 ELA Computer testing Session 2 – Alvarez, Hinman

April 15 – Grade 5 Math Computer testing Session 1 – Blanco, Quam

April 18 – Grade 5 Math Computer testing Session 2 – Blanco, Quam

April 19 – Grade 5 Math Computer testing Session 1 – Peryam, Schofield April 20 – Grade 5 Math Computer testing Session 2 – Peryam, Schofield

April 21 – Grade 5 ELA Computer testing Session 1 – Blanco, Peryam

April 22 – Grade 5 ELA Computer testing Session 2 – Blanco, Peryam

April 25 – Grade 5 ELA Computer testing Session 1 – Quam, Schofield

April 26 – Grade 5 ELA Computer testing Session 2 – Quam, Schofield

April 27-28 - Makeups

No school April 29 May 3 – Grade 5 FCAT Science testing Session 1 – ALL CLASSES

May 4 – Grade 5 FCAT Science testing Session 2 – ALL CLASSES

R. J. MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Center for the Performing Arts Rising 6th Grade Night

Osceola, Hartley, Mason Monday April 4th Ketterlinus, Crookshank, Webster Tuesday April 5th

R.B. Hunt, All SJCSD Schools and New Students to SJCSD Wednesday April 6th

6:00 pm – 7:00 pm This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about curriculum,

homework, schedules, electives, and how to keep in contact with us!!

Get your B.A.R.K. on!!

Osceola SAC Team 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 Monday, April

4th at 4:30 pm. Free childcare is provided.

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 ChildFind@nefec.org. 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.