SUMMER MARINE SCIENCE PROGRAM Applications for the summer Marine Science Program were

passed out at all schools during the week of February

12th. Applications were due back to science teachers by

February 28t . Applications can still be downloaded at any time

from the website prior to April 15th at http://www-

grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/ and click on the Marine Science

link. The link also will have a complete day by day curriculum

for each grade level, parent information, and a video from last

year’s program.

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

Greeting Wildcat Families!

Wow I can’t believe I’m writing this to you and saying

“Spring Break!” But it is true! This is our last week of

school before Spring Break and school will be closed

from next Monday, March 26th to Friday, March 30th.

We hope that our Wildcats will be able to relax and

enjoy this break and come back ready to finish out the

year strong!

As we inch closer to the end of the year, we are entering

“Testing Season”. Our 3rd grade students will take their

FSA Reading test April 9th and 10th, with our 4th & 5th

graders taking their FSA reading tests April 16th & 17th.

FSA Math will be April 19th and 20th for our 3rd graders

and April 23rd and 24th for our 4th & 5th graders. The

schedule varies slightly for our ESE students to ensure

we are providing the best testing environment for all of

our students. Once we have finished FSA, our 5th

graders will take the SSA (State Science Assessment)

on May 1st and 2nd and all of our students will take their

final iReady diagnostic beginning with Kindergarten on

April 25th. These tests will be given in a secure testing

environment to ensure our students success, so we ask

that our families talk to their students about this exam

and how important it is to make sure they do their best

(Better Never Quits!)

We are SO proud of all that our Wildcats have

accomplished so far this year and KNOW that they will

continue this success and end the year on a fantastic

note!

Have a happy and SAFE Spring Break!

Alexandra Razgha

Assistant Principal

Paw Prints

Volume 35, No.26

3/19/2018

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 12th-March 15th.

Pre K Yasmine Dhibi, Vivian Romano, Erin Cardiff, Demarion Robinson,

Ronan Waldrop, Tishayla Hamilton, Ajani Buchanan

Kindergarten

Elijah Keffer, Kamilah McMillian, Zariah Berryhill, Serena Rossi,

La’Khia Kearse, SaShane Stewart

First Grade

Carter Schallock, Diamon’nique Lewis, Ta’riyah Sapp, Marquez Blue,

Simone Pasquale, Jordan Ferris

Second Grade

Nikki Patel, Hannah Smith, Tegan Fox, Jaelyn Morrison, Rowan

Somero, Maria Diaz Melo

Third Grade

Remington Marshall, Arianna Durrant, Sidney Lagasse, Avery Burress,

Dumarian Staley, Ayman Elmari, Joann Bartelme

Fourth Grade

Sha’Naiah Willis, Madison Houle, Pedro Marquez, Connor Holtzendorf,

Dexter Clark

Fifth Grade

Riley Kokjohn, Kacey Taylor, Briana Sanchez, Miles Jenkins

Osceola Elementary School

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.

SPRING BREAK March 26-30

Attention Extended Day Parents

Extended day will open for check out promptly at 3:15

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. Wednesday

check out will start at 2:15. If you need your child prior to

this time please contact the office to make other

arrangements. As a reminder the office doesn’t allow

check outs or change in transportation after 2:20 and 1:20

on Wednesday.

Extended day does not provide service after 6:00 P.M. a

late fee of $1.00 per minute per child will be charged.

Extended day payments made after the due date will be

charged and additional $5.00 late fee.

Mark your Calendar

March 16th: Teacher Planning Day-Student Holiday March 22nd: Kindergarten Performance, 6:00 pm

March 23rd: Report Cards Issued

March 26th-30th: Spring Break – Student/Teacher Holiday March 27th: Sonny’s Spirit Night, 5:00-8:00 pm

April 2nd: Classes Resume

April 3rd: 5th Grade visit to Murray Middle School/Parent Night. More

info to come.

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 3/21 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 3/22 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 3/23 Cheese Burger, Home-style Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Sweet Red Pepper and Celery Stick Dippers, Crispy Baked Potato Cuts, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Toast, Lettuce and Tomato Cup , Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Fri 3/24 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

Every Wednesday is Early Release~ Students Dismissed at 1:50

Every Friday is School Spirit Day~ New Tardy Free Program:

We are excited to announce a new Tardy Free Incentive at Osceola. Every student that is

Tardy Free for the entire month of March AND April will be entered into a drawing to win a

Family of 4 visit to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm! Help your child be eligible for this great prize by making sure they are on time every

day for school! As a reminder if you are having lunch your child you

must be an Approved Volunteer. According to school

policies and procedures cameras and or videos are not

allowed in the cafeteria.

Early Registration

Early registration for children entering kindergarten for the 2018-

2019 school year. Parents must register children at the school where

they are zoned for the 2018-2019 school year.

Tuesday, March 20 9 a.m. - 1p.m.

Wednesday, April 4 1 p.m. - 5p.m.

Wednesday, April 11 1 p.m. - 5p.m.

Requirements for registration:

Birth certificate/Guardianship

Documentation of a health examination performed on or after

August 11, 2017

Proof of completed required immunizations on Form DH680

Proof of residence per the Residency and Guardianship Policy

located at stjohns.k12.fl.us/student/residency/

Parenting Resources- EPIC Community Services: Our community is blessed to have EPIC Behavioral Healthcare right her on 1400 Old Dixie HWY. This agency has supported our families for decades providing Substance Abuse Programs, Anger Management, and Mental Health Services for children and adults. Medicaid is accepted and a sliding-scale is utilized to help pay for costs. Having trouble with your kids and meeting all the demands of parenthood? EPIC has a FREE self-paced parenting program available for our families. Please call them at (904) 829-2273 if you are interested in finding out about any of these programs. CLOTHING CLOSET open to families on Tuesdays from 1:00-2:40. Gently used clothing and shoes are available free to families. Donations of children’s clothing appreciated. If your child is in need and you are unable to come, please contact Ms. Harrison at 547-3787. 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.

Yoga for Pre-K kids, Wednesday after school, 1:30-2:00. Right here at Osceola! Classes start on Wednesday, March

14th

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. If you are interested in registering your Pre-K child for this class on Wednesdays from 1:30-2:00 pm, please go to vitalyogatherapeutics@gmail.com or call Liana Valla at 904-874-5152 The Yoga Class for grades K-5 will continue on Wednesdays from 2:00 -3:00 pm. Registration is open for that class as well.

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. Safety will be an agenda item at our next

SAC meeting occurring on April 3rd @ 5:30. Please join us. If you are interested in becoming a part of the ongoing improvement

at Osceola, please join us at our SAC meeting.

Guidance Corner

MENTOR TRAINING: Are you interested in volunteering at Osceola and serving as a mentor to one of our students? Mentors are special friends that visit once weekly, usually during their lunch time. Please call Ms. Harrison at 547-3787 for more information.

SPRING BREAK SNACKS:

If your family could use some extra snacks for

Spring Break, please contact Ms. Harrison at 547-

3787.

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 includes participating 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

AVID College Readiness System Even though your child is only in elementary school, Osceola

teachers and staff are preparing them for college. Elementary

school is the time where the fundamentals of learning, academic,

study, and behavioral skills are taught. As your child progresses

through Osceola, they will continuously be taught using the AVID

philosophy. Your student has the opportunity to continue as an

AVID student in middle and high school as well.

There is a reason why we are stressing college readiness at

such a young age. By the year 2020, two-thirds of all jobs

will need some amount of post-secondary school. We are

teaching your children the foundations that they need for

college, but also providing them with skills they will need to

have successful careers. With skills like time management,

organization, collaboration, critical thinking, and problem

solving taught early on, we are confident that our students

will be prepared to enter the workforce.