Paw Prints

Volume 26, No. 26 2-29-16

Osceola Elementary School

Students of the Week

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Student of the Week for their class during the week of February 22nd through February 26th, 2016.

Pre-K Mason Scott, Jamarion Montgomery

Kindergarten

August McCoy, Pearl Williams, Mar’Viell Murray, Br’Aziah Caldwell, Cirus Hammer

First Grade

Richard Waler, Anthony Williams, Daniel Lookadoo, Cole Howard, Chloe Hollingsworth, Marissa McCready, Anthony Suarez-Santiago

Second Grade

Mina Bernthal, Madison Lanzer, Chynah Rowe, Connor Holtzendorf, Andrew Watson, Brayden Moreno

Third Grade

Trever Giles, Ivy Hollingsworth, Evan Schleissing, Ian Endress, Eliyah Robinson

Fourth Grade

Joshua Rogero, Silvana Perez-Castillo, Bella Hale, Paizlee Rea

Fifth Grade

Keith Williams, Mason Moseley, Angel DeJesus, Jazmin Wilson

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

Happy Leap Day, 2-29-16!

Tues., March 1st is FSA Writing Test for Grades 4 and 5

Wildcat Words Dear Parents and Guardians,

Revisiting the Basics – Character Counts Were you lucky enough to enjoy the 2nd grade play last week “Kids for Character”? As academic curriculum goes through ongoing changes, it is always a pleasure to go back to the heart of the matter…building character in our kids. St. Johns County adopted the ‘Character Counts!’ initiative back in 1998 under the partnership with Northup Gruman, and although St. Johns remains one of the top performing districts in the state, its enlightening to realize that our district mission statement is more about building character than it is about being a top performer. “Inspiring good character” and “lifelong contributors to the world” are a part our mission, and our students portrayed it so well in their skits and in the songs they performed. Manners matter everywhere is what they sang, as well as “6 simple words” that you should use. Do you know what they are? But the best message is one our 2nd graders wore on their shirts: “Character is who you are when no one is looking”. Our kids are growing up in a world much different than the one we grew up in, but the heart of the matter doesn’t change, the pillars are still there to hold us up.

“Donuts for Doing Good” Our 3rd quarter Character Kids will be enjoying donuts and juice on Friday, March 4th from 8-8:30am in the Wildcat Den. Although this treat is geared to our kids, parents will have the opportunity to celebrate along with them on Thurs, May 5th for our annual Character Kid celebration. Stay tuned for more details as that time approaches. Sincerely, Dana Harrison School Guidance Counselor

News from PTO Yankee Candle Fundraiser, February 29th – March 14th Monday, Feb. 29th you should receive our Annual Spring Fundraiser Packets. The deadline to turn your orders in will be March 14th. PTO Spirit Night on Thursday March 17th Come join us for a fun filled night at Adventure Landing, 2780 SR 16 (near outlet mall and I-95) on March 17th from 6:00-9:00 pm (there is NO SCHOOL Friday the 18th). Pre-purchase a FUNPASS for $10.00 by Friday March 11th. The cost includes 3 hours of UNLIMITED go-karts and mini golf! Limited quantities are available so don’t delay!

The FUNPASS will cost $15.00 at the door. All Proceeds from this event will be donated to help offset the cost of the Annual End of the Year 5th Grade Field Trip! _______________________________________________________

CLIP AND RETURN THIS PORTION WITH YOUR PAYMENT NO LATER THAN MARCH 11th. Student Name_______________________________________ Grade ___________ Number of FUNPASSES ______________ Payment Amount $____________ Teacher_____________________________________________ Please join us for our next PTO Meeting in the Media Center on March 7th at 6:00 pm. Children are welcome!

St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department

2016 SUPER SUMMER SPECTACULAR

DRAWING AND REGISTRATION DATES: FEBRUARY 29TH at 8:00 am, through MARCH 11th at 5:00 pm

Registration Locations: online at wwwsjcfl.us/youth Solomon Calhoun Center 904-209-0395 Ketterlinus Gym 904-209-0377 R&P Main Office 904-209-0333 You may also contact Jamie Baccari at 904-209-037 or at jbaccari@sjcfl.us Summer Camp Dates: June 4th through July 22nd Summer Camp Fees: $410 for 7 weeks of camp. It includes 3 field trips, swimming two times per week, and one camp shirt. Discounted Rates: $305 for families who qualify for SJCSD reduced lunch. $205 for families who qualify for SJCSD free lunch

St Johns County Schools Welcomes Melisa Genaux, Author and

Behavior Specialist presenting

PRACTICAL PARENTING MAGIC

Date: 3/8/2016

Time: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Location: Pacetti Bay Middle School, 245 Meadowlark Lane,

St. Augustine 32092

PLEASE JOIN US TO LEARN:

HOW TO GIVE DIRECTIONS THAT YOUR CHILDREN WILL FOLLOW

HOW TO RESPOND TO DIFFICULT BEHAVIOR, SO THAT IT DOESN’T GET WORSE

HOW TO REDUCE CONFLICT WITH YOUR CHILDREN

HOW TO MAKE YOUR RELATIONSHIP WITH YOUR CHILD PEACEFUL AND HAPPY FOR BOTH OF YOU

3rd Quarter Character Kids

Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by their class as

the Character Kid for the 3rd Quarter. Keep shining and showing your

PAWS! Kindergarten

Jade Jones – Mrs. Sands

Kaleb Riddle – Mrs. Oester

Ma’Kayla Spencer – Mrs. Walker

Avery Keller – Mrs. Blevins

Joseph Roig – Mrs. Burrell

Rowan Somero – Mrs. Forson

2nd Grade

Sharon Ridley – Ms. Pappas

Jai’Quan Grimes – Mrs. Kemman

Isla Stockdale – Mrs. Asselta

Marielle Dames – Mrs. Jackson

Kylie Shannon – Mrs. Hunting

Jordan Wallace – Mrs. Dumas

Mauriana Montgomery – Mrs. Twine

4th Grade

Sydni St. Claire – Ms. Alvarez

Jake Akers – Ms. Fouraker

Krislynn Gibson – Mrs. Smeland

Cassius D’Elena – Mrs. Hinman

Abbigail Smith – Ms. Lovvorn

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GUIDANCE CORNER To parents of rising 6th graders: Applications for the R.J. Murray Middle School’s Cambridge Program and AVID Program are now available on line through the Murray website. The Cambridge Program will accept high achieving students who are zoned for R.J. Murray Middle School, or those who have been accepted to the Center for the Arts and live out of zone. Applications are accepted from February 19th to March 11th. Want to learn more? R.J. Murray will be hosting a Cambridge and AVID Parent Information Night on Thursday, March 3rd at 6:00 pm. Please visit the Murray school website to access the online application form. APEX Program: Applications have been sent home to select 5th graders who may benefit from the APEX alternative education program that is housed at the Tech Center. Please check out their website or call Ms. Harrison if you would like more information. COMPLETED applications need to be turned in by Friday, March 11th. PUBERTY PRESENTATION: Our annual 5th grade Puberty Presentation will be held on Thursday, March 17th prior to Spring Break. The program includes a video presentation and a short question and answer session regarding changes the body goes through during puberty. Boys and girls will be presented separately. Look for an informational letter coming home today.

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. 3/1 Max Cheese Sticks, Mini Cheese Ravioli, Mini Corn Dogs, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Corn, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Toast, Dipping Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard Wed. 3/2 Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers, Sweet Peas, Fresh Apple Slices, Assorted Fruit, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Thurs. 3/3 Cheeseburger, Home-style Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers Crispy Baked Potato Cuts, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Toast, Lettuce, Tomato and Pickle, Ketchup, Mustard, Mayo, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup Fri. 3/4 Chicken Nuggets, Hot Dog, Max Cheese Sticks, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Celery Stick and Cucumber Dippers, Baked Beans Choice of 100% Juice, Assorted Fruit, White Wheat Roll, Dipping Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard Mon. 3/7 Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, Baby Carrot Dippers, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Assorted Fruit, Taco Sauce, Garlic Toast, Dipping Sauce Dunk Cup

What’s Happening? Every Wednesday is Early Release~

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

Tues 3/1 FSA Writing Test for Grades 4 and 5 Mon. 3/7 SAC Meeting, 3:30 pm, PTO Meeting 6:00 pm Mon. 3/14 Last day to turn in Class Picture Order Forms Tues. 3/15 Kindergarten Performance, 6:00 pm, Cafeteria Thurs. 3/17 PTO Spirit Night, Adventure Landing, 6:00-9:00 pm Third Quarter Ends Fri. 3/18 Teacher Planning Day, Student Holiday Mon. 3/21-Mon. 3/28 Spring Break, Student/Teacher Holiday Tues. 3/29 Classes Resume for Students Wed. 3/30 FSA Testing Begins

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, March

7th at 3:30 pm.

Free childcare is provided.

2016-2017 Kindergarten Pre-Registration Osceola Elementary will hold pre-registration for children entering Kindergarten on the following dates: Thursday, March 10 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. 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.

Yearbooks, Ads and Messages on Sale! Don’t let the memories pass you by! Purchase your child’s 2015-2016 yearbook today!!! Your child was recently given a payment envelope outlining payment options. Yearbooks may be purchased on-line or by mailing a check directly to Leonard’s in the envelope provided. Please DO NOT send payment into the school. We are not accepting payment for the yearbooks and your money will be returned to you, possibly causing you to miss the payment deadline. Yearbooks are $18.00 during our presale and after March 1st the price will increase to $20.00. By purchasing your yearbook now, you assure your child will have one before they’re all gone. After the pre-sale, sales will end until the yearbooks arrive in the spring. At that time they will be sold on a first-come, first served basis. In addition to purchasing a yearbook, 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 form was sent home with your child on the same day the yearbook forms went home. Payment for these are to be sent to your child’s teacher with the form provided and checks should be payable to Osceola, not Leonard’s. Parents of Pre-K through 4th grade students may purchase a two line message for their child. Your child should have already brought that form home. If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. Burney at 547-3782.

CHOCOLATE AND BEYOND

A SWEET WAY TO SUPPORT VOLUNTEERS

Chocolate and Beyond, a celebration of chocolate, desserts, and other culinary sensations, will be held on Saturday, February 27, 2016, from 2 – 4 p.m. at First Coast

Technical College, Building C in St. Augustine. Guests will enjoy tasty samples from

some of the area’s finest restaurants and specialty shops. A silent auction, 50-50 drawing, and contests will also be part of this fun and exciting afternoon.

Hosted by The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of St. Johns

County, proceeds from Chocolate and Beyond are utilized to recruit, train, and recognize senior volunteers in our school district and other county locations. Tickets

($10 in person, $12 on-line) can be purchased on the RSVP website at

www.rsvpstjohns.com, or at Whetstone Chocolates (King Street and Anastasia Blvd locations), Cold Cow Ice Cream, and TD Bank in St. Augustine. Call RSVP at (904)

547-3945 for more information.

Class Picture Order Forms: Recently your child’s class pictures were taken. There was a glitch in receiving the order forms prior to the pictures being taken so we sent forms home last week. You may choose to pay for yours on-line or by returning your payment to the school in the envelope provided. If you choose to pay by cash or check, you will need to complete the envelope order form, include payment inside and return to your child’s teacher. If you are sending cash, you MUST send the exact amount as Leonard’s will not return your change. If you pay by check, the check must be payable to Leonard’s Studio. On-line and envelope payments will end on Monday, March 14th. After that, you must contact Leonard’s Studio. If you have any further questions, please contact Mrs. Burney at 547-3782