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, The month of May has been a time to shine and show off our talents and skills. Our students persevered through the end of exams, and then got to show off their individuality and talents through the Night of the Arts and our school talent show. Our hallways have been adorned with bright and imaginative paintings, our chorus sang, our musicians performed, our kids shared their vegetable gardens, and a handful of brave souls got to entertain us all by performing their acts for the Talent Show. Special thanks to Mr. Mittelstadt, our Art teacher, Ms. Bielaszka, our Music teacher, and Coach Worthy, our PE teacher, for their time and effort in producing our blue ribbon winners and for encouraging our students to share their talents. Summer is the perfect time to explore our interests. Sign-ups for various summer camps are available, including art, drama, sports, history, swimming, and even handwriting through the library system. Summertime is also a time to reconnect with your kids. Whether it’s preparing meals together, sharing a summer project, or the thrill of vacations, please enjoy that family time. In addition, remember to keep reading! Sincerely, Dana Harrison School Guidance Counselor

Paw Prints

Volume 27, No. 36 5-15-17

Students of the Week

Congratulations to the following students who were chosen as Student

of the Week for their class during the week of May 8th through May

12th.

Pre-K Lily Czako, Jordyn Turner

Kindergarten

Lucas Rodriguez, Braylyn Masters, Gregorio Miranda,

Laylah Portilla, Jace Bragg

First Grade

La’Dondrea Pamilton, Laney Morse, Alyce Lipka,

Lennon Evans, De’Anjelo Ramirez

Second Grade

Richard Hamblett, Sarah Whiddon, Pierson Thurman,

Sidney Lagasse, Ian Kinlaw-Wills, Ja’Nyla Hicks,

Liam Hale, Samantha Truman

Third Grade

Miley Samson, Sabastian Harrison, Keaton Ford,

T J Cooney, Olivia Humphries

Fourth Grade

Riley Kokjohn, Gabe Noseworthy, Titus Fields, Darius Stevens

Fifth Grade

Samantha Raid-Keeler, Wyatt Dunnam, Emily Trost,

Kalani Wilkerson, Muhammad Elamri, Logan Seibel

5th Grade End of Year Celebration, Thurs. 5/18 at 6:00 pm

Class of 2017 – Fifth Grade Celebration Sponsored by Osceola’s PTO

5th grade students are invited to come hang-ten

and have some fun at the end of the year in-school bash!

Pizza and Ice Cream, Limbo Contest and Games, Hula Hoops, Line Dancing and Music

WHEN and WHERE

Tuesday, May 23, 2017 from 12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

Osceola Elementary Courtyard

PTO will provide pizza, drinks, music & games.

We ask that parents from each class send in the

following items for the Celebration by

Friday, May 19th:

Mrs. Cox’s Class – Individually wrapped

healthy snacks (pretzels, goldfish, crackers, etc.)

Mr. Quam’s Class – Individually wrapped

healthy snacks (pretzels, goldfish, crackers, etc.)

Mrs. Hughes’ Class – Individually wrapped

healthy snacks (pretzels, goldfish, crackers, etc.)

Mrs. Fiedler’s Class – Individually wrapped

sweets (Little Debbies, brownies, Rice Krispie

Treats etc.)

Ms. Marquez’s Class - – Individually wrapped

sweets (Little Debbies, brownies, Rice Krispie

Treats etc.)

Please wear something tropical!

SEE YOU THERE!!

Osceola’s Summer Reading Book Fair

All books priced at $3.00 (tax included payable

by CASH ONLY)

Stock up for summer!

Parents and families are invited to shop the

book fair on the evenings of Wednesday, May

17th and Thursday, May18th from 5:30-7:00pm.

Book fair will be open during school hours for

students on Monday, May 22nd and Tuesday,

May 23rd.

We have picture books, leveled readers, non-

fiction books, activity books, & chapter books for

Kindergarten through 5th grade students. (while

supplies last)

Books are payable by CASH ONLY. No checks

or credit card payments will be accepted.

Osceola SAC Team News and PTO Meeting

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.

SAC/PTO meetings and Read-n-Feed will resume for the

2017-2018 school year. Please join us then!!

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. 5/16 Max Cheese Sticks, Mini Cheese Ravioli, Mini Corn Dogs, Baby Carrot Dippers, Spinach and Romaine Salad, Sweet Red Pepper and Celery Stick Dippers, Marinara Dipping Sauce, Corn, Assorted Fruit, Garlic Toast, Dipping Sauce, Ketchup, Mustard Wed. 5/17 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. 5/18 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, Tomato and Pickle, Ketchup Mustard, Mayo Fri. 5/19 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. 5/ 22 Chicken Quesadilla Max, Max Cheese Sticks, Chicken Nuggets, Baby Carrot Dippers, Steamed Broccoli Florets, Green Beans, 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~

Mon. 5/15 Safety Patrol Field Trip Tues. 5/16 Pre-K and Headstart, End of Year Assembly, 9am Wed. 5/17 Kindergarten Walk, 3:00 pm First Grade Performance, 6:00 pm Cafeteria Thurs. 5/18 Fifth Grade End of Year Celebration, 6:00 pm Mon. 5/18-Fri. 5/19 Usborne Book Fair Mon. 5/22 4th Grade Awards, 9:00 am, Cafeteria 3rd Grade Awards, 1:30 pm, Cafeteria Tues. 5/23 5th Grade Luau, 11 am Wed. 5/24 Last Day of School! Report cards sent home

Guidance Corner

CHILD SAFETY MATTERS: This year our students have been introduced to a new curriculum through class guidance, called Child Safety Matters. This research-based, primary prevention education program is designed to educate and empower our children with information and strategies to prevent bullying and all types of child abuse. The program is delivered through a script and power point that includes videos, games, movement and activities. So far, our 2nd – 5th graders have been educated through the program and during the months of April/May our Kindergarten and 1st graders will also take part. To find out more about this state-wide program or to preview it, please go to www.mbchildsafetymatters.org or call Ms. Harrison at 547-3787. All kindergartener and 1st grade students will partake in the program unless a parent completed an OPT OUT form that was sent home.

Extended Day Program

Parents, did you know we have After School Child Care right here on the Osceola Campus? We have a great program designed to be fun, educational and age appropriate. Our program is open at 7 am for Early Morning Care, every day school is open, and for After-School care, it closes daily at 6:00 pm. There is a variety of childcare options to choose from. For more information please contact Betty Masse, Extended Day Coordinator at 547-3789, or Betty.Masse@stjohns.k12.fl.us.

Early Registration for the 2017-2018 School Year

During the month of May 2017, you may register your children for Extended Day 2017-2018. A registration fee is required at the time of early registration. The fee varies depending on the childcare option that is needed. For more information, contact the Extended Day Coordinator. Beat the rush in August, register now!

Kiwanis Kids Pet Food Drive

K-Kids is hosting a pet food drive. We are collecting

until the last day of school. Please help support our

local animal shelter by sending in dog and cat food!

Please drop off all donations in the media center. Thank

you for helping Kiwanis Kids give back to the

community and help animals in need!

Yearbooks on Sale!! If you purchased a yearbook for your child during our pre-

sale, it has already been given to your child to take home. If

for some reason, you have not seen the yearbook, please check

with your child.

We are now selling the remaining yearbooks for $15.00.

There are only a few left so get yours while you can! You may

purchase a Yearbook each morning from 8:00-8:30 am in Mrs.

Burney’s office ONLY. Please do not call and ask us to hold

one for you as we will not be able to.

Please try to send the exact amount if you pay in cash, or if

paying by check, please make checks payable to Osceola

Elementary School. Get yours today as they are going

quickly!!

Attention Parents and Students!

Please return all library books to the Media Center as

soon as possible! If you have a missing library book

please contact the media center so that arrangements can

be made for book replacement. Thank you so much for

your cooperation.

Sunshine State Young Readers Award Books 2017-2018 List for

Grades 3-5

Below is the list of Sunshine State Books for the 2017-18 year school

year. All students in grades 3-5 are encouraged to read the books

and in the spring compete in Battle of the Books Competition!

Allie, First at Last, by Angela Cervantes

Castle Hangnail, by Ursula Vernon

A Dragon’s Guide to the Care and Feeding of Humans,

by Laurence Yep and Joanna Ryder

Framed!, by James Ponti

The Hero Two Doors Down, by Sharon Robinson

Maxi’s Secrets: Or What You Can Learn From A Dog,

by Lynn Plourde

My Brother is a Superhero, by David Solomons

Night of the Living Worms, by Dave Coverly

Pugs of the Frozen North, by Philip Reeve and Sarah McIntyre

Save Me a Seat, by Sarah Weeks and Gita Varadarajan

Teddy Mars: Almost a World Record Breaker, by Molly Burnham

The Vanishing Coin, by Kate Egan with Mike Lane

A Whole New Ballgame, by Phil Bildner

The Wild Robot, by Peter Brown

Willy Maykit in Space, by Greg Trine

Book descriptions can be found at:

http://www.floridamediaed.org/uploads/6/1/4/2/61420659/3-

5_2017-18_ssyra_annotated_list__1_.pdf

Beat the back to school rush and order

next year’s school supplies now! You can order a grade level supply kit for the 2017-2018 school

year through Schoolkidz.

Each kit contains all of the school supplies needed for your child

and is labeled with the student’s school, name, and grade.

Every kit includes exclusive offers along with 40 personalized

labels for the student to use when labeling their supplies.

Most of the non-consumable products are guaranteed to last the

entire school year. If they do not, Schoolkidz will replace them at

no cost.

Supply kits will be delivered to Osceola Elementary School and

will be awaiting pick-up during school orientation next school

year.

Parents may return completed order forms and a check payable

to Osceola Elementary School PTO by Monday, May 22nd.

Parents may complete online orders by May 31st.

Order online at http://www.shopttkits.com/ use the school

account number 55925