Deerwood Elementary
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
Challenger News
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Deerwood Elementary School Car Loop Procedures
Please take a look at the information to learn about how our car line runs.
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Stop Bullying Now! ✋🛑
Take a Stand, Lend a Hand. Standing together with love, support, and attention, we can prevent bullying and protect our children’s well-being.
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Network Acceptable Use Policy
Users of the network system of the School District of Osceola County are responsible for their activity on the network. The School District has developed a network acceptable use policy.
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Code of Student Conduct
Principles, expectations, and rules that are given to students and parents to make sure that the expectations that our school has for behavior are clearly communicated to them.
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Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
The goal is for parents to know how your kids are using the internet, set careful controls, and educate them.
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Challengers School of Innovation
Where each Challengers' holistic needs are met so they can explore pathways, reaching their own most innovative potential.
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Keep Osceola Safe
The Osceola School Board is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. The Osceola School District has detailed comprehensive safety and emergency plans for every site, and all schools regularly conduct various drills, such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills, to prepare students for an emergency.
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Let's Talk with the Osceola School District
The Osceola School District is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the education of our children. Only when we build strong relationships with our staff, students, families and community members can we best meet the needs of each and every student.
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Share Your Great
Have you been inspired by someone in our schools? Is your school helping us build our legacy as we move from Good to Great? Do you have a teacher who has made a difference on your life or the life of your child? Share the good news with us!
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Learn More About Here Comes The Bus
Here Comes the Bus is easy-to-use school bus tracking software that gives parents and students the ability to track the location of their school buses.
School District News
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Health Guidance For Going To School
Showing up to school every day is critical for children's well-being, engagement, and learning. Click the link to determine when to come to school and when to stay home when sick.
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An Evening with the Agencies Event
Prepare for the Future! This event offers Standard Diploma Deferral and 18–22-Year-Old Transition Options, Health Care Transition: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Services Accessing Resources Available through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agency for Persons with Disabilities, exhibits, and more!
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View the Class of 2025 Graduation Dates Here
All graduations will be held in the Arena at Osceola Heritage Park.
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Safety & Security Measures
View the Safety & Security measures that are keeping Osceola School District students and staff safe.
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Statement from the Osceola County School District regarding NIL for High School Students
On June 4, 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the revision of FHSAA Bylaw 9.9, Amateurism, to include Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
Principal's Message
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Challengers Families,
As we move into February, I want to emphasize the importance of regular attendance and academic proficiency. Consistent attendance is crucial for your child’s success, as it ensures they don’t miss out on valuable learning opportunities and can keep up with their peers. Academic proficiency is equally important, as it lays the foundation for future learning and personal growth.
At our school, we are committed to fostering a positive and productive learning environment. Our schoolwide behavior expectations, known as RISE, guide our students in developing key values:
- Resilience: Encouraging students to persevere through challenges and setbacks.
- Integrity: Promoting honesty and strong moral principles in all actions.
- Safety: Ensuring a safe and secure environment for all students.
- Eagerness to Learn: Inspiring a love for learning and a curious mindset.
Together, we can support our students in achieving their full potential. Thank you for your continued partnership and dedication to your child’s education.
Important Dates at a Glance - February
Black History Month
• National School Counseling Week: February 3-7
- 2/3 - 100th Day of School!
- 2/4 - Coding Club
- 2/6 - Osceola Writes PM2 Grades 4-5
- 2/7 - Fundraiser - 5th Gr Bring Your Stuffed Animal to School $2
Schoolwide Science Bootcamp - Wednesday Schedule
• Kindness Week: February 10-14
- 2/11 - Coding Club
- 2/12 - 3rd 9 Weeks Progress Reports
- 2/13 - All-County Chorus
- 2/15 - Odyssey of the Mind Competition @TOHO HS
- 2/18 - Coding Club
- 2/19 - PE Staff & Student Event
- 2/20 - Schoolwide Reading Bootcamp - Wednesday Schedule, 3rd Grade Cinderella Opera Tour @ 9:30 Cafeteria, PE Staff & Student Event
- 2/21 - Rodeo Day - Teacher Non-Workday/Student Holiday
- 2/25 - 5th Grade Mock FSSA Exam, Coding Club
- 2/26 - SAC Meeting
- 2/28 - Multicultural Night @ 5:00 PM
Warm regards,Dr. Millie TorresPrincipal
Familias Challengers,
A medida que avanzamos hacia febrero, quiero enfatizar la importancia de la asistencia regular y el rendimiento académico. La asistencia constante es crucial para el éxito de su hijo, ya que garantiza que no se pierda oportunidades de aprendizaje valiosas y pueda mantenerse al día con sus compañeros. El rendimiento académico es igualmente importante, ya que sienta las bases para el aprendizaje futuro y el crecimiento personal.
En nuestra escuela, estamos comprometidos a fomentar un entorno de aprendizaje positivo y productivo. Nuestras expectativas de comportamiento para toda la escuela, conocidas como RISE, guían a nuestros estudiantes en el desarrollo de valores clave:
- Resiliencia: alentar a los estudiantes a perseverar a través de desafíos y reveses.
- Integridad: promover la honestidad y principios morales sólidos en todas las acciones.
- Seguridad: garantizar un entorno seguro y protegido para todos los estudiantes.
- Entusiasmo por aprender: inspirar el amor por el aprendizaje y una mentalidad curiosa.
Juntos, podemos ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a alcanzar su máximo potencial. Gracias por su continua colaboración y dedicación a la educación de su hijo.
Fechas importantes de un vistazo: febrero
Mes de la Historia Afroamericana
• Semana Nacional de Orientación Escolar: del 3 al 7 de febrero
- 2/3 - ¡100.° día de clases!
- 2/4 - Club de codificación
- 2/6 - Osceola Writes PM2 Grados 4-5
- 2/7 - Recaudación de fondos - 5.º grado Trae tu animal de peluche a la escuela $2
Campamento de entrenamiento de ciencias para toda la escuela - Horario de los miércoles
• Semana de la amabilidad: del 10 al 14 de febrero
- 2/11 - Club de codificación
- 2/12 - Informes de progreso de las 3.º semanas
- 2/13 - Coro de todo el condado
- 2/15 - Competencia Odyssey of the Mind @TOHO HS
- 2/18 - Club de codificación
- 2/19 - Evento para estudiantes y personal de educación física
- 2/20 - Campamento de entrenamiento de lectura para toda la escuela - Horario de los miércoles, gira de la ópera Cenicienta de 3.º grado a las 9:30 en la cafetería, evento para estudiantes y personal de educación física
- 2/21 - Día del rodeo - Día no laborable para maestros/día feriado para estudiantes
- 2/25 - Simulacro de FSSA de 5.º grado Examen, Club de codificación
- 2/26 - Reunión del SAC
- 2/28 - Noche multicultural a las 5:00 p. m.
Un cordial saludo,
Dra. Millie TorresDirectora
Fanmi Challengers,
Pandan n ap avanse nan mwa fevriye, mwen vle mete aksan sou enpòtans prezans regilye ak konpetans akademik. Prezans konsistan enpòtan anpil pou siksè pitit ou a, paske li asire yo pa rate opòtinite aprantisaj ki gen anpil valè epi yo ka kenbe ak kamarad yo. Konpetans akademik egalman enpòtan, paske li poze fondasyon pou aprantisaj alavni ak kwasans pèsonèl.
Nan lekòl nou an, nou pran angajman pou ankouraje yon anviwònman aprantisaj pozitif ak pwodiktif. Atant konpòtman nou yo nan tout lekòl la, ke yo rele RISE, gide elèv nou yo nan devlope valè kle yo:
- Rezilyans: Ankouraje elèv yo pèsevere nan defi ak dezavantaj.
- Entegrite: Pwomosyon onètete ak prensip moral solid nan tout aksyon.
- Sekirite: Asire yon anviwonman an sekirite pou tout elèv yo.
- Anvi aprann: Enspire yon lanmou pou aprann ak yon mantalite kirye.
Ansanm, nou ka sipòte elèv nou yo nan reyalize tout potansyèl yo. Mèsi pou patenarya w kontinye ak devouman w nan edikasyon pitit ou a.
Dat enpòtan yon ti koutje sou - fevriye
Mwa Istwa Nwa
• Semèn Nasyonal Konsèy Lekòl: 3-7 fevriye
- 2/3 - 100yèm jou lekòl!
- 2/4 - Kodaj Club
- 2/6 - Osceola Ekri PM2 Klas 4-5
- 2/7 - Ranmase Fon - 5yèm Gr Bring Animal Your Toys to School $2
- Bootcamp Syans nan tout lekòl la - Orè Mèkredi
• Semèn jantiyès: 10-14 fevriye
- 2/11 - Kodaj Club
- 2/12 - 3yèm 9 Semèn Rapò sou Pwogrè
- 2/13 - Koral tout konte a
- 2/15 - Konpetisyon Odyssey of the Mind @TOHO HS
- 2/18 - Kodaj Club
- 2/19 - Evènman Pèsonèl ak Elèv PE
- 2/20 - Bootcamp lekti nan tout lekòl la - Orè Mèkredi, 3yèm ane Cinderella Opera Tour @ 9:30 Kafeterya, Pèsonèl PE ak Evènman elèv
- 2/21 - Jou Rodeo - Jounen Pwofesè ki pa travay/Elèv jou ferye
- 2/25 - 5yèm ane Mock FSSA Egzamen, Kodaj Club
- 2/26 - Reyinyon SAC
- 2/28 - Sware miltikiltirèl @ 5:00 PM
Bonjou,
Doktè Millie TorresDirektè
Welcome Challengers!
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Mission
Our mission at Deerwood Elementary School is to be steadfast in our commitment to working collaboratively to make our school the best school in Osceola County and beyond.Vision
We will guarantee our Challenger community has the education they deserve by:- Creating a collaborative community that cultivates and empowers future leaders.
- Meeting the needs of each diverse learner on their learning pathway.
- Instilling confidence in all Challengers that they can innovate to become the best at what they choose.
Announcements
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!!
For 2024-2025, our focus will be on closing the achievement and attitude gap by challenging our staff and students to reflect and challenge themselves to show why they believe in themselves and that every student can and will learn.
Our students will be working with our teachers to set their academic and personal goals that will be monitored and celebrated. We will be conducting student-led conferences this year where our students will share with their parents how they are meeting their goals and what support can be given at home and at school. Our theme this year is Believe: No excuses!
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