Dear OSES Families,
As we approach Teacher Appreciation Week, it's a wonderful time to reflect on the incredible impact that teachers have on our lives. A good teacher does more than just impart knowledge; they inspire, motivate, and nurture their students to reach their full potential.
Good teachers ignite a passion for learning. They make subjects come alive and inspire students to explore new ideas and concepts. Through their dedication and enthusiasm, they create an engaging and stimulating learning environment that encourages curiosity and a love for learning.
Teachers also play a crucial role in the personal growth of their students. They help develop critical thinking skills, creativity, and emotional intelligence. By providing guidance and support, teachers help students navigate challenges both inside and outside the classroom, fostering resilience and adaptability.
A supportive teacher can significantly boost a student's confidence. By believing in their students' abilities and encouraging them to take risks, teachers help students build self-esteem and a sense of accomplishment. This confidence can have a lasting impact on a student's academic and personal life.
Next week, from May 5-9, we will be celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. This is a special time to show our gratitude for the dedication and hard work of our teachers. Here are a few ways you can participate:
Encourage your child to write a heartfelt note to their teacher expressing their appreciation. These notes can be a wonderful way to let teachers know how much they are valued and the positive impact they have made.
Organize small surprises or treats for teachers to enjoy throughout the week. Whether it's a favorite snack, a small gift, or a classroom decoration, these gestures can brighten a teacher's day and show them how much they are appreciated.
Let's come together to celebrate and honor the amazing teachers who make a difference every day!
As the famous educator Henry Brooks Adams once said, "A teacher affects eternity; he can never tell where his influence stops."
Warm regards,
Michael Singleton
STEMpowering Women: Stories of Passion and Perseverance
My name is Shrika Velagapudi, I'm a junior at Orlando Science High School. I took up creative writing as a hobby this past summer, and recently had the wonderful opportunity to publish a nonfiction children’s book about 10 remarkable female scientists from around the globe who broke barriers and accomplished great feats in STEM. Traveling to India every summer, I was devastated to learn how many girls shared my same aspirations and dreams, but simply didn't have the resources or opportunities to bring them to fruition. This drove me to play my part as an advocate for STEM learning and overcoming systemic barriers: 100% of the profits made from my book, "STEMpowering Women", go to funding tech access and education for the millions of Indian girls living in poverty and denied opportunities.
"STEMpowering Women" is a compilation of varying women's journeys to success in the fields of STEM, as they conquer countless challenges and obstacles to prove the world wrong. Mentioned throughout this colorful, inspirational children's book are the tales and accomplishments of women scientists from all over the globe, such as Sally Ride, Antonia Novello, Marie Curie, and more. The aim of this book is to inspire young children, especially girls between the ages of 4 and 10, to take up careers in the field of STEM, and break gender barriers in this male-dominated area.
It would mean a lot to me if you all could check out my book, share with all your family and friends, or even leave a small review to bring awareness to the cause.
Due to supply issues at the OCPS level, we do not know if hot or cold lunch will be served. Please be prepared to have either lunch until further notice.
Breakfast and Lunch will be FREE for the 2024-2025 school year
If your child has food allergies and will require a special meal from OCPS please click on the link below to fill out the special diet order form
Special Diets for Food Allergies - Orange County Public Schools (ocps.net)
Lamour
This week, our kindergarteners worked hard as we reviewed important skills for our upcoming STAR test. In math, we explored measurement, volume, and capacity through fun, hands-on activities. In reading, we had a blast practicing digraphs and consonant blends, building our confidence and fluency. We’re so proud of how much our students are growing and learning every day!
Bayno
This week, we celebrated Orca Day with exciting rotations that highlighted our ORCA Core Values. The kids participated in engaging activities designed to build character and strengthen our classroom community. It was inspiring to see everyone working together and showing their ORCA pride!
We wrapped up the day with a high-energy PEP Rally to boost everyone’s confidence for the upcoming testing days. The cheering, laughter, and team spirit reminded us all that with effort and support, we can achieve great things!
As we begin preparing for our upcoming test, we are so proud of how hard our students are working! Our goal this week is to build confidence, reinforce skills, and most importantly, make learning engaging and fun.
In Reading, we are strengthening key skills to help students become thoughtful and confident readers. Our focus includes understanding story structure, monitoring and clarifying as we read, exploring elements of poetry like rhythm and rhyme, and practicing how to retell stories with important details in the correct order.
These skills not only deepen reading comprehension but also prepare students for upcoming assessments.
In Math, we just wrapped up an exciting unit on geometry. Students have been identifying and analyzing 2-D and 3-D shapes, composing new shapes from smaller ones, and spotting shapes in everyday objects like boxes, balls, and traffic signs. They’ve done a wonderful job connecting math to the real world.
Myers
What a Week!
This week, our third graders embarked on an exciting journey of learning and fun! They participated in various themed rotations to review their ELA and Math skills. The ELA review had an ALOHA theme, bringing a tropical vibe to their studies, while the Math review glowed with excitement in a GLOW theme.
Students also took a "trip" around the world to practice elapsed time, enhancing their understanding of this important concept. Additionally, they demonstrated their hard work and dedication by taking their STATE Assessment for ELA.
Throughout the week, our students embraced the ORCA core values, showing respect, responsibility, and ownership in all their activities. Despite the rigorous academic challenges, they managed to have a lot of fun and enjoyed every moment.
We are incredibly proud of their efforts and achievements. Keep up the great work, third graders!
Mission Statement
The mission of Orlando Science Elementary School (OSES) is to provide a well-rounded education with special emphasis in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM), while using research-based and innovative instructional methods in a stimulating learning environment. OSES is committed to the social-emotional learning and character development of all students.