Dear OSES Families,
As we approach daylight saving time, we want to ensure a smooth transition for our students. On Sunday, March 10, clocks will “spring forward” by one hour. Here are some tips to help your family adjust:
Gradual Adjustment: Start adjusting your child’s bedtime 10 to 15 minutes earlier each night in the days leading up to the time change. This gradual shift can mitigate the shock to their system when we lose an hour of sleep.
Embrace the Light: With longer daylight hours, encourage your children to spend more time outdoors. Natural light exposure helps regulate their sleep-wake cycle.
Screen Time: Cut off screen time at least an hour before bedtime. The light from screens disrupts melatonin production, affecting sleep quality.
Remember that it may take up to a week for children to fully adjust to the time difference. Be patient and consistent with their sleep routines. Thank you for your cooperation, and let’s make this transition as smooth as possible for our little ones!
Michael Singleton
Principal
OSES is excited to announce that our campus will once again be hosting a STEM summer camp! Families are allowed to register prior to submitting payment this year; however, all payments must be submitted no later than May 24, 2024 in order to finalize spots for camp. Please register your child as soon as possible to hold his/her spot for camp. Registration packets can be submitted digitally to Jasmin.Michaud@orlandoscience.org or dropped off at the front desk of either building.
Please see your email for camp descriptions (sent out on Monday!).
*only students who will be in grades 1-6 for the 2024-2025 school year are eligible to attend*
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 2023-2024 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)
Vancol
It has been an amazing week in First Grade for Read Across America week! We had Mystery Readers, including Ms. Carter in Ms. Keene's class! A guest librarian, Ms. Sullivan, came and read with the students, complete with props for the students and voices for each character. Students also got to read with third-grade reading partners, making new friendships and hearing new and familiar stories. To wrap up the week, guest author Adrienne Romberger presented her book, Ticket to Space, to the students. Ms. Romberger's book has even been read aloud in space by astronauts! The kids had a 'blast,' and they are looking forward to our next themed week with fun dress-downs and events!
*If you would like to purchase a signed edition of Ms. Romberger's book, email Mrs. Vancol at Leigh.Vancol@orlandoscience.org and she will put you in contact with the author.
This week, third grade was all about reading. We enjoyed being able to read our favorite books and share our love for reading with our classmates and friends. From taking our books outside, listening to a library during Storytime, buddy reading with 1st grade, and even getting cozy in our PJs while reading our favorite stories. Third grade took Read Across America week to an extra fun level.
Quick reminder to all families, the 3rd grade will be taking a field trip to the Marine Science Center in April. ALL PERMISSIONS SLIPS AND PAYMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN 3/26. You may reach out to your child's teacher for more information or if you have any questions.
Hello families!
Please read carefully for all club reminders:
PICK UP: Please remember that you should not arrive on campus before clubs dismiss. Even coming 5 minutes early causes backups in our dismissal process.
- Building 1 (grades K-3) - clubs dismiss at 3:40 during the week and 2:40 on Wednesday
- Building 2 (grades 4-6)- clubs dismiss at 3:40 during the week and 2:40 on Wednesday
ABSENCES: Remember that 3 or more consecutive absences will result in a removal from the club. If you are missing club because of tutoring or sickness, email the club teacher so it can be excused.
If you want to withdraw from a club, please email Marketa.Thomas@orlandoscience.org
Volunteering
If you want to volunteer in your student's classroom, eat lunch with your student, or chaperone a field trip. You must be additions approved. If you have volunteered in past, you must update your account each school year. For any questions, please reach out to Nicole.Wallace@orlandoscience.org.
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.
