OES Chief Chatter

Can you believe how quickly this school year is going? It is hard to believe that we are already approaching the end of our first quarter! Our students have been working so hard, and I could not be more proud of the effort, growth, and determination I see throughout Osceola Elementary each day.

Our students recently completed their PM1 assessments, and I am so proud of the way they approached their testing. More importantly, I am proud of the hard work they are putting into their learning every day. Each day brings new opportunities to learn, grow, and show what they know!

October is going to be a wonderful and busy month at OES, with many exciting activities planned for our students and families. We are especially for our Wild About Reading Family Night on October 13th! Families can look forward to games, activities, family shopping at our Book Fair, and so much more. We hope to see many of our OES families joining us for this special evening!

We will also celebrate Unity Day on the 21st, which gives us an opportunity to highlight the kindness, respect, and sense of belonging our students demonstrate every day. Later in the month, we will celebrate Red Ribbon Week with fun activities that encourage our students to make healthy, positive choices.

As we continue through the school year, I encourage all of our families to stay actively involved in our school community. Your involvement at school events is wonderful, but your partnership with your child’s academics is equally important. Taking time to ask about what your child is learning, review homework, read together, practice skills, and celebrate their progress can make a tremendous difference. If you ever have questions about your child’s academic progress or learning, please reach out to your child’s teacher. We are all working together to help every Chief grow and succeed!

We are also looking forward to seeing our families at Curriculum Night on September 29th. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about what your child will be learning this year and how you can support them at home.

Thank you for continuing to make Osceola Elementary such a special place to learn and grow. I am so proud to be part of our OES family and cannot wait to see all that our Chiefs accomplish as we continue to be Wild About Learning!

We’re excited to share the latest edition of the Fall 2026 CCPS Classics reading contest! The collection features fresh new titles alongside returning favorites, all selected to inspire a lifelong love of reading. You’ll find grade-specific book lists for Kindergarten–Grade 5. Many of the titles are available digitally through SORA. Download Sora on your device(s) at home or use in a browser at soraapp.com/library/collierfl. You will need to log in with your school credentials.

Here's how it works!

1. Read 3 books on the CCPS Classics list for your grade level.
2. Complete a short form online then submit.
3. With every 3 books read and submitted, student’s name will automatically be entered to the drawing for $100 prize!

Congrats to our $100 winner for Collier Classics. It PAYS to read! New contest starts online now and students can check out books in the media center.

The book fair is coming to OES! It starts on October 9 and ends on October 16. Each class will visit the media center with their teacher. Students can bring in money or order online. The online fair begins October 1. Click the picture to setup your ewallet. Learn more: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/osceolaelementaryschool2

Remember

Wild About Reading Family Night 10/13 from 4:00-6:00pm and book fair shopping will be open.

Parents, if you choose to order photos online, please let your child's teacher know. Below is the link to order photos and select your preferred package.

We want to unite for Kindness by wearing orange on October 21.

Last month we had our first Choir performance. Check it out!

Parents, we ask that if your child is performing, please arrive 10 minutes early to park and get ready for the performance. Students should wear their green spirit shirt and black bottoms. They will be performing in the cafeteria on the OES stage. Mrs. Bolty will start promptly at 6:00pm! We can't wait to see you there! 🎶

Check out the dress up days for Red Ribbon Week!

Come join us for the next spirit night!

Check out the winners from our first PTO Spirit Night!

Please see the parent letters below about the health screening for Kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. This takes places on Thursday, October 22.

Tuesday 10/6

- 5th Grade Science Benchmark

Wednesday 10/7

- 3rd Grade Artis Field Trip

Friday 10/9

- End of Quarter 1

- Book Fair begins today through 10/16

Monday 10/12

- No school for students (Teacher Planning Day)

Tuesday 10/13

- Wild About Reading Family Night 4-6pm and book fair will be open

Wednesday 10/14

- 4th Grade Artis Field Trip

Thursday 10/15

- Picture day 📸

Friday 10/16

- PBIS Celebration

- Last day for Book Fair

Monday 10/19

- Report Cards published

Tuesday 10/20

- SAC Meeting at 9am

- 3rd Grade Music Performance at 6:00pm at OES

Wednesday 10/21

- Unity Day: Students wear orange!

Thursday 10/22

- Hearing/Vision Screenings for K, 1, 3

Friday 10/23

- Collier Harvest Canned Food Drive starts today and goes through 10/30

Monday 10/26-10/30

- Collier Harvest Canned Food Drive continues through Friday this week

- Red Ribbon Week is the last week of October

• Monday: Red day
• Tuesday: Socks
• Wednesday: Bright colors/sunglasses
• Thursday: Team Day
• Friday: Hero Day

Tuesday 10/27

- PTO Spirit Night from 4-7pm at Culvers.

Thursday 10/29

- Early Release Day at 11:50

Parents, to access the statewide assessment results on the FLDOE Family Portal, please see the directions below.

Report cards will be published on October 19th. To access your child's report card, please login to the Parent Port on FOCUS. Below are the steps:

1. Sign in to the Parent Portal.
2. Click on your child.
3. Go to the Reports tab.
4. You will have access to iReady and the Quarter 1 report card.

Here is the latest newsletter from our fabulous PTO.

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Title IX Notification for all School and District Related Communication

School Board Policies 2266, 3362, and 5517 – Prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation and/or gender identity), disability, or age in the provision of educational opportunities or employment opportunities and benefits. The District School Board does not discriminate on the basis of sex or disability in the education programs and activities that it operates, pursuant to the requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. For additional information or to report Title IX or any other discrimination/harassment concerns, contact Ms. Valerie Wenrich, Chief Human Resources Officer/ Title IX Coordinator, at (239) 377-0351, wenriv@collierschools.com or at 5775 Osceola Trail, Naples, Florida 34109.