Ortega Elementary

Good Morning Ortega Families,

Just a quick note to remind car rider parents to please follow the flow of traffic from McGirts to Princeton during both morning and afternoon arrival and dismissal. Avoid going down Harvard as cars block bus arrival and dismissal. Please do not make U-turns on Princeton to reach car-rider area as they can cause traffic accidents. When you reach the car rider area, please proceed to the next available cone before letting students exit the car to go to the gate to enter the school.

Thank you for helping keep Ortega Safe!

Good morning Ortega Families,

Please see attached message from Varsity Tutors!

Thank you!

Good afternoon Ortega Families!

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Have a great day!

Dear Ortega Families, Students can not be dropped off prior to 8:00am unless they are enrolled in the before school program. Thank you!

Please plan to attend our PTA meeting on Monday in the Media Center. Thank you!

Ortega Elementary will be having its first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting this Friday, August 15, at 9 AM in our media center. Please come out to learn a little more about our school and give your input. All parents, guardians, and community members are invited.

Please see attached for information about this year's Art Club!

To help car line run smoothly today, please have your ID out and ready to go. Staff members will be checking your ID and then adding you to the waiting line on PikMyKid. Please enter our car line on McGirts Blvd and then turn right onto Princeton. Please avoid Harvard as our buses use this road and it creates a traffic jam if cars try to go down it.

Ortega Elementary Orientation is this Friday, August 8, from 10:00 - 12:00. Drop in during that time to meet your child's teacher and see the classroom. We are ready to blast off into a great year.

Pop-up clinic at The District Church (formerly Lake Shore Baptist Church) today, arrive by 12:30. 2365 Blanding Blvd, Jax, 32210. physicals and immunizations

How to Register Note: You must have a Linked Parent Account in order to register for a bus.  Log in to the parent/guardian Focus account and select your child’s name. Select Child Info. Select Forms. Select 2025-26 Transportation Registration Form. Review address. Note that the primary address is used to determine the bus assignment. If the address is correct: Go to “I am requesting bus stop transportation for my student” and select Yes. If the address is incorrect: Contact your child’s school to update before proceeding. Click Submit Request.

Greetings Ortega Community, You're Invited! Please join us in welcoming our new principal, Dr. Tisa Montgomery, to the Ortega family! 📅 Date: Tuesday, July 22, 2025 🕔 Time: 5:00 pm 📍 Location: Media Center   This is a wonderful opportunity to: Meet Dr. Montgomery Learn more about her leadership and vision for the school  Ask questions and share your hopes for the year   We hope to see you there! For questions or more info, please contact Dr. Montogomery at MontgomeryT1@duvalschools.org.

  Greetings Ortega Elementary School Community, District leadership and I are thrilled to announce the appointment of Dr. Tisa Montgomery as the new principal of Ortega Elementary School.   Dr. Montgomery brings more than 19 years of experience as an educator in Duval County Public Schools, along with a deep commitment to academic excellence, student well-being, and inclusive leadership. Most recently, she served as Assistant Principal at Annie R. Morgan Elementary, where she implemented innovative strategies to improve student outcomes and fostered strong family partnerships that contributed to a positive school climate and culture.   Dr. Montgomery is enthusiastic about joining the Ortega community and is ready to lead. She looks forward to building on Ortega’s proud traditions while working collaboratively with staff to help every student thrive. Her vision, passion for education, and energetic leadership will be a tremendous asset to the school.   Please join us in warmly welcoming Dr. Montgomery to the Ortega family. She values the power of teamwork and is excited to connect with each of you—students, families, and staff. In the coming days, we’ll share information about a meet-and-greet event where you’ll have the opportunity to get to know her personally.   Thank you for your continued support of Ortega Elementary. We are excited about the future under Dr. Montgomery’s leadership.

Dear Ortega Elementary Families,  It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that I share some news: I have been appointed as the new principal of Hendricks Avenue Elementary. It is truly bittersweet to say good-bye to the Ortega community.  Being part of the Ortega community has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have loved every minute of my time at Ortega. Working with your amazing children, getting to know you, and partnering with our dedicated staff has been nothing short of incredible. It's been such an honor to serve you, and I look forward to staying connected and cheering on Ortega's continued success. To ensure a smooth transition, the district will be hosting a meeting for families on Monday, June 23rd at 4:00 p.m. where you will have the opportunity to share the qualities you hope to see in Ortega's next principal via an electronic survey. You may attend in person, here in our school media center, or virtually via the Teams link below. Your voice is important, and I encourage you to participate.  Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your trust, support, and partnership! I will be working here at Ortega for a few more weeks to assist with the transition, so do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.  Ortega Elementary Principal Profile Meeting Meeting ID: 210 734 709 277 0 Passcode: Vv3pA27B Thanks, Shannon Rose-Hamann Principal Ortega Elementary (904) 381-7460 

Dear Ortega Elementary Families,  It is with mixed emotions and a heavy heart that I share some news: I have been appointed as the new principal of Hendricks Avenue Elementary. It is truly bittersweet to say good-bye to the Ortega community.  Being part of the Ortega community has been one of the greatest joys of my life. I have loved every minute of my time at Ortega. Working with your amazing children, getting to know you, and partnering with our dedicated staff has been nothing short of incredible. It's been such an honor to serve you, and I look forward to staying connected and cheering on Ortega's continued success. To ensure a smooth transition, the district will be hosting a meeting for families on Monday, June 23rd at 4:00 p.m. where you will have the opportunity to share the qualities you hope to see in Ortega's next principal via an electronic survey. You may attend in person, here in our school media center, or virtually via the Teams link below. Your voice is important, and I encourage you to participate.  Thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for your trust, support, and partnership! I will be working here at Ortega for a few more weeks to assist with the transition, so do not hesitate to reach out if you need anything at all.  Microsoft Teams Need help? Ortega Elementary Principal Profile Meeting Meeting ID: 210 734 709 277 0 Passcode: Vv3pA27B Thanks, Shannon Rose-Hamann Principal Ortega Elementary (904) 381-7460

Just another reminder, dismissal is at 12:00pm today. We will start dismissing car riders at 11:45am. Have a wonderful summer!

Parents do not forget dismissal is at 12:00pm tomorrow! We will begin dismissing car riders at 11:45am. We hope everyone has a wonderful and safe summer break!

Good morning Ortega families! Please see the attachment for the 2025-2026 classroom request form. Thank you!

Good morning, We have some unclaimed cell phones, smart watches, and a tablet in the front office. If you are missing these items please call or visit the front office asap. Thank you!

Good afternoon Ortega families! Don't forget tomorrow is Play Day! Students should dress appropriately for outdoor activities. Students should also bring water and stay hydrated. Sunblock is great idea too! Another reminder that our school BBQ Day is Friday. Students should dress for outdoor activities on Friday as well!  Thank you! Have a great evening!