Our read-a-thon will be ending tomorrow. Please record any final reading sessions and input any donations tonight. We are currently at $420 in donations and 2,096 total minutes of reading. Let's make a final push to see if we can get $500 in donations and 2,500 minutes read. Visit the following site to record minutes or donate: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323331383433?utm=email. Congratulations to our top readers: Ethan A, Kathryn S, Leonardo M, Valeria M, Alexander M, River E, Paislee H, Aviana H, Camila F, Marilyn T, Manual T, and Amir H. And thank you to our students with the top donations: Charles S, Virginia S, River E, Talon D, Paislee H, Alexander M, and Ethan A.
To make this time extra special, students who put in their best effort will be invited to a celebration at the end of testing. It's our way to honor their perseverance and hard work. The attached flyer gives the details of how they will be celebrated.
How can you help:
Encourage a calm, restful bedtime and a healthy breakfast on test days.
Talk to them about doing their best, not just getting the "right' answer.
Thank you for partnering with us as we help our students shine. If you have any questions about the test format, scheduled testing days, or how to support your child, please reach out to your child's teacher. Let's make this Mission a success together!
Right now our students have recorded a total of 1325 minutes! That is amazing. Our top readers are: Ethan A, River E, Leonardo M, Valeria M, Aviana H, Kathryn S, Camila F, Alexander M, Marilyn T, and Manuel T. And our top donations have come from: Charles S, River E, Talon D, and Ethan A.
Your portrait RETAKE DAY event at ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is on November 20, 2025!
* RSVPs for the Thanksgiving luncheon must be in by noon tomorrow. RSVP here: https://forms.office.com/r/Hs2ABmfTq6
* RSVPs for Science Night are also due tomorrow. Return the bottom portion of the invite or email Mrs. Tibbits at tibbitsm@duvalschools.org if you plan on coming. It is going to be lots of fun!!
Our top 10 readers on our Read-a-thon page are: Leonardo M, Valeria M, Ethan A, River E, Marilyn T, Manuel T, King H, Opal L, Maia H, and Charles S. Fantastic job!! And our top donations come from Charles S, Talon D, River E, and Ethan A. Keep reading, recording your minutes, and getting donations!!
If you haven't already, please take a moment to activate your child’s personal reader page by clicking on the following link:
https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323331383433?utm=email
It only takes a minute or two, and your support will greatly assist us in meeting our reading AND financial goals.
Thank you for your help in reaching our goal.
Ortega Elementary School PTA
We have a busy few weeks coming up. Read below for reminders.
* One School One Book begins TODAY!! We are excited to begin reading our book. Please take time tonight to read chapter 1. If you came to Trunk or Treat you received the book and reading schedule. If you did not come, your child will come home with the book today.
* The PTA Read-a-thon starts today as well. Information was sent home last week with directions on creating a reader page. Record the minutes your child reads in order to build excitement about reading. Also, encourage family and friends to donate to support our school.
* Movie night is Friday, November 7 at 6 PM. If you are attending, be sure to RSVP and/or pre-order snacks by using the following link: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/luNPC4WrQNIXmr82hOfxu4DMgZ?domain=movienight2025.friendsofortegaelementary.org
* The Thanksgiving luncheon is Thursday, November 20. Families are invited to come out to eat with their child at the picnic tables during normal lunch times. The cost is $4.85. You MUST RSVP by this Friday at noon. The RSVP link is: https://forms.office.com/r/Hs2ABmfTq6
* We also have Science Night on November 13, Turkey Trot on November 21, and a canned food drive running through November 26. Look for additional information about each of these coming home this week.
If you have any questions, reach out to Mrs. Tibbits at tibbitsm@duvalschools.org.
If you are hosting a trunk the gate at car riders will open at 5:00pm for set up. Please be set up and ready a bit before 6:00. Please do not leave until all students have left the event (around 7:30). Thank you!
* The Thanksgiving luncheon is November 20 during normal lunch times. Parents are invited to eat lunch with their child at the picnic tables. All guests must RSVP by November 7 at noon. Use the following link to RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/Hs2ABmfTq6
* PTA is sponsoring a movie night at 6 PM on November 7. Please make sure you RSVP and pre-order snacks using the following link: https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/luNPC4WrQNIXmr82hOfxu4DMgZ?domain=movienight2025.friendsofortegaelementary.org
* We will have a STEM-focused Fall into Science Night on November 13 from 5:30 - 7:00. The RSVP form for this event will be sent out next week. But, go ahead and put it on your calendar.
* Yearbooks for this year are now on sale. We have only pre-ordered 100 books so pre-order yours today so you aren't left out. The cost is $25. You can order online at www.buytheyearbook.com. Our school ID is 387388. If you would prefer to pay cash, order forms will be sent out soon. Books will arrive in May.
