Ortega Elementary

Today is the final day to order an Ortega t-shirt, tank, or hoodie. To place your order, please visit: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ortega-elementary-pta-spirit-shop-2024--2025

The last day to pre-order an Ortega Elementary yearbook is Friday, May 9. Place your order at: www.buytheyearbook.com. Use ID 38738.

The final All Pro Dad meeting for this year will be May 9 at 7:45 AM in the Ortega Elementary media center. If you plan on attending, please RSVP today at https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211

Don't forget that today is Early Dismissal. Ortega Elementary will dismiss at 1:15.

Good afternoon Ortega families, Team Duval has partnered with Florida Prepaid to help families prepare financially for their child’s college education – whether they just enrolled in kindergarten or about to start high school. Florida Prepaid Plans allow families to lock in the cost of college with fixed monthly payments. Plans now start at just $29/month for the Prepaid Plan Open Enrollment period which ends April 30. The reduced prices result in savings of up to $850 per plan for a 1-Year University Plan – up to $3,400 in savings for four years. Florida Prepaid’s goal is to make it possible for every Florida family to save simply and affordably. Learn more at https://bit.ly/4iHYGOJ.

If you have not already, please take time to complete the 5 Essentials Parent Survey found here: https://survey.5-essentials.org/duval/?target_name=parent&p=1 It is very important that all Ortega Families complete this survey as soon as possible! Thank you for your support!

May is going to be a very busy time for Ortega Elementary. Please see the attached calendar for tentative dates for events. Please note, times and dates are subject to change.

Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. We have amazing teachers at Ortega Elementary so we want to encourage all of our families to show appreciation to our teachers. PTA is planning a few special things for our teachers and we could use your help. * There will be a taco bar on Monday, May 5. If you can help provide items for this please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548AAAE22A0FA7-56316666-cinco#/ * There will be a snack day on Thursday, May 8. If you can help provide items for this, please use this link to sign up: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/5080948AFA722A4FE3-56513200-snack If you are donating items, please drop them off in the main office or in car line on the day of the event. We need all items by 10 AM. Thank you!

Pre-Order your Ortega Elementary yearbook. The cost is only $20. The easiest way to purchase is to do so online by visiting www.buytheyearbook.com and using school ID 387388. Quantities are limited so order yours today.

Just a reminder that Exhibit Night is Thursday, May 1 at 6 PM. This will be your chance to tour our museum and watch musical performances. Student docents will be on hand to explain their work and answer any questions. A lot of appreciation goes out to Ms. Edwards and Ms. Kanji for working so hard to make this night a success. We look forward to seeing all of our families that evening.

PTA is doing one last shirt/hoodie sale before the end of the school year. Please use the link to place your order. Orders must be placed by May 2. Thanks! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ortega-elementary-pta-spirit-shop-2024--2025

The Edulog bus monitoring app allows families of registered bus riders to monitor their child's bus in real time. Additionally, families will be notified through the app if their child's bus is delayed. Note: Only families of registered bus riders with a linked parent account will be able to access this app.

If you were unable to come to last week's Title 1 Developmental Meeting, we would still like your input. Fill out the form at the following link to give us your thoughts: https://forms.office.com/r/JAHMWMLVf3

PTA is looking for a few extra people to serve on the PTA board for next year. The board meets once a month but if you aren't able to attend every meeting that is fine. If you think you may be interested, please email Mrs. Tibbits (tibbitsm@duvalschools.org) or come to the next PTA meeting on Monday, April 14 at 4:30 PM in the media center. This is a great way to get more involved in your child's education. Thanks!

Good morning Ortega Families! See the attached flyers about Florida prepaid open enrollment! Thank you!

Just a reminder that we have lots going on Friday morning (4/11/25): 8:40 - Flag Raising in the front courtyard 9:00 - Coffee Chat and SAC in the media center 9:30 - Title 1 Developmental Meeting in the media center If you plan on attending the coffee chat, please return the RSVP by tomorrow. If you have misplaced the RSVP, please send me an email (tibbitsm@duvalschools.org) if you are coming. We need an accurate headcount to place our coffee order.

Ortega Elementary School Families, Last Chance, Heart Heroes! Kids Heart Challenge ends this week! If you have already signed up on the app and made a lifesaving donation, please complete Finn’s Mission! If you haven’t signed up yet, there is still time! Download the AHA Schools app to search for our school or visit our school’s page to sign your student up: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11255&pg=company&company_id=486729 Then you can customize and share a video to send to family and friends where they can learn Hands-Only CPR and warning signs of a stroke and ask for donations! Now, let’s party!

As we are moving closer to the end of the year, it is time to think about yearbooks. Yearbooks will be arriving in late May. We have a very limited supply so if you are interested in receiving one, please make sure to pre-order. The cost is only $20. The easiest way to purchase is to do so online by visiting www.buytheyearbook.com and using school ID 387388. We will also be sending order forms home soon if you'd prefer not to order online.

The flag raising that was originally scheduled for tomorrow (4/4/25) has been postponed to 4/11/25. That means that 4/11/25 will be a big day. We will have: 8:40 - Flag Raising 9:00 - Coffee Chat and SAC 9:30 - Title 1 Developmental Meeting We hope everyone can join us for these meetings. If you are attending the Coffee Chat, please return the RSVP by Monday so we can have an accurate headcount for coffee/juice/water. Thanks!

The Kids Heart Challenge is officially underway, and we invite you to join us in shaping the next generation of lifesavers while continuing the fight against heart disease and stroke! Here is how you can participate and make a difference. Join the FUN! Help our classroom earn Amazon Gift Cards by participating in the Kids Heart Challenge. Download the AHA Schools APP for Apple or Android or Click Here, next click register, then scroll down to join your school’s team. Spread the Word: Text or Email 10 friends and family, asking for their support in making donations. Complete Finn’s Mission: Learn the lifesaving skill of Hands-Only CPR and how to spot a stroke F.A.S.T. If at least 50% of my students sign up and three students complete the mission, we’ll earn two Amazon gift cards for classroom needs! We are anxious to see which class has the most students signed up and completing Finn’s Mission. Teacher Name Grade Number of Students Laning 1st 2 Miss m 2nd 1 Ragland 3rd 1 Young 3rd 1 Watson 4th 3 Cary 5th 1 Baker Kindergarten 1 Other Other 1