Friday is a busy morning at Ortega. In addition to the All Pro Dad meeting at 7:45 AM (see Monday's post) we will also have Flag Raising at 8:40. Then, at 9:30 we will have our SAC meeting in conjunction with our Title 1 Annual Meeting. Please plan to attend if you are able.
Good evening Ocelots!
Please see the attached calendar for our festive December dress-up days! ⛄❄️
Our next All Pro Dad meeting will be Friday, December 5 at 7:45 AM in our media center. All dads/granddads/uncles/etc are invited to come out and enjoy some fun and fellowship with their child(ren). Please RSVP by 3 PM on Wednesday so that we will have a headcount for refreshments. Visit the following link to RSVP: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211
Don't forget about the Ortega Elementary PTA meeting today at 4:30 in our media center. Everyone is invited.
CAP Family Art Night at Ortega Elementary
Ortega Families are invited to join community partner Cathedral Arts Project for an evening of artmaking at Ortega Elementary School! Join us on Thursday, December 11 from 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.!
CAP Teaching Artist Fellow Lindsay Bowyer will provide step-by-step instructions for a seasonal project accessible to all skill levels. Light refreshments will be served.
To register follow this link: Register Here!
This a free event but space is limited to 25 families - Register today!
Our next All Pro Dad meeting will be Friday, December 5 at 7:45 AM in our media center. All dads/granddads/uncles/etc are invited to come out and enjoy some fun and fellowship with their child(ren). Please RSVP so that we will have a headcount for refreshments. Visit the following link to RSVP: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211
Good morning Ortega Families!
Please see attached flyer regarding Thanksgiving Break 11/26-11/28!
Good evening Ocelots!
See the attached flyer for our upcoming PM-2 testing dates! We want to make sure everyone is aware and prepared!
Have a great evening!
Hope for Christmas Jolly Jamboree! Saturday December 6, 12- 3:30 pm. at the Center for Hope Emmett Reed Community Center. See attached flyer for more details!
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.
We're excited to share that testing season is almost here, 12/1 through 12/12. Over those two weeks our students will be taking their FAST PM2 assessments to show how much they have learned since the beginning of the year. This is not just about a test- it's a moment for students to demonstrate their growth, and for us to celebrate their hard work.
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!
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!
The PTA meeting scheduled for today has been moved to December 1st at 4:30 PM.
Good evening Ocelots!
As you all know our Turkey Trot is coming up on November 21st. We need to make sure our turkeys stay hydrated after their run! If you are able, please donate a case or two of water next week for our students! We can accept them in car line or you can drop them off in the front office.
Thank you for your help!
Next week we have one of our favorite annual events - THE TURKEY TROT!! The trot will be held on Friday, November 21. Each class will have a designated time to walk/run/trot around the school. We could use some volunteers to help keep our kids on track and cheer them on. If you are an approved volunteer and can assist for any amount of time that day, please email Mrs. Tibbits at tibbitsm@duvalschools.org. Thanks so much!
Wear purple in support of Homelessness Awareness Month on November 19th! See attached photo for more information.
DON'T FORGET! Tomorrow, Thursday November 13 from 5:30 to 7:00pm, is FALL into Science Night at Ortega Elementary School! There will be interactive science stations 🔬🧪🧬 and each family will receive a free science book 📖! We can't wait to see all of our families tomorrow night!
There is less than a week left in our Read-a-thon. Make sure your child is recording his/her reading minutes. on their personal reader page. And, encourage family and friends to donate to help support our PTA. The link to register is: https://www.read-a-thon.com/readers/r/323331383433?utm=email
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.
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.
Get ready!
Your portrait RETAKE DAY event at ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is on November 20, 2025!
Your portrait RETAKE DAY event at ORTEGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is on November 20, 2025!
Two quick reminders:
* 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!!
* 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!!
Reading Fever is taking over Ortega Elementary. Our families have read chapters 1-2 of Fenway and Hattie and they are LOVING the book. Don't forget to read chapter 3 tonight. Feel free to send pictures of your family reading the book to Ms. Tibbits (tibbitsm@duvalschools.org). We'd love to see your family enjoying the book together.
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!!
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!!
