Don't forget that this Thursday is a special night at Ortega Elementary. It is our Exhibit Night, where students get to showcase their curriculum-inspired artwork. Student docents will be available to explain the pieces and answer questions. In addition, we will have a special family holiday sing-a-long. Dress in festive clothing and come out for this fun and educational evening. The event will run from 6 PM until 7 PM.
Don't forget that Ortega Elementary yearbooks are currently available for pre-sale. Books will arrive in May, but we have only ordered 100. In order to guarantee you will not be left out, please order yours today. As an extra incentive, everyone who places an order prior to winter break will receive a free Ortega Elementary car magnet. That means you only have until December 19 to order and receive this free gift. Order online at www.buytheyearbook.com and use school ID 387388.
Reminder: Monday is the final day to submit your orders for the PTA holiday plant sale. For only $15 you can have a beautiful holiday plant AND support our school. Plants will be available for pickup at Exhibit Night on Thursday, December 18. But, all orders MUST be in by Monday, December 15.
See details below about the next community clinics:
* Dec 17th - Charger Academy, 7050 Melvin Rd., 32210, hours 9-12
* Dec 22nd - Deermeadows Baptist Church, 9780 Baymeadows Rd, 32256, hours 9-1
Appointments preferred (904) 625-6809 (call or text) or mobile.health@ascension.org, but walk-ins are welcomed.
Physicals and immunizations at both clinics
We are planning community clinics on Jan 5 and 7th to help with newly enrolling students, but locations are not set.
* Dec 17th - Charger Academy, 7050 Melvin Rd., 32210, hours 9-12
* Dec 22nd - Deermeadows Baptist Church, 9780 Baymeadows Rd, 32256, hours 9-1
Appointments preferred (904) 625-6809 (call or text) or mobile.health@ascension.org, but walk-ins are welcomed.
Physicals and immunizations at both clinics
We are planning community clinics on Jan 5 and 7th to help with newly enrolling students, but locations are not set.
Reminder about tomorrow (12/5/25):
* All Pro Dad at 7:45 AM (RSVP at https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211)
* Flag Raising at 8:40 AM
*SAC and Title 1 Annual Meeting at 9:30 AM
* All Pro Dad at 7:45 AM (RSVP at https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211)
* Flag Raising at 8:40 AM
*SAC and Title 1 Annual Meeting at 9:30 AM
PTA is selling a selection of holiday plants. The price for each is $15. The plants will be available to pick up during Exhibit Night on December 18. Please consider supporting PTA with this fundraiser. See the order form for complete details. All order forms are due by December 15.
RSVPs for our All Pro Dad meeting on Friday are low. If you plan on attending, please RSVP ASAP. If we do not receive enough RSVPs we may need to reschedule the event for after winter break. The meeting is planned for Friday, December 5 from 7:45 AM until 8:25 AM. Visit the following link to RSVP: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211
🎁 Our Holiday Shoppe will be open December 17–19, Wednesday–Friday, from 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM! 🎁
Have fun helping them make a little shopping list—who they want to surprise with a gift and how much they plan to spend. It’s a perfect chance to practice real-life math, budgeting, and planning!
At checkout, students can pay with cash, an e-gift card, or a combination of both.
For the easiest (and safest!) experience, consider purchasing an e-gift card so your child doesn’t have to carry cash.
🎄 Shop items range from under $1 to $20.
🎁 Buy your e-gift card here: www.schoolshoppes.com/buy/polar-pals/4Q4N1339
Thank you so much for supporting our school and making this event magical! ✨
Have fun helping them make a little shopping list—who they want to surprise with a gift and how much they plan to spend. It’s a perfect chance to practice real-life math, budgeting, and planning!
At checkout, students can pay with cash, an e-gift card, or a combination of both.
For the easiest (and safest!) experience, consider purchasing an e-gift card so your child doesn’t have to carry cash.
🎄 Shop items range from under $1 to $20.
🎁 Buy your e-gift card here: www.schoolshoppes.com/buy/polar-pals/4Q4N1339
Thank you so much for supporting our school and making this event magical! ✨
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.