Ortega Elementary

Good afternoon Ortega Parents and Families,

Just a quick message to remind parents to update your child's Emergency Contact Information (Blue Card) in Focus ASAP.

Please see attached image with directions on how to change Emergency Contact Information.

Thank you, have a wonderful weekend.

This is the final week to order Spirit Gear. All orders are due Friday, September 26. Use this link to place your order: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/ortega-elementary-spirit-gear-2025--2026

Don't forget that our first All Pro Dad meeting of the year will be October 3 at 7:45 AM in the Ortega Elementary media center. This will be a time for Dads (or other male role models) to come have a quick breakfast with their child(ren) while participating in some fun bonding activities. Please RSVP using the following link so we can plan the refreshments: https://allprodadchapters.com/chapters/11211

Congratulations to Mr. Young! He was selected as our Teacher of the Year! Mr. Young is one of our amazing 3rd grade teachers and he works so hard to help our students. This recognition is well-deserved.

Here are some important messages from our PTA:
* The PTA board is in need of a secretary.  This is a great way to get involved and it is not much work at all.  If you are interested, reach out to Mrs. Tibbits (tibbitsm@duvalschools.org)  and she will pass your name along to our PTA board. 
* We have a few volunteer opportunities coming up, including Hearing/Vision screening (October 2), Fall pictures (October 8), and Trunk or Treat (October 30).  If you are an approved volunteer and can help, please sign up using the following link:  https://url.usb.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/WHY9CA8LN0s05x2VsGfgtGRZpu?domain=m.signupgenius.com
* PTA will be sponsoring a spirit night at The Loop (4591 Lakeside Drive) on Tuesday, September 30 from 4 PM to 9 PM.  Mention Ortega Elementary and 20% of proceeds will be donated to our school.  See the attached flyer for more information.

Reminder - PTA is having a meeting this Thursday, September 18 at 6 PM in our media center. It is a potluck so use the link below to sign up to bring a dish. See the attached flyer for more important PTA information.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0548AAAE22A0FA7-58314215-ortega#/

The Ortega Elementary flu clinic will be held on September 18. If you would like your child to participate, consent forms MUST be returned by September 17.

We’re excited to invite you to our upcoming School Advisory Council (SAC) Meeting and Open House on Thursday, September 11!
🕔 SAC Meeting: 5:00 PM
🏫 Open House: 5:30–7:00 PM
Come see the amazing work our students have accomplished and connect with our learning community!
📌 Reminder: Student progress reports will be available in Focus on Friday, September 12.

We look forward to seeing you there thank you for your continued support!

Good morning Ortega Families,

Please see attached message from Varsity Tutors!

Thank you!

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 afternoon Ortega Families!

Please be sure to follow us on our Facebook page for important updates! https://www.facebook.com/OrtegaDCPS

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.

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.