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On Tuesday, March 1, our 4th and 5th graders will take the FSA writing test. Both our teachers and students have been working hard in class to prepare for this test and I feel confident that our students will do their very best! However, we need your help! Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest on Monday night. On Tuesday morning, make sure your child gets a good healthy breakfast! Finally, make sure your student arrives to school on time!
 
As always, I encourage you to check your student's agenda for homework assignments. If your student has access to a computer, make sure they log onto iReady every day. We are looking for students to complete an hour of reading lessons and an hour of math lessons each week.  
 
Have a fantastic week!

Sincerely,




Dr. Julie Helton, Principal
Winegard Elementary School
Upcoming Dates
FSA Writing for 4th and 5th Grade:  March 1
Pasta for Pennies Money due:  March 2
Wear your COLLEGE COLORS!:  March 4
Jump Rope for Heart Money due:  March 11
Jump Rope for Heart event:  March 17
Spring Break - No School!: March 18-March 25
FSA Reading for 3rd Grade:  March 29-30
FSA Math for 3rd and 4th Grade: March 31-April 1
Wear your COLLEGE COLORS! : April 1
FSA Reading for 4th and 5th Grade: April 11 to April 22
FCAT Science for 5th Grade: April 25-26
FSA Math for 5th Grade: April 27-May 6

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Please complete this quick survey!
Parents, we need your help completing this school survey.  You can access the survey through the link below. It will prompt you to select Winegard Elementary before starting the survey. This survey will give us important information, needed to help make our school a great place for everyone!
 
 http://www.advanc-ed.org/survey/public/4029095
Celebrating our Teacher of the Year!


Recently, Ms. Burton got to celebrate being Teacher of the Year with her family at a beautiful banquet put on by OCPS!  We are so proud to have her as Winegard's Teacher of the Year!
Meet our Teacher of the Week! 
Here are a few facts about Mrs. Kearns that you may not know!
  • Her husband's name is __Joe_!
  • She has two sons, named Grayson and Christian.
  • She attended college at Valencia and UCF.
  • She played football in an Army league. 
  • She is a HUGE Predator Football fan with season tickets.  
  • She loves Winegard because she gets to share her love of STEM with students!
Famous Author Comes to Winegard!
Eric Litwin, the author of a few Pete the Cat books, came to Winegard recently.  He shared songs and even read one of his books to our Pre-K, Kindergarten, and 1st grade students.  Everyone had a blast!
1st Grade science!


Students in Mrs. Seiler's 1st grade class learned about the parts of a plant recently.  Mrs. Seiler asked them to create each part of the plant with playdoh.  We thought the kids did a great job!
AR Ice Cream Party!







Nearly 150 Winegard students enjoyed an ice cream party last week! Students celebrated making their AR goals for the 2nd quarter! We can't wait to see how many students join us for the next ice cream party! 
Parent Tutoring Program
Interested in learning to speak, read, and write in English?  We have a class for PARENTS that will help you with that!
 
If interested, please fill out the attached form and return to your child's teacher.  The forms are also available in the front office!
Media Corner


Extended Media is on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons from 3:15-4:15. Students stay after school and work on homework. If they have trouble Mrs. Gardner is there to assist them. They also work on the computer to get their iReady minutes for the week. In addition, they are able to read their AR books, take AR tests, and check out new books from the library. 
ASP Program
Not sure what to do with your students over Spring Break? Check out ASP's Spring Break Camp!  Registration must be turned in by March 11 to attend. Please see the attached flyer for more information! 
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Pasta for Pennies!
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Pasta for Pennies has begun. We need everyone's help to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. All of the money we raise will benefit children who have certain cancers. Leukemia and Lymphoma are both types of cancers that affect the blood and bone marrow. 8% of children with cancer have leukemia. Our pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters will go to help these children. The more money we raise, the more children we can help!
 
Turn in your coins and bills to your teacher. Each week the money will be counted, and we will let you know which class is in the lead. The class that raises the most money between now and March 2 will win a PASTA PARTY from Olive Garden.

Grade Level Leaders for Week 2!
K - Ms. Suarez
1st - Ms. Marrero
2nd - Ms. Holcombe
3rd - Mrs. Stenberg
4th - Ms. Alch
5th - Ms. Carr
Jump Rope for Heart!
WINEGARD ELEMENTARY STUDENTS JUMP ROPE FOR THEIR HEARTS AND HELP SAVE LIVES
 
Students at Winegard Elementary in Orlando are jumping at the chance to fight heart disease and stroke, our nation's No. 1 and No. 4 killers. On Thursday, March 17, Winegard Elementary will host its 10th annual Jump Rope For Heart event to raise money for the American Heart Association, which funds lifesaving heart and stroke research and community and educational programs for our youth.
 
Jump Rope For Heart teaches students how physical fitness benefits the heart and shows them that volunteering can be a fun and positive experience for the whole community. The need to educate children about the importance of physical activity couldn't be timelier. According to recent studies, about one-third of children ages 2 to 19 are overweight and obese.
 
For over 18 years, millions of students have played jumping ropes and learned about heart health and how nutrition and physical activity can help prevent heart disease and stroke. Jump Rope For Heart is co-sponsored by the American Heart Association and SHAPE America-Society of Health and Physical Educators.
 
Important Dates:
Money Due Date: March 11, 2016
Event Date: March 17, 2016
Become a Volunteer

Please visit https://www.ocps.net/es/cr/resources/pages/additions.aspx and register to be a volunteer at Winegard Elementary! I want to encourage all our parents and community members to register! You will need this completed in order to go on field trips and visit classrooms.
Mission, Vision & Goals

OCPS Vision
To be the top producer of successful students in the nation

OCPS Mission
To lead our students to success with the support and involvement of families and the community

OCPS Goals
To focus our efforts to accomplish our mission and achieve our vision, the board and superintendent set five broad goals.

Intense Focus on Student Achievement
High-Performing and Dedicated Team
Safe Learning and Working Environment
Efficient Operations
Sustained Community Engagement

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