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.
4 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
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
4 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
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.
4 months ago, Traci Taylor
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
4 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
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!
4 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
Good morning Ortega Families! See the attached flyers about Florida prepaid open enrollment! Thank you!
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment
Florida Prepaid Open Enrollment Spanish
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.
5 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
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!
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
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.
5 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
Yearbook Order Form
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!
5 months ago, Michelle Tibbits
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
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Girls on the run is cancelled today. Students will need to be picked up.
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
If your student rides bus 329 to get home in the afternoon, please come to school to pick up your student in the front office. There is no bus driver available for bus 329 today. For questions call the front office at 904-381-7460.
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
If your child has not turned in the NASA Speaker/Heart Association permission slip that was sent out this week, please sign it TONIGHT and send it back with you child TOMORROW. Those who do not turn in a slip will not be allowed to attend. If the slip is misplaced, give your child's teacher permission via email.
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Ortega will be represented at the elementary art exhibition at the Murray Hill library. Artwork by pur 5th graders Grace, Rosemary, Martha-Alice, and Olive will be displayed. Their work will be on display March 27-April 29 and the reception at the Murray Hill library is Tuesday, April 1 from 5:30-6:30. https://jaxpubliclibrary.org/blog/elementary-art-show
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
The Kids Heart Challenge is in full swing, and we’re having a blast! But we need your help to reach 50% of our students registered online. Here’s how you can make a difference: Download the AHA Schools app for iPhone or Android to search for our school or Click Here to sign your student up. 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! Already signed up? Thank you! Now, take it further: Make a personal donation to support the cause. Send a quick message to friends and family to rally their support! Not Signed up yet? There’s still time to join the excitement! Simply: Click Here to sign up online and be part of the action. Complete Finn’s Mission together with your family to learn life-saving skills and become a lifesaver.
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Spring Break is from March 17th to March 24th. School will resume Tuesday, March 25th.
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Reminder, there will be no school Monday, March 17- Friday, March 21st. School will resume Tuesday, March 25th. Everyone have a happy and safe Spring Break!
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Hello Team Duval Families! Bus registration for the 2025-26 school year is now open! Registration is required for any student riding the bus in the 2025-26 school year – that includes students in self-contained ESE programs. The earlier you register, the better. Registration forms are in Focus, but you can head to www.duvalschools.org/busregistration first to find simple registration directions. Best, Duval County Public Schools
5 months ago, Traci Taylor
Ortega Elementary School Families, Quack, Quack! The Heart Heroes are coming back! Our school is participating in Kids Heart Challenge, and it’s time for you to sign up your student to become an official Heart Hero. Download the AHA Schools app and search for our school or visit our school's page to sign up your student: http://www2.heart.org/site/TR?fr_id=11255&pg=company&company_id=486729 Then you can make your first donation and ask your family and friends to help make donations, too!
6 months ago, Traci Taylor