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Tildenville Elementary School, Winter Garden, FL
Monday, March 5, 2018
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A NATIONAL MAGNET SCHOOL OF DISTINCTION!
Just below you will find a snapshot of the press release that went out regarding this impressive recognition that I know all members of our school community will be very proud of. The press release explains what it took to achieve this success, but something I know for certain. Without our wonderful students, a group of educators that give it their very best each and every day, a seemingly tireless support staff, a dynamic PTA, a set of invaluable business partners, and of course, being part of a top U.S. school district like OCPS, we would not have made it. To everyone I say thank you and please take bow.
This was a community effort that we can all be proud of!
Parent Survey Closes Soon
If you have a child attending Tildenville, please take a few minutes very soon and give us your honest feedback. All responses are kept anonymous. Thank you for your help.
Annual Testing Begins Tuesday, March 6
Below you will find our testing schedule beginning with our 4th and 5th grade Tigers taking the Writing portion of the FSA (Florida Standards Assessments). Please take careful note of these testing dates.
I hope this finds your March off to a terrific start and thank you so much for looking over our progress. Make it a great week!
Agathe Alvarez
Proud Principal
Tildenville Elementary School
Pictured very top: Tildenville's Kindergarten teachers were all smiles as they sported their "I Survived 100 Days" shirts last month! From the left: Ms. Panet, Ms. Hunter, Mrs. Blanco, and Mrs. Telenda.
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March 2018
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Florida enters the Union as the 27th state, March 3, 1845
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3/5 After School Tutoring 3:25-5:30pm
3/6 After School Tutoring 3:25-5:30pm
3/6 Tea with the Principal 5:00pm
3/6 FSA Writes Grades 4 and 5, 9:00am
3/7 Long Wednesday, NO EARLY RELEASE!
3/8 Donuts with Dads 8:15-8:45am
3/10 Saturday School (Last one) 9:00am-12:00pm
3/11 Daylight Savings Time begins
3/12 FSA Parent Night 5:30-6:30pm
3/12 After School Tutoring 3:25-5:30pm
3/13 K-Kids meeting 8:15-8:45am
3/13 Dual Language Parent Committee 5:00pm
3/13 SAC meeting 4:00pm
3/14 2018 Parent Survey Closes
3/15 End of 3rd marking period
3/15 Spanish Honor Society meeting 8:15-8:45am
3/15 Field Day
3/16-23 Spring Break
3/19-23 Spring Break Camp (please see below)
3/20 Vernal Equinox, 12:15 PM (1st day of Spring)
3/26 Begin 4th marking period
3/27 PTA general meeting, 5:00pm, media center
3/28 Long Wednesday, NO EARLY RELEASE!
Third grade visited Sea World on February 23rd. Students were able to enjoy an educational program where they learned about endangered species and how to protect animals. They also had the chance to enjoy the rides and share time with their classmates. Please see more examples of rigor both in and out of the classroom below.
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School Recognition: "National Magnet School of Distinction"
Copy of Press Release
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Special Events & Reminders
Central Florida Fair Tickets
Each student received one Central Florida Fair ticket. We know this is a very popular event with our families so please keep an eye out for those tickets coming home.
End of Year Ceremonies
Mark Your Calendar Now for End of Year Ceremonies (all ceremonies start at 9:30am)
- PreK - May 17th
- Kindergarten - May 18th
- 1st grade - May 21st
- 2nd grade - May 22nd
- 3rd grade - May 23rd
- 4th grade - May 24th
- 5th grade - May 25th
FSA Testing
FSA is coming! Snacks and sweet treats are still needed! Please see the flyer and support our Tigers!
* March 6th is the Writing FSA for Grades 4 and 5!!!
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Attendance
Weekly rates for the month of February 2018
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Feb. 9
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Feb. 16
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Feb. 23
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Mar. 2
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4-Week Avg.
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Kgtn.
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85.6%
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87.3%
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88.4%
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92.9%
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88.6%
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1st Grade
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91.3%
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92.6% #1
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91.0%
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93.4% #1
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92.0% #1
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2nd Grade
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84.8%
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87.0%
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86.9%
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87.5%
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86.5%
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3rd Grade
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88.9%
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89.1%
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89.7%
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90.9%
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89.7%
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4th Grade
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91.9% #1
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89.9%
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93.3% #1
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90.6%
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91.4%
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5th Grade
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90.3%
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87.8%
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91.9%
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88.6%
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89.7%
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* Percentages include excused
and unexcused absences as both represent lost instructional time.
** Dates are the Friday of each week and represent 5-day school week averages during February and part of March.
TALENT IS OVERRATED
Dr. Benjamin Bloom of the University of Chicago conducted a five-year study of leading artists, athletes, and scholars. It consisted of anonymous interviews with the top twenty performers in various fields, including pianists, Olympic swimmers, tennis players, sculptors, mathematicians, and neurologists. That information was supplemented with additional interviews with those people's families and teachers. Bloom and his team of researchers sought to find clues to how these high achievers developed.
What they discovered was that drive and determination - not talent - led to their success.
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Summer School
Summer school dates and times for select 3rd Grade and TES Summer Camp for rising 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
- Tuesday, June 5 - Thursday June 28
- 8:15-2:30 (last day 8:15-1:00)
- Monday-Thursday EXCEPT first week (program operates on Friday, June 8)
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Foreign Language Week
March 5-9: Our World Language Academy students will be doing in house activities to celebrate this special week.
Monday: Students will watch Disney's Frozen - "Let It Go" Multi-Language Full Sequence
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC83NA5tAGE
Tuesday: Home project - Draw/color a flag from your home country and bring it to school to decorate the hallways.
Wednesday: Read a book in a different language or listen to a book on YouTube in a different language such as: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" in French or Spanish.
Thursday: Grades K-2. Students will watch the video: Hello! In 30 different languages
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LDrBMpMdW0s
Grades 3rd-5th Students will watch the video: Teen Speaks Over 20 Languages (
Stop at 2 min. mark)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Km9-DiFaxpU
Friday: Family FUN night! Try dinner from another country! Go out to a restaurant and enjoy Mexican, French, Chinese, Italian or other food from another country. If you don't want to go out, try cooking a dish together!
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Thank Yous
Foundation Academy
Foundation Academy supported the Tildenville Staff on Valentine's Day by providing yummy snacks. Thank you to those students and staff from the Academy for thinking of our staff and spreading a little cheer.
Mrs. Tozin
Thank you Mrs. Tozin for supporting the first ever Spanish Spelling Bee at Tildenville Elementary. Our students were excited to receive prizes for all of their hard work.
Chick-fil-A Calendar Shortfall & Option
We have run out of Chick Fil A Calendars. If you have paid for a calendar but have not received one we can refund your money or you can donate the money towards the 4th grade to use for their St. Augustine field trip. Please contact
Mrs. Garcia Toledo with any questions you may have.
Rivera Family Donation
Thank you to the Rivera family for their donation of Dr. Seuss books in Spanish for the school media center!
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Green School Committee
If you have any "Green School" ideas or are interested in joining the "Green School Committee", please contact Mrs. Shannon Ross at
[email protected]
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Additional Learning News
Saturday School is winding up! The final dates are March 3rd and 10th. Make sure students finish strong by arriving on time ready to learn. Don't forget pick up is 12pm! Saturday School has proven its worth on FSA over the past few years with students finishing strong on their assessments. Every little bit helps!
Tutoring has already proven it is effective with the mid-year i-Ready scores! Gains were seen in a majority of students who have attended consistently both each day and for the whole time and show they are ready to learn! Check out our tutoring data below.
i-Ready
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3rd Grade
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4th Grade
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5th Grade
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Score increase
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+71%
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+79%
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+94%
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Both programs will celebrate with a pizza party on their last days of implementation:
- Saturday School Celebration will be March 10th at 11:00.
- After School Tutoring Celebration will be March 13th at 4:30.
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Students of the Month
Teacher Name
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Student First Name
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Mrs. Baker
Mr. Dolfi
Mrs. Black (please see below) *
Mrs. Blanco
Mrs. Bondi
Mrs. Blanco
Ms. Colon
Mr. Conner
Mrs. Edwards
Mrs. Figueroa
Mrs. Fosdick
Ms. Vela, Karla
Ms. Vela, Karla
Mrs. Toledo
Mrs. Gonalez-Florin
Mrs. Head
Ms. Hunter
Dr. Jones
Ms. Mazzone
Ms. Medina
Mrs. Negron
Ms. Mohammad
Mr. Morel
Mrs. Ortiz
Ms. Panet
Mrs. Ramirez
Ms. Romo
Mrs. Rosario
Mrs. Salabarria
Ms. Sanchez
Ms. Sims
Mrs. Suarez
Mrs. Telenda
Ms. Torres
Mrs. Ventura
Mrs. Walker
Mrs. Garcia
Mrs. Musni
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Sabina
Brandon
Averleigh
Islay
Daniella
Amanda
Nijah
Luciano
Andrea
Jasmine
Kofi
Penelope
Yaretzi
Angel
Gabriella
Marshawn
Kaishawn
Jocelyn
Chloe
Lizette
Amari
Maya
Landon
Samuel
Justin
Allyson
Camila
Sebastian
Rosaura
Lianys
Sharlize
Leighton
Autumn
Jaquelin
Reed
Makayla
Alexa
Bella
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* Teacher of the Month is second grade teacher Kay Black! Congratulations!
Mrs. Black (left) and Mrs. Ross
Ms. Alvarez,
My name is Kristie Greenberg, and my son Jacoby is a student in Mrs. Black's second grade class. I often feel like, parents probably only contact you to complain - but I want to take a moment and praise the heart of this teacher. My son is challenging, to say the least. I have three children - 18, 14, and 7. And Jacoby, well - he is my wild one. But throughout my children's academic career - all of them combined - I have never met such an amazing teacher. It is apparent, that Mrs. Black loves these students. She is patient, kind, and she really stays in great contact. Every time I have emailed her, she responds super quick. She has called me when I have asked. She has given me ideas, new structures, to help be a great parent to Jacoby.
This was our first year at Tildenville Elementary school - and I have been shocked and amazed at what an amazing place it is. All I can say is, I do believe that God orchestrated the location of our home, and the placement of my child her class. And just for the record, my kids have had over 26 teachers between them, and this is the first letter I have ever written. Please know, this is sincere and from the heart. And I appreciate everything. This woman has changed my child's behavior for the better - and has taught me how to parent a strong willed child. And she is spot on. I am forever grateful.
~ Kristie Greenberg
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Curriculum
Recent snapshots of "rigor" from around the school . . .
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Mrs. Ramirez - Reading
Above and just below:
Mrs. Ramirez's 3rd grade performed text structure surgery to practice this reading comprehension skill.
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STEM: Gifted Students
Several of our gifted students preparing their rockets for launch
One of the students pictured at the table just above just launched his rocket in the field while other students look on in the distance.
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Orlando Rep Theater visit
Kindergarten attended a play at the Orlando Rep Theater this month. Picture above, the students were enjoying a little stretching exercise!
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In-School Field Trip
Fifth grade recently had an in-school field trip by the Florida Turnpike. They learned all about different types of road systems, how asphalt is created, and how they could make their own edible asphalt (below)!
Sarah Salabarria, 5th grade teacher with a sampling of the "edible asphalt"
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Arrival & Dismissal
As our school population continues to grow, it is becoming increasingly important to be watchful as you navigate through the parking lot at arrival and dismissal. Cautiously following the traffic flow, not blocking walkways, vigilant of speed limit and watching for direction for school personnel maintains the security of pedestrians and drivers alike. Most importantly, ensure that patrols are safely on the sidewalk before moving your car forward. Limiting cell phone use ensures that everyone can remain alert during this short time on campus.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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Student Safety
New stop sign going up
In conjunction with the City's installation of sidewalks and crosswalks at the intersection of Tildenville School Road and the West Orange Trail, a stop sign will be added for northbound traffic making this a 3-way stop.
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Tigers in the Garden
Tildenville's special student garden
Thank you to this awesome group of parents for all that you do for our Tigers in the garden. This group of awesome parents lead the morning garden club twice a week. They do research to help our teachers use the garden effectively. They provide our teachers with support on which plants to grow, how to care for them and when to harvest.
The garden is in full bloom headed into March!
Pineapple update!
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i-Ready Program
What does the i-Ready data show?
Mid year Reading iReady data has been broken down and gone over thoroughly be teachers and students. We use this data to determine how individual students will perform on the FSA assessments in March-May. Student's individual i-Ready scores that were shared during the winter parent-teacher conferences correlate highly with students FSA levels in grades 3-5.
How can you help at home?
- Have students work on math i-Ready at home. Ten (10) minutes a day will help your child tremendously in all grade levels.
- Encourage your child to attend the computer lab morning club to complete lesson in reading or math on i-Ready.
- If your child is struggling in a particular area, ask your child's teacher to add additional lessons on that skill to practice at home.
- Track their progress with them by clicking on "My Progress" in the top right hand corner of their homepage.
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Accelerated Reader
AR has begun! Students are checking out books on their levels and taking quizzes in their classrooms or during the morning computer lab time (morning clubs). We have a group of parents and our new media specialist
Elka Archbold working hard to label all books in the media center as well as create prize charts and organize those items. If you would like to help please email
[email protected] to make arrangements. Please make sure you have filled out and have been cleared through
ADDitions.
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Girls Lunch Out - Science Outdoors
Mrs. Walker's 1st grade students
Girls Lunch Out was an activity where the girls went outdoors on a STEM activity and used a microscope to observe different pre-made slides, leaves, petals, and hair.
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Parting Shot of the Week
Meet our 2017-2018 Support Person of the Year . . . Mrs. Reyes!
Congratulations to Mrs. Reyes, Tildenville's School Secretary and Bookkeeper
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