The Tiger's Roar!
Tildenville Elementary School Community Brief
Friday, August 5, 2022
Tildenville Community Member,

I hope this finds you having enjoyed a wonderful July and summer break as we get ready to welcome back all of our Tigers next Wednesday, August 10th to the first day of the 2022-2023 school year! We are all very excited about the start of school and have been actually preparing throughout the summer wrapping up with the teachers' return for their annual pre planning week. 

This is our last summer Tiger's Roar! edition and it is packed with helpful information for back to school and throughout the upcoming school year. Please take the time to look it over closely as we want all of our students to have every possible opportunity. 
One early sign of the fall season — baby pumpkins growing in our garden!
Setting up the PTA table for Meet the Teacher held this afternoon. We are very fortunate to have such a wonderful PTA at Tildenville. They do so much for the students and our teachers from early August through May!
Given the length of this special summer edition, I need to keep my remarks somewhat brief, but I want you to know how proud I am to be returning again this year as your principal. It is a privilege to serve alongside so many talented educators, a fiercely dedicated support staff, and an actively involved community. Of course my greatest joy is the hundreds of young Tigers we are entrusted with every school day in order to provide a quality educational experience.

We are in the final days of preparation to what I know will be a terrific school year! Enjoy your weekend and please be sure to say hello next week if you are on campus.

Warmest regards,

Mrs. Agathe Alvarez
Principal
Tildenville Elementary School
Winter Garden, FL
2022-2023 School Calendar
Local Business Support!
Tildenville greatly appreciates fine organizations Betty J's Florists of Winter Garden and the Wawa Winter Garden location that support our PTA and school!
13501 West Colonial Drive *
403 S. Dillard St., Winter Garden
407-656-3526
* Orlando Sentinel (July 18, 2022): "Free coffee! Wawa celebrates 10 years in Florida"
Back to School
Tildenville School Supplies:
Please click on the link below for this year's school supply list for each of these grade levels:

  • VPK
  • Kindergarten
  • 1st Grade
  • 2nd Grade
  • 3rd Grade
  • 4th Grade
  • 5th Grade

Back to School Sales Tax Holiday ends this Sunday:
Back to School Resources:
OCPS has an awesome back to school hub of information from everything from back to school events, lunch menus, bus schedules, enrollment information and so much more!
Bus Routes:
If you are looking for your child's bus route, check out this link. It will help you find the bus routes for all schools in Orange County.
Bus Safety Tips:
If your child is a bus rider this year, please review these bus safety rules and tips with your child:
Immunizations:
For more information about immunizations please go to https://www.ocps.net/cms/One.aspx?portalId=54703&pageId=1002803
Car Rider Safety
Please click here for our traffic safety and security procedures plus a larger view of the map & information below. Thank you.
School Communications
Parents, stay involved all year with what is happening on campus. The following can all be downloaded to your phone as an app: Facebook, Instagram, Class Dojo, Skyward and Canvas!

* Tiger's Roar! - Tildenville's digital newsletter that goes out twice a month straight to your email! If you would like to be added please email Julie Hager at 31313@ocps.net with your first and last name and your email address.

* Find us on Facebook at tildenvilleelemocps

* Like us on Instagram at ocpstildenvillees

* Download Skyward to see your child's grades as they are added throughout the year. The Canvas Student app will allow you to see all the dates for school events and activities for the entire year as they are added. The Class Dojo app will allow you to communicate directly with the teacher and see all the information that goes out to Tildenville families from your phone.

* Don't forget about our school website https://tildenvillees.ocps.net/ that offers a variety of information that will help throughout the year!
Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS)
Parents, please look over the following brochures on the MTSS process.
English:
Spanish:
Kids Beach Club Registration
FALL DATES
September 15, 22, 29
October 6, 13, 20, 27
November 3, 10, 17
December 1, 8
SPRING DATES
January 12, 19, 26
February 2, 9, 16, 23
March 2, 9, 23, 30
April 6
Parent Tech Tips
Use of the Skyward system
Parents, please check out this helpful video on how to access Skyward through LaunchPad. Many of the forms for students this year will need to be filled out electronically using these directions.


2) OCPS Parent Portal Online Forms:
This documentation will show you how to complete online forms in Skyward after you have successfully registered and logged in. (Video Tutorial)
Extended Day Program
Dramatic Education is excited to be Tildenville's before and after-school provider for the 2022-2023 school year. Dramatic Education is an educational arts company with over seventeen years of academic arts programming. They provide a safe, nurturing, enriching, and educational environment for students daily. Students will stretch their creative muscles and strengthen their developmental skills. The program is available on days school is in session, Monday-Friday.
 
Hours:
Morning: Starting at 6:45 a.m. 
Afternoon: Dismissal - 6:00 p.m.

Fees:
Registration - $14/annually
Mornings Only - $22/week
Afternoons Only - $40/week 
Both Mornings and Afternoons - $52/week
*Tuition is billed monthly
 
Contact Information:
Phone: (407) 449-2621
PTA
Welcome Back to School Tildenville Tigers!

Your new PTA Board is ready to kick off the school year with some awesome events AND loads of information. So be sure to read through our calendar of upcoming events and use our links to connect with us!

2022-2023 PTA Board:
  • President, Becky Farrant
  • VP of Membership, Erika Quesada-Dziouksz
  • VP of Hospitality, Dayna Dallas
  • Secretary, Elizabeth Holst
  • Treasurer, Jessica Rose

Tildenville Elementary School PTA Website: tildenvillepta.com
 
and Instagram @tildenvillepta

Scan this QR code to access ALL the links PTA related:
MEMBERSHIPS AND SPIRIT WEAR!  
Visit our Tildenville PTA store to get your PTA membership and purchase Spirit Wear t-shirts: 

Family memberships are just $10 and cover your entire family, no matter how many students you have. Spirit Wear t-shirts can be worn to school on Fridays to show school spirit during the year!

Scan this QR Code to visit our PTA store:
MARK YOUR CALENDARS!
1) August 10: BOOHOO-WOOHOO BREAKFAST FOR PARENTS (8:15-9:00am at the flagpole)
2) August 25: PTA General Membership Meeting via Microsoft Teams

3) August 31: Spirit Night @ Tijuana Flat Winter Garden location (5:00-8:00pm)
Volunteers:
If you want to volunteer on campus or in any activities with direct access to students (like field trips), you MUST be OCPS ADDitions approved (a quick & easy school security step). Volunteer hours are a huge help to our school. Follow this link and register to get approved: https://ocps.samaritan.com/

Scan this QR Code for ADDitions sign-up:
Your PTA Dollars At Work!
Over the summer, the PTA had two new water fountains with bottle-filler stations installed at the school. Additionally, the school is set to have "map rails" installed downstairs in the main building, courtesy of the PTA. "Map rails" are 2-inch cork strips which will be used to display student work in our hallways.

Welcome Back Teacher Breakfast: 
On Tuesday, 8/2, teachers were back at Tildenville and the PTA welcomed them with a breakfast buffet. Coffee was generously donated by our Winter Garden Wawa location and Betty J's Florist donated a beautiful floral bouquet to decorate the table (and be given away as a prize). Our Administrative Dean, Mr. Dolfi won the lovely bouquet (pictured just below
3 EASY WAYS TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL:

1. Do you own a business? Would your business like to sponsor a school event? We have lots of events coming up next school year! Please email us at TildenvillePTA@gmail.com and let us know!

2.  Amazon Smile: Make sure you designate Tildenville Elementary as the beneficiary on your Amazon Smile account and every time you shop on Amazon, the school will receive a portion of your purchase! It's EASY! Here is the link to set it up:  smile.amazon.com/ch/65-0140352

3.  Box Tops for Education is easier than ever! Just download the Box Tops for Education app to your phone and scan and send your receipts! You can also email digital receipts to: receipts@boxtops4education.comBe sure to scan or email receipts within 14 days of purchase! Thank you!!
Meet Our Tiger Staff!
We would like to introduce Ms. Colon, 3rd grade Dual Language Spanish teacher!

I grew up in Puerto Rico with my family. After earning a BA in Education from the University of PR, I moved to Massachusetts to complete a Masters Degree in Education from Harvard University. I also earned an Ed Specialist degree from Stetson Hall University in New Jersey.

I have taught for 25 years at the school and college level and I have a 21-year-old daughter named Sofia and a dog named Pola.

My passion is to teach young bilingual minds and help children to grow academically, socially and emotionally.
Dunster House dormitory with clock tower on the Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Harvard is where Ms. Colon earned one of her three college degrees — a Masters in Education. 
Student Health & Safety
1) Prevent eye strain with the 20-20-20 rule:
2) The importance of drinking plenty of water:
3) Free app to quickly report suspicious behavior:
4) 18 Apps parents should know about:
Source: CBS 46News and the St. Johns County Sheriff's Office (Northeast Florida)  Read full article (June 2022)
Florida flag
Thank you very much for reading and welcome back Tigers!
Mrs. Alvarez, Principal
Tildenville Elementary School
Friday, August 5, 2022
Tildenville Elementary School Leadership Team
Mrs. Agathe Alvarez - Agathe.Alvarez@ocps.net, Principal
Mr. Bryan Dolfi - 49759@ocps.net, Administrative Dean
Mrs. Julie Clemons Hager - Julie.Clemonshager@ocps.net, Media Specialist and Dual Language Coordinator
Ms. Christine Pankonin - Christine.Pankonin@ocps.net, Instructional Coach
Ms. Regan Trampe - Regan.Trampe@ocps.net, ESE and CCT Coordinator
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