Orange Park Elementary

Congratulations to these Top Student Heart Heroes!!! OPE truly is the Small School with a Big HEART!!! This is our final week and we are less than a $1000 away from our School Goal of $20,000!! Let’s do our part to help a HEART❤️❤️ 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.

Congratulations to these Top Student Heart Heroes!!! OPE truly is the Small School with a Big HEART!!! This is our final week and we are less than a $1000 away from our School Goal of $20,000!! Let’s do our part to help a HEART❤️❤️ 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.

Congratulations to these two “Top Student” Heart Heroes❤️ We are in our final week of the Kids Heart challenge! It’s not too late to register! HEART.ORG/SCHOOLS

Please make sure your student is prepared for Club Photos this coming Friday!

OPE fifth graders presented events of the Revolutionary war to their classmates last week.

In the media center, Mrs. Walker introduced the concept of coding to our Kindergarten and 1st grade students. They enjoyed programming CJ the mouse through the track to reach the cheese!

Give the gift of a college education! Our trusted partner Florida Prepaid has just launched their annual Open Enrollment—start planning for their tomorrow, today. Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fohX57

Give the gift of a college education! Our trusted partner Florida Prepaid has just launched their annual Open Enrollment—start planning for their tomorrow, today. 🌟 Click here to learn more: https://bit.ly/4fohX57

🚨 IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE for 2024-2025 School Year 🚨 Due to the winter storm closure in January, the student calendar has been adjusted to meet state requirements for instructional hours. April 11th, 2025, which was previously Fair Day (a student and teacher holiday), will now be a regular school day. Please mark your calendars with this change. We appreciate your understanding!

🚨 IMPORTANT CALENDAR UPDATE for 2024-2025 School Year 🚨 Due to the winter storm closure in January, the student calendar has been adjusted to meet state requirements for instructional hours. April 11th, 2025, which was previously Fair Day (a student and teacher holiday), will now be a regular school day. Please mark your calendars with this change. We appreciate your understanding!

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📚✨ A special Literacy Week treat for our students at Paterson Elementary and Orange Park Elementary! Congressman Aaron Bean paid a visit today to read to students and celebrate their academic achievements. Paterson Elementary proudly ranks 10th in the state, while Orange Park Elementary has earned the #1 spot! 🎉 To honor these incredible accomplishments, Congressman Bean presented each school with a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol and a personalized certificate. 🇺🇸 A huge thank you to Congressman Bean for supporting our schools and inspiring our students to keep reading!

📢 Calling all Clay County parents and guardians! 📢 Your feedback matters! The Clay County District Schools Annual Parent Survey is now open. 🗓️ January 17th - February 7th, 2025 Let your voice be heard and help shape the future of our schools. 👉 Look for the survey link in your email or follow the link in this post: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd9RGq9FzmqDJeettPH4WO7EF1mkssMjUVZGJ6MLA5ct4K8hw/viewform

Huge congratulations to our 2024-25 Apple Award Winners! Teacher of the Year: Amanda Watson from Orange Park Elementary Rookie Teacher of the Year: Sierra Hardin from Bannerman Learning Center School-Related Employee of the Year: Misty Massey from Lake Asbury Junior High

Drumroll, please... We are thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Apple Awards! ✨ Teacher of the Year: Amanda Watson from Orange Park Elementary ✨ School-Related Employee of the Year: Misty Massey from Lake Asbury Junior High

What an unforgettable night at the 2025 Apple Awards! #OneClay came together to celebrate the outstanding dedication of our educators and staff. Congratulations to Amanda Watson from Orange Park Elementary, our Teacher of the Year, Misty Massey from Lake Asbury Junior High, our School-Related Employee of the Year, and Sierra Hardin, from Bannerman Learning Center, as our Rookie Teacher of the Year! This incredible evening, hosted by the Clay Education Foundation, was made even more special thanks to the hard work of the OneClay Human Resources team and our talented culinary students. Thank you to all who contributed and to Garber Automall, our title sponsor, for their unwavering support and the donation of a free car to the teacher of the year! Together, we’re proud to champion public education in Clay County! #WeAreOneClay #AppleAwards

Tonight is the night! 🏆 Who will be The Apple Awards winner for Teacher of the Year and School-Related Employee of the Year? Tune in to OneClay's Facebook page tonight at 6:30 p.m. for the live streaming of The Apple Awards! 🍎

Weather Update # 2: Schools and District Offices Open Thursday, January 23rd. Clay County District Schools will reopen and resume classes tomorrow, Thursday, January 23rd. Thank you all for your patience and flexibility during this time and we look forward to seeing all students and staff tomorrow. Details about a make-up day for the missed instructional hours will be shared soon.

Weather Update #1: Winter Storm Enzo - Schools and Offices Closed on Wednesday, January 22nd. Clay County is under a Winter Storm Warning, and after consulting with Emergency Management and reviewing the latest storm projections, we have determined that the timing of the storm’s impact in the morning will make it unsafe to transport students to school and for employees to commute to work. As a result, all Clay County District Schools and offices will be closed on Wednesday, January 22nd. We anticipate resuming normal operations on Thursday, January 23rd. Information regarding a make-up day for the missed instructional hours will be shared soon. Please continue to monitor our social media channels for updates. Stay safe, Clay County!

🚨 Scholarship Alert for CCDS Seniors 🚨 Superintendent Broskie, in partnership with Florida Prepaid, will once again award two Clay County District Schools' current seniors a 2-year Florida Prepaid college scholarship valued at $8,000. Please click the links below for official rules and detailed scholarship criteria: oneclay.net/leadership/superintendent/flprepaid Deadline: All applications must be submitted by Friday, February 14, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. to the Clay County District Schools office at 900 Walnut Street, Green Cove Springs, Florida. Scholarship winners will be announced by the end of March.