
🕶️🔦Ms Allen's second graders had Flashlight Friday to work on our independent reading stamina! Our Explorers are so BRIGHT! 🔦🕶️










Vpk/preK blended class studied pets this week. Today we shared about our pets from home or a pet we wish we had.

On September 11th we will wear patriotic colors to support Heroes' Day.


Ms. Sloan's second-grade students are learning how to measure and compare height using centimeter cubes.





Join us Friday, September 19th for Donuts with Dads- Supporting Bring your Dad to School Day.
To participate you MUST pre-register by September 17 at 12:00PM.
To participate you MUST pre-register by September 17 at 12:00PM.


Pre-K is learning to use scissors. Look at our Little Explorers! Fantastic job, Pre-K! ✂️





Come hang out with your OVE teachers and friends! We would love to see you there.


Pre-K is using their gross motor skills on the playground.





Pizza Day Reminder! 🍕
Pizza Day is Tuesday, September 17th.
You can purchase pizza through the MySchoolBucks (MSB) app. Please note, this is not a lunch payment.
➡️ In the MSB app:
Tap the School Store icon at the bottom.
Scroll to find the Pizza Payment option.
All payments are due by Thursday, September 11th, at 3:00 PM.
(The flyer sent home mistakenly listed Wednesday—Thursday is the correct deadline.)
Pizza Day is Tuesday, September 17th.
You can purchase pizza through the MySchoolBucks (MSB) app. Please note, this is not a lunch payment.
➡️ In the MSB app:
Tap the School Store icon at the bottom.
Scroll to find the Pizza Payment option.
All payments are due by Thursday, September 11th, at 3:00 PM.
(The flyer sent home mistakenly listed Wednesday—Thursday is the correct deadline.)


The last week to sign up for Overtime Athletics is now. Spots are almost filled!


Don't miss your opportunity to purchase a school t-shirt for school events!



📸Picture Day is tomorrow! Don't forget to order your Fall photos. You can order online at www.leonards.com/photoprepay using the access code C716124. If you prefer to use a Leonard's envelope for payment, make sure your child has it with them in the morning to give to the photographer. The school's front office will NOT be accepting these payment envelopes. Thank you! 📸


Do you recognize any of these? Some of them have been in our front office since last school year. If you see any that might belong to your child make sure they visit the front office to claim them before Friday.


Final Open House Reminder


Mrs. Mason and Mrs. Levinson conducted a science investigation today in class. The students formed a hypothesis to see if a ping pong ball would bounce higher on wood, tile or carpet. One student dropped a ping pong ball from the top of a meter stick while the other measured the distance. The winner? Tile!








Fall Photo Day is August 28. Don’t forget to order your Fall photos! You can place your order at www.leonards.com/photoprepay, and the access code is C716124. Fliers were sent home today in the Tuesday Folders.


New after-school sports program being offered this year...


The Sales Tax Holiday is happening right now and runs through August 31st! Consumers can purchase qualifying back-to-school supplies exempt from tax during the 2025 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. ✏️📒🎒
For a full list of qualifying items, please visit: www.floridarevenue.com/backtoschool


Kindergarten is working on sorting colors! Way to go, Explorers!






For the 25-26 school year, CCDS schools will be highlighting practices and student instruction related to the 7 characteristics of a strong culture. Please visit the following website to view information about the district's required lessons for all students.
https://claycountysdfl.edurooms.com/engage/ccds-climate-and-culture/newsletters/oneclay-culture