Deerwood Elementary
Every Child, Every Chance, Every Day!
Challenger News
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Deerwood Elementary School Car Loop Procedures
Please take a look at the information to learn about how our car line runs.
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Stop Bullying Now! ✋🛑
Take a Stand, Lend a Hand. Standing together with love, support, and attention, we can prevent bullying and protect our children’s well-being.
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Network Acceptable Use Policy
Users of the network system of the School District of Osceola County are responsible for their activity on the network. The School District has developed a network acceptable use policy.
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Code of Student Conduct
Principles, expectations, and rules that are given to students and parents to make sure that the expectations that our school has for behavior are clearly communicated to them.
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Parent's Guide to Internet Safety
The goal is for parents to know how your kids are using the internet, set careful controls, and educate them.
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Challengers School of Innovation
Where each Challengers' holistic needs are met so they can explore pathways, reaching their own most innovative potential.
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Keep Osceola Safe
The Osceola School Board is committed to the safety and security of all students, staff, and visitors. The Osceola School District has detailed comprehensive safety and emergency plans for every site, and all schools regularly conduct various drills, such as fire drills, severe weather drills, and intruder drills, to prepare students for an emergency.
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Let's Talk with the Osceola School District
The Osceola School District is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the education of our children. Only when we build strong relationships with our staff, students, families and community members can we best meet the needs of each and every student.
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Share Your Great
Have you been inspired by someone in our schools? Is your school helping us build our legacy as we move from Good to Great? Do you have a teacher who has made a difference on your life or the life of your child? Share the good news with us!
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Learn More About Here Comes The Bus
Here Comes the Bus is easy-to-use school bus tracking software that gives parents and students the ability to track the location of their school buses.
School District News
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Health Guidance For Going To School
Showing up to school every day is critical for children's well-being, engagement, and learning. Click the link to determine when to come to school and when to stay home when sick.
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An Evening with the Agencies Event
Prepare for the Future! This event offers Standard Diploma Deferral and 18–22-Year-Old Transition Options, Health Care Transition: Moving from Pediatric to Adult Health Services Accessing Resources Available through Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Agency for Persons with Disabilities, exhibits, and more!
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View the Class of 2025 Graduation Dates Here
All graduations will be held in the Arena at Osceola Heritage Park.
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Safety & Security Measures
View the Safety & Security measures that are keeping Osceola School District students and staff safe.
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Statement from the Osceola County School District regarding NIL for High School Students
On June 4, 2024, the Florida High School Athletic Association’s (FHSAA) Board of Directors unanimously approved the revision of FHSAA Bylaw 9.9, Amateurism, to include Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL).
Principal's Message
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Challengers Families,
As we enter the final month of the school year, I want to highlight the importance of your child's attendance. Regular attendance is essential, especially as students are taking their state assessments. These tests are a crucial part of their academic progress, and being present ensures they can perform at their best.I also want to remind you of our core values: Resilience, Integrity, Safety, and Eagerness to Learn. These principles are the foundation of our school community and are particularly important as we strive to finish the year on a high note.Your support is vital in helping our students succeed both academically and behaviorally. Encouraging your child to stay focused, complete their assignments, and follow school rules will make a significant difference.Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. Together, we can make this last month a successful and positive experience for all our students.Warm regards,Dr. Millie TorresPrincipal
Familias Challengers,
Al comenzar el último mes del año escolar, quiero destacar la importancia de la asistencia de su hijo/a. La asistencia regular es esencial, especialmente durante las evaluaciones estatales. Estas pruebas son cruciales para su progreso académico, y la asistencia garantiza su máximo rendimiento.También quiero recordarles nuestros valores fundamentales: resiliencia, integridad, seguridad y entusiasmo por aprender. Estos principios son la base de nuestra comunidad escolar y son especialmente importantes para terminar el año con éxito.Su apoyo es vital para que nuestros estudiantes tengan éxito tanto académico como conductual. Animar a su hijo/a a mantenerse concentrado/a, completar sus tareas y seguir las normas escolares marcará una gran diferencia.Gracias por su continuo apoyo y cooperación. Juntos, podemos hacer de este último mes una experiencia exitosa y positiva para todos nuestros estudiantes.Un cordial saludo,
Dra. Millie TorresDirectora
Fanmi Challengers,
Pandan n ap antre nan dènye mwa ane lekòl la, mwen vle mete aksan sou enpòtans prezans pitit ou a. Prezans regilye esansyèl, sitou lè elèv yo ap pran evalyasyon eta yo. Egzamen sa yo se yon pati enpòtan nan pwogrè akademik yo, epi lè yo prezan sa yo asire yo ka fè pi byen yo.Mwen vle raple w tou de valè debaz nou yo: Rezilyans, Entegrite, Sekirite, ak anvi aprann. Prensip sa yo se fondasyon kominote lekòl nou an e yo patikilyèman enpòtan pandan n ap fè efò pou nou fini ane a sou yon pwen wo.Sipò w enpòtan anpil pou ede elèv nou yo reyisi nan domèn akademik ak konpòtman. Ankouraje pitit ou a rete konsantre, ranpli devwa yo, epi suiv règ lekòl yo ap fè yon diferans enpòtan.Mèsi pou sipò w kontinye ak koperasyon w. Ansanm, nou ka fè dènye mwa sa a yon eksperyans siksè ak pozitif pou tout elèv nou yo.Bonjou,
Doktè Millie TorresDirektè
Welcome Challengers!
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Mission
Our mission at Deerwood Elementary School is to be steadfast in our commitment to working collaboratively to make our school the best school in Osceola County and beyond.Vision
We will guarantee our Challenger community has the education they deserve by:- Creating a collaborative community that cultivates and empowers future leaders.
- Meeting the needs of each diverse learner on their learning pathway.
- Instilling confidence in all Challengers that they can innovate to become the best at what they choose.
Announcements
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Welcome to the 2024-2025 School Year!!
For 2024-2025, our focus will be on closing the achievement and attitude gap by challenging our staff and students to reflect and challenge themselves to show why they believe in themselves and that every student can and will learn.
Our students will be working with our teachers to set their academic and personal goals that will be monitored and celebrated. We will be conducting student-led conferences this year where our students will share with their parents how they are meeting their goals and what support can be given at home and at school. Our theme this year is Believe: No excuses!
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