The Everglades Express
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Newsletter for the Week of February 3rd!
Thank you for reading our weekly parent newsletter! We will share important information and upcoming events here. Thank you so much for your support of Everglades!
Parent Survey for 2020-2021 School Calendar
The OCSB calendar committee would like parent input in the development of next year's school calendar. Please complete this survey with your preferences for next year's calendar.
Tutorial Begins on Tuesday!
After school tutorial will begin on Tuesday, February 4th. Tutoring will take place every Tuesday and Thursday until 4:30 p.m. Please be sure to pick your child up promptly at 4:30 p.m. All students who are riding a tutorial bus will need a parent to pick them up at the community bus stop.
4th Grade APTT on Wednesday!
Join us for 4th Grade APTT on Wednesday, February 5th. Come in and learn how you can support the educational process from home!
Valentine's Day Social on February 12th & 13th!
Progress Reports Go Home on February 12th!
Animal Land on February 12th!
Students will have the opportunity to visit Animal Land during Specials on Wednesday, February 12th. Animal Land is similar to Build-a-Bear. Additional information was sent home with students last week!
Class Picture Day on February 13th!
Early Release Day on February 14th!
Students will be dismissed at 11:30 a.m.
No School on February 17th!
There will be no school on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents Day.
Join Us for APTT!
Our second round of APTT meetings are coming soon! Come in and learn how you can support the educational process from home.
- 3rd Grade: Wednesday, January 29th
- 4th Grade: Wednesday, February 5th
- 5th Grade: Wednesday, February 12th
Fortify FL App
All of our students have access to the Fortify FL reporting app on their Chromebooks at school. We also have Fortify FL posters posted around campus to remind students they can report suspicious activity at anytime using the app.
FREE Breakfast and Lunch!
Web Based Systems for At-Home Use
Thank you for supporting the educational process at home by taking advantage of the web based systems the district provides for us.
Encourage your child to log in to iReady, Reflex Math, and AR at home.
- For iReady go to: https://cainc.i-ready.com/
- For Reflex Math go to: https://www.reflexmath.com/
All All of our programs can be accessed from our Everglades Elementary School webpage at http://ees.okee.k12.fl.us/
Everglades Elementary School
Email: ellisj@okee.k12.fl.us
Website: http://ees.okee.k12.fl.us/
Location: 3725 Southeast 8th Street, Okeechobee, FL, USA
Phone: 863-462-5108