Waterford Watch Parent Edition
May 2022
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Waterford Watch Parent Edition: https://www.smore.com/kcpam
Upcoming Events
May 1: School Principal's Day
May 2: FSA ELA 4th & 5th Grade
- May 3: FSA ELA 4th & 5th Grade
May 5: FSA Math 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
- May 6: FSA Math 3rd, 4th & 5th Grade
May 6: Mother's Day Cakes Distributed
- May 12: Statewide Science 5th Grade
- May 13: Statewide Science 5th Grade
- May 16: CFE Health 5th Grade
May 16: 5th Grade Patrol Party
- May 17: CFE Music 5th Grade
May 17: Double's Party for AR
May 18: CFE PE 5th Grade (updated - no longer on May 20)
- May 19: CFE Art 5th Grade
May 19: Terrific Kids Celebration
May 23: 5th Awards (Williams/Murphy/Pearsall)
May 24: 5th Awards (Ambrose/Proano)
May 25: Last Day of School
June 9: Report Cards Distributed
FSA Information for grades 3, 4, 5
We want to provide the best testing environment for our students, so we are asking that adults do not come on to campus during testing days except for emergencies. We would greatly appreciate this!
Helpful Hints:
- Breakfast: Make sure your child eats a well-balanced, healthy breakfast. Waterford starts serving breakfast at 8:15 am
- Attendance: Be on time. Try and have students at school by 8:30am
- Nerves: If you have a relaxed, positive attitude about tests/assessments, your child will too! However, testing days can cause some anxiety in children. Send a note in your child's backpack on testing days encouraging them to do their best and let them know you are proud of their effort.
- Illness: If your child isn't feeling well on a test day, please call the front office. We will make arrangements for your child to test on a make up day.
- KEEP CALM and DO YOUR BEST!
Please see below the dates for our end of the year State Assessments.
If you have any questions, please contact your student's teacher or Mrs. Ebert-Jones at 29011@ocps.net.
Extended Day Registration
Spring Enrollment is here 🙂
If you would like to have your child in our Extended Day program for the 2022-2023 school year, please email Anita.Wells@ocps.net for the registration form.
Don't delay as space fills up quickly!
Waterford Summer Camp Registration 2022
Our Extended Day Summer Enrichment Program registration is under way and we want your child to be part of it!
Our Summer Enrichment Program will be fun for all kids; it is the perfect place for your child’s summer experience. Our facility provides a safe environment, creating fun outdoor activities and balancing it out with other diverse indoor crafts & entertainment.
SUMMER CAMP 2022
May 31st - July 21st
7:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Monday – Thursday
Here are some exciting things we have planned for our Summer Camp Students:
- STEM ACTIVITIES
- ARTS & CRAFTS
- MUSIC / DRAMA
- READING TIME
- OUTDOOR & RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES
- BREAKFAST & LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED
Other things you should know:
- Deposit of $160.00 per child is required. This will be applied to the last 2 weeks of camp.
- Fees: $80.00 per week
- New students must pay a $12.00 registration fee.
- Children may bring a backpack, additional snacks and labeled water bottle.
- Week of July 4th – July 7th closed.
- First day of School is 8/10/22
Registration packets are available by email
Please Contact: Anita Wells, Extended Day Coordinator
PHONE: (407) 249-6410 ext.4032230
(407) 207-7576 Direct Line
E-MAIL: anita.wells@ocps.net
Hooray for Extended Day
Media Center Corner
Thank you all for your support of the Media Center this year! Our Book Fair was a HUGE success and students have been checking out at a record pace…and their AR points and reading scores show it! I am so proud of all students for the progress they have made over the school year!
Library Books: ALL media center books are due at this time. Please help your children find any books that they may have checked out of the media center and return them ASAP. You can see what media center books and fines your child has by logging into launch.ocps.net > Library Research Tools > Follett Destiny > My Stuff. All library fines can be paid on www.schoolpay.com.
Devices: This year we will be collecting ALL devices from students kindergarten through 5th grade. Please make sure that all documents are saved to google drives (not the desktop) and stickers (and residual glue) are removed. Devices will be collected during the last week of school. Please remind your children to bring their device and charger each day. Device Fine Forms will be sent home upon collection for any damage and fines can be paid on www.schoolpay.com.
Summer Reading: Stay tuned for summer reading lists and incentives!
Deadra Farrow
Media Specialist
Waterford Elementary
407.249.6410 ext 4032227
Kindergarten Corner
Kindergarten:
Kindergarten Update May 2022
Happy May! The kindergarten students have just finished taking their end of year i-Ready diagnostic tests in reading and math. We are so proud of the progress they have made this year!
The students continue to work hard towards reaching their i-Ready reading and math goals each week. Many are working on AR goals, as well! Please continue to monitor your child’s progress.
It is hard to believe that it is almost the end of the school year! We are so proud of our soon-to-be first graders! As always, thank you for all you do!
Sincerely,
The Kindergarten Team
What we are learning:
ELA
Interdisciplinary Learning:
- Use titles, headings, and illustrations to predict and confirm the topic of texts
- Identify the topic and multiple details in a text
- Describe the main character(s), setting, and important events in a story
- Explain the roles of the author and illustrator of a story
- Use grade-level academic vocabulary appropriately in speaking and writing
- Ask and answer questions about unfamiliar words in grade-level content
- Identify and sort common words into basic categories, relating vocabulary to background knowledge
Math
Three-Dimensional Shapes:
- Analyze and compare three-dimensional shapes, in different sizes and orientations, using informal language to describe their similarities, differences, parts and other attributes
- Model shapes in the world by building shapes from components and drawing shapes
- Fluently add and subtract within 5
- Count to 100 by ones and tens
Science
Organization and Development of Living Organisms:
- Recognize that some books and other media portray animals and plants with characteristics and behaviors they do not have in real life
- Observe plants and animals; describe how they are alike and how they are different in the way they look and the things they do
Social Studies
- Develop an awareness of a primary source
- Use words and phrases related to chronology and time to explain how things change and to sequentially order events that have occurred in school
Health
SEL Lessons:
- Problem Solving
- Sharing and Taking Turns
Ms. Barnett's Class
Ms. D'Angelo's Class
Ms. D'Angelo's Class
Ms. Hidalgo's Class
Ms. Hidalgo's Class
Ms. Faulkner's Students
1st Grade Corner
1st Grade NEWS
Reminders:
May 11 - All Library Books Due
May 13- AR Deadline
May 17- AR Doubles Club Party
May 24- Class Party
May 16-20- Testing Sight Words
May 25- Last Day of School
Learning Goals
Reading
- Identify and explain descriptive words and phrases in text(s)
- Identify and use frequently occurring base words and their common inflections in grade-level content.
- Identify and use picture clues, context clues, word relationships, reference materials, and/or background knowledge to determine the meaning of unknown words.
- Read and comprehend grade-level complex texts proficiently.
- Make inferences to support comprehension.
- Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.
- Retell a text in oral or written form to enhance comprehension.
- Use appropriate collaborative techniques and active listening skills when engaging in discussions in a variety of situations.
Math
- Tell and write time in hours using analog clocks
- Tell and write time in half-hours using analog clocks
- Tell and write time in hours using digital clocks
- Tell and write time in half-hours using analog clocks
Writing
- Print all upper- and lowercase letters. (C.1.1)
- With guidance and support from adults, improve writing, as needed, by planning, revising, and editing. (C.1.5)
- Present information orally using complete sentences and appropriate volume. (C.2.1)
- Follow the rules of standard English grammar, punctuation, capitalization, and spelling appropriate to grade level. (C.3.1)
- Participate in research to gather information to answer a question about a single topic. (C.4.1)
- Use a multimedia element to enhance oral or written tasks. (C.5.1)
- Identify and use digital tools to produce and publish writing individually or with peers and with support from adults. (C.5.2)
Science
- Through observation, recognize that all plants and animals, including humans, need the basic necessities of air, water, food, and space (1.L.17.1)
- we will be working on a STEM project for the remainder of Quin 4.
- Problem: Our principal would like to be able to observe various weather factors from a weather station at school. So the students are challenged to design and build a weather station that accurately monitors most weather factors.
Social Studies
- Define opportunity costs as giving up one thing for another. (SS.1.E.1.2)
- Recognize the importance of saving money for future purchases. (SS.1.E.1.5)
- Identify that people need to make choices because of scarce resources.(SS.1.E.1.6)
Health
- I can recognize the health consequences for not following the rules that prevent pollution.
- We are learning how to determine if a situation is hazardous by looking at common warning labels and signs.
2nd Grade Corner
Second Grade Happenings:
Second Grade Newsletter:
ELA: We have been working on Fables and Reader’s Theatre. Students have been collaborating and reading various stories to build their understanding on story elements. We are currently reading non-fiction texts and identifying text features to help us understand word meaning and comprehend the specific texts.
Math: Our second graders have been learning about shapes! They are learning 2-D and 3-D shapes! Students explored the different types of shapes and made connections with the real world!
Social Studies: We have been learning about how to help save energy, reduce, and recycle in the community! Students participated in Earth Day activities!
Science: We have been actively learning about the human body! Some of our second graders traced each other and labeled parts of the human body! They had such a fun time doing this!
Health: We talked about the different types of food and ways it may affect the human body!
3rd Grade Team Corner
3rd Grade
For the month of May, our 3rd graders are learning:
Reading
- Ask questions about an informational text to demonstrate understanding of the text.
- Answer questions about an informational text to demonstrate understanding of the text, using explicit references to text details to support their answers.
- Determine the main idea of a text.
- Recount key details of a text that support the main idea.
- Explain how key details in a text support the main idea.
- Use information gained from illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
- Use information gained from the words in a text to demonstrate understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
- Explain the connection between illustrations (e.g., maps, photographs) and words and phrases demonstrates understanding of the text (e.g., where, when, why, and how key events occur).
- Describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.
- Use cause and/or effect to describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.
- Use sequential order to describe the logical connection between particular sentences and paragraphs in a text.
Writing
This last few weeks of the year 3rd graders will learning the steps of construction a research paper. The research will focus on the weather and climate according to the seasons. The students will learn how to find information online from safe, reliable and valid resources. We will also be adding in cursive to work on penmanship. We hope to be able to write a few sentences in cursive by the end of the year.
Math
During the month of May, we will focus on Bridge to B.E.S.T
- MA.3.NSO.1.1 Read and write numbers from 0 to 10,000 using standard form, expanded form and word form.
- MA.3.NSO.1.2 Compose and decompose four-digit numbers in multiple ways using thousands, hundreds, tens and ones. Demonstrate each composition or decomposition using objects, drawings and expressions or equations.
- MA.3.NSO.1.3 Plot, order and compare whole numbers up to 10,000.
- MA.3.NSO.2.1 Add and subtract multi-digit whole numbers including using a standard algorithm with procedural fluency.
- MA.3.NSO.2.3 Multiply a one-digit whole number by a multiple of 10, up to 90, or a multiple of 100, up to 900, with procedural reliability.
- MA.3.AR.1.1 Apply the distributive property to multiply a one-digit number and two-digit number. Apply properties of multiplication to find a product of one-digit whole numbers.
- MA.3.AR.3.1 Determine and explain whether a whole number from 1 to 1,000 is even or odd.
- MA.3.AR.3.2 Determine whether a whole number from 1 to 144 is a multiple of a given one-digit number.
- MA.3.AR.3.3 Identify, create and extend numerical patterns.
- MA.3.FR.1.2 Represent and interpret fractions, including fractions greater than one, in the form of / as the result of adding the unit fraction 1m
- MA.3.FR.1.3 Read and write fractions, including fractions greater than one, using standard form, numeral-word form and word form.
- MA.3.GR.1.1 Describe and draw points, lines, line segments, rays, intersecting lines, perpendicular lines and parallel lines. Identify these in two-dimensional figures.
- MA.3.GR.1.3 Draw line(s) of symmetry in a two-dimensional figure and identify line-symmetric two-dimensional figures.
- MA.3.DP.1.2 Interpret data with whole-number values represented with tables, scaled pictographs, circle graphs, scaled bar graphs or line plots by solving one- and two-step problems.
Science
Big Ideas 1 and 3
- Explain that results of investigation can become explanation for natural phenomena (3.N.1.7)
- Recognize that scientists use models to help understand and explain how things work (3.N.3.2)
- Recognize that energy has the ability to cause motion or create change (3.P.10.2)
- Describe the basic differences between physical weathering (breaking down of rock by wind, water, ice, temperature change, and plants) and erosion (movement of rock by gravity, wind, water, and ice) (4.E.6.4)
- Relate that the rotation of Earth and apparent movements of the Sun, Moon, and stars are connected (4.E.5.4)
- Explore the Law of Gravity by demonstrating that gravity is a force that can be overcome (3.E.5.4)
Did you know? Scientists use their past experience to make predictions. It is acceptable for predictions to be wrong. Scientific investigations are done to find answers to unknown questions about the natural world.
Social Studies
We will be learning about: How the environment influences settlement patterns in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Health
We will be learning about: How the traditions and customs of the school and community influence health behavior of children.
4th Grade Corner
4th Grade:
As a reminder, all devices should be charged nightly and headphones should be brought/left in their classroom. Students should not rely on charging their computers in the classroom.
Our Fourth Grade Focus for May,
- ELA: To get us ready for the FSA (May 3 & 4) we will be teaching using mini lessons in each reading standard and the students will complete independent standard assignments to show their proficiency in each skill. These tools will be utilized differently in each class however, every standard will be retaught prior to testing.
- Math: To get us ready for the Math FSA (May 5 & 6), we will continue to review all past standards and focus on skills that students find more challenging. We will then focus on the B.E.S.T Standards after testing is complete.
5th grade Corner
5th Grade
Hello parents!
The final month of 5th grade – we truly can’t believe how time flies. While this is an exciting time for all of us, it is indeed the most jam packed month of the school year. Please be on the lookout for important dates, events, reminders from your child’s teacher.
- 5th grade award ceremony will be held on campus this year! J Please be on the lookout for details from your child’s teacher.
- Laptops – Please make sure your child is charging their device nightly. In these next last few weeks, we will be utilizing technology more, which will require more power from the devices. With the large class sizes we have, it is nearly impossible if majority of students have to use an outlet to charge their device in the classroom at the same time. We appreciate your support in this matter.
- Please make sure your child continues to read their AR book each night for at least 20 minutes. Not only is it imperative to developing their fluency and comprehension, but we want them working toward their quarterly AR goals. Reminder – a student has not met their “goal” unless their passing average for the quizzes is 85% or higher. For instance, if “Johnny” has 25 points, but has an 82% pass rate. Although he has enough points past his goal, he will not be considered as meeting his goal, since that average was below the 85% threshold.
As always, if you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.
Thank you!
5th Grade team
Resource Team
Ms. Peyovich
Ms. Peyovich’s students have been hard at work this semester. Amongst all the robotics, logical deductive and problem solving activities our fifth grade students have spent their time digging into and researching famous STEM noteworthy people for Black History Month and Women's History Month by creating digital wax museum slide displays. Our very creative fourth grade students have researched unsolved mysteries to try and explain the various, mysterious phenomena and created fun, engaging board games to play while learning about the different phenomena. First, second, and third grade students have been hard at work engineering sidecars for their scooters following a STEM read of The Most Magnificent Thing. It's been very busy and fun-filled while super engaging with Ms. Peyovich this semester!
Special Area Corner
PE - Mr. Lovelace
PE REMINDERS:
Please remember to wear appropriate clothes and shoes (basketball or running shoes) on your PE days. Bring a water bottle that is labeled, but don't bring jackets or sweaters until the weather cools down.
If your student wears a dress on PE days, it is recommended that they wear shorts underneath.
(407)249-6410 ext. 4034274
Art - Ms. Lindsay
Art Summer Camp and Family Magazine News:
The following magazines are great resources for families living in Central Florida. If you are looking for fun family activities and kids summer camp options, you should check out the links below.
SUMMER CAMP GUIDE
View complete list of Central Florida summer camps below or choose a specific category:
Visit this link for more information.
https://www.orlandofamilymagazine.com/index.php/
Things to Do in Orlando and Orlando Family Events
Orlando family events and things to do with kids are plentiful in Central Florida. Are you looking for Orlando Family Events and things to do in Central Florida? You’ve found the right place! Thank you for visiting MyCentralFloridaFamily.com. This site was constructed, and is maintained daily by Central Florida moms, to provide you with a daily calendar of events, news, parent resources and information about the Florida Kids and Family Expo. This site is meant to help empower parents and make their lives easier as they look for opportunities and fun things to do with their family.
Visit this link for more information.
Music - Mrs. Stephenson
Parents,
Does your child love to sing, dance, or play instruments and want to learn more? Mrs. Stephenson recommends the following musical opportunities in the community for children of all ages.
- Central Florida Youth Chorus (for 1st graders thru 12th graders) – see flyer
- UCF Children's Choir – click on the link for their website, then scroll down and click on “UCF Children’s Choir.” https://performingarts.cah.ucf.edu/ensemble/choirs/
- Central Florida Community Arts – a non-profit with lots of opportunities for children. https://cfcarts.com/programs/youth/
- East Orlando School of Music (also Avalon School of Music – same owners, two different locations). They offer private lessons in voice and various instruments. https://eastorlandoschoolofmusic.com/
- Magic Curtain Productions (musical theater classes and performances). https://www.magiccurtain.net/
Cyndy Stephenson
Music Teacher, Waterford Elementary School, OCPS
12950 Lake Underhill Rd. Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 249-6410 ext. 4032255
Guidance Corner
PTA Corner
Hi Wildcat Families,
Please plan to join us for our PTA general meeting on Wednesday, May 11th at 5:30pm in the media center. We will be voting on our officers for next year & would love to see you there!!
Thank you to everyone who participated in our PTA auction. We were able to make over $3,300!! This will really help us with our programs and events next year.
As we close this school year, I want to send a special thank you to my PTA board, school staff and the many volunteers who have helped us this year. From designing flyers/sending out communications, to planning events, helping at the holiday shop, picture day, field day, etc... Please know that you are appreciated and we couldn't do it without you!!
Thank you also to our PTA sponsors. This support has helped us with our monthly staff recognitions, STEM night, literacy & fine arts night, and much more!
Please make sure to follow our Facebook page, Waterford Elementary PTA, for information and updates throughout the summer. I hope that everyone has a wonderful Summer break!
Thank you again for everything this year!
Amy Lansel
Waterford Elementary PTA President
Thank you to our Sponsors:
- Carl Black Orlando
- The Wilkins Way Home Team
- Core Sports Academy
- Diamond Afterschool Sports
- Dr. Taddeo Orthodontics
- Marris Orthodontics
- Five Star Claims Adjusting
From the Clinic
Flu season is upon us, if your child is not feeling well, please keep them home until they are symptom free.
As a reminder, please do not send your children to school when they are not feeling well or if someone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms and are awaiting test results. If your child was identified as being exposed to COVID-19, then your child should not attend school, school sponsored activities or be on school property, until after:
- Department of Health (DOH) has communicated the return date to school and your child does not have any symptoms; OR
- Has completed a minimum of four (4) days at home AND has not developed any symptoms, AND receives a negative viral test taken on or after day five (5)
Please submit your child’s negative test to the DOH at the provided link CHD48SchoolNegativeTest@FLHealth.gov for clearance back to school based on the information you share with the Florida Department of Health in Orange County.
- symptom-(cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, loss of taste/smell) = sent home (return with negative test or 10-day isolation
- symptoms (fever, chills, muscle aches, headaches, nausea or vomiting, congestion/runny nose, diarrhea, sore throat) = sent home (return with negative test or 10-day isolation)
School Spirit and College Days (Wed / Friday)
- Wednesdays are School Spirit Day: wear a Waterford Shirt or Waterford colors
- Fridays are College Day: wear your favorite college/university shirt.
Skyward Information
Cafeteria
Birthday Bites
Please click on the link below for the online form submission site for Birthday Bites orders. All orders must be submitted 2 weeks in advance.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
School Pay
School Pay is a website that allows you to make payments for many items here at school, such as lunch, extended day, lost library books, fields trips, etc.
Arrival and Dismissal Procedures
Extended Day 7:00-8:15
We have extended day families trying to drop off their students. Please do not park in our drop off lanes. This will allow for easy drop off for these students.
Tutoring Arrival Time 7:25-7:30 (TWR)
We have students being dropped off for tutoring at this time. Please do not park in our
Arrival 8:15am - 8:45 am
Please do not park in our drop off lanes, this empeded families dropping off students for tutoring and patrols. You are more than welcome to park in the parking lot until the appropriate time.
Please be advised that the campus does not open for students until 8:15. Prior to this time, there is no supervision provided. If you are in need of before school care prior to 8:15 am, please contact Mrs. Anita Wells to discuss Extended Day morning care at anita.wells@ocps.net.
Students may begin entering the building at 8:15 am. Breakfast is available in the cafeteria. Students will sit near their classrooms and may enter their classrooms at the 8:45 am bell to prepare for learning. Any student who arrives after 8:45 will be considered tardy and must be signed in at the front office by a parent. All entry doors will be locked at 8:45 am.
Morning Arrival Drop Off 8:15 am - 8:45 am
All students will be dropped off at the front of the school. Please use the Lake Underhill entrance.
- Kindergarten, First, Second, and Third: should be dropped off at the front of the 800 building.
- Morning Extended Day and students that would like breakfast: should be dropped off at the front of the school near the main entrance.
- Fourth and Fifth: should be dropped off at the front of the 600 building.
Dismissal 3:00 pm (MTRF) and 2:00 (Wed)
Students are dismissed at 3:00 pm on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Early dismissal is at 2:00 on Wednesdays.
If you need to sign your student out early it must be done prior to the last 30 minutes of the day. If you come during the last 30 minutes of the day to sign out your student, we will be sending them home through their "normal" dismissal area.
Afternoon Pick Up
- Kindergarten and 1st grade or are a sibling of these students must be picked up in the Lake Underhill Loop (front of the school) in front of the 800 building.
- 2nd and 3rd grade or are a sibling of these students must be picked up in the Woodbury Loop (side of the school).
- 4th and 5th grade must be picked up in the Lake Underhill Loop (front of the school) in front of the 600 building.
- Walkers and Bike Riders: Please remember pedestrian safety rules! Walk with a buddy. Only cross at designated crosswalks. Walk, don’t run! Bikers must wear a helmet. Please contact us if you need help providing your child with a helmet. We can also help to make sure it is fitting properly.
Patrols and extra staff members are posted to help assist our students arrive to their destinations safely. These procedures are in place for everyone’s safety, as well as keeping the traffic flowing and avoiding delays as parents try to exit. 4th and 5th grade parents can pass on the left side after picking up their students.
For the safety of our students, parents are NOT allowed to park and walk up to get their children from the car loops or walker areas. We do not want any child tempted to cross traffic to get to their parents, as well as families crossing in front of busy dismissal traffic. It also slows down the pick-up process.
***if you need additional car tags - please contact the front office or your student's teacher and one will be provided for you***
30/30 Rule for Bad Weather
The District’s Delayed Dismissal Weather procedures require that the nationally recognized “30/30 Rule” be enacted by the school if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a lightning strike. Students will not be dismissed until 30 minutes has passed from the last sound of thunder. However, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child/children during delayed dismissal, will be allowed to sign out their child/children at the designated dismissal location. You will need to provide your car tag. If you do not have your car tag you will need to provide a picture ID and be on the school pick-up list in order to pick up the child/children. Bus riders will be delivered home when conditions are all safe for dismissal. A “Connect Orange” automated telephone message will be used to notify parents/guardians about delayed dismissals.
During 30/30, Pick up locations remain the same as normal days except for biker/walker. Fox and Squirrel biker/walkers will wait in the Media Center for pick up. Bear biker/walker will wait in the 2nd/3rd grade hallway off of Woodbury. Parents/Guardians for bikers/walkers should go bring your car tag with you.
***if you need additional car tags - please contact the front office or your student's teacher and one will be provided for you***
School Day Hours
School Day Hours
- M,T,R,F : 8:45-3:00
- W: 8:45 -2:00
School Office Hours 7:30 am - 4:30 pm.
Our academic day begins at 8:45 am.
Please remember that students should not arrive on campus until 8:15 am. There is still before school care available in the Extended Day program. If needed, contact anita.wells@ocps.net to inquire.
Students are considered tardy at 8:45am and then must be signed in at the front office.
Remember that Wednesdays are early release days! Pick up will begin at 2:00.
Any changes in dismissal must be in writing per OCPS policy.
Are you interested in Volunteering?
DID YOU KNOW? “When parents are involved in their children’s education at home, they do better in school. And when parents are involved in school, children go farther in school and the schools they go to are better.”
We welcome our Wildcats families to volunteer and/or visit with our school community! In order to safely enter our school campus to have lunch with your child, volunteer in the classroom, go on field trips, help in the library, and be a part of so many other awesome opportunities, you must complete the ADDitions volunteer application at https://ocps.samaritan.com. It can take up to 2 weeks to process, so please register ASAP.
If you have previously registered as a volunteer, you must update your information each year! Visit the same site but follow the directions as a returning volunteer.
*Don’t forget to attach yourself to Waterford Elementary by clicking “Search Opportunities”!*