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Dr. Millie Torres, PrincipalPrincipal’s Message

Challengers Families, 

Welcome to Semester Two of the 2025–2026 school year! We are proud of the hard work our students have demonstrated so far. With Progress Monitoring 2 and Mid‑Year Assessments now complete, our teachers are using this valuable information to continue tailoring instruction and supporting every learner’s growth.


📅 Important Semester Two Dates

Report Cards

  • Quarter 2: January 23, 2026
  • Quarter 3: April 23, 2026
  • Quarter 4: May 28, 2026

Progress Reports

  • Quarter 3: February 6, 2026
  • Quarter 4: April 24, 2026

Please be sure to log in to the Parent Portal on each of these dates to review your child’s progress and connect with teachers as needed.


🟦 RISE Expectations: Our Foundation for Success

At DWES, we continue to build a positive and safe school culture through our RISE expectations:

  • Resilience – We persevere and never give up.
  • Integrity – We do what is right at all times.
  • Safety – We make choices that protect ourselves and others.
  • Eagerness to Learn – We show curiosity, excitement, and a growth mindset.

Please help us reinforce these expectations at home. Together, we can ensure our students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.


📅 Attendance Matters—Every Day Counts

As we move into the second half of the school year, strong attendance is more important than ever. Students who attend school daily and arrive on time are better prepared to learn, stay connected, and make consistent progress. Thank you for helping us establish and maintain positive attendance habits.


📱 Stay Connected: Parent Portal & ParentSquare

  • Parent Portal allows you to view grades, attendance, and upcoming report dates. Please ensure your contact information is current so you don’t miss important updates.
  • ParentSquare continues to be our main communication tool for messages, reminders, and school announcements. If you haven’t downloaded the app, we encourage you to do so today so you can stay informed and engaged.

📝 Registration Information

We are excited to welcome new families to DWES! For registration assistance, please contact us at 407‑870‑2400 or email DWESRegistration@osceolaschools.net. Our team is ready to help guide you through the process and answer any questions.


Thank you for your continued support, partnership, and trust. Together, let’s make Semester Two a successful and inspiring experience for all our Challengers!

Warm regards,
Dr. Millie Torres, Principal

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Dr. Millie Torres, PrincipalPrincipal’s Message

Challengers Families, 

Welcome to the 2025-2026 School Year!

I hope this message finds you well and enjoying a wonderful summer break. As we prepare for the upcoming school year, I wanted to share some important information and dates with you.

Parent Portal Information: Our Parent Portal is a valuable resource for staying updated on your child's academic progress, attendance, and school announcements. Please ensure your contact information is up-to-date to receive timely notifications.

ParentSquare Information: We are excited to continue using ParentSquare to enhance communication between our school and families. ParentSquare allows for seamless communication through messages, announcements, and event reminders. If you haven't already, please download the ParentSquare app and join our school community.

Registration: If you are new to our school or need to update your child's registration information, please visit our registration page on the school website. Our office staff is available to assist you with any questions or concerns.

Meet the Teacher: Mark your calendars for our "Meet the Teacher" event on Friday, August 8, from 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity for you and your child to meet their new teacher, see their classroom, and get excited about the new school year.

First Day of School: The first day of school is Monday, August 11. We are looking forward to welcoming all our students back for an exciting and productive year of learning.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for all our students.

 

Warm regards,

Dr. Millie Torres, Principal


Familias Challengers,

Al entrar en el mes festivo de diciembre, quiero extender mis más cálidos deseos a todos nuestros estudiantes, padres y personal. Este es un momento de alegría, celebración y reflexión. Tenemos varios eventos interesantes planeados para este mes:

  • Monitoreo de progreso 2: Los estudiantes de todos los niveles de grado tomarán las pruebas durante el período PM2 entre las vacaciones de Acción de Gracias y las vacaciones de invierno. Necesitamos su apoyo para garantizar que su estudiante asista a la escuela todos los días y a tiempo, listo para aprender y mostrar su crecimiento académico. Tenemos muchos incentivos planeados para los estudiantes que demuestran competencia y avances en el aprendizaje.
  • Tienda navideña: los estudiantes pueden comprar durante la semana del 2 al 6 de diciembre de 2024. La tienda navideña también estará abierta para que las familias compren el viernes 6 de diciembre de 2024 durante el evento Holidays Around the World.
  • Días festivos en todo el mundo: únase a nosotros el 6 de diciembre de 2024 para una noche de presentaciones estudiantiles, recaudación de fondos en las aulas y alegría festivas de 5:00 p. m. a 6:30 p. m.
  • Noche familiar de ciencias del Título I Gross Out: Únase a nosotros el miércoles 11 de diciembre de 2024 de 4:00 p. m. a 5:30 p. m. para una divertida noche de ciencias. Se servirán refrigerios ligeros.
  • Recaudación de fondos del Día del Pijama: Ayude a nuestros estudiantes de 5º a recaudar fondos para su campo de fin de año. Llevar pijama a la escuela por $2.00 el viernes 20 de diciembre de 2024.
  • Vacaciones de invierno: vacaciones para maestros/estudiantes: la escuela estará cerrada del 23 de diciembre de 2024 al 6 de enero de 2025. Las clases se reanudarán el martes 7 de enero de 2025.

Hagamos que este mes sea memorable uniéndonos como comunidad y celebrando los logros de nuestros estudiantes. Gracias por su continuo apoyo y participación en nuestra escuela.

¡Felices fiestas y próspero año nuevo!

Un cordial saludo,

Dra. Millie Torres

Directora


Fanmi Challengers,

Pandan n ap antre nan mwa desanm fèt la, mwen vle bay tout elèv, paran ak anplwaye nou yo pi bon volonte mwen. Sa a se yon tan nan lajwa, selebrasyon, ak refleksyon. Nou gen plizyè evènman enteresan ki planifye pou mwa sa a:

  • Siveyans Pwogrè 2: Elèv ki nan tout nivo klas yo pral fè tès pandan fennèt PM2 ant vakans Thanksgiving ak vakans ivè. Nou bezwen sipò w pou asire elèv ou a ale lekòl chak jou e alè pare pou aprann epi montre kwasans akademik yo. Nou gen anpil ankourajman planifye pou elèv ki demontre konpetans ak pwogrè aprantisaj.
  • Boutik Jou Konje: Elèv yo ka achte pandan semèn 2-6 Desanm 2024. Boutik Jou Konje a ap ouvri tou pou fanmi yo achte Vandredi 6 Desanm 2024 pandan evènman Jou Ferye atravè lemond.
  • Jou Ferye Atravè Lemonn: Vin jwenn nou le 6 desanm 2024, pou yon sware pèfòmans elèv yo, pou ranmase lajan nan sal klas yo, ak aplodi fèt soti 5:00 PM rive 6:30 PM.
  • Tit I Gross Out Family Science Night: Join nou Mèkredi 11 Desanm 2024 apati 4:00 PM rive 5:30 PM pou yon sware amizan syans. Yo pral sèvi yon ti rafrechisman.
  • Pijama Jounen Ranmase Fon: Ede elèv 5yèm nou yo ranmase lajan pou klas yo nan fen ane a. Mete pijama nan lekòl pou $2.00 vandredi 20 desanm 2024.
  • Vakans Ivè-Pwofesè/Elèv Konje: Lekòl la ap fèmen 23 desanm 2024 jiska 6 janvye 2025. Klas yo rekòmanse madi 7 janvye 2025.

Ann fè mwa sa a memorab lè nou reyini ansanm kòm yon kominote epi selebre reyalizasyon elèv nou yo. Mèsi pou sipò w kontinye ak patisipasyon w nan lekòl nou an.

Bòn fèt ak yon bon ane!

Bonjou,

Doktè Millie Torres

Direktè

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Testimonials

Disney at Deerwood

A Magical Surprise for Our Teachers and Staff!

On the last week of school, our dedicated teachers and staff at Deerwood Elementary School received a heartwarming surprise from Disney as they wrapped up their classrooms for summer break. Stitch from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch made a special visit, bringing joy and excitement to our school. Each employee was gifted tickets for a day at Disney's theme parks to enjoy with their families. This generous gesture from Disney has truly made our Deerwood family feel appreciated and celebrated. Thank you, Disney, for recognizing the hard work and dedication of our educators!

Disney at Deerwood

We are the Challengers and we will RISE

Our students deserve the best, and it starts with an inspired, celebrated team. So proud of all we’ve accomplished this year—here’s to the joy, the growth, and the magic we’ve shared. We are the Challengers and we will RISE - Dr. Torres, Principal

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