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Principal’s Message
Challengers Families,
Welcome to an exciting start to the 2025–2026 school year! We are already off to a strong beginning in Quarter One, and I want to thank you for your continued partnership in supporting our students’ success.
📅 Attendance Matters
Daily attendance is one of the most important factors in a child’s academic success. When students are present and on time, they are more engaged, confident, and prepared to learn. Let’s work together to build strong attendance habits early in the year—every day counts!
📊 Assessments & Progress Monitoring
Our students have already completed Progress Monitoring 1 and Beginning-of-Year Assessments, giving us valuable insight into their current academic levels. These results help us tailor instruction to meet each student’s needs. Quarter 1 Progress Reports have been posted—please take a moment to review them and celebrate your child’s growth.
🏫 Living Our RISE Expectations
At DWES, we are committed to creating a safe and respectful learning environment through our RISE expectations:
- Resilience – We bounce back and keep trying.
- Integrity – We do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
- Safety – We make choices that keep everyone safe.
- Eagerness to Learn – We show curiosity and a love for learning.
Please continue to reinforce these values at home as we help our students grow academically and socially.
📱 Stay Connected: Parent Portal & ParentSquare
- Parent Portal is your one-stop resource for checking your child’s grades, attendance, and school announcements. Make sure your contact information is up-to-date to receive important notifications.
- We are excited to use ParentSquare to enhance communication with our families. This platform allows for easy messaging, announcements, and event reminders. If you haven’t already, please download the ParentSquare app and join our school community. Click here to get started
📝 Registration
We’re thrilled to welcome new students to our DWES family! If you’re considering joining us, we invite you to visit our school, call us at 407-870-2400, or email DWESRegistration@osceolaschools.net. Our friendly office staff is happy to assist you with any questions and guide you through the registration process.
📌 Save the Date
Quarter One Report Cards will be available on October 24. Be sure to check the Parent Portal for updates and reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.
Thank you for your continued support and for being an essential part of our school community. Let’s make this a fantastic first quarter!
Warm regards,
Dr. Millie Torres, Principal
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Principal’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
What We Offer: Excellence. Success. Future Ready.
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We Embrace CHOICEAs a Choice District, we allow parents to select the school they want their children to attend, as long as that school has capacity and program availability.
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Safety and SecurityEach one of our public schools has a full-time sworn law enforcement officer serving as a School Resource Officer on campus every day.
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Outstanding Certified Educators and StaffOur students have highly-qualified, certified teachers who provide engaging, relevant, and rigorous instruction.
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Rigorous Curriculum & Student SupportWe offer a rigorous curriculum and systems of support, complete with college preparatory and career and technical education paths to meet the needs of every student
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Acceleration Opportunities AboundStudents have the opportunity to take high school credit courses in middle school and to earn college/postsecondary credit at no cost to parents while still in high school.
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State-of-the-Art-Career Training ProgramsWe offer courses that allow students to explore career interests, master workplace competencies, gain employable skills, and earn industry certifications and licensing upon graduation
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