Mission Statement
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.
Our 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.
At Deerwood, we R.I.S.E.
All Deerwood Challengers will RISE to achieve academic, behavioral, and social success. Together we will demonstrate Resilience, Integrity, Safety, and an Eagerness to Learn.
We are the Challengers, and we will RISE!
Behavioral Expectations
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Resilience – Always bounce back and try your best when something gets hard.
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Integrity – Be honest, and always do the right thing even when no one is watching.
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Safety – Think before you speak, think before you act, and be aware of your body.
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Eagerness to Learn – Put your best effort into your learning and get better each day.
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School Hours:
8:20 am - 3:15 pm
Wednesdays 7:50 - 2:15 pm
Student arrival: 7:50 - 8:20 am
Visitor Check-In:
- All visitors must check in at the front office. A valid photo ID will be required for entry.
- Visitors will receive a visitor sticker that must be worn at all times while on school premises.
Scheduled Appointments:
- Whenever possible, please schedule appointments in advance to minimize wait times at the front entrance.
Student Drop-Off:
- Student arrival is through our car rider or walker/bike gates only. All gates will close by 8:15 am. Parents and guardians dropping off or picking up students during school hours must do so through the main school entrance. Staff will be available to assist with the process.
- Students will not be permitted to be dropped off in the front office area unless arriving tardy to school.
- Students arriving after 8:20 am must be escorted to the front door by a parent/guardian for entry into the school.
Student Pick up:
- Must provide a valid physical id such as an identification card, driver's license, or passport.
Rainy Day Dismissal:
- During inclement weather, walkers and bike riders will be held until safe. Please come to the front office (park in parking lot) to pick up your child. Once the weather is cleared up, we will dismiss walkers/bikers as usual.
Breakfast:
- All students are offered free breakfast from 7:50-8:20 am. Please arrive by 8:00 if you want your child to have breakfast as we do not want them to be late to class.
Cell Phone use:
- Not permitted upon entry to campus.
Dress Code:
- All students are expected to comply with our school dress code, regardless of grade level.
Parent Portal account:
- All parents should have an account. The Parent Portal allows parents to better monitor their child’s progress in school by providing Internet access to grades, attendance, discipline academic history, graduation verification, and standardized test results in a secure password-protected environment.
ParentSquare:
- Please join our school ParentSquare to stay connected and informed of school events and important notifications right to your phone.
PBIS:
- The goal of PBIS is to create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive environment that promotes positive behavior, academic achievement, and social-emotional well-being for all individuals. Through evidence-based practices, collaboration, and targeted interventions, we seek to prevent challenging behaviors, strengthen social skills, and foster a culture of respect, responsibility, and support. Our ultimate goal is to empower individuals to become self-disciplined, confident, and successful contributors to their communities.
Classlink:
- All students have access to multiple resources in Classlink to work on at home to strengthen their reading and math skills. If your child does not know their password, reach
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SAC members, parents, staff, and community members are invited to join us for the 2025 SAC Conference on November 3rd at Gateway High School from 5:30-8:00pm. RSVP or sign up on MyPGS by October 31st. |
Join Commissioner Choudhry’s upcoming 5th Annual Anti-bullying event on 11.8.2025. |
World Kindness Day 2025 is a global observance dedicated to promoting and celebrating acts of kindness. This day serves as a reminder of the positive impact that kindness can have on individuals, communities, and the world at large. It encourages people to perform intentional acts of kindness and foster a culture of compassion and generosity. |
The School Advisory Council (SAC) is a school-based group intended to represent the school, the community, and those persons closest to the students that shares responsibility for supporting the school’s continuous improvement. The district school board is responsible, by Florida law, for establishing an advisory council for each school in the district and developing procedures for the election and appointment of advisory council members.
Our next SAC Meeting is scheduled on Wednesday, November 19 at 3:45 in the Media Center. Hope to see you there!
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No Cost Eye Exams & Glasses for Children |
Dear Deerwood Families,
We’re excited to announce that Deerwood Elementary School spirit clothing is now available online! 🎉
Support our school and show off your Challenger pride with a variety of customizable apparel including:
Whether you're a student, parent, staff member, or alumni, there's something for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our school community. Let’s wear our spirit proudly!
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Our district has partnered with Varsity Tutors again this year to provide unlimited, live support from highly qualified tutors, self-study resources, and engaging extracurricular classes.
When students need help with homework or are struggling to solve a problem, they can immediately chat with a tutor, 24/7, to get the help they need. Students can take practice tests and follow personal lesson plans for guided self-study. They can also sign up for expert-led live classes, and learn subjects like Geometry, Middle School Math, Elementary School Reading and more. All students are enabled to access the Varsity Tutors platform via Classlink.
The comprehensive platform integrates interactive study tools, collaborative workspaces, and dynamic tutoring resources including:
- 24/7 On-Demand Chat Tutoring
- On-Demand Essay Review
- Live Enrichment and Remediation Classes
- SAT and ACT Test Prep Classes
- Celebrity-Led StarCourse Classes
- Self Study Resources
- College & Career Readiness Resources
- Adaptive Assessments & Personalized Learning Plans
- Recorded Enrichment Classes
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- Stress the importance of attending school and being on time.
- Stay in touch with your student's teachers.
- Know the school’s attendance policy and the consequences for absences.
- Upload attendance excuses directly into your child's portal or send to school.
- 5-day for students that have been missing school will be sent home.
- 5 tardies equals one unexcused absence.
- Attendance will be monitored by administration, and district.
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When a student misses two or more days of school per month, that adds up to 10% less learning, 10% fewer chances to grow, and 10% more risk of falling behind.
We understand that illness happens, and when your child isn’t feeling well, rest is essential. But frequent absences, even just a couple of days a month, can quietly add up. Let’s work together to keep our kids in school, on time, and ready to thrive whenever they’re well enough to be there. #WeAreSDOC #OsceolaBEST
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The dress and grooming of SDOC students shall contribute to the health and safety of the individual, promote a positive educational environment, and not disrupt the educational activities and processes of the school. These standards of dress and grooming apply to all students in the public schools of Osceola County, unless a specific exemption is granted by the principal. Any request for an exemption shall be made to the principal.
To avoid any school dress code violations, start by being informed.
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The Zones of Regulation helps children to manage difficult emotions, known as ‘self-regulation’. Self-regulation can go by many names such as ‘self-control’, ‘impulse management’ and ‘self-management’.
We want students at DWES to grow into successful teenagers and adults. Teaching students at a young age about managing their feelings will support them in later life so that they don’t turn to negative coping strategies which affect their mental and physical wellbeing.
We aim to help students to:
- Recognize when they are in the different Zones and learn how to change or stay in the Zone they are in.
- Increase their emotional vocabulary so they can explain how they are feeling.
- Recognize when other people are in different Zones, thus developing better empathy.
- Develop an insight into what might make them move into the different Zones.
- Understand that emotions, sensory experiences (such as lack of sleep or hunger) and the environment might influence which Zone they are in.
- Develop problem-solving skills and resilience.
- Identify a range of calming and alerting strategies that support them (known as their personal ‘toolkit’).
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FortifyFL is a suspicious activity reporting tool that allows the public to instantly relay information to appropriate law enforcement agencies and school officials. FortifyFL was created and funded by the 2018 Florida Legislature as part of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. The application was named by students from Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The Office of Attorney General, Department of Education and Florida Department of Law Enforcement coordinated its development and roll-out.
Quick and Easy Safety Tip Submission
By accessing FortifyFL, students or parents can provide a description of the threat, share pics and videos and optionally submit their contact information.
The FortifyFL app can be located in Classlink.
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11/3 - SAC Conference @ Gateway HS from 5:30-8pm
11/6 - Quarter 1 Honor Roll (by invitation only)
11/11 - No School Veteran’s Day
11/13 - World Kindness Day
11/19 - Picture Day Re-takes
11/19 SAC Meeting
11/19 Science Night @ 4:00
11/20 - Choice Fair
11/24-11/28: No School Teacher/Student Thanksgiving Break
12/22-1/2 - Winter Break
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Deerwood Elementary School
Location: 3701 Marigold Avenue
Phone: (407) 870-2400
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