Deerwood Elementary

Please see our upcoming year supply lists.

Today, the Poinciana Administrative Teams came together to break bread, enjoy each other's company, and collaborate as we prepare for a successful year ahead. Deerwood Elementary was proud to host principals, assistant principals, and executive secretaries from Chestnut Elementary, Discovery Intermediate, KOA Elementary, and PAFA.

A special thank you to our amazing office staff, Ms. Medina, Executive Secretary to Dr. Torres, Ms. Da Silva, Bookkeeper, and Ms. Cuevas, Records Clerk, for preparing a delicious meal for everyone.

When leaders come together, great things happen for kids. We are proud to serve the Poinciana community and remain united in our belief that every student can achieve greatness. 🚀

Osceola County School District

Please join us in welcoming Mr. Parker Sorey to Deerwood Elementary! Mr. Sorey joins our team as our new ACCESS Academy Teacher, bringing a passion for supporting students and helping every child reach their full potential.

We are excited to have him as part of our Exceptional Student Education (ESE) team and look forward to the positive impact he will make in the lives of our students and families.

Welcome to Deerwood, Mr. Sorey! 🚀

Parents,
Please complete the FORM below to register for a car tag for your child(dren), ONE FORM PER FAMILY. Families will be issued two car tags per family. If you have multiple students, they will have the same car tag number. Your car tag must be displayed in the car line pick-up to allow us to safely and quickly assist your child(dren) each day. Anyone without a car tag will need to exit the car loop and go to the front office to pick up your child(dren). No exceptions will be permitted. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

All tags will be available for pick up in your teacher's classroom during our Meet the Teacher on Friday, August 3:30-5:30 pm if completed before Thursday, August 6th at noon.

DWES Información de Car Tag 2026-2027
Por favor, complete el FORMULARIO a continuación para registrarse para una placa de automóvil para su(s) hijo(s), UN FORMULARIO POR FAMILIA. Se emitirán dos placas de automóvil por familia. Si tiene múltiples estudiantes, tendrán el mismo número de placa de automóvil. Su placa de automóvil debe estar visible en la fila de recogida del automóvil para permitirnos asistir a su(s) hijo(s) de manera segura y rápida cada día. Cualquier persona que no tenga una placa de automóvil deberá salir del de la linea de automóvil y tendran que ir a la oficina principal para recoger a su(s) hijo(s). No se permitirán excepciones. Gracias de antemano por su cooperación.

Todas las etiquetas estarán disponibles para recoger en el salón de clases de su maestro durante "Meet the Teacher" el viernes, de 3:30 a 5:30 p. m., si se completa la forma antes del mediodía del jueves 6 de agosto.

🚌✏️ Back-to-School Safety Matters! 🚸🚲
As we prepare for an exciting new school year, let's work together to keep our students, families, and community safe on the road, sidewalks, and at bus stops. Every child deserves a safe journey to and from school!

🚲 Bicycle & Scooter Safety
✅ Wear a properly fitted helmet
✅ Obey traffic signs and signals
✅ Ride in the same direction as traffic
✅ Stay alert and keep both hands on the handlebars
✅ Put phones and electronic devices away while riding
✅ Check that brakes and lights are working properly

🚶 Pedestrian Safety
✅ Use marked crosswalks whenever possible
✅ Follow pedestrian crossing signals
✅ Stay visible with bright or reflective clothing
✅ Keep your head up and avoid distractions while walking
✅ Look left, right, and left again before crossing

🚌 School Bus Safety
✅ Arrive at the bus stop early
✅ Stand a safe distance from the curb
✅ Wait until the bus stops completely before approaching
✅ Cross only when directed by the bus driver
✅ Drivers: Stop for buses displaying flashing red lights and an extended stop arm

🚗 Driver Safety
✅ Slowdown in school zones
✅ Watch carefully for children near schools and bus stops
✅ Put your phone away while driving
✅ Never pass a stopped school bus with flashing red lights
✅ Allow extra travel time during the first few weeks of school

👨‍👩‍👧 Parents & Students
✅ Practice the safest route to school before the first day
✅ Make eye contact with drivers before crossing streets
✅ Stay visible and predictable around traffic
✅ Walk or ride safely with friends—no horseplay near roadways
✅ Report unsafe traffic conditions to local authorities

Together, we can make this school year safe and successful for every student. Let's slow down, stay alert, and help everyone arrive safely! ❤️

Please join us in welcoming Davondra Alston, our new Media Specialist, to our Deerwood Elementary Family!

Davondra is dedicated to fostering a love of reading and supporting student success through engaging learning experiences. We are thrilled to have her join our team and look forward to the positive impact she will make on our school community. 🚀

Today was a fantastic day at our Annual Family BBQ! ❤️ We loved seeing our teachers, staff, and their families come together to enjoy a delicious meal, share laughter, and catch up with one another.

A special thank you to our valued business partner, Staybridge Suites Kissimmee, for generously donating the food for today's BBQ. Your support and partnership helped make this event extra special for our school family! 🚀

Today, we were excited to welcome our newest teachers to Deerwood for Day One of COMPASS! As they reported to their school site, they spent the day getting to know our Deerwood family, learning about our school's culture, traditions, expectations, and the incredible opportunities that await them this year.

We are thrilled to have these talented educators join our team and cannot wait to see the positive impact they will make on our students and community. Here's to a great start and an amazing year ahead!🚀