Ventura Elementary OCPS

Dear Parents and Students,

There are only 2 days left before summer break! As we wrap up the school year, please be aware of a temporary policy change regarding backpacks:
No backpacks will be permitted on campus on Tuesday, May 26th or Wednesday, May 27th.
Any student arriving to school with a backpack will be required to check it in at the front office for the entire day.
Have a wonderful long weekend, and we will see you on Tuesday. The countdown to summer is officially on!

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Estimados padres y estudiantes:

¡Solo quedan 2 días antes de las vacaciones de verano! A medida que concluimos el año escolar, por favor tengan en cuenta un cambio temporal en la política sobre las mochilas:
No se permitirán mochilas en el campus el martes 26 de mayo o el miércoles 27 de mayo.
Cualquier estudiante que llegue a la escuela con una mochila deberá dejarla en la oficina principal durante todo el día.
Que tengan un maravilloso fin de semana largo y nos vemos el martes. ¡La cuenta regresiva para el verano ha comenzado oficialmente!

Attention future Tiger families! 🐯 The countdown is on. Registration for Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) right here at Ventura is open! Give your little ones a head start on their education and set your Tigers up for success. 🎓✨

📆 Deadline: Registration runs through June 11th.
💻 How to register: Visit earlychildhood.ocps.net to get started, or feel free to stop by our front office during regular business hours. We’re happy to help!

Let’s get ready for an amazing school year!

School on was on a brief Secure
Families, our school was on a very brief SECURE/HOLD due to police activity in the area that was unrelated to the school. All students and staff remained safe. The secure has since been lifted.

Campus hold

Families, we want to let you know that the school is on a HOLD due to police activity in the area unrelated to our campus. All students and staff are safe and instruction will continue in the classrooms during the HOLD. We will update you when the HOLD has been lifted.

Capture the moments that made this year unforgettable. 🐯 The Ventura Elementary Yearbook is now live!

📉 Early Bird Deal: $20 (Now – 5/15)
📈 Standard Price: $25 (Starts 5/16)

Don’t wait until they’re gone! Secure your keepsakes today!
👉 Order here: bit.ly/VenturaYearbook

🐅 Roar Into Testing Season! 🐅
The countdown is on! State testing begins next week, and we are kicking things off TOMORROW with our FAST Testing Pep Rally! We’re ready to bring that Tiger energy, celebrate our students' hard work, and get everyone motivated to show what they know.

🏠 Teamwork Makes the Dream Work
While we’re pumping them up at school, we need our amazing Ventura families to help bring it home. Student success is a team effort! To help our Tigers shine:

Watch the video below for exclusive "Tips & Tricks" from Principal Kalament! 🎥

Check the attached calendar for all testing dates and upcoming school events so you can plan ahead!

Let’s show our students that the entire Tiger community is cheering them on. We’ve got this, Ventura!

Big news! 🇺🇸 Today, we are celebrating a very special milestone for a man who keeps our school running (and shining!) every single day.

Please join us in congratulating our amazing custodian, Mr. Jose, on officially becoming a U.S. citizen! 🎊

Mr. Jose, your hard work, kindness, and dedication inspire us all. We are so proud to have you as part of our school family and so honored to now call you a fellow citizen. Drop a "Congratulations" in the comments below to help us celebrate! 👇❤️

🐯 Get Ready, Ventura Tigers! It’s Science Night! 🧪
Calling all explorers, innovators, and curious minds! We are thrilled to invite our amazing students and their families to an unforgettable evening of discovery and fun.

We are so excited to announce that the Orlando Science Center is joining us! They’ll be bringing a variety of interactive, hands-on activities that will spark your imagination and bring science to life. Whether you're an aspiring astronaut or a future chemist, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!

As we approach the end of the school year, we want to ensure our Tigers are feeling confident! We will be providing helpful information and updates regarding the upcoming FAST state assessments. Come get the inside scoop on how to finish the year strong.

Win Big with Door Prizes!
What’s a celebration without some surprises? We’ll be giving away door prizes throughout the night. You have to be there to win!

Grab the whole family and come see why it's a great day to be a Ventura Tiger. We can’t wait to see you there for a night of learning, laughter, and community!