Welcome To Orlando Gifted Academy!
“Where we value respect, creativity, and collaboration”
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May 1, 2024
Dear OGA Families,
We are in the last month of school! It is hard to believe that the year is nearly at a close, and I am sure many of our students are ready for summer break.
We have a very busy month ahead of us, with Spring FAST and EOCs taking place in these final days. The Recent News article to the left and on our website calendar above lists information about the testing dates. Please remember to send your child to school on these days prepared with a good night's rest and a healthy breakfast. It is essential to avoid scheduling doctor appointments on these days so students can be focused and given the correct amount of time for each test section. Students should arrive on time with their OCPS-issued device and charger. Devices should be fully charged and immediately restarted once they get to campus.
Lastly, to highlight the accomplishments of our fifth and eighth graders, OGA will celebrate with award ceremonies in our auditorium during the last week of school. Our 8th-grade students will be awarded on Monday, May 20, at 9:00 a.m. We will celebrate 5th grade on Wednesday, May 22, at 9:00 a.m.
Important days in May:
Wed., May 1: Spring FAST PM3 ELA (2nd-5th Grades) *No early dismissal due to
testing.
Thu., May 2: Spring FAST PM3 Math (2nd-5th Grades)
Science Night Event, 4:00-5:30 p.m.
Sat., May 4: OGA FUNDraiser: “May the 4th Be With You”
@ Dubsdread, 6:00-9:00 p.m.
Mon., May 6: 5th Grade Statewide Science Assessment
Tue., May 7: 8th Grade Statewide Science Assessment; Civics EOC (Middle School)
Wed., May 8: Spring FAST PM3 ELA (6th-8th Grades) *No early dismissal due to testing.
Thu., May 9: Spring FAST PM3 Math (6th-8th Grades);
B.E.S.T. Algebra I and Geometry EOC (Middle School)
Sat., May 11: Parliament in the Park/OGA Cookout, 10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (OGA Field)
Gradventure (8th Grade)
May 13-May 17: Common Final Exams throughout the week (5th-8th Grades)
Thu., May 16: Kennedy Space Center Field Trip (3rd Grade);
End of Year Musical Performance, 5:00 p.m.
Mon., May 20: 8th Grade Awards Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium
Device Collection for all 8th-grade students & Odyssey of the Mind
(Includes student devices/laptops, cases, charger(s), and hotspots
issued by OCPS – Stickers must be removed)
Tue., May 21: Grade Level Device Collection for all 2nd-5th Grade students
(Includes student devices/laptops, cases, charger(s), and hotspots
issued by OCPS – Stickers must be removed)
Wed., May 22: 5th Grade Awards Ceremony at 9:00 a.m. in the auditorium
Grade Level Device Collection for all 6th & 7th Grade students
(Includes student devices/laptops, cases, charger(s), and hotspots
issued by OCPS – Stickers must be removed)
Fri., May 24: Last day of school – It’s time for summer vacation!
Mon., May 27: Memorial Day – School and district offices are closed.
Thank you to our families for your continued support throughout this fantastic school year.
Sincerely,
Mr. Sean Maguire
Principal
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Student Hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:45 AM-3:00 PM
Wednesday
8:45-2:00 PM
Sean Maguire, Principal