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Unlock Your Child's Potential: Every Day Matters

Ready to give your child the best chance at success? It all starts with regular school attendance! Every day in the classroom is a chance to learn, grow, and connect.

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What is ParentSquare?

ParentSquare is a unified communication platform that offers a variety of tools that allow the district, school administrators and teachers to more effectively communicate and engage with families and students.

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Parents, now is the time!

At OCPS, we believe that every student deserves a thriving future, and it all starts with the right educational foundation. Click below to enroll your child and become part of a community that’s united in purpose and passionate about student success.

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Need to Locate Resources? You can search for free or reduced cost programs such as food, housing, mental health, education programs, and other social services provided directly by Community Based Organizations.

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Hurricane Season: June 1 - November 30

Hurricanes are dangerous and can cause major damage from storm surge, wind damage, rip currents and flooding.

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OCPS Parent Portal Concerns?

If you are experiencing issues with an OCPS Parent Portal Application (i.e. Skyward Family Access, Canvas Parent) please click below for support.

Parent Portal Concerns Form

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School Profile

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Vision: Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.

Mission: Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

Address: 10151 Summerlake Groves Winter Garden, Florida 34787 

Phone: 407-554-1940

Principal: Dr.Christine Szymanski 

Mascot: Panther

Colors: Royal Blue, Black and Silver 

School Hours: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM 

Grades: Kindergarten –5th 

Principal’s Message

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Dear Panther Lake Families,

I’d like to take a moment to share some information about the FAST assessment, which all of our students take during the school year. The FAST assessment is given three times a year—fall, winter, and spring—and serves as a progress monitoring tool.

This assessment helps us understand how your child is growing in reading and math and gives teachers valuable information to guide instruction. It is a way for us to track progress, identify areas of strength, and provide support where needed. Your child, recently took the fall assessment and will serve as a baseline for their progress this year.  It is important to remember that this assessment evaluates what your child should know and be able to do by the end of the year.  It is normal for these scores to be lower than expected at this time in the year as much of the content has not been taught yet.

By checking in three times a year, we can ensure that each student is on track toward grade-level expectations and can adjust instruction quickly to meet their needs. As parents, you will receive updates on your child’s performance so you can see their growth throughout the year.

Thank you for your continued support in helping our Panthers succeed!

Respectfully,
 
Dr. Christine Szymanski
Principal