Little River Elementary-OCPS

10/06/2026

🐬 Dolphin of the Month: Self-Management Edition! 🐬

In September we celebrated our students who show what it means to be a self-management superstar! 🌟

So, what is self-management? It's the ability to understand and manage our own feelings, actions, and choices, even when it's hard. Here's what it looks like for our elementary students:

✅ Staying calm when frustrated or disappointed, by taking a deep breath or asking for a break
✅ Following directions the first time and waiting patiently for a turn
✅ Staying organized by keeping track of belongings, homework, and materials
✅ Setting goals and working toward them, even when it takes extra effort
✅ Staying focused on the task at hand and finishing what they start
✅ Making responsible choices without needing reminders

Each of these students shows these skills every day. We are so proud of you! 💙

Families, you can help at home! Try asking your child:
👉 "What did you do today when something felt hard?"
👉 "What's one goal you're working on this week?"

Let's give a big Dolphin cheer for our September students of the month! 👏🐬

09/04/2026

We are launching into a new school year and want to introduce our first Students of the Month for August! 🎉 These incredible kids have gone above and beyond to show what citizenship is all about in our school community.

For elementary students, citizenship means more than just knowing about community—it’s practicing it every single day. It looks like:

Being a reliable helper: Taking care of shared classroom materials, cleaning up spaces without being asked, and looking out for younger students.

Practicing kindness and inclusion: Welcoming new classmates, inviting others to join games at recess, and treating everyone with respect.

Showing responsibility: Following school rules, taking ownership of mistakes, and understanding how individual choices impact the whole group.

Working together: Being a great teammate during group projects and solving minor conflicts with words rather than frustration.

We are so proud of these young leaders for making our school a better, brighter place for everyone. Drop a comment below to help us congratulate our August standouts! 🌟

09/04/2026

No school on Monday, September 7th, as we celebrate Labor Day. All schools and district offices in Orange County will be closed.

09/01/2026

07/31/2026

Only ONE week until Meet the Teacher--Thursday, August 6th, 5:30-7:00pm. We can't wait to see all our families return and meet new families! I just noticed at Dollar Tree that they have headphones for only $5.00. All students need a pair of headphones so I wanted to share the information with you. Meet the Teacher is a great time to bring in student supplies so you have one less thing to worry about on the first day of school. Go dolphins!!!!

07/28/2026

Don't miss our Meet the Teacher event on Thursday, August 6th, 5:30-7:00pm. We can't wait to see you!

07/21/2026

Register NOW future Little River dolphins! We want to make sure you are ready for the first day of school - Tuesday, August 11th! Follow the link below to register your child from the convenience of wherever you are!!

No lines, no hassle!

Register your child with OCPS from wherever you are at onlineenrollment.ocps.net!

07/21/2026

PLEASE SHARE and VOTE for our very own Ms. Woods to win $500 worth of classroom supplies, water bottles for all students, a $1,000 school grant and more! You can vote once per day, every day, through July 31st. Every single vote matters. The top 10 vote-getters are winners!! Use this link to vote for Sharon Woods: https://www.simplemodern.com/pages/stockyourschool

07/20/2026

SHOP TAX-FREE! 📚 The Back to School Sales Tax Holiday starts TODAY! From July 20 through Aug. 20, you can save on clothing, footwear and school essentials! (For a list of included items, visit the link in the comments)
Our school supply lists are attached here and also on our website under the "Parents" tab.

07/08/2026

Little River rising 6th grade Roberto Clemente Middle School students - follow Roberto Clemente Middle School to stay up to date and be ready for the next chapter in your education!