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Pictured very top:
CHS is ready to rocket into the New Year! Mr. Tatulian and his AP Physics class built and tested model rockets this past week.
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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WELCOME BACK & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
This past week we officially began the third quarter and second semester of 2016-2017. We were very pleased to see our Grenadiers back on campus and look forward to an exciting second half of the year. Now that we have entered 2017, the
Florida Standards Assessments (FSA) will be here before we know it. Therefore, I remind any of our students needing a little extra help to take advantage of the free after-school tutoring program.
Please do not forget about this Tuesday evening's FAFSA Night from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. This is a terrific opportunity to get help in completing the federal student aid form -
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This Friday we will also be distributing second quarter report cards. I encourage all of our parents and guardians to review their student's grades as soon as possible.
Thank you and best wishes for a very successful week.
It's Great to be a Grenadier!
Jose T. Martinez
Principal
Colonial High School
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Credit: Dr. Lisa Karcinski
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Monday Reminder: Theatre (Today)
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Auditions for the spring musical comedy, Sister Act, are Monday, January 9 at 3:00 pm in the PAC. Prepare 16 measures of a song to sing a cappella.
* Call backs are Tuesday at 3:00 p.m.
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Grenadiers, please note these important January dates . . .
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Student Artwork Recognition
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2D Studio Art
Our talented art students' work was published in the OCU Watercolor 2017 Calendar. One rain barrel was featured for the month of February, the second rain barrel featured for the month of April, and an individual student entry featured for November. All four Grenadiers are students from Ms. Chidester's class.
Kevron Athanase (12th gr.)
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Michael Martinez (10th gr.)
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Elias Gonzalez (10th gr.) and Kayla Rodriguez (10th gr.)
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Grenadiers in the Community at the Holidays
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Junior Class Cabinet Gives Back
Over the winter break, the Junior Class Cabinet collaborated with Word on the Street Homeless Ministries and served food to over 100 disadvantaged and homeless families. JCC members assisted with providing food and encouraging words and with the distribution of gifts and clothing.
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Grenadiers in the Community at the Holidays II
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Academy of Hospitality and Tourism
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On November 18, 2016, a group of junior and senior students participated in the Fall 2016 Academy of Hospitality & Tourism Educational Conference held at the UCF Rosen College of Hospitality Management.
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Girls Basketball Team Competes Against Alumni Grenadier alumni returned to play a friendly game against our girls basketball team. We are proud of our graduates that are currently attending and playing for various colleges and universities. It's great to be a Grenadier!
Top row (from left): Jaylyn Harrison (GA State), Astaja Tyghter (GA State), Megan Garcia (FL State College of Jacksonville), Dajsha Hall (FL Southwestern State College), Nina Guillaume (Lynn University), Kristina Knott (Miami University), January Miller, University High School Graduate #RivalryLove (FL Gators).
Bottom row: Chelsea Johnson (Eckerd College), Karma Jeremie (University of Tampa), not pictured - Denise Daniels (Rollins College)
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Baseball Tryouts this Month The baseball team will begin tryouts on January 30th at 3:00 p.m. All players must have a physical on file with the training staff and a clearance card in order to participate.
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Girls Weightlifting
Girls weightlifting represented CHS well at the Weightlifting Metros held at Boone High School
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Grenadiers Perform in Washington D.C.
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Colonial Chamber Choir
Mr. Rodrigues and the Chamber Choir touring Washington D.C. prior to their performance at the White House. What an amazing opportunity and honor!
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Thank you to everyone that participated in last month's Barnes & Noble Book Fair. We greatly appreciated the community's support.
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Our Agriscience students set up the agility course last month at the 2016 American Kennel Club National Championship. This is one of the premier dog showcasing events in the country.
On a lighter note . . . #AGisAwesome Good morning from Mr. Apps Agriscience class!
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Continuing Professional Development - PLC Leaders
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Professional Learning Communities within the CHS . . .
Our PLC leaders participated in the marshmallow challenge. Pictured above (left to right) are mathematics teacher leaders: Mr. Sterchele, Mr. Bhimsen, Mr. Hodge, and Mr. Miller.
* Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) in education are groups of educators that meet regularly within their school to share expertise and work collaboratively.
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Student Health & Safety: PE Dept. Recognized by OCPS
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World Heart Day '16
Our CHS Physical Education Department was recognized at the school board meeting for training the most students across the school district in Hands-Only CPR as part of World Heart Day '16. Our teachers trained over 3,000 students!
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Meet Our New Assistant Principal
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Mrs. Plumblee was introduced at the December 13th school board meeting as the newest member of the CHS administration team.
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Thank You for Your Service
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Best of luck Ms. Rios!
Ms. Rios was recognized at the December 13th school board meeting for her many years of dedicated service to the students in OCPS. Ms. Rios will retire at the end of the month. Good luck and best wishes in retirement!
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Parting Shot for the Week . . .
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Who will solve it first?
Mrs. Rios, Mr. Walker, and 11th grader Brian Beltre engaged in a friendly competition during B Lunch to see who can solve their Rubik's cube first.
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