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300 South Bluford Ave.
Ocoee, FL 34761
(407) 877-5035
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As I reflect upon this week, I realize that I feel pretty good about the school year so far. 2016-17 started with many teachers, staff, and administrators taking on new roles, including myself. There was a certain amount of uncertainty inherent in that much change. As the school year has progressed I have been amazed at how well those new roles are being performed, and I am extremely proud of the teamwork I see every day.
At the beginning of the year I outline our goals, calling for everyone to focus on being Cardinal R.E.D. That is:
Relationships,
Efficiency and
Driving in
Degrees. There has been a genuine focus on the relationships between teachers, staff, students and administration; resulting in a positive learning and working environment. Discipline referrals are significantly down and teacher attendance is up. A campaign towards aligning teacher's lessons with state standards has dramatically increased the efficiency of instruction maximizing student effort.
Finally, as we approach the testing windows, everyone is doing their part to identify all of the little efforts (or degrees) that can be done to ensure every student will do their very best on state assessments. Tutoring, focus groups, and student incentives are up and running. I am proud of our students and admire their efforts every day. I know it's not easy, and it's not supposed to be. But together and with the support of families and the community we will continue our intense focus on student achievement. With all of these efforts in full force on a daily basis, we are on the trajectory for success.
Mr. Sam Davis, Principal
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Monday, January 23rd
- "Get Caught Reading!" Day
- Calculus Project Parent Meeting, 6:00-7:00pm, Media Center
Tuesday, January 24th
- Author Visit Day, 1st and 2nd Period - Renaissance Gold Card Invitees Only
Wednesday, January 25th
- D.E.A.R. (Drop Everything and Read) Day
- AWAY Basketball Game vs Apopka MS, 5:00-7:00pm at Apopka MS
Thursday, January 26th
- Reading Counts Treat Day
- Battle of the Books, 3:50-4:50pm, Media Center
Friday, January 27th
- Book Cover Contest Winner is Announced
Save the Date:
Wednesday, February 1st
- AWAY Basketball Game vs Lakeview MS, 5:00pm at Lakeview MS
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* Credit: Ms.Kelsey Bergh
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PTSA Reflections Program Participants
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Congratulations to the OMS students who participated in this year's PTSA Reflections Program!
From left to right: PTSA parent Tnae Thomas, Art teacher Mrs. Yeung, Ja niya Graham, Rishaun Paul, Lana Vargas, and Genesis Mendez, and PTSA member Dana Foster. Rishaun received the Award of Merit for Orange County! Go Cardinals!
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On Friday, January 20th, many OMS students, teachers, and staff came out and participated in our superhero themed PTSA dance! We had a great turnout and students had a super time dancing, taking pictures in the photo booth, and spending time with friends. Thank you for your continued support of the OMS PTSA!
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REMINDER: Wekiva High Parent Night
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Attention 8th grade students who are zoned for Wekiva HS . . .
Wekiva High School will be holding a Parent Information Night
this Thursday, January 26th from 6 - 8 pm for incoming 9th graders. Information about transitioning into high school and making course requests will be available. They will also have clubs, athletics, and academic programs/academies giving out information.
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Edgewater High School Magnet Parent Night
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This Tuesday, January 24th
The Edgewater Engineering, Science and Technology (EST) Magnet is holding an Open House on Tuesday, January 24th from 6 PM-7:30 PM in the Edgewater HS Cafeteria. Please see the flyer below for more information about the magnet program.
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Please use the link below to complete this year's parent survey. Your input is greatly appreciated! Thank you!
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Boys & Girls Club After School Zone Reminder
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Please do not forget that Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Florida offers The After School Zone here at OMS!
 This program runs daily from 4pm-6pm.
The After School Zone is completely FREE and includes a meal with attendance. Registered members will enjoy fun, interactive programs with our great staff.
Programs include: homework help, various sports, video games, crafts, cooking, STEM programs, a flag football league and much more. Online registration is now available!
Please visit
www.tinyurl.com/omsbgcasz to register your child. If you have any questions, please contact Site Coordinator,
Amber Shaw, at
ashaw@bgccf.org. We look forward to seeing your child at the After School Zone!
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 Reproduction of this material, either written or electronically, including the general layout, graphics, analyses, and content topics without the express approval of Target Performance Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and OCPS - Ocoee Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of Ocoee Middle School and the Orange County Public Schools. Please contact Kelsey Bergh at kelsey.bergh@ocps.net with any questions or for further information.
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