Monday, September 13, 2021 |
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Congratulations to our varsity football team on their 21-13 victory over Horizon High School Friday evening! Our Grenadiers played very well and won competing on the other team's home field. They will play away again for their next game vs. Freedom's Patriots. Go Grenadiers! |
One of the many strengths that comes from being the 8th largest school district in the United States as that we can provide additional support to our students at no cost to our families. For example, tomorrow we begin our free after school tutoring program that runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays (please see below for details). I strongly encourage any student that needs extra help as we head into this sixth week of the school year to take advantage of this opportunity right away. Learning is a cumulative process and the further a student gets behind, the more difficult it is to catch up. This a terrific service and we are proud to offer tutoring to all of our Grenadier families.
Best wishes for a successful week ahead and, as always, thank you with your support as these school weeks are already flying by.
It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Dr. Maestre
Pictured very top: Boys’ Golf Team with Coach Ohl
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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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This Week at Colonial High School: |
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9/13: FFA Canned Food Drive continues
9/13: Orchestra Class Practice, 2:45-5:00pm
9/13: Algebra 1 and Geometry Session 1 Retake
9/14: Varsity Boys and Girls Swimming vs Wekiva @ Englewood
9/14: Varsity Boys and Girls Golf vs East River @ Winter Park Pines
9/14: Varsity Girls Volleyball vs Jones High School
9/14: Algebra 1 and Geometry Session 2 Retake
9/14: Parent Leadership Council ESOL Meeting/Presentation (@9th Grade Center/Media Center) 6:00P-7:00 pm
9/15: Start of Hispanic Heritage Month '21
9/15: Chorus Rehearsal, 2:30pm- 4:30 pm
9/15: Varsity Boys and Girls Swimming vs Cypress Creek/Oak Ridge @ Englewood
9/15: Varsity Boys and Girls Golf vs University @ Fairways
9/16: Junior Varsity Football @ University High School
9/16: Varsity Girls Volleyball @ Dr. Phillips High School
9/16: FSA ELA Writing Retakes
9/16: Progress Reports - PR1 grades published to Skyward Family Access*
9/17: Constitution Day
9/17: Registration deadline for the 10/23 ACT
9/18: Varsity Boys and Girls Cross Country @ Windermere
9/18: Cognitutor College Cram Workshop
* Colonial Parents - How to use Skyward Family Access:
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When does Tutoring start?
Tutoring will start on Tuesday, September 14th. Tutoring will run on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:45 pm - 4:45 pm on the Main Campus. Freshmen students who sign up will use the Activity Bus to get transported to the main campus for tutoring. Students must sign up in order to travel to the Main Campus for tutoring.
What teachers or subjects will be offering Tutoring?
At the moment we will be offering the following: Algebra 1, Geometry, AICE/AP Math; ELA 9 and 10, AICE/AP English; US History, AICE/AP US History; Biology, AICE/AP Bio; and Edgenuity after school
Who can I contact about Tutoring?
How can I sign up for Tutoring?
If you would like to attend, please fill out this form ASAP!
If you need a bus, you must fill out a form to be attached to a route. Transportation will take some time, and parents will be notified when transportation is available. Until then, students will need to be picked up by parents at 4:45pm.
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September Calendar of events: |
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Classroom Spotlight: Week #5 |
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Biology Team: Ms. Di Salvo, Ms. Horner, Mr. Puentes, and Ms. Traugott |
Colonial High School’s 10th Grade Biology team consists of veteran teachers Ms. Di Salvo, Ms. Horner (over from the Freshman campus) and Mr. Puentes with newcomer Ms. Traugott rounding out the quartile. Ms. Horner is also teaching AICE Biology and Ms. Di Salvo is continuing with AP Biology.
Our goals for the year include helping our students to be their best selves and be as successful as possible on the Biology EOC. We hope to increase our Biology EOC scores from previous years to show that students have gained mastery. We plan to achieve this by creating an inclusive learning environment, opportunities for cognitive engagement, high quality instruction, and giving students chances to revise their learning. We lead by the motto “they won’t care to learn, until they learn you care” and try to center ourselves with our students as our top priority. We are currently on our third unit.
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Ms. Horner’s stellar biology students representing their brain models that they created using Play Dough to learn the locations of the major lobes of the brain. |
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This year, in order to compete during the National FFA Convention, state winning Career Development Event teams must first participate in a virtual qualifier and place in the top 50% in the nation. Our state winning kiddos in the Floriculture CDE successfully qualified placing themselves in the top 20 teams in the COUNTRY. They are moving on to the live contests in October to represent the state of Florida!! Of all the contest areas, they are the first team in FL to qualify to move on! |
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Our state winning kiddos in the Food Science CDE had to be in the top 50% of teams nationwide to move on in competition. They successfully qualified placing themselves in the top 19 teams in the COUNTRY. They are moving on to the live contests in October to represent the state of Florida!
You all are ROCKSTARS!
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Club Rush took place on Thursday and Friday during lunches. Students had the opportunity to talk with club members and learn about each club on campus.
Clubs featured last week: Orlando Colonial FFA, Colonial’s Young Authors, Art Club, Chess Club, Legacy Club, HHS, Mending Mindsets, Key Club, SGA, Marching Band, Colonial Coders, Sophomore Class Cabinet, Junior Class Cabinet, BETA Club, CSA, Video Game Club, The Remnant, Colonial Sports Broadcasting, GSA, Thespians, AFJROTC, Engineering Club.
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Counselor meetings, college questions/planning, Valencia Dual Enrollment: |
* Need information regarding: college applications, scholarships, financial aid, and post secondary paths or want to book an appointment with our College and Career Specialist, Mr. Witham? Visit: www.tinyurl.com/colonialccc
* Interested in Dual Enrollment? Application opens on Wednesday, September 15th.
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The following face covering types are approved for compliance with the temporary face mask requirement: commercially produced and disposable masks (face masks with exhalation valves are not permitted); cloth face masks and face masks with clear panels which cover both the nose and mouth and fit snugly against the sides of the face with little to no gaps (the material must be solid; no lace, mesh, or other largely porous material).
Neck gaiters and neck buffs are not permitted. Face shields may be worn in conjunction with a face mask, but cannot be used in lieu of a face covering described above.
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Progress Reports are available on Skyward! |
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Friday Night Football - Colonial for the Win! Our Grenadiers came out strong against New Horizon High School-21-13! Go Grenadiers!!! |
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Legacy Step Team tryouts: |
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Important dates:
- September 13th: Individual Senior Meetings with School Counselors
- September 28th: Questbridge Application Deadline
- October 1st: FAFSA & Bright Future Application Opens
Counselors will be in the College and Career Center on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays for application help sessions.
Seniors Frequently Asked Questions Link:
College & Career Center Canvas Page Link:
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http://tinyurl.com/colonialccc
- Information on ACT/SAT Registration, College Search Process, College Essay Writing, Financial Aid (FAFSA, FFAA, Private Scholarships), Dual Enrollment at Valencia, QuestBridge, UCF Top 10 Knights, Valencia Bridges to Success Scholarship Program, etc
- This Canvas page will be updated throughout the year so please bookmark it
- Any specific questions about college and career planning, please see Mr. Witham in 1-145 or email him at edward.witham@ocps.net
- Want to schedule a 1 on 1 conference to get help? Email Mr. Witham: edward.witham@ocps.net
College & Career Room in Guidance 1-232
- The College & Career Room is open Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays during lunch
- No appointment needed...Walk-in assistance is available during both A and B lunch
- College Application Assistance, Scholarship Assistance, College Essay Writing Assistance
Did Someone say FREE Money?!?!?!?
Seniors, make sure to periodically check the scholarship google document for updates on available scholarships.
Grenadier Resources
* Follow US on IG: @ColonialGuidance
* Florida Virtual School: www.flvs.net; 407-513-3587 or 1(800) 374-1430 * College Transition Counselor (help with Valencia DE and college applications): Mrs. Gurley: Nicole.Gurley@gmail.com
* National Suicide Prevention Hotline(available 24/7): 1-800-273-8255
* Crisis Text Line (available 24/7): Text “HOME” to 741741
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Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #5 |
Students, looking for your first job? Want to highlight your skills? Make sure your resume is strong with this worksheet: |
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Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) Corner |
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Self-Management (English): |
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Self-Management (Spanish): |
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Students - speak up using the link on your Grenadier Gate Canvas page. |
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1) Virtual Latino College Expo: |
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2) OCPS Financial Aid Night: |
Seniors! If you missed the previous Financial Aid Night opportunities, we’ve got another one scheduled for you on October 7th at 6:30pm! Don’t miss out! Must sign up as space is limited: http://bit.ly/OCPSFAFSA2
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3) Virtual College Workshops: |
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The ACT and SAT tests are college readiness assessments required for admission to four-year universities. Two-year colleges also accept scores from these tests. The tests are offered on Saturdays several times throughout the school year. Information on test dates, fees, and registration can be found at the links provided below. Students should plan to take this test at least once toward the end of their junior year, and again at the very beginning of the senior year. Students should not wait until senior year to start thinking about taking these tests.
To register, follow the links above and create a account on each site. From there you will be able to select a test date, submit payment*, and print your admission ticket.
* Students on free/reduced lunch are eligible to receive two fee waivers for each test at no charge. Please see your guidance counselor to obtain a waiver.
ACT/SAT practice and more:
ACT Test Date - October 23, 2021
- Registration deadline is Sep 17, 2021
- Late Registration deadline is Oct 1, 2021
- Scores released on Nov 9, 2021
- Website for registration: https://www.act.org/
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5) Valencia College - Dual Enrollment: |
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Valencia College Dual Enrollment (DE) offers high school students that opportunity to take college classes for FREE while still enrolled at Colonial.
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Remaining DE PERT dates:
- October 18 (Deadline to sign up - October 11)
- January 10 (Deadline to sign up - January 4)
- March 21 (Deadline to sign up - March 14)
Valencia Dual Enrollment Spring 2022 Dates (Classes start in January 2022)
- Application Available: Wednesday, September 15, 2021
- Application Deadline: Friday, October 15, 2021
- Assessment Score Deadline: Friday, November 5, 2021
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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As Hispanic Heritage Month begins Wednesday, we conclude this week's edition with several inspirational quotes from successful Hispanic Americans.
Alex Rodriguez On Attendance
You must be present to win.
~ Alex Rodriguez, baseball player
Ellen Ochoa On Education
The opportunities I had were a result of having a good educational background. Education is what allows you to stand out.
~ Wllen Ochoa, astronaut
Sonia Sotomayor On Attitude
I have never, ever focused on the negative of things. I always look at the positive.
~ Sonia Sotomayor, Supreme Court justice
Pancho Segura On Taking Action
An hour of practice is worth five hours of foot dragging.
~ Pancho Segura, tennis player
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Have a great week Grenadiers!
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Colonial High School
Monday, September 13, 2021
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