The Bear Pride. 

Monday, Mar. 4, 2019


March 3, 1845 (Statehood)

Pictured very top:  
Robotics club after competition with their trophy for the most innovative robot.


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Cypress Creek High School
   
 
The following Wednesdays will be regular length school days for all students across OCPS to complete SAT and/or FSA tests without concern for running out of time. Please plan ahead accordingly. 
 
* Wednesday, March 6 
* Wednesday, April 3
* Wednesday, May 1
* Wednesday, May 8
* Wednesday, May 15

Our 2019 Parent Survey is still open all this week. If this applies to your household and you have already responded, thank you very much. If not, kindly do so in the next few days. Your help is greatly appreciated. 

 
 
Have a wonderful week and please don't forget about next Saturday's Parent Academy.  

In Bear Pride, 
 
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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Tutoring
 
MONDAY: Science/Social Studies/World Languages
 
TUESDAY: ELA/Reading/Electives

THURSDAY: Math

Bear in the Spotlight
Cypress Creek Shakespeare Win!  
Crill Echevaria
 
 
Crill Echevaria won second place in the English Speaking Union's State competition. Students read, analyze, perform and recite Shakespearean monologues and sonnets in three qualifying stages: at the school, community and national levels. Approximately 2,500 teachers and 20,000 students in nearly 60 ESU Branch communities participate each year. 

Next Saturday: Parent Academy



CCHS Special Olympics
Special Olympics Feb. 23, 2019





Scholarship Opportunities for the Week

Bears, please make sure you are checking the OCPS Scholarship Bulletin regularly for updates.
  
* The Historical Society of Central Florida, Inc is sponsoring their annual essay competition for the John Young History Maker Scholarship worth $2,500! Please take a look at the attached information required to apply. The application deadline is: March 22.
http://cflhistory.org/awards-fundraising/
 
* Central Florida Hotel and Lodging Association full-ride scholarship - details here  
 
* The Jamaican American Association of Central Florida is offering two scholarships. Application deadline is April 22.  http://www.jaaocf.com/events-info
 
* Coite and Mildred Hill scholarship - This scholarship is for students attending University of Florida or Florida State University. The application deadline is: March 11! Click here for an application.

 
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Third Quarter Testing

Jan. 28-Mar. 14: ACCESS for ELLs - Speaking Window (ALL ELL students- exact dates/times TBD)   
February 26: FSA ELA Writing Retakes - 11th & 12th Graders who have not passed FSA ELA  
 
Feb. 28-Mar. 1: FSA ELA Reading Retakes - 11th & 12th Graders who have not passed FSA ELA
(NOTE: FSA ELA Writing & both sessions of Reading are required to get credit for the assessment)  
 
March 4-5: FSA EOC Algebra 1 Retakes (Students who have not passed the assessment)  
 
March 6: SAT School Day (ALL 11th Graders and 12th Graders who have not passed FSA ELA and/or Algebra 1 EOC)  
 
March 11-13: Performance Matters Assessment (PMA) Block Schedule (For students in any of the following classes: 9th Grade English, 10th Grade English, US History, Biology, Algebra 1, and/or Geometry) 
 
Acronyms:
ELA - English Language Arts
EOC - End of Course Exam 
ELL - English Language Learners
FSA - Florida Standards Assessment 
PERT - Postsecondary Education Readiness Test  
 
 
 
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