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Orlando, FL 32824
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Cypress Creek High School
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 We are already at the completion of the third week of summer break and I hope this update finds you enjoying a wonderful summer so far with friends and family. We intend to run a few summer issues of
The Bear Pride to keep our school community up to speed with respect to important dates and events. Please also check our
website and social media pages for other news.
I hope all of our Bears will be doing some reading for pleasure this summer. As in the past, all grades have
summer reading assignments and we encourage our Bears to get started this month to get the most out of the experience. If you look closely at any of the expectations by grade level, you will see that the faculty have selected some excellent book titles with thought provoking follow-up assignments. Any of these can be an enjoyable learning experience if not started at the last minute.
Please note that we are now operating on a summer calendar for the balance of June and all of July:
- Monday - Thursday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
- Friday, Closed
Students can always reach out to our guidance counselors this summer, but please remember that staff vacations often occur over the summer and counselors do work off a schedule. Please
click here for their contact information.
Enjoy the rest of the week and if you are traveling out of town on the roadways this summer, please drive carefully and remember to buckle up!
In Bear Pride,
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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SAVE THE DATE - "Welcome Back Bears"
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"Welcome Back Bears" is an opportunity to get and review schedules, rent lockers, join clubs, tour the school, purchase parking passes, and check out laptops for new students, and meet administrators and key personnel. More information to follow this summer.
| Date |
Grade |
Last Name |
Time |
Location |
| August 1 |
10th, 11th, 12th |
A - M |
8:00 - 11:00 |
Gym |
| August 1 |
10th, 11th, 12th |
N - Z |
12:00 - 2:00 |
Gym |
| August 2 |
9th |
A - M |
8:30 - 11:00 |
Gym |
| August 2 |
9th |
N - Z |
12:00 - 2:30 |
Gym |
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Summer Reading Assignments
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Complete summer reading assignments and contact information for questions by grade level can be found
here on our website. Please take care to note any important deadlines. Below is an overview of the summer reading assignment and book discussion dates. The first book discussion opportunity is next
Tuesday, June 25th in the media center (11am to 12pm)
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To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee is one of 15 summer break book choices for our 9th Grade English I and English I Honors students, but is required summer reading of all 9th Grade IB Honors students.
GRADE 9 English I and English I Honors - Flyer
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GRADE 9 IB Honors - Assignment Here!
(Use your OCPS email to open this Google Document)
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June 25: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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July 24: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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July 30: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 30: Book project due
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August 30: Book project due
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* Attend one of these three dates in the media center.
GRADE 10 English II and English II Honors - Flyer
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GRADE 10 IB English II - Flyer
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June 25: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 14: The Princess Bride assignments due
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July 24: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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July 30: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 30: Book project due
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September 4: The Catcher in the Rye assignments due
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* Attend one of these three dates in the media center.
When I was Puerto Rican by Esmeralda Santiago is one of 10 book choices for summer reading by our Grade 11 English III & English III Honors students.
GRADE 11 English III and English III Honors - Flyer
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GRADE 11 AP Language & Composition - Flyer
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GRADE 11 IB English III - Flyer
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June 25: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 16: Dialectical journal assignment due
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August 13: Outlines, reader response, and written analysis due
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July 24: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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July 30: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 30: Book project due
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* Attend one of these three dates in the media center.
GRADE 12 English IV College Skills or English IV Honors - Flyer
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GRADE 12 AP Literature - Flyer
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GRADE 12 IB English IV - Flyer
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June 25: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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August 21: Outline, research, poetry & written analysis due
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August 12: Written analysis due
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July 24: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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July 30: Book Discussion, 11am-12pm *
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Warren Buffett, lifetime avid reader and #3 USA in net worth at $82.5 billion.
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Warren Buffett, 88, is now old enough to be of a great grandfather's age to some of our Bears! However, he is extremely active today and is currently worth $82.5 billion making him the 3rd wealthiest person in America. A self-made man, reading is and has always been a big part of his life. This is what he says about the importance of reading and its impact on his financial success over the years . . .
"Never stop learning. It's easy to quit learning once you graduate from high school or college and get busy at work. But reading, learning and staying current on things pays dividends over time. I spend most of my work day now reading (newspapers, books, magazines, annual reports, balance sheets) and thinking. I read about 500 pages every day. That's how knowledge builds up, like compound interest. All of you can do it, but I guarantee not many of you will do it."
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Compound interest is when you earn money, or interest, on the interest you've already made on an initial investment.
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Meet Mr. Hoffman, Cypress Creek's New Asst. Principal
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Mr. Jim Hoffman has joined CCHS as an assistant principal starting with the 2019-2020 school year. Welcome Mr. Hoffman!
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Mr. James R. Hoffman, Assistant Principal |
Q: How long have you been working at OCPS?
A: I joined Orange County Public Schools in August of 2003 from the School District of Osceola County.
Q: Where were you prior to arriving at the 'Creek?'
A: I was an Assistant Principal at Lake Nona High School from July of 2012 to June of 2019.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your role as an assistant principal?
A: The best part of my job is interacting with the students supporting their social and academic successes.
Q: College(s) graduated from?
A: West Virginia Wesleyan College - Bachelor of Arts in Education. Nova Southeastern University - Master of Science in Educational Leadership.
Q: Hobbies, interests, etc.?
A: Spending quality time with family.
West Virginia Wesleyan College is located in Buckhannon, West Virginia and is where Mr. Hoffman earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Education.
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Our regular readers know that during this past school year we have featured one of our amazing art teachers, Mr. Jesus Marin, and his students' artwork. Some of Mr. Marin's own art is currently on display at this art exhibition. It is a truly a great opportunity for all to attend, not just Cypress Creek families!
Jesus Marin, 3D Art Instructor
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Summer Math Practice via Khan Academy
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The OCPS Curriculum and Digital Learning department has partnered with Khan Academy to create resources for students to use in preparation for select secondary mathematics courses they will take in the 2019-2020 school year. This is not a requirement for students but is highly recommended to support student success in the next course by reinforcing content they might have not encountered for over a year.
Students must log in to Khan Academy through OCPS LaunchPad first before using the links to access the exercises.
* Please click here for the appropriate link by math class course that the student will be taking in 2019-2020.
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Athletics Paperwork
 The Sports Packet for 2019-20 seasons will be available from the front office or the Athletic Training office in the gym 03-105J. You may wish to print this document from home and take it to your private physician:
http://bit.ly/bearpaperwork
* Every student-athlete will need to complete new paperwork for the academic
2019-20 school year.
Paperwork can be turned into the main office
throughout the summer and the staff will place it into
Coach Panas-Schuster's mailbox. Processing takes place throughout the summer. Recheck for necessary information and proper signatures in pen as the student-athlete will not be allowed to participate in any interscholastic activities until the documentation is completed correctly.
Fall sports start dates begin JULY 29th.
Questions regarding open gym opportunities and tryout information can be obtained by contacting the head coach for the sport. Or using the REMIND app, you can join the sport group and receive information.
https://tinyurl.com/2019-20-remind
* Any questions or concerns, email or call
Holly Panas-Schuster,
ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer
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FREE Back to School Physicals for Uninsured Families
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This summer, Orange County Public Schools Food & Nutrition Services is touring the county to offer meals at
no charge to children and young adults ages 18 and under.
Monday through Friday, from June 4 through August 3*, a food truck, van and bus will visit the library system's Hiawassee, Edgewater, Chickasaw, North Orange, South Creek, South Trail, and Washington Park branches. Follow up your lunch with fun Summer Reading Program events inside the library!
* There will be no service on July 4.
- Chickasaw Branch: 11 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
- Edgewater Branch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- Hiawassee Branch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- South Creek Branch: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
- South Trail Branch: 1 - 2 p.m.
- Washington Park Branch: 1 - 2 p.m.
- North Orange Branch: 1:15 - 2:15 p.m.
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The Opportunity Scholarship deadline was moved back 1 month (original deadline was June 1st; see new deadline list below) - opportunity.collegeboard.org
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NEW for 2019-2020 - Skyward
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CCHS has a rich history of having so many talented and creative students: theatre, marching band, orchestra, chorus, art, robotics, and so many more. Our Bears invest thousands of hours every school year studying, practicing and performing. Here are the daily routines of some other very famous creative people from history!
Source: The Wall Street Journal, Visual Capitalist (June 2019)
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Bears, please remember to practice safety when using any fireworks this July 4th!
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This Week's Motivational Moment!
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"Somewhere over the rainbow skies are blue and the dreams that you dare to dream of really do come true."
We have put together a very short, but powerful video which captures some of the spirit from this past school year. Set to music, it is quite inspiring and worth a look!
Thank you again for an amazing 2018-2019! Wishing all of our Bears and their families a safe and happy summer break.
Dr. McHale, Principal
Cypress Creek High School
Thursday, June 20, 2019
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