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Transportation
* You can pay all of your school obligations and purchases through SchoolPay (above). It's easy! Create a profile and done!
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1101 Bear Crossing Road
Orlando, FL 32824
(407) 852-3400
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Cypress Creek High School
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This past week we already completed five full weeks of the first quarter of 2020-2021. We are now offering families the opportunity to examine their current learning platforms, either Face-to-Face or LaunchEd@home. If you feel your high school child needs to change, you can request it at this time. Changes will not start until the second marking period, which begins on October 13th. Please carefully consider any move, as your child's schedule will change in more ways than just the platform. It is quite possible, as we continue to focus on student and faculty safety, that a schedule will change teachers, periods, lunches and even courses (especially electives). To make a change from Face-to-Face to LaunchEd@home and vice versa, you will need to request the educational model change using the Cypress Creek Survey found on our website or through social media. You will need to fill out a new survey for each child. Educational Model Change Link: https://tinyurl.com/cchsedmodelchange
The deadline to submit your request is next Friday, 9/18/2020. We will not be able to honor any requests after that date. All schedule changes are non-refundable. You will need to be comfortable with the choice until January. You will have another opportunity to evaluate your child's learning platform at the semester break.
And, as always, stay safe and have a Beartastic Day!
Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School
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Content and Dates to Watch For
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THIS WEEK! OCPS Financial Aid Night
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Must RSVP in order to receive the link for participation.
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Staff Spotlight!
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Meet Our New School Nurse, Amy Cannon
 Q:What brought you to Cypress Creek?
A: I love being part of the educational setting, whether it's science related, health education or simply being a school nurse for everyone on campus. With CCHS having such a large campus, although a bit different right now, it can be very busy and unpredictable. I applied for this position because of this aspect as well as the many good things I have heard about CCHS.
Q: College background?
A: I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor's Degree in Health Science Education, and I have an Associate of Nursing from Florida Hospital College of Health Sciences.
Q: What do you enjoy most about your work?
A: My favorite aspects of my position here at CCHS reflect the unpredictability and autonomy similar to the comments mentioned earlier.
Q: Hobbies, interests?
A: My hobbies and interests include spending time with my husband and one son at home at UCF and the occasional opportunity to visit our other son who just graduated from the Air Force Academy and our four dogs, Bishop, Finley, Libby and Mocha.
Q: Last book you read?
A: The current book I am reading is by Mary L. Trump, "Too Much and Never Enough."
Q: Anything else?
A: It is a pleasure to be here!
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Meet Our New Health Assistant, Cindy Metz
 Q: What brought you to Cypress Creek?
A: Being able to serve the community where I grew up in and forming part of Cypress' vision "to ensure every student has a promising and successful future."
Q: College? Degree?
A: University of Central Florida - Psychology
Q: Favorite aspect of your position?
A: Nurturing my desire to help others and make a difference
Q: Hobbies, interests?
A: Traveling & Sports - Go Patriots!
Q: Last or current book read?
A: "The Power of Now" by Eckhart Tolle |
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CCHS Clubs
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Club sponsors are working hard to make sure that their clubs are still up-and-running this year, despite not being on campus. We want to make sure every kid on campus has the opportunity to be a part of something special, and with 59 clubs this year they have a lot of choices!
This link will serve as a club directory for the year:
Tinyurl.com/cchsclubshowcase
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Curriculum Highlight
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Biology with Mr. Patel
Mr. Patel teaching his blended classes the basic function of the heart as part of the discussion of the fundamentals of polygraph testing and if they are reliable.
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In Case You Missed It!
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Big news Cypress Creek parents!
Your student has the opportunity to travel to Paris, Barcelona, and Amsterdam in June 2022! I recently held a virtual informational meeting on the trip this past week. If you missed it and have questions, please contact me.
Thank you!
Ms. Emily Gonzalez, M. Ed.
Cypress Creek High School
AP World History/AP European History
National Honor Society Sponsor
407-852-3400 ext. 6032720
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"Bear Necessities"
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BEAR Masks at School Store & More (LIMITED SUPPLY; Pre-Order)
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Bear Athletics
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2020 Cypress Creek Varsity Football Schedule
Hello Bear Community,
We are releasing our football schedule with our other sports schedules soon to be confirmed.
For our home events and any ticketed game in OCPS, tickets will be distributed to athletes of that sport to provide to family members. There will not be any tickets for sale. Live streaming options are being looked into depending on the capabilities of the facilities.
If you have any further questions please email [email protected]
Brian Sherman
Athletic Director
Cypress Creek High School
407-852-3400 6033414
| Day | Date | Opponent | Time | | Thursday | Sept. 17 | Lake Nona | 7 PM | | Friday | Sept. 25 | East River | 7 PM | | Friday | Oct. 2 | at Osceola | 7 PM | | Friday | Oct. 9 | at Colonial | 7 PM | | Friday | Oct. 16 | at Harmony | 7 PM | | Friday | Oct. 23 | Celebration | 7 PM, Senior Night | | Thursday | Oct. 29 | @ Freedom | 7 PM | | Friday | Nov. 6 | @ Timber Creek | 7 PM | | Friday | Nov. 13 | @ University | Tentative |
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Tech Help: Getting Started with LaunchED
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Class Shirts
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The next class shirt pick-up will be October 14th from 2-3:30 pm.
** Follow @cchsbearmoves on Instagram to stay up-to-date on all school events, including club information, spirit days, Homecoming announcements, and t-shirt pickups!
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PTSA
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** Please click here for a larger view of the flyer and a list this year's PTSA committees.
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Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest
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Hispanic Heritage Month is September 15, 2020 through October 15, 2020 for the 2020-2021 school year. Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are hosting the Hispanic Heritage Month celebration! First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hispanic Heritage History Month essay contest is open to all Florida students in grades 4-12. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year's theme. Three winners will be selected: one elementary (grades 4-5), one middle school student (grades 6-8), and one high school student (grades 9-12). Winners will receive a 4-year Florida College Plan scholarship provided by Florida Prepaid College Foundation. Essay entries can be mailed or submitted electronically. Winner will be notified after October 10, 2020. All entries must be received by 5:00 p.m. September 25, 2020. Entries should be mailed to Volunteer Florida, Hispanic Heritage month Committee, 1545 Raymond Diehl Rd., Suite 250, Tallahassee, Florida 32308. Contestants are responsible for all shipping costs. Please feel free to contact Volunteer Florida at (850) 414-7400 for any further questions. For necessary contest requirements, you may also visit www.FloridaHispanicHeritage.com or the following website: http://floridahispanicheritage.com/student-essay-contest/Online Submission2020 Hispanic Heritage Month Essay Contest Online SubmissionPaper Submission2020 Essay Contest Rules, Guidelines, Waiver Form (.PDF)
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Community Resources
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Orange County Support for its Citizens - "Orange Cares"
As part of the Federal CARES Act, Orange County Government has received $243 million in Coronavirus Relief Funds. These funds will be distributed back into the community, and used for local government expenses related to the response to COVID-19.
Orange County Government has this information and applications available on its webpage. Listed below are three of Orange Cares' major support areas:
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
If you have any questions or concerns, or would like to talk about how to best support a student please don't hesitate to reach out.
It is essential that we all take care of our mental health, especially during these unprecedented times. If you or someone you know is struggling please reach out to get assistance. You can contact me for support, resources, and information on EAP benefits.
Let us join together in breaking the silence and ending the stigma.
Micaela Stone, MSW
Social Worker
(407) 852-3200 ext. 6105317
Resources:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Crisis Line staffed with trained counselors 24/7
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, 1-888-333-2377
- Provides referrals for support groups and mental health professionals
Veterans Crisis Line, 1-800-273-8255, press 1
- For U.S. Military Veterans
Trevor Lifeline, 1-866-488-7386
- The only national 24/7 national lifeline for LGBTQ youth
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital, 407-370-0111
- Provides 24/7 no cost in-person and virtual mental health assessments and outpatient services
NAMI Greater Orlando Resources
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This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure, and intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail, and delete the message from their computer and any printout thereof. Please note that OCPS utilizes spam and junk e-mail filtration applications in its e-mail systems. That filtering process may prevent or delay delivery of certain e-mail communications. If you do not receive a timely response to an e-mail communication, please contact the intended recipient by phone.
Copyright Notice
 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 - Cypress Creek High School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and especially Cypress Creek High School. Please contact [email protected] (CCHS principal) with any questions or for further information.
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