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On this Thanksgiving eve, I want to take a moment to wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving. The 2021-2022 school year is passing so quickly and this is the season to reflect upon our blessings. In this issue we touch upon just a few of the many things we have to be thankful for as part of the Colonial High School community.
We are more than a high school, we are a wonderful community. Every day, teachers, support staff, volunteers, and administrators come to school prepared to provide the best possible learning experiences for our Grenadiers. Not only do we all work together to help students learn, but we also provide a safe, nurturing place for them to grow. So whether you are sharing time with your immediate or "extended" family please take time this week to rest, enjoy the beauty that surrounds us, and remember to be thankful for all you have including our CHS community.
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One of the many blessings we enjoy at Colonial here at Thanksgiving '21 are our two beautiful campuses which are continually well maintained and enriched. The rainbow in the sky over the courtyard really helps to illustrate this point. It's Great To Be A Grenadier! |
This Thanksgiving day, kindly take a moment to remember our troops who are deployed and cannot be home with their families.
Enjoy the rest of your Thanksgiving break and I look forward to seeing everyone back at school on Monday, November 29th.
Dr. Maestre
Principal
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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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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our many talented Grenadiers like Alexis Bailey!
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Ceramics II student, Alexis Bailey, recently received the Merit Award in the Sculpture/3D category for her Sgraffito Tripod Vessel at the 45th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival. |
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our dedicated Media Center Specialists & Clerks plus our Media Centers which offer an abundance of onsite and online resources for our Grenadiers.
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our wonderful Counselors who are always prepared to help our Grenadiers succeed during high school and with their college and career paths beyond.
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Attention Grenadier Sophomores and Juniors!
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Contacts and other information: |
1) Would you like to meet with your counselor? Visit the link below to book your appointment:
2) 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?
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
The chance to offer free after-school tutoring to any Grenadier needing a little extra help.
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Tutoring runs 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?
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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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our head coaches, assistant coaches, trainers, and so many sports open to our Grenadiers over three seasons.
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
All the extra resources accessible to our Grenadiers to help them along with their education.
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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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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Student Services & our College and Career Center which are continually challenging our Grenadiers to take advantage of FAFSA, scholarships, and other free supports such as SAT/ACT preparation.
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Continuing reminder on FAFSA. . . |
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First 100 Seniors That Complete The FAFSA and Show Proof to the Withams Will Receive a $10 GIft Card....and possibly $6,400 to use for school next year!!!!
For help, visit Student Services.
* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)
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The number of our seniors completing their FAFSA paperwork is up +11% vs. 2020 through November 5th. Let's keep the momentum going into December!!
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How college is paid for in the U.S. by source of funds:
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Continuing reminder . . . ACT & SAT:
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.
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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:
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our Financial Literacy program to help our Grenadiers understand money management and finances before they leave high school.
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Financial Literacy for our Grenadiers: Lesson #15 |
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
The time we can spend educating our Grenadiers and families on SEL (Social Emotional Learning) to help them enjoy enriched, happy lives both at school and at home.
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40 other things to be thankful for at this Thanksgiving: |
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Our "Grenadiers Speak Up!" program which exists to help any student needing help of a personal nature as the school year winds along.
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Students - speak up using the link on your Grenadier Gate Canvas page. |
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
Living in a community that reaches out to help those in need through the seasons all year long.
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1) Nemours Mobile Health Clinic for uninsured children: |
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At Thanksgiving we are thankful for . . .
This special week where we hope all of our Grenadiers are enjoying some quality time with family and friends before classes resume on Monday, Nov. 29th.
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Food for Thought at Thanksgiving! |
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1) The most popular side dish (Florida = sweet potato casserole):
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5) Thanksgiving weekend shopping:
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6) Wisdom To Live By at Thanksgiving '21:
On Gratitude
Be thankful for what you have; you'll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don't have, you will never, ever have enough.”
~ Oprah Winfrey, producer and author
On What Matters Most
Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.
~ Robert Brault, author
On Family
Family is not an important thing. It's everything.
~ Michael J. Fox, actor
On Friendship
A good friend is like a four-leaf clover; hard to find and lucky to have.
~ Irish Proverb
On Blessings
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
~ Willie Nelson, recording artist
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7) Getting your piece of Thanksgiving pie this way can lead to trouble! Happy Thanksgiving Grenadiers!
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It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Colonial High School
Wednesday, November 24, 2021
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