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What a busy and fun week on campus! This past week started with our band students participating on Monday in MPA. They have been practicing very hard for this assessment. On Tuesday we held an Ark mentoring session on campus with students and our SAC/PTSA meeting for the month. Important information about math classes offered on campus to our Jets was shared by our Assistant Principal of Instruction Ms. Fuller during the meeting. Thursday and Friday we were on modified bells schedules. On Thursday our Jets concluded their mental health lessons for the year and on Friday our Faculty vs. Student basketball game occurred. The teachers were victorious over the students.
Our current 6th and 7th graders received many reminders throughout the week to complete and submit their course request for next school year. Please check with your Jets to see if they submitted. A copy of the forms are also available in this week’s edition.
Monday, March 13th - Friday, March 17th is Spring Break! I want to wish our Jets a restful break. I know I will be reading at least one good book over the break and I would encourage everyone to do the same as well.
When we return to campus on Monday, March 20th I would like to provide some important reminders for that week!
● Wednesday, March 22nd will be a No Early Release Day
● Friday, March 24th is the last day to purchase a yearbook and our 8th graders Gradventure permission slips and final payments are due
● You will be able to view Quarter 3 report cards on Tuesday, March 28th via Skyward
Have a great Spring Break Jets!
Mr. Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Pictured very top: Some of our 8th grade basketball players are pictured with their teacher escorts during the faculty vs. student basketball game.
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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● March 20th- Quarter 4 Begins
● March 21st- Leave Your Legacy Auditions
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● March 22nd- Track Meet at Odyssey MS
● March 24th- Gradventure Permission slip and payment due for 8th graders
● March 28th- Quarter 3 Report Cards Available on Skyward ● March 30th- Track Meet at Timber Springs MS
● April 3rd- FAST Writes
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Leave Your Legacy Talent Auditions |
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Music Performance Assessment (MPA) |
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On Monday our 7th and 8th grade band students participated in MPA. The music performance assessment assessed our students on their music skills. We are so proud of our Jets and their hard work. |
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Our Legacy flute section. |
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Practicing before loading the buses for MPA. |
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International Women's Day |
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Wednesday was International Women’s Day. In Recognition of the day, some of our Legacy faculty and staff dressed in purple and participated in a tea party. |
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On Tuesday our Jets participated in another great session of Ark Mentoring in the gym. |
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Shout out to our Legacy Live students who bring the news daily to our Jets on campus. |
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This past week the following Jets participated in the OCPS Dance Gala:
- Sage Etheridge
- Ariana Jordan
- Citlaly Perez
- Ariana Restrepo
- Daryanna Valle
- Angelys Ruiz
- Analyssa Saintilus
- Lyric Chaffin
- Maliah Canova
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Partner in Education Spotlight |
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We would like to recognize Kona Ice for selling to our Jets during the faculty vs. student basketball game. Twenty percent (20%) of the sales will be donated back to Legacy Our students enjoyed the cool treat before the start of Spring Break! |
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Faculty vs. Students Basketball Game |
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Last Friday the faculty vs. student basketball game was held on campus. The students, faculty and staff had a great time during the event. The faculty won the game against the students! We are excited to have this tradition back on campus. |
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The Battle of the Books team participated in a district practice session on Tuesday in preparation for their upcoming battle in April. |
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Faculty/Staff Member of the Month |
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Our students voted and the Legacy Faculty/Staff Member of the Month is our 8th grade math teacher and athletic director, Ms. Ja-Kera Johnson! Thank you for all you do for our Jets! |
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Our Legacy Robotics team was headed to the state championship on Saturday, March 11th. They have been busy building, coding and making sure their robots are ready for the competition. |
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This past week our Builder’s Club met. We are excited for everything they do at school and out in our community. |
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Sixth Grade Course Request Form |
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If you have an incoming 6th grader or know someone who will be an incoming 6th grader to Legacy, please have them complete the course request form below. It can be accessed by scanning the QR code below. |
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7th & 8th Grade Course Request Forms |
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Your course selection for your 8th grade electives must be completed! If you don't choose your courses, counselors will have to pick your electives for you - we want you to have first choice, you will be the top students next year!
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Save the Date:
- Monday, April 3 - FAST Writes
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The yearbook students have been hard at work on the yearbook. Our deadline to publish is fast approaching. |
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Our PTSA recently surveyed Legacy Middle School Faculty and Staff and determined the school has a need for volunteers to serve during the school day in a variety of ways. The biggest needs are supervision at lunch, in the hallways during the school day and in the car line for arrival and dismissal.
We are eager to partner with parents, family or community members who would be willing to serve throughout the remainder of the school year. We will be beginning a volunteer outreach program to onboard and prepare parents and would love to include all who are interested in supporting the school further. You must be OCPS ADDitions approved as a volunteer for Legacy Middle School in order to serve. However, you may do this now or any time prior to beginning as a volunteer.
On March 20th our board members will be serving in a volunteer capacity during parts of the school day. We aim to pilot a volunteer mentorship opportunity to prepare all volunteers who are willing to serve the school to help the faculty and staff as we hope to offer support in ways that will encourage and support faculty, staff and students.
If you are interested in serving as a volunteer contact Legacy Middle School’s PTSA Vice President Amanda Kern at off2skool@gmail.com or call/message at 407-619-8926. |
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This is a reminder that the student microwave is a privilege. We ask that students not pop popcorn or make the noodle cups. |
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Our Legacy track team has been hard at work practice for their first track meet. Their first meet will be on Wednesday, March 22nd at Odyssey Middle School. |
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Congrats to the following Jets for making the track team: |
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Girls Team
Alani Richardson
La’ Tevia Needham
Tiaunna Higgs
Nevaeh Acosta
Kydayshia Thomas
Peyton Guice
Mahniya McNealy
Eviana Alvarez
Jieka Benitez
Frizariyah Vassor
Aliyah Neance
Zaria Griffin
Sari Gordon
Taylor-Marie Hobbs
Yashira Acevedo
Maliah Castillo-Canova
Sally Berry
Katherine Sanchez Vena
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Boys Team
Adrian Mejia
Mykol Garzon-Zambrano
Jayden Tometi
Jaheim Henry
Alexander Saenz
Maurice Grissett
Deandre Maddox
Gavin Tyler
Damian Caserta
Tristan Potts
Tyler Jerez
Orion Freeman
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Mrs. Luna- 7th grade science working in small groups. |
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Creative creatures in Mrs. Cirnigliaro’s 7th grade science class. |
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Learning about chloroplasts in 8th grade science with Mrs. Larsen. |
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Reviewing volume of a box formula with Mr. Bunch's 6th grade math class. |
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Ms. Smith’s chorus class. |
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Learning about puppeteering in Ms. Nieves' drama class. |
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Permission slip and full payment is due by Friday, March 24th
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This is a reminder that Gradventure is a celebration for 8th graders for completion of middle school. Students will be disqualified from attending if:
● They have more than one Level III Referral
● They have a Level IV Referral
● They have lower than a 2.0 GPA
After March 24th NO refund will be issued. This information is also listed on the Gradventure permission slip packet. Digital versions can be found on the Legacy student Canvas and additional copies can be picked up from the Media Center circulation desk.
If you are interested in being a chaperone. Below is the link to register:
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8th Grade Parents - Please save the May 17th date! |
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Please save the date for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. The Leave Your Legacy event will be from 6pm-8pm at the University High School Performing Arts Center. Invites to 8th graders will be sent out after the quarter three report cards. We are excited to celebrate and recognize our 8th graders! |
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If you purchase tickets in advance for the 8th grade dance they are $5. Please ensure you put your name when purchasing via SchoolPay. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
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*** Community support needed. Thank you! *** |
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We are seeking donations to help support the 8th grade dance. To make the cost only $5 we need support in order to offer such great things as refreshments and decorations.
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This week was another great week for tutoring. Below are a few photos from this week: |
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FREE tutoring is offered here at the Legacy campus. |
Before school tutoring in MATH is offered by Mrs. Hernandez on Tuesdays in room 828 starting at 8:30am.
Below is the information on our after school tutoring program.
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FREE online tutoring by the Orange County Library System (also offered in Spanish): |
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Superintendent's Weekly Message (Week of March 6): |
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This week Dr. Vazquez talks to the head of the Orange County Library System about our shared goals and how they support our schools and students. |
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Closing Image of the Week and Quarter 3 . . . |
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We are thankful to our SRO Deputy Velez for protecting Legacy on a daily basis. You see her cruiser outside our school everyday. |
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Have a safe and relaxing spring break!
Mr. Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, March 12, 2023
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From the left: Assistant Principal Elizabeth Fuller, Principal Jason Jiménez, Assistant Principal Maria DiMura. |
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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 Legacy Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and especially OCPS - Legacy Middle School. Please contact Mr. Jason Jiménez at jason.jimenez@ocps.net with any questions.
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