Monday, Feb. 14

• FAFSA Application Lab
• Flag football tryouts
• Boys lacrosse vs. Discovery, 7PM

Tuesday, Feb. 15

• Deadline for 2022-2023 OCPS Magnet Program applications
• TUTORING, 2:30-4:30PM
• Girls lacrosse vs. Leesburg, 6PM
• Tennis vs. Horizon, 3:30PM

Wednesday, Feb. 16

• Boys lacrosse vs. East Ridge, 6PM
• Valencia Dual Enrollment Information Session, 6PM
• Baseball at Montverde, 7PM

Thursday, Feb. 17

• TUTORING, 2:30-4:30PM
• Baseball vs. Conrad Academy, 6:30PM
• Tennis at LBV, 3:30PM

Friday, Feb. 18

• Girls lacrosse vs. DP, 5PM
• Boys lacrosse vs. Foundation, 7:30PM
• Track at Satellite High

Saturday, Feb. 19

• District wrestling
• Start of FFA Week '22

Celebrating our Noble Knights - Class of 2022! These high-achieving seniors have submitted applications to the top colleges and universities in the nation! We are very proud of their hard work!

Final FAFSA Application Lab this Monday, Feb. 14 (Parents welcome!)

Thank you Ms. Wolfgramm and Ms. Hendricks for helping our seniors with their FAFSA and hosting another lab in college and Career this past week (pictures just below)!

Remember seniors, if you need help completing your application go to the CCC any day during your lunch or after school, or you can attend the third FAFSA App Lab on Monday, February 14!

* Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®)

Final FAFSA Application Lab this Monday, Feb. 14:

FAFSA Reminders:

Seniors – if you haven’t completed your FAFSA application, the time is now! Completing the FAFSA is the first step toward getting federal financial aid for college or technical college. In addition, many colleges use your FAFSA data to determine your eligibility for state and school based aid. Here is what you’ll need:

· FSA ID and password

· SSN and/or Alien Registration Number

· 2020 Tax Return, W-2, and any other records of money earned (parents and student – if the student worked)

Feel free to utilize this Step-by-Step FAFSA Video: https://youtu.be/RUP8WLY1I1I

Florida Financial Aid Application

The Florida Financial Aid Application is open and available for you to complete the application. Please take a moment to follow these instructions (line by line) to ensure you complete the application correctly: https://tinyurl.com/FloridaFinancialAidApp. As you know, the Bright Futures Scholarship and several other grants and scholarships are tied to the Florida Financial Aid Application. It is important that every student has this application submitted.

Stay Connected

Follow College and Career Instagram’s page to get updates about what’s going on in college admissions, financial aid, Bright Futures, scholarships, and more! Follow @ocoee_ccc

Acceptances

Seniors – as your college acceptances begin to roll in, be sure to share the good news with Mrs. Wolfgramm and Mrs. Hendricks by emailing a screenshot of your acceptance letter or bringing it by the College and Career Center. We want to celebrate your success!

College and Career YouTube Channel

OCPS has a College and Career YouTube Channel where you can browse through videos that will help walk you through the college admissions process and help you discover your postsecondary plan: Access the channel here: https://bit.ly/OCPSCollegeandCareer

Scholarships

Knights - apply to every scholarship opportunity your qualify for. Find a full list of scholarships from OCPS here.

Upcoming Scholarship Opportunities

* Due February 14th – Atkins Pathway to Success Scholarship – award varies. To be eligible for the scholarship a student must be: first generation, female student, a Florida resident applying to a 4 year public, in-state university, submit the FAFSA and Florida Financial Aid Application, and have applied to two other external scholarships. To apply click here: https://www.atkinsef.org/application

* Due February 23, 2022 – Dream U.S. – Up to $16,500 for an associate degree and up to $33,000 for a bachelor’s degree at a partner college. Some scholars may be eligible for an additional stipend of up to $4,000 for books, supplies, and transportation. To apply click here: https://www.thedream.us/scholarships/national-scholarship/

* Due March 1, 2022 - EEqual Scholarship Awards Program - $8,000 - Student must be experiencing poverty or homelessness and be on track for graduation. Undocumented students CAN apply! Go to: https://eequal.org/scholarships/  

Two "Engage 360" options for parents this coming Wednesday evening (Feb. 16):

Engage 360: Learn Where You Live- Coping Skills to Support Yourself and Your Child During the Pandemic

Engage 360: Learn Where You Live- Helping Students Harness Their Strengths to Build Confidence and Accelerate Learning

Link to join

Using the Canvas Parent Portal and the mobile app (Virtual) Feb. 17:

Staying in the Loop with Canvas Parent

Virtual Event

Join us to learn how to stay in the loop using the Canvas Parent Portal and mobile app! Families will learn how to check the calendar for 

assignments and upcoming due dates, set alerts and notifications, view student work and teacher feedback and communicate with teachers!

Join us on February 17, 2022 at 6pm

Click HERE to Join

Beginning this past Thursday, February 10, Orange County Public Schools invited all students in grades 3-12 and all families with a student in grades K-12 to participate in the 2021-22 annual stakeholder survey. These surveys offer valuable feedback as OCPS works to ensure every student has a promising and successful future. Please take time to complete the family survey which will ask you about your thoughts on climate and safety, how easy it is to engage with our school and how well we meet your child’s needs and expectations.

Families can access the anonymous link to complete the survey at bit.ly/ocpsfamily. They are also available on the OCPS website.

Families are encouraged to complete one survey for each school in which they have a child attending.

First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme for this year’s Black History Month student and educator contests. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History” to learn about and honor the contributions of African-Americans to Florida communities.

Student Essay Contest 

First Lady Casey Desantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all 4-12 grades students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected overall with one coming from grades 9-12. Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan Scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation. 

All entries must be received by 5 Pm EST Friday, February 18, 2022. For more information about the contests, including how to submit your entries, please visit www.Floridablackhistory.com

1) US colleges are raising tuition and fees:

Source: Hechinger Report - Read full article - "Inflation is coming to college campuses. Prepare to pay more."

Knight reminder: Ms. Wolfgramm and Ms. Hendricks are always ready to help with college financial planning questions and completion of FAFSA paperwork. They are hosting the 3rd FAFSA Application Lab from 8:00AM to 2:20PM this Monday, Feb. 14th. If you are college bound later this year, please take advantage of this assistance sooner vs. later.

2) Kids who eat breakfast by grade level:

Source: Foodnavigator-usa

* Please click here to view the Feb. 2022 OHS cafeteria breakfast meal calendar.

3) The average rate for a 30-second spot commercial the Super Bowl broadcast has risen from $2.77 million in 2010 to $6.50 million this year:

Source: Statista Read full article

4) WISDOM TO LIVE BY at Black History Month '22

Inspirational quotes by great African American football coaches and players:

Mike Tomlin On Commitment

It's not what you're capable of, it's what you're willing to do.

~ Mike Tomlin, head coach Pittsburgh Steelers

Eddie Robinson On Success

The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential . . . these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.

~ Eddie Robinson, head coach Grambling State (HBCU), 408-165-15

Walter Payton On Humility

When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.

~ Walter Payton, running back, NFL Hall of Fame

Patrick Mahomes On Life Lessons

Kids in sports - it makes such an impact in life with the lessons that you learn.

~ Patrick Mahomes, quarterback Kansas City Chiefs 

Jerry Rice On Effort

Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.

~ Jerry Rice, wide receiver, NFL Hall of Fame

Have a Happy Valentine's Day and a great week!

Dr. Karcinski, Principal

Ocoee High School,

Sunday, February 13, 2022

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