Tuesday, September 5, 2023 |
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PTSA and SAC are organizations vital to the success of Legacy Middle School, and we thank both groups for their support. We have a SAC meeting at 5:30 on Sept. 12th in the Media Center. PTSA will follow at 6:00. Please join us in supporting our Jets.
We completed our first wave of testing in PM1 ELA and Math. Students that didn’t test will complete makeups this month. This was a great week for our Performing Arts, with Band and Orchestra instrument try-outs and Dance Team auditions.
We are still without chargers for 120 students. Students who were not issued laptop chargers will be held harmless for academics and will have opportunities to make up and practice assignments.
Parents, we still have over 200 student accounts that have not been reconciled. You can remit payment here:
1) Digital Accessories/Charger Fines (Use for gumdrop cases and chargers):
2) Digital Device Fine (use for damage to laptop):
Legacy has a new communication tool for our parents to access important information when you are on the go, including the Jets in Action Community Brief, school website, athletics, SchoolPay.com and student tech help. Please check out the link below. This tool is also accessible through all of Legacy’s social media.
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Sincerely,
Jason Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Orange County Public Schools
11398 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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Pictured at the top of this issue and just above:
Jets at our 2023-2024 Dance Team auditions this past Thursday.
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Sep. 06: Soccer team at HOME vs. Pershing
Sep. 06: Fall Theater information meeting, 4:04-5:30pm
Sep. 10: Grandparent's Day
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Sep. 11: Patriot Day (Anniversary of 9/11/01) |
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Sep. 12: School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting, 5:30pm
Sep. 12: PTSA meeting, 6:00pm
Sep. 15: Start of National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Sep. 15: Hispanic Heritage Month Barbie and Ken (details below)
Sep. 20: OPEN HOUSE
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Information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 6th: |
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Soccer teams at HOME this Wednesday! |
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Special Barbie & Ken event sponsored by Latinos in Action! |
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Legacy Partner in Education: Lizzy Milner |
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Lizzy Milner, Financial Professional |
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Legacy Middle School thanks Lizzy Milner from Voyage Retirement Solutions for treating our staff to breakfast during pre-planning this year. Please reach her at lizzy@voyageretirement.com for help with creating retirement strategies that use a variety of investment and insurance products to custom fit your retirement goals. |
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What our Jets are Reading . . . |
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Ms. Johnson is Legacy’s amazing Behavioral Specialist. One of her favorite books about parenthood and teaching is Angela Duckworth’s Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance. The author defines “grit” as a blend of passion and perseverance for long-term goals and the ability to maintain determination and motivation despite real-life experiences with failure and adversity.
Ms. Johnson said this about the book, “It teaches you to harness the ‘energy’ of behaviors that are not productive and geared to positive outcomes to those behaviors that ignite passion and demonstrate perseverance for sustainable positive outcomes in life.” Thanks for your recommendation, Ms. Johnson. Legacy learns from your patience, joy and professionalism as you help our Jets learn to make different choices that will support their academic and personal growth.
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Mervenn Matador, 7th grade, shared that his favorite Legacy Library book is Ironman: Hearts of Steel. “I love this book because it tells Ironman’s origin story in a cool way. It’s one of the first Ironman books I read.” Mervenn likes Ironman the best out of the Marvel characters because, “...he’s very humorous. He is my favorite. I like the Media Center because it has a bunch of great books.”
Mervenn has already read four books since the start of this school year and said that reading helps him learn more and it is, “super fun.” Thank you for your recommendation, Mervenn!
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Birthday wishes to Mr. Smith, 7th Grade Civics Teacher. |
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Birthday wishes to Ms. Cirnigliaro, 7th Grade Science Teacher. |
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Just above and below:
Happy Birthday to Ms. Henry, 6-8 Dance Teacher and Cheer Committee Chairperson.
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LEGACY CHEER COMMITTEE
Members of Legacy Middle School’s new “Cheer” Committee. This group celebrates our staff’s birthdays and honors their achievements. Please click here if you would like to donate to this committee.
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Legacy Jet teachers showing off their college colors on
National College Colors Day '23.
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Jets at band instrument try-outs this past week. |
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Orchestra teacher Mr. Anderson and Band Director Mr. McGarvey at instrument try-outs last week. |
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A group of Algebra 1 students working together in the Media Center. |
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6th ELA grade students working with Ms. Ayala. |
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Student samples from 6th grade ELA. |
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Coach T and her P.E. students working it out. |
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6th grade math with Mr. Rivera, who is retiring this year. He has been an educator for over 30 years! |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message: |
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This week Superintendent Dr. Vazquez discusses some of the trending topics on Thought Exchange which include salaries, cell phone policy, and A/C issues. You can still submit a thought on Thought Exchange by clicking here.
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Purchase your OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Tailgate tickets!
The first 100 tickets sold will receive an OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Commemorative Scarf.
● Scan the QR code in the flier below to purchase your tickets!
● Invite your alumni co-workers, family and friends to join YOU!
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Not an OCPS Alumni Network Member? JOIN TODAY – It’s Free!
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Special October event for both Middle and High: |
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* After School Zone is funded by a grant from the Orange County Government. There is no charge for youth to attend. The program takes place from the last bell to 6:00 pm. |
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Legacy Economics Corner
An occasional look at key economic indicators that might impact our Legacy families.
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Unemployment Rates and Educational Attainment: |
The Jobs report came out last Friday morning for the month of August 2023. As has been the pattern since the start of the 21st century, those with greater education have less chance of being out of work over time. |
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY: Week of Sept. 4, 2023 |
Muhammad Ali On Preparation
I run on the road, long before I dance under the lights.
~ Muhammad Ali, world champion boxer
Martin Luther King Jr. On Morality
The time is always right to do what is right.
~ Martin Luther King Jr., civil rights leader
Albert Schweitzer On Unselfishness
Life becomes harder for us when we live for others, but it also becomes richer and happier.
~ Albert Schweitzer, humanitarian
John Wooden On Strengths
Do not let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.
~ John Wooden, basketball coach
Mary Kay Ash On Confidence
If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't, you're right.
~ Mary Kay Ash, businesswoman
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Thank you very much for reading. Have a wonderful week!
Mr. Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
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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. |
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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 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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