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I want to start off this week’s message thanking all our Legacy students, faculty, staff and parents for making this week a successful week of state testing. This week we will continue state testing with make ups as well as the state Civics EOC and the 8th grade statewide science assessment on Thursday. The Civics assessment is computer based and the 8th grade assessment is paper based. On Thursday all students will be in test sites the entire school day. Sixth graders will not be testing but will be reviewing for their CFEs which are also approaching soon.
This week was also teacher appreciation week. On campus we were proud to honor our teachers with a Star Wars themed filled week of fun. Thank you teachers for all you do!
Finally, as we enter into the last few weeks of school this is a reminder to all Jets that there are consequences for your actions on campus. The OCPS code of student conduct has all the rules you need to follow as a Jet here at Legacy. Let’s be mindful of our behaviors and finish this year strong. We have many exciting things planned for our 8th graders in recognition of their hard work over their middle school career.
Thank you,
Principal Jiménez
Pictured very top: Teacher Appreciation art created by Mr. de Zayas and his art students.
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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● May 10th- SAC/PTSA Meeting 5:30pm in Media Center
● May 10th- Chorus Concert 6pm-7pm
● May 10th- East River High School "Falcon Fly Out" 6pm-7pm, EHS parking lot
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● May 12th- Statewide Science Assessment & NGSSS Civics
● May 13th- Gradventure
● May 16th- 19th- CFE Testing Block Scheduling
● May 17th- Leave Your Legacy 6pm-8pm at East River HS
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● May 23rd- May 24th- Digital Device Collection
● May 23rd- 8th Grade dance in the evening (more information to be shared soon)
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● May 25th- 8th Grade Field Day Periods 5-7
● May 25th- Last Day of School
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Next week the Civics EOC and the 8th grade statewide science assessment will be occurring on campus. That day all students will be in their test sites for the entire school day.
The Civics assessment is computer based. The 8th grade statewide science assessment is paper based.
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SGA Canned Food Drive ends this Monday |
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SGA is hosting a canned food drive from April 25th to May 9th for families here at Legacy Middle School. Please donate cans to your social studies class and the top class in each grade to bring in the most non-perishable food items will earn a pizza party. |
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Friday, May 13th is the 8th grade Gradventure field trip. Below are some important reminders. |
➔ MUST attend school on day of the field trip
➔ MUST be in dress code to attend field trip
◆ You will receive the field trip shirt the day of the field trip, you must wear the shirt the entire time while on the field trip
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➔ You must also wear your wristband that you will receive (from your chaperone) the entire time while on the trip
➔ Do NOT bring your computer or backpack to school on May 13th, can only bring the drawstring bag with the items you may need
➔ At 2:30pm on May 13th you will be dismissed to cafeteria, we will leave campus at 3pm
➔ Bring extra spending money if you would like to buy any additional snacks or a souvenir while on the trip.
◆ A dinner voucher and souvenir cup voucher for unlimited drinks until Midnight is included in trip.
Rules
★ Students must follow the OCPS Code of Conduct while on the trip.
★ Students must adhere to all Universal Rules & Regulations.
Return Time
★ Parents will need to PROMPTLY pick up their children at 12:30AM on May 14th. The school will contact the Sheriff’s Office for any student not picked up within ½ hour of the pick-up time.
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8th Grade parents, mark your calendar: |
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Students received an invite from their teacher U.S. History teacher. |
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8th Grade Field Day Volunteers Needed |
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Field Day will be occurring on the last day of school Wednesday, May 25th during periods 5-7 for 8th grade students. We will need assistance with field day. To register to volunteer for the event, please sign up at this link: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/opp_details/89546
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The Latinos in Action and I want to wish you a Happy Cinco de mayo! |
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Reminder about our Canned Tuna Drive . . . |
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The Kiwanis of East Orlando, is having their Tons of Tuna Drive for our homeless in the community. The class with the most donated cans of tuna will receive either a donut party or a pizza party. It would be your choice. Please drop off your donations to Ms. Darby’s room # 809 or Ms. Archer’s room #618.
The drive ends May 12. Thank you very much for your support.
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*** 8th graders will need to check with their high school they will be attending to see if there is any summer reading. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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This past week teachers were celebrated all week on the flight deck. Thank you to the Legacy PTSA, Publix, PDQ of Waterford Lakes and Chick-fil-A of Waterford Lakes for sponsoring different days for our teachers. Our Jets also wrote notes and gave thoughtful gifts to our teachers this week. Thank you teachers for all you do for our Jets! Yoda best teachers! |
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Mr. de Zayas wearing his teacher appreciation gift from one of our Jets! His apron reads, "I teach pint-sized Picassos." |
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8th grade students who participated in the virtual author visit with Gordon Korman received a copy of his novel 'Unplugged' this week. |
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From Gordon Korman comes a middle grade novel about a group of kids forced to “unplug” at a wellness camp — where they instead find intrigue, adventure, and a whole lot of chaos.
As the son of the world’s most famous tech billionaire, Jett Baranov has always gotten exactly what he wanted. So, when his father’s private jet drops him in the middle of Little Rock, Arkansas, at a wellness camp called the Oasis, Jett can’t believe it. He’s forced to hand over his cell phone, eat grainy veggie patties, and participate in wholesome activities with the other kids.
At the Oasis, he meets Grace, who is his polar opposite. She thrives in the wellness atmosphere and resents Jett’s terrible attitude. Then there’s Tyrell, who suffers from a dizzying list of food allergies that render him constantly itchy. And also Brooklynne, a girl who definitely seems to be hiding something.
As the weeks go on, Jett starts to get used to the unplugged life and even bonds with the other kids over their discovery of a baby lizard-turned-pet, Needles. But he can’t help noticing that the adults at the Oasis are acting really strange…
Jett is determined to get to the bottom of things, but can he convince the other kids that he is no longer just a spoiled brat making trouble?
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Star Wars Day in Art with Mr. de Zayas |
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On May 4th last week, students worked as teams under a 40 minute deadline. They applied all the principles of art into one drawing! |
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East River's Falcon Fly Out - Save the Date (May 11)
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We wanted to ensure you had May 11th in your calendar for our 3rd Annual Falcon Fly-Out. This event will take place from 6pm to 7pm in our parking lot, East River High School. We encourage you, your teachers, and anyone that may have had an impact on the senior class of 2022 to attend! You are welcome to bring a tent, decorate your cars, bring noise makers, etc. Basically this is a car parade for our seniors as their last drive-drive out before graduation. We all cheer them on as they snake their way through our parking lot. |
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* This map may adjust slightly but you can see where we will have middle and elementary set up.
We recommend being on campus by 5:25-5:30PM to avoid any traffic issues and to set up your area.
If you have any questions please feel free to reach out to myself or Ms. Youtz, our senior class sponsor.
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We have some amazing news to share!!! The following students have qualified for Track Fest (Tuesday, May 10th) at Ocoee High School:
Christina Norris- Long Jump, 100, 200
Kyla Tometi- 100
Nicholas Alaracon- Long Jump, 100, 200, 4x100
Mykol Garzon- 800
Keion Cumberbatch- 800
William Marshall- 100, 200, 4x100
Andrew Baker- 4x100
Marco Brice- 4x100
Projected start 5:30 PM - Shot Put and Long Jump
Projected start 6:00 PM - All running events, in regular meet order:
• 100m
• 1600m
• 400m
• 4x100m Relay (Varsity)
• 800m
• 200m
• 4x400m Relay (Varsity)
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Digital Device Information |
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Return of digital devices |
This year all students will be turning in their school issued laptops and chargers at the end of the school year. Device collection will take place on May 23rd and May 24th. |
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Please be aware that students will be issued fines on broken, damaged or missing devices. As well as, broken, damaged or missing chargers. Below is the OCPS fine structure. |
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Orange County Library System |
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Special virtual event for middle school students! |
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Summer Tips for Parents - Virtual Workshop (May 11) |
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1) Governor Desantis just signed into law a series of sales tax holidays which may benefit a number of our families:
May 14 - Aug. 14: Sales tax exemption on children's books
May 28 - June 10: Sales tax exemption on hurricane supplies
July 1 - July 7: Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on such things as tickets for concerts, movies, ballgames and museum visits, as well as on certain gear for outdoor activities. For example, they will not pay sales taxes on the first $500 of the price of canoes or kayaks.
July 25 - Aug. 7: Back-to-school sales tax holiday. Shoppers will be able to avoid paying sales taxes on clothes and shoes that cost $100 or less, school supplies that cost $50 or less and personal computers with price tags of $1,500 or less.
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2) Mr. de Zayas' art students worked as teams last week using many of the art principles they have learned to create a Star Wars art piece (above). Here are where the Star Wars movies have been filmed: |
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3) WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Inspirational quotes at Mother's Day about a mother's priorities, appreciation for what your mother has done over the years, and how a mother has helped shaped one's life by successful people.
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Michelle Obama On Priorities
I love our daughters more than anything in the world ― more than life itself. And while that may not be the first thing that some folks want to hear from an Ivy-league-educated lawyer, it is truly who I am. So for me, being Mom-in-Chief is, and always will be, job number one.
~ Michelle Obama, first lady
George Washington On Gratitude
All I am I owe to my mother.
~ George Washington, 1st US president
Alex Rodriguez's MVP
My mother's the most special person in my life ... I consider her my MVP: Most Valuable Parent.
~ Alex Rodriguez, baseball superstar
Booker T. Washington On Character
If I have done anything in life worth attention, I feel sure that I inherited the disposition from my mother.
~ Booker T. Washington, author
Michael Jordan On Confidence
My mother is my root, my foundation. She planted the seed that I base my life on, and that is the belief that the ability to achieve starts in your mind.
~ Michael Jordan, basketball champion
Mister Rogers On Perspective
When I was a boy and I would see scary things in the news, my mother would say to me, “Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.”
~ Mister Rogers, TV personality
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Remember Jets:
No matter how you feel,
get up, dress up, and show up,
but never give up.
Happy Mother's Day and have a great week!
Jason Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, May 8, 2022
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From the left: Assistant Principal Elizabeth Fuller, Principal Jason Jiménez, Assistant Principal Maria DiMura. |
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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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