The State of Florida requires all incoming 7th graders to have the Tdap Immunization on the Florida 680 Health Form prior to the start of school. (floridahealth.gov)

* Back to school immunization events and forms

Soccer tryouts begin on Monday, August 14th. Please ensure that your child has a sports physical on file. The file can be found at:

We have partnered with ER Care of Central Florida. Take a moment and ensure that your child has their physical completed before Monday, August 14th.

For more information on Athletics, contact Legacy Athletic Director Michael Rummel (Michael.Rummel@ocps.net)

A student may possess a cell phone on Board property, on school transportation and at school activities, provided that during school hours, the cell phone is silenced and concealed. Pursuant to Section 1006.07, Florida Statutes, “a student may not use a wireless communications device during instructional time, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. A teacher shall designate an area for wireless communications devices during instructional time.” For purposes of this section, the designated area will be in the student’s backpack, or purse, except when expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. Violations of the cell phone policy will be handled in accordance with the Code and may result in confiscation of said device. If the cell phone is used in a criminal act (such as sexting as outlined in Florida Statutes and the Code), the cell phone will be provided to law enforcement and the student may face criminal penalties. The use of wireless communication devices are always prohibited during the school day (from the first morning bell to dismissal) unless expressly directed by a teacher solely for educational purposes. Wireless communication devices include but are not limited to, cell phones and/or auxiliary/ancillary devices such as watches and ear buds.

At no time shall OCPS be responsible for theft, loss or damage to cell phones or other electronic devices brought onto its property.

These standards apply to all students in the public schools of Orange County.

There have been state legislative and rule changes around the Parents Bill of Rights since last school year which impact students, teachers and staff. All of our school principals have been provided information and guidance to share and we have also made the same information available to you on the district’s website Parental Rights in OCPS webpage. You will be able to access the memos and a frequently asked questions document.

Thank you for your support of Orange County Public Schools.

Legacy Parents, did you know that reading interesting text for 20 minutes a day exposes your student to 1.8 million words per year? This increases not only their vocabulary, speed and comprehension but also their standardized test scores.

Have your student stop by our media center to either check out a book or learn about other reading platforms, like Learning Ally (an app in your student’s OCPS Launchpad), which provides auditory support as your student reads. Shared reading (eyes past print with voice support) allows the reader to work at higher levels of cognition, including making connections, predictions, questioning text, and identifying textual evidence.

If your student says, “I hate reading” or “Reading is boring,” then shared reading is an avenue for them to explore. Our media specialist, Mrs. Gonzalez, can assist them with Learning Ally or other shared reading platforms.

Please join our PTSA. This organization consists of parents, students and teachers and provides a community kids need in order to grow academically. Did you know that it only costs $5.00 for a membership? Join today to support your Jets! Use this link or the QR code to join.

* 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.

Each year, schools reflect on the needs of a school through an annual school improvement plan (SIP) audit. We invited our School Advisory Committee to join us in the creation of this year’s SIP. SAC Chair Tim Balthazar was able join us in brainstorming ways to best support our students this year and advance our OCPS mission: with the support of families and the community, we create enriching and diverse pathways that lead our students to success.

Legacy Middle School would like to thank our new Partner in Education, Tasty China! Manager Eric Paulino treated our staff to a delicious lunch this week, and let’s just say that there were zero leftovers.

Tasty China offers a daily lunch special from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, which includes an entree along with either pork fried rice or white rice and an egg roll, all for under $10! Delicious dinner combos also include an entree accompanied by an egg roll and fried rice, all for under $14. Check out the menu to order the “best Chinese food in town” and support our newest partner in education!

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