Maitland Middle School, where we are soaring to new heights! |
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Maitland Middle School Community Brief
Monday, October 10, 2022
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Maitland Middle Community Member |
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Welcome to the 2nd Quarter! We are in week 10 of 180 Days of Soaring Together. We are looking forward to an extraordinary 2nd Quarter. This week we are in SPIRIT WEEK mode. “It’s A Florida Thang!” We are looking forward to each student and staff participating to earn points for their house. This Friday we will end with a Pep Rally. Students need to earn at least 100 HERO points to attend the pep rally. We are also reviewing tardiness and discipline referrals. Encourage your student to continue doing what is right on campus. We are looking forward to this end of the quarter celebration.
I am truly excited about the next phase of this year. We began the year spreading positivity and encouraging our students to be the best version of themselves. We had a little more student input in how we do things on campus from the students. I am looking forward to announcing our Student Government Officers and Representatives in the coming weeks. These students along with our Campus Activities Board Leadership team and other service clubs on campus will help continue the work as we build our school’s culture.
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Mr. Thompson, Ms. Pavlonnis, and Mr. Brown cleaning up the courtyard after Hurricane Ian. We won’t tell you the sprinklers came on while they were picking up the debris. 🤣
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Students enjoying themselves at the Hawk's Nest Cafe during the last week of the 1st quarter (please see story below) |
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As we move into these coming weeks, I’d like to remind us of our vision - To ensure every student has a promising and successful future. Our mission - With the support of families and the community, we create enriching and diverse pathways that lead our students to success.
#soaringtogether
Principal Brown
Maitland Middle School
Pictured very top: Celebrating our custodians for National Custodians Day (October 2nd). From the left: Mr. Paul, Ms. Mirian, and Mr. Cecil. Not pictured - Ms. Grisel and Mr. Randy. We are so blessed to have our custodial team. They are dedicated and they share in our vision to support our students.
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October 10th - 14th – It’s a Florida ‘Thang’ Spirit Week |
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October 10th - 12th – Volleyball Tryouts
October 12th – Extended Day (SAT testing at high schools)
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October 13th - SAC at 6pm-7pm Media Center
October 14th - Pep Rally
October 20th - Picture Day Re-Take
October 21st - Rock Your School - stay tuned for more info on social media
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October 25th - Heroic Hawk Celebration |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message
Dr. Maria Vazquez
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House competitions are ramping up this week! Which house will win bragging rights for the quarter and earn the Hawk Haven Spirit Award? |
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This Week’s SOAR Award recipient is Ms. Amy Orseno (pictured above right with Ms. Lyle).
I have noticed that there are so many different things that Ms. Orseno takes care of for the students and faculty and I don't know how she manages/runs so many different things. From taking care of organizing everything involved with the new FAST tests, i-Ready Placement Tests, all other tests that have to be done, offering assistance with the teacher deliberate practices that are due very soon, the upcoming Rock Your School event, helping those of us who are new to Maitland Middle School with the small and large details of how things work here, and I'm sure there are numerous other things that I am not aware of that she handles. On top of all of that, it seems like she knows every student in the school and if she doesn't know them, I have heard her introducing herself and asking students their names.
Ms. Orseno, thank you for all that you do!
~ Joanne Lyle
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Nine Weeks of Hero at Maitland Middle School
(Positive behavior tracking system)
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This year we have been excited to implement the Hero system at Maitland. Points are being given to our students for a variety of positive actions. These could include timeliness, academic achievement, or even simple gestures such as holding a door for a peer. As the first nine weeks draws to a close, it is exciting to report that over 100,000 positive behavior points have been awarded to our students thus far! Maitland students are soaring and we cannot wait to watch them continue to fly in the second nine weeks. |
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Congratulations to our boys soccer team for winning their make-up game against Audubon Park K8. This solidifies us as cluster champions. Way to soar Golden Hawks.
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Volleyball Tryouts:
The first two days of tryouts are open to any student with a completed athletic physical packet. After the second day, coaches will make first cuts. The third day of tryouts are ONLY for students who make it past the first cut.
Monday, October 10, 2022
BOYS: 7:30-9:00am
GIRLS: 4:00-5:45pm
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
BOYS: 7:30-9:00am
GIRLS: 4:00-5:45pm
Wednesday, October 12, 2022
BOYS: 7:30-9:00am
GIRLS: 3:00-5:00pm
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
(Last day is Oct. 15)
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The 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month national theme is Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation. The theme is to encourage all voices to be represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation. We had a great time celebrating.
Thank you to Ms. Perez and her team in the Hawk’s Nest Cafe, along with Ms. Dowdy and CAB students for organizing this past Thursday’s celebration (Hawk's Nest Cafe pictures just below).
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CAB students facilitating food bus lines for lunches |
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Golden Hawks Around Campus: Week #9 |
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Ms. Lyle tutoring students in math while they wait for their bus. |
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PE students having fun in the beautiful sun. |
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Ms. Johnson directed her chorus students on an intricate part of music. |
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Miss George and the orchestra preparing for upcoming performances. |
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Small group instruction with a few Algebra1 Honors students. |
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Mrs. Miller discusses study habits with her students. |
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MMS Contacts / OCPS Student Information Systems |
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Maitland Middle School main number – 407-623-1462
Follow Us:
Helpful Connections:
Skyward Access
OCPS parents and guardians, Orange County Public Schools is excited to announce that we have moved to our new student information system. For parents and guardians, this means that you will no longer use Progress Book and or the former Parent Access to view your student’s information.
Starting now, you will use the Skyward Family Access system. Further details and set-up instructions can be found on the main OCPS website ocps.net and then click on Skyward under quick links. Click on documentation at the bottom of the skyward page and use the “Skyward Family Access through LaunchPad” instructions to register for a LaunchPad account. Launchpad will be your link to “Skyward Family Access.” Skyward will keep you informed on your student such as grades, attendance and much more. If you experience any issues while trying to register for a LaunchPad account or within Skyward Family Access please complete the form that is also included on the webpage. Then provide the form to your student’s school.
Canvas Observer
Parents have the ability to become an observer through Canvas to stay up-to-date on what’s happening in the classroom. To become an observer, please follow the directions below:
Students
2. Click on “account” in the upper left hand corner of your screen once you are in Canvas.
3. Click “settings.”
4. Once in settings, click “pair with observer” and write down the code that is generated.
Parents
2. Register for a canvas account, and then enter the “student pairing code” from step four from the student section above.
3. You should now have access to view your student’s courses
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1) October is Bread Cancer Awareness Month: |
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The most frequently diagnosed types of cancer are breast cancer for women and prostate cancer for men. In 2022, more than 30 percent of all new cancer diagnoses in women will be breast cancer. Did you know? 63% of breast cancer cases are diagnosed at a localized stage (there is no sign that the cancer has spread outside of the breast), for which the 5-year survival rate is 99%. |
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Sources: Statista; Tampa Family Health Centers
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2) This week is National Fire Prevention Week: |
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Important fire safety reminders for our Maitland families . . . |
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3) FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Week of October 10 |
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Rosa Parks On Courage
I have learned over the years that when one's mind is made up, this diminishes fear; knowing what must be done does away with fear.
~ Rosa Parks, civil rights leader
Desmond Tutu On Cooperation
Do your little bit of good where you are; it's those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.
~ Desmond Tutu, theologian
Charles Schulz On Potential
Life is like a 10-speed bicycle. Most of us have gears we never use.
~ Charles Schulz, cartoonist
Roosevelt On Character
If you treat people right, they will treat you right - 90% of the time.
~ Franklin Roosevelt, 32nd U.S. president
Dwyane Johnson On Action
Be humble. Be hungry. And always be the hardest worker in the room.
~ Dwayne Johnson, actor
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Have a great week!
Mr. Brown, Principal
Maitland Middle School
Sunday, October 9, 2022
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Maitland Middle School Leadership Team |
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