Monday, December 18, 2023 |
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I know that all of our Grenadiers are keenly aware that this is our final week of instruction for 2023! In the spirit of the holiday season, on Monday we kick off Winter Spirit Week beginning with "PJ Day." We want everyone to enjoy these last five school days of the year, so please join in each day. Additionally, I ask that our Grenadiers stay engaged all week as we want to maximize every available instructional day and head into to 2024 with real momentum. |
The Class of 2024 commencement ceremony will be held on May 22, 2024 with the exact time of day to be announced in the near future. |
This will be our last Colonial Connection edition of the calendar year so I will close with a final message just ahead of winter break.
The winter break brings a time for reflection and new beginnings. A wise person once shared to first say "thank you" and then say "please." I would like to take this opportunity to thank our students, staff, parents, volunteers, and our partners in education for contributing to the Colonial community that we are all so proud to be part of. Our many successes not only within this first semester, but throughout 2023 are due, in no small part, to the combination of everyone working together towards one overarching objective—to provide our students with the best possible educational experience during their time at Colonial High School. Thank you very much for this powerful level of cooperation and partnership throughout 2023.
Once we begin winter break and as you celebrate the season, please do so safely, and please have a joyous and relaxing time. On behalf of our Colonial leadership team, sending you warm holiday wishes to you and your family.
Happy Holidays!
Betzabeth Reussow
Principal
Colonial High School
Pictured very top: Season's Greetings from Colonial's leadership team on holiday sweater day! Pictured from the left are: Ms. Krystin Roviaro (Asst. Principal), Dr. Tayler Boyer (Asst. Principal, 9th Grade Center), Ms. Carey Mannion (Assistant Principal), Ms. Janeika Sweet (Asst. Principal), Ms. Betzbeth Reussow (Principal), Mr. Paul Maldonado (Asst. Principal), Mr. Donell Morrell (Asst. Principal), and Mr. Daniel Caliari (Asst. Principal)
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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Winter Spirit Week begins this Monday, Dec. 18 |
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PTSA
Parent Teacher Student Association
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Chamber Choir Sings for Toy Drive with Fox 35 |
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Grenadier in the Spotlight!
Mrs. Havrilesko
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Congratulations to Colonial High School Dance Coach Mrs. Havrilesko for being recognized at our School Board meeting earlier this week. Thanks to our friends at the Phoenix Foundation, over $150,000 was granted to these teachers across the district to assist with classroom needs. Thank you, Phoenix Foundation for investing in the arts in our community. |
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Girls basketball competes in Washington D.C. area. |
The Colonial high school girls basketball team visited Washington D.C. two weekends ago. They played in the Stomp the Yard classic in Maryland and in the She Got Game Classic in Virginia. The Grenadiers played well and went 2-1 for the weekend. Along with basketball they explored the city. They took a tour of the FBI building, toured the White House, and explored the museums in the area. |
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Congratulations to the girls basketball team for defeating Oak Ridge's Pioneers 56-46 on their court! The Grenadiers (9-2) next play at home Tuesday, Dec. 19 vs. Timber Creek. Schedule & Record
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Tutoring
Congratulations to our tutoring gift card winners!
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ESports Interest Meeting this Wednesday |
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Colonial's Agriculture Program |
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Scholarship Application Deadlines: |
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Industry Snapshot - High demand for airline pilots: |
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College & Career after-school tutoring plus FAFSA application assistance begins January 9, 2024: |
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* The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form is used to apply for college financial aid.
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1) OCPS Top Talent applications open Jan. 22, 2024: |
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Top Talent LIVE 2024 is May 4, 2024!
Our casting call will run January 22 – February 23. What does that mean? It is time to start preparing for auditions.
Proceeds from our Top Talent event will help support the Foundation and provide arts enrichment for students experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Top Talent LIVE finalists will be announced on March 29.
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2) Weekly Superintendent's Message: |
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Superintendent Dr. Vazquez gives us an update on how her Town Hall Community Meetings are going this year and which topics have been brought up the most. |
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A GRENADIER!
Mrs. Reussow, Principal
Colonial High School
Sunday, December 17, 2023
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Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caliari
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