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I want to start this week’s edition by thanking all our Jets for their flexibility this past week. We started the week off with a 30/30 on Monday morning. We also had our bell and intercoms down for a few days this week. The system is still not 100% and we will be receiving a full system upgrade over the next few weeks.
This last week on campus our teachers submitted Progress Reports for Quarter 4. You will be able to view the grades on Thursday, April 27th on Skyward. We had our TDAP Immunization event on campus for our rising 7th graders. If your student has not received their immunization, this is a reminder that all 7th graders need this important immunization. We also had two field trips last week, one with our Builder’s Club volunteering at a senior care facility and the other for our theater students to see the University High School production of Beauty and the Beast. Friday all students also had the opportunity to attend the PTSA Social.
The header image at the top of this issue was taken on Saturday, April 15th at the AAU Dance Competition. I am proud of Mrs. Henry and the Legacy Dance team for winning the Team of the Year for the 2nd year in a row! We also had stellar individual performances by our Jets. Their results are contained in this edition. We also had stellar athletic track performances by multiple Jet athletes who qualified for the distinct championships which will be held this week on Wednesday, April 26th. All these students' hard work throughout the year and track season has shown this past week in their accomplishments.
This week is crunch time before testing week. Please review the testing calendar to see all the important test dates in May. Saturday, April 29th we will also be hosting Amnesty Day and multiple Academic Boot Camps on campus in preparation for state testing.
Some important events and reminders for the upcoming week:
● April 26th is Administrative Professional Day
~ Thank you to all our Legacy support staff:
- Robin Bastin- School Secretary
- Sulimarie Dieppa Rivera- ESE/Guidance Clerk
- Margie Haines- Registrar
- Beatriz Ortiz-Rivera- Receptionist
- Lisette Reyes- Bookkeeper
- Also, the many others on campus that help keep the flight deck running smoothly on a daily basis.
● April 26th- Denim Day/Paint Legacy Green
● April 27th- Progress Reports for Quarter 4 viewable on Skyward
● April 29th- Amnesty and Academic Boot Camps
As a final thought, Teacher Appreciation Week is fast approaching. This week, May 1st-5th of every year, also occurs at the height of state testing. Consider having your student write a note or card to their teacher during the week. The kind words of students and parents have a huge impact on teachers!
I am looking forward to another great week on the flight deck!
Mr. Jimenez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Pictured very top: Legacy Dance team won Team of the Year for a 2nd year in a row!
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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Teacher Appreciation Week '23 is one week away . . . |
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Bags or boxes of candy would be very helpful. Thank you!
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● April 25th- Ark Mentor Session in Gym 1st and 2nd Period
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● April 26th- Denim Day/ Paint Legacy Green-
- Everyone wear denim and Legacy green to send off members of our track team to the OCPS Middle School Championship track meet!
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● April 26th- OCPS Middle School Championship Track Meet @ Evans High School, start time 5:15pm (see athletics below)
● April 27th- Yearbook Club End of Year Celebration After School (for yearbook club students)
● April 27th- Progress Reports for Q4 are visible on Skyward ● April 28th- Move to test sites end of 1st period
● April 29th- 8th Grade Amnesty Day, 8am-11am
● April 29th- Test Prep Boot Camps
- 8th Grade Science- 9am-12pm
- Algebra- 12pm-3pm
- Civics- 9am-12pm
- ELA- 9am-12pm
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● May 1st- Teacher Appreciation Week Begins
● May 2nd- ELA FAST
● May 3rd- No Early Release
● May 4th- Math FAST
● May 5th- BEST Algebra & Geometry
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On Monday, April 17th we started the week off with a 30/30. For student safety, students were held in the Media Center and Cafeteria before transitioning to 2nd period. Below are a few photos from our Jets time during the 30/30: |
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March Teacher of the Month |
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Mrs. Ladino, 6th Grade Science |
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The students voted and Mrs. Monica Ladino, 6th grade science teacher, was recognized as the March faculty/staff member of the month. She was recognized during the April faculty meeting. |
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OCPS Digital Device Collection |
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This school year all students at all schools in OCPS will need to turn in their OCPS issued device. Over the summer all devices will be reimaged. Device collection will begin after May testing on Monday, May 22nd. This is also a reminder that all fines assessed this school year, must be paid this school year. Below is information on device fines.
Since devices will be collected it is recommended that students save everything saved on their laptop to their OCPS Google Drive.
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When a device or accessory is damaged, an incident fee is assessed. The chart below details the device fee structure. Should a non-warranty repair be completed, the incident fee will be applied to the cost of the repair. However, if the repair falls under warranty and there is no cost to repair, the incident fee will be refunded. |
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The fee structure now accounts for a four-year depreciation schedule of the device (each year ends June 30). The chart below details the depreciation schedule. |
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The device begins depreciating once it's in use. Devices depreciate along a normal schedule, depending upon the features of the device, the expected life cycle, and normal wear and tear. Normal wear and tear related to the full replacement value—hence the new depreciation schedule above for instances that rise to a third incident. These are the new replacement values based on depreciation. |
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Transitioning to Middle and High School |
Join us for a FREE day of learning and fun at Parent Academy.
You will leave with all of the information and resources for supporting the needs of your child transitioning to middle school or high school. Sessions will focus on preparing your rising 6th and 9th grade students academically for the next school year, dealing with anxiety and stress, bullying and online safety.
Worried you won't be able to concentrate with kids in toe? Need childcare? We've got you covered! The Youth Academy is FREE and features activities and games for children Pre-K through 8th grade.
Title: Transitioning to Middle and High School
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Evans High School
4949 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32808
Session Agenda:
10:15 Registration opens
11:00- 12:00 Opening Session and Lunch begins
12:00 Exhibit Hall opens and Registration closes
12:15- 1:00 Session A
1:15- 2:00 Session B
2:15- 3:00 Session C
2:30 Exhibit Hall closes
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Save the Dates- Testing Calendar- Updated 4/21
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Save the Dates -- Testing Calendar
● Students received this testing calendar in their Canvas inbox:
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Students help with some test prep during the week. So many pencils to sharpen to prepare for upcoming exams! |
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Civics test prep with Mr. Smith in the Media Center.
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Spring Cleaning to Raise Money for Legacy |
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Spring Cleaning?
Don’t forget you can place items in the Charity Recycling bins at Legacy. If you would like to schedule a pickup, please see the website for all rules and policies for pickups.
Link:
THANK YOU!
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On Saturday, April 15th our Legacy Dance team performed at the AAU Dance Competition. |
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Mykol and Angie won 1st place in the contemporary dance division |
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Ariana J. won 1st place in modern contemporary dance in the 13-15 age division |
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Ariana R. won 1st place in the lyrical dance division |
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Maliah and Ariana J. won 2nd place in the contemporary dance division |
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Legacy Dance team won Team of the Year for a 2nd year in a row! |
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Track & Field Post Season:
Cluster Championship was held at East River HS last week (pictures below). This Wednesday is the OCPS County Championship Meet.
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The following students have now been selected to represent Legacy at the OCPS Middle School Championship Track Meet! The meet will take place at Evans High School on Wednesday, April 26th.
Long Jump: DaVonte Toney
4x100 Girls: Alani Richardson, Navaeh Acosta, Zaria Griffin, Ky’Dayshia Thomas
4x100 Boys: Elijah Gowins, Jayden Tometi, DaVonte Toney, Camron Hicks
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County Track Championship Schedule of Events:
Projected start 5:15PM: Shot Put and Long Jump
Projected start 5:45PM: All running events, in regular meet order:
● 100m
● 1600m
● 400m
● 4x100m Relay (Varsity)
● 800m
● 200m
● 4x400m Relay (Varsity)
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In Mr. Freeman’s Project Lead the Way class, one of the most anticipated activities of the school year, occurred last week in his class, sheep brain dissections. |
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8th grade ELA with Ms. Yearby.
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8th grade U.S. history with Mrs. Boyce Bierbrauer. |
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Students using quizizz.com in Mrs. Darby’s 8th grade science class. |
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8th grade U.S. History with Mr. Rivera. |
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8th grade ELA with Mr. Feinberg. |
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6th grade math with Mr. Connor. Students were using their desks like white boards to solve equations. |
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University High School Theater |
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Thank you to University High School for allowing some of our Jets enrolled in theater with Ms. Nieves to attend your amazing performance of Beauty and the Beast. They loved the show! The entire cast and crew from UHS did an amazing job! Bravo! |
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University High School Practical Nursing Program: |
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University High School Engineering Summer Program: |
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University High School Physical & ECG Night (May 2): |
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University High School is hosting their annual Physical/ECG Night at University High School on Tuesday, May 2nd, at 6:00 PM. This is the best time to get the physical and ECG done. UHS schedules the event annually so there are no lapses in physical coverage, and the prices are very reasonable ($25 physical, $20 ECG).
In order to participate in high school athletics, band or JROTC, each student must have a current physical (lasts 1 calendar year) and an ECG (1 ECG lasts all 4 years of high school).
We have attached a flyer that has registration and pricing information, as well as instructions for uploading required paperwork to the online portal. We suggest registering early as ECG spots fill up quickly.
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We are still hoping to add PTSA memberships! |
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Builders Club in service to our community! |
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On Thursday, members of our builders club attended a field trip to CERTUS Premier Memory Care Living to volunteer. |
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Stella C. reading to seniors. |
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Club members taking seniors outside for a chat. |
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Club members coloring with seniors.
* Thank you to Mrs. Archer and Mrs. Darby for arranging this outing.
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April is National Poetry Month |
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During the month of April students can participate in the Sublime Rhymes challenge on Beanstack. Beanstack is an app students can access on their LaunchPad. |
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This reading list challenge features prose and lyrics from talented young writers! Students in grades 1–8 can read 10 short compositions from budding young poets just like them, plus earn badges for logging their reading and get inspired to craft their own works of art.
A reward will be awarded to all Jets who complete the challenge on Beanstack!
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8th Grade Talent Showcase |
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Important Reminders for May 12th |
Gradventure is fast approaching on Friday, May 12th. Emails were sent to all parent chaperones attending with important information. Students have also chosen their groups for the trip. The list for bus and groups can be found in the 8th grade students Canvas inbox. Below is additional information regarding Gradventure: |
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Reminders:
- Students must attend school on Friday, May 12th
- If you are absent from school you are unable to attend the field trip
- Students will receive their drawstring bag on May 11th
- Students will receive their field trip shirt the day of the field trip
- Students do NOT bring their laptop or regular backpack to school on Friday, May 12th if they are attending Gradventure
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8th Grade Parents - Please save the May 17th date! |
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Please save the date for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. The Leave Your Legacy event will be from 6pm-8pm at the University High School Performing Arts Center. Invites to 8th graders will be sent out after the quarter three report cards. We are excited to celebrate and recognize our 8th graders! |
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If you purchase tickets in advance for the 8th grade dance they are $5. Please ensure you put your name when purchasing via SchoolPay. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
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*** Community support reminder. Thank you! *** |
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We are seeking donations to help support the 8th grade dance. To make the cost only $5 we need support in order to offer such great things as refreshments and decorations. Thank you for your help.
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U.S. economic indicators that directly or indirectly affect our Legacy families. This week: Education & Weekly Paychecks
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Four times per year, the U.S. Department of Labor - Bureau of Labor Statistics, publishes their quarterly report on median weekly earning by educational attainment. Their report for the first quarter of 2023 came out this past Tuesday, April 18. What they found is not surprising as the pattern has not changed since they began their reporting decades ago. Overall, and right through U.S. economic recessions, those with higher levels of education took home the larger paychecks.
Weekly earnings for the 2023 first quarter: Less than a high school diploma = $682; High school graduates, no college = $884; Some college or associate degree = $995; and Bachelor's degree and higher = $1,621 (Bachelor's degree only = $1,488).
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Footnote for our Legacy community: The chart shows quarterly results since the start of the 21st century. Other factors will naturally come into play such as the type of industry you work in, your geographic location, experience on the job, your employer's performance/profitability, etc. but overall, the pattern has always held up in the USA. Education and income levels are closely related—something our rising freshmen should keep in mind during high school and beyond.
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Have a great week. Thank you for reading!
Mr. Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, April 23, 2023
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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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