Monday, December 13, 2021 |
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The middle of the year testing blocks last week were a huge success; however, we still have a quarter of our students whom have not finished their middle of the year diagnostics. While we are cautiously optimistic and encouraged by our growth thus far, it is imperative that students not only start, but finish their middle of the year assessments. Parents, if your child has not started, nor has not finished their middle of the year diagnostics, you will receive a Connect Orange message from me on Sunday evening. Algebra students will take their PMA on Monday. We will continue with a modified testing schedule for students whom have not started or finished their assessments. Please encourage your child to do their very best. Thank you.
Many students showed amazing growth in their iReady assessments for Reading and Math. Many students came up to me to share how many points they grew by. The scores reflect all the hard work done by our students and teachers during the first semester.
Legacy students also felt the love and support this week during their Dance Showcase and Band and Orchestra Concert. These were great performances filled with holiday cheer. As we wrap up the first semester this week, I want to encourage all our students to participate in this week's Spirit Week. You all worked hard and earned it. This week we also have our final performing arts performance on December 14th with our Chorus Concert.
Mr. Jiménez
Principal
Pictured very top: Dance Holiday Showcase (additional images below).
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330Legacy Community Member
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● December 13th-December 17th Spirit Week
● December 13th- Wear Favorite Winter Hair Accessory
● December 13th- Algebra and Geometry PMA Testing
● December 14th- Dress as your Favorite Winter Character
● December 14th- Picture Retakes
● December 14th- Chorus Concert 6:30pm-7:30pm
● December 14th- SAC/PTSA Meeting 6pm in the Media Center
● December 15th- Wear Ugliest Winter Sweater
● December 16th- Wear Green
● December 17th- Wear Pajamas
● December 17th- End of 2nd Marking Period
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● January 4th- Begin 3rd Marking Period
** Also, please mark your calendars for the PTSA Winter Dance - Friday, January 28th from 7pm-9pm.
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Middle of the Year Testing Update |
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This week Algebra and Geometry students will be taking their Progress Monitoring Activity (PMA) from the county on Monday. This will complete our middle of the year testing.
Monday, December 13th: Algebra and Geometry Testing Periods 5-7 in the Media Center.
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Picture Retake Day (Dec. 14th) |
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Picture Retake/Makeups is on Tuesday, December 14th |
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● If a student was absent on picture day they will be able to take their photo on the 14th
● Any new students to Legacy will be able to take their photo as well
● For students that purchased a package and need a retake, they must return their packet to the photographer to receive reprints
Retake/Makeup by grade level order for this Tuesday:
8th Grade= 1st Period
7th Grade= 2nd Period
6th Grade= 3rd Period
The code is the student id number.
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We had a full house filled with love and support for our Legacy dancers! There were about 100 students who performed during the Dance Holiday Showcase. |
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The gym was filled with holiday cheer as our band and orchestra students performed. |
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Candy Cane Grams available through Tuesday: |
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SGA is selling candy cane grams through December 14th. These will be delivered to individuals on December 15th during their 7th period. There will be different flavors available to choose from. Each candy cane gram will cost one dollar. Please see Mrs. Bierbrauer in room 620 to purchase a candy cane gram. |
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Toy Drive continues through Tuesday: |
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It's that time of the year again when we can give back to our community at the holiday season. The Student Government Association, SGA, is hosting a toy drive here at Legacy Middle School. Please donate a toy that has not been opened yet to Mrs. Bierbrauer in room 620. The last day to donate will be Tuesday, December 14th. Thank you for your support! |
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December Performing Arts events: |
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Spirit Week: December 13-17 |
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Holiday food distribution at select school sites (Dec. 18): |
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At the food distribution event this year, each family will receive a box of food and a 12-15 pound whole frozen turkey. (Pictured above is a past year Holiday food distribution event at one of our OCPS campuses.) |
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Dr. Phillip’s High School Field Trip |
These photos were taken on December 3rd when our dance students attended a showing of The Nutcracker at Dr. Phillips High School. |
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Basketball tryouts will be after we return from Winter Break. |
The last open gym was on Thursday, December 9th. The tryout dates are listed below:
● Wednesday, January 5th- 8th Grade
● Thursday, January 6th- 7th Grade
● Friday, January 7th- 6th Grade/ Final Cuts
In order to try out a current year sports physical must be on file by Tuesday, January 4th. Tryouts are held from 4:30-5:30 in the Gym.
In order for students to tryout for basketball or even spectate from the bleachers, they must have a minimum of a 2.0 GPA. If parents or students have any questions, please see Mr. Jiménez.
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Partner in Education Spotlight |
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Rack Room Shoes at Waterford Lakes Town Center |
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We want to give a huge thank you and shout out to the Rack Room Shoes at Waterford Lakes Town Center. Their store manager, Belgiva Hernandez, donated a gift card for them for over $1,000 to Legacy Middle School! Dr. Study and Mrs. Tolentino went shopping this week with the card and purchased shoes and socks for our Jets in need. |
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Teacher Professional Development |
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TeachFX training for Legacy teachers |
This past week teachers participated in their second professional development on TeachFX. This is a digital tool that helps strengthen student talk in the classroom. Ongoing professional development of our faculty is a continuing priority at Legacy Middle School. |
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Teachers engaged in an academic conversation analyzing the image of footprints in the snow. |
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Congratulations to Kaeden Lopez-Hill who completed 100 chess puzzles correctly during the “Kings and Queens Puzzle Contest” on ChessKid, sponsored by OCPS Chess. |
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Continuing Reminder - 2021-2022 Yearbooks |
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Enter School ID: 703293
Current price is $25 and will go up to $30 in January. Sales end March 2022 (buy before then).
You are also able to purchase ads that will appear in the yearbook. All the information about ads is also available at the same website above.
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** Gym Shorts and T-Shirts are Needed ** |
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Please donate to the "Legacy Cares" Food and Clothing School Pantry through Amazon. It's a simple way to support the school's charity. The list of support items needed are directly on Amazon - just select "Legacy Cares" for Legacy Middle School. Use the link below to directly connect. Purchased items can be directly shipped to the school by simply selecting "Legacy Middle School Registry Address" at checkout.
Legacy Cares Support List:
Additionally you can support the Legacy PTSA by shopping at Amazon! Legacy PTSA is officially registered as a charity option with Amazon Smile. Below is our unique link for people to select us as their charity. The key is when shopping on Amazon you have to go through the AmazonSmile site ( smile.amazon.com), not just Amazon.com - but there is no difference; your account is still there. You can bookmark AmazonSmile to make it easier. By doing this, your eligible purchases will support the "Legacy Cares" Food and Clothing Pantry.
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Colonial Curriculum Night (8th Grade Parents) |
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A special evening for rising 9th grade students of Colonial H.S. |
In order to best prepare your students to make a decision on which high school pre-major of study they would like to enroll in, Colonial High School is hosting a Curriculum Night on January 12, 2022 at their Main Campus. The evening will start at 5 pm. Eighth graders are invited to meet teachers and check out all of the programs they have available at Colonial High School. |
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* Please click here to view the latest edition of The Colonial Connection put out by Dr. Hector Maestre, principal, each week similar to our Jets in Action!
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Annual 8th Grade Field Trip |
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On Monday, 8th Graders will be receiving a permission slip packet for Gradventure which takes place at Universal Studios Orlando and Universal Islands of Adventure! The trip will be on Friday, May 13th, 2022. The cost of the trip is $150.
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Have a wonderful week Jets!
Jason Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Sunday, December 12, 2021
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From the left: Assistant Principal Elizabeth Fuller, Principal Jason Jiménez, Assistant Principal Maria DiMura. |
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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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