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This week our Jet basketball teams concluded their season. I am proud of our Jets and all the hard work they put forth during the season. On campus we are seeing great student engagement. In our classroom spotlight we highlighted a few classrooms: Ms. Yearby’s 7th Grade ELA, PE, and Mrs. Smith’s Theater class. When students are engaged in the lesson they are motivated and they achieve more progress. Later this month we will be conducting another Legacy Writes and hope to see student progress from our first one in November.
With the high absentee rate that we experienced throughout the month of January, it is imperative that students attend class every day, on time. I am sending out daily Connect Orange messages to families whose children miss one or more classes, daily. To improve student achievement and build upon the momentum that we experienced from the Fall, I need your support in having your child return to the Flight Deck.
I also want to encourage any student who needs additional support in ELA and math to join us every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday in the media center from 8am - 9am. Students in 7th grade Civics are welcome to join us every Tuesday and Thursday in room 721 from 8am - 9am.
Thank you, Legacy families, for your attention to these matters.
Mr. Jiménez
Principal
Pictured very top: Ms. Yearby’s 7th Grade ELA Class
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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● February is Black History Month |
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● February is Career and Technical Education Month
● February 14th-18th- Kindness Spirit Week
● February 15th- School Speech Contest
● February 17th- 6pm-7pm Online: What's the 411? Staying in the Loop with Canvas Parent
● February 18th- 8th Grade Class Photo 1st Period
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● February 19th-26th- National FFA Week |
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● February 21-25- Public Schools Week |
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● February 21st- No School in Observance of President’s Day |
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● February 22nd- National Digital Learning Day
● February 22nd- Tutu Day
● February 23rd- 6pm-7pm Online Parenting Skills
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Upcoming OCPS Parent Workshops |
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Two program options for parents this Wednesday from 6:00PM to 7:00PM:
- Engage 360: Learn Where You Live- Coping Skills to Support Yourself and Your Child During the Pandemic
- Engage 360: Learn Where You Live- Helping Students Harness Their Strengths to Build Confidence and Accelerate Learning
Link to join:
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Our PE classes have started rotations. PE Classes will be rotating between the gym, outside, and in the classroom. Pictured is one of our PE classes in the gym completing a fitness circuit. |
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Mrs. Smith’s theater students practiced special effects makeup in class. |
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Welcome to the Flight Deck! Meet our new PE coach, Coach Mitchell. He is currently teaching 6th, 7th and 8th grade PE. This past week he was in the classroom with his students. |
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Basketball Season Comes to an End |
Pictured are our girls and boys basketball teams. Their season came to an end this week. They had one last away game against Union Park and their last home game was against Wedgefield. They fought hard but lost both games. Our teams had a great season! We are so proud of our Jets! |
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National Guidance Counselor Week |
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This past week was National Guidance Counselor week. We recognized our Guidance Counselors, Mrs. Dragoon and Dr. Study, as well as our SAFE Coordinator, Mrs. Talentino. Thank you for all you do for our Jets! |
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Beginning this past Thursday, February 10, Orange County Public Schools invited all students in grades 3-12 and all families with a student in grades K-12 to participate in the 2021-22 annual stakeholder survey. These surveys offer valuable feedback as OCPS works to ensure every student has a promising and successful future. Please take time to complete the family survey which will ask you about your thoughts on climate and safety, how easy it is to engage with our school and how well we meet your child’s needs and expectations.
Families can access the anonymous link to complete the survey at bit.ly/ocpsfamily. They are also available on the OCPS website.
Families are encouraged to complete one survey for each school in which they have a child attending.
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State of Florida Black History Month Contest |
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Essays are due next Friday. Winners receive scholarships. |
First Lady Casey DeSantis announced the theme for this year’s Black History Month student and educator contests. This year’s theme will be “Celebrating African-American Contributions to Florida’s History” to learn about and honor the contributions of African-Americans to Florida communities.
Student Essay Contest
First Lady Casey Desantis’ Black History Month Essay Contest is open to all 4-12 grades students in Florida. Each student will submit one essay no longer than 500 words based on this year’s theme. Three winners will be selected overall with one coming from grades 9-12. Each winner will receive a 4-Year Florida College Plan Scholarship provided by the Florida Prepaid College Foundation.
All entries must be received by 5 Pm EST Friday, February 18, 2022. For more information about the contests, including how to submit your entries, please visit www.Floridablackhistory.com
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Continuing Reminder: Yearbooks
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Enter School ID: 703293
Current price is $30. 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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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY at Black History Month '22
Inspirational quotes by great African American football coaches and players:
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Mike Tomlin On Commitment
It's not what you're capable of, it's what you're willing to do.
~ Mike Tomlin, head coach Pittsburgh Steelers
Eddie Robinson On Success
The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential . . . these are the keys that will unlock the door to personal excellence.
~ Eddie Robinson, head coach Grambling State (HBCU), 408-165-15
Walter Payton On Humility
When you're good at something, you'll tell everyone. When you're great at something, they'll tell you.
~ Walter Payton, running back, NFL Hall of Fame
Patrick Mahomes On Life Lessons
Kids in sports - it makes such an impact in life with the lessons that you learn.
~ Patrick Mahomes, quarterback Kansas City Chiefs
Jerry Rice On Effort
Today I will do what others won't, so tomorrow I can do what others can't.
~ Jerry Rice, wide receiver, NFL Hall of Fame
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Thank your for reading and Happy Valentine's Day!
Jason Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, February 13, 2022
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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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