Cypress Creek High School Community Brief |
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This Week's "Motivational Moment" with a Powerful Message of Gratitude . . . |
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"These gift bags are the product of big hearts and blessings. A BIG thank you to CCHS staff and students who donated food, gift cards and sponsored a Christmas Angel. This year has been quite different, but it only goes to show that we are ‘Una Familia Fuerte’ (A Strong Family). We come together when times are tough and get through TOGETHER. My heart can’t contain the joy it feels to be able to provide our MVP families with all these blessings for the holidays. I’ve said it multiple times, but I am so proud to be a BEAR!"
"Special thanks to All Saints Lutheran Church and The Women’s Democratic Party of Orange County for their donations."
Love always,
Shazia Aftab, M.S., SAFE Coordinator
Friday, December 18, 2020
"It is in the giving that we receive."
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Bear "Elves" continue to help up to year end . . . |
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CCHS Makers Team has been hard at work making PPE to donate to local healthcare workers throughout the first semester. They kept up their wonderful work right into the final days of the first semester. |
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Delivery of face shields and ear savers to the Faith Hope and Love Adult Family Care Home earlier this month. |
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The "Makers vs. Covid" team made a few more deliveries again in the last few days. They sent face shields and ear savers to Faith Hope and Love Adult Family Care Home and CareSpot Urgent Care - Orlando South Orange location. Shields were 3D printed by Jose Gomez. Ear savers were 3D printed by Jonathan Miranda. Shields were assembled by Raisa Zarin, Tahmid Khan, and Indira Chillar. Logistics handled by Cristina Sison. Delivery by Shelove Joseph.
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Delivery of PPE to the CareSpot Urgent Care - Orlando South. |
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The Makers vs. Covid team also made a delivery of 70 reusable face masks to Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation in Orlando. Masks sewn by Katherine DeLaTorre, outreach by Cristina Sison, and delivery by Alisia Rivera. |
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CCHS student Alisia Rivera with Tamara Harris of Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation. |
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Walter Morales, Class of 2021
Walter is an amazingly talented young artist, his work is so minimalistic, unique and strong. His passion and love for the arts is the energy that push Walter to new ways to create his sculptures. Only in 2020 Walter has created six amazing sculptures and received two awards. In addition, he was selected to be part of the Wall of Excellence at the Florida State Fair at Tampa!
~ Jesus Marin, Art 3D Instructor
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Lesliet Moran, Class of 2021
Lesliet an amazingly talented young artist! Her work is so emotional, deep, unique and strong. Lesliet's passion and love for the arts is the energy that pushes herself to find new ways to express her awesome ideas.
~ Jesus Marin, Art 3D Instructor
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Holiday Message from our SAFE Coordinator |
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Dear Bear Family,
Please make sure you take care of yourself during the winter break. In emergency situations, please also be aware that OCPS e-mail and voicemail may not be retrieved by OCPS staff after hours. Below are some community crisis resources to refer to during the holidays.
Happy Holidays!
Shazia Aftab, M.S., SAFE Coordinator
Cypress Creek High School
Office: 407-852-3400 ext. 6033427
Google Voice: 321-252-9468
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COMMUNITY CRISIS RESOURCES
If your child is threatening to hurt self or others and you sense immediate danger, please call 911.
If you continue to have concern for the safety of your child or others, you can access your local emergency room or one of the local behavioral health centers listed below.
ORANGE COUNTY
Aspire Health Partners: 407-875-3700
University Behavioral Center: 407-281-7000
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital 407-370-0111
South Seminole Hospital 407-767-1200
Park Place Behavioral Healthcare 407-846-0023
Additional telephone numbers for your assistance include the following:
Heart of Florida United Way Community Resource Line: Dial 211
We Care Crisis Center (Suicide & Crisis Intervention): 407-841-7413
Harbor House Domestic Violence 24-Hour Crisis Hotline: 407-886-2856
Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence ( FCADV.org): 800-500-1119
Orange County Youth Shelter: 407-836-7626
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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Emotional Health & Wellness |
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Resources for our Bears and families during Winter Break:
1) Quick Well Cast Videos
These quirky, animated YouTube shows explore the physical, mental and emotional paths to wellness. With an emphasis on education, these shows address both the latest trends and long-standing practices of wellness — everything from the efficacy of the gratitude experiment to the importance of sunshine and vitamin D. The videos are short and fun.
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2) Self-Care Options
Rainy Mood - Rain Sounds for Sleep & Study - Application
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A Very Special Community Partnership . . . |
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All Saints Lutheran Church
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Covid Reporting During Winter Break |
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Winter Break Message from OCPS
OCPS families and staff, as we enter the Winter Break we want to share with you some important information:
To report a positive staff or student COVID-19 diagnosis to us during the winter break, please go to OCPS.net and click on Covid-19 report. The Florida Department of Health has determined that after December 23 they will not be sending quarantine notifications through schools, but will instead reach out directly to individuals who may be exposed to anyone who tests positive. They will resume issuing quarantines through OCPS in the couple of days leading up to classes resuming. Connect Orange notifications will not be sent during the break and the OCPS COVID-19 Dashboard will be updated when the district re-opens. |
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Superintendent of Schools Dr. Barbara Jenkins prepared a short message for students and families just prior to the winter break tied to health & safety. Please click here for Dr. Jenkins' remarks.
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Bright Futures Scholarship
This is a scholarship through the State of Florida that rewards students with high GPA’s, test scores and community service. Academic Scholarship pays 100% of tuition and fees, as well as a book stipend. Medallion Scholarship pays 75% of tuition and fees. Other scholarships such as Gold Seal Vocational and Gold Seal CAPE scholarships help to pay for technical education.
Current requirements for Class of 2021 for FAS and FMS are listed below. Even if your student does not yet meet requirements, still have them apply now. There are many other scholarships through Florida Financial Aid that they can still be considered for by completing the brief application. Please contact Ms. Talani Nelson, Cypress Creek's College & Career Specialist, at talani.nelson@ocps.net with questions about Bright Futures and other college financial aid options.
Florida Academic Scholarship- 3.5 Bright Futures GPA, 1330 SAT or 29 ACT & 100 community service hours
Florida Medallion Scholarship- 3.0 Bright Futures GPA, 1210 SAT or 25 ACT & 75 community service hours
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REMINDER: ESOL Course Opportunity
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Here is the voucher used by OCPS for the program. The fees are paid for by OCPS so this is a FREE opportunity to help some of our ELL student families that might benefit. Please click here for a larger view of the flyer just below. |
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Community Resources at the Holidays |
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Need Help With the Energy Bill? |
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Click HERE to learn how the Orange County Government can assist you.
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Food Assistance - The Salvation Army
The Salvation Army offers food assistance for families, individuals, and those experiencing homelessness.
Assistance for the Homeless | Daily Community Dinner
This service is available to anyone in need of a hot meal and conversation. Unfortunately due to COVID-19, we have switched from traditional dinners to bagged dinners. The daily service is at our Men’s Shelter located at 624 Lexington Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Assistance for Families & Individuals | Food Pantry
We offer food bags for families and individuals in need. This service is available at our Women’s & Children’s Shelter located at 400 West Colonial Dr. Orlando, FL 32804, every weekday from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The documents listed below are required to obtain this service:
- Photo I.D.
- Social Security cards for all household members
- Proof of Orange County residency (utility bill, lease, voter’s registration card, etc.)
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Catholic Charities - Central Florida - 1819 North Semoran Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 32807. Call the organization at (407) 658-1818 for information. There are many churches that are part of this agency. They help the poor, seniors, single mothers, and others at the holidays and year round. Programs include free Christmas clothes, gifts, toys for children and meals. Some applicants can also get a free box of groceries and ingredients passed out for preparing a Christmas or Thanksgiving meal.
Family Assistance Office of Catholic Charities Of Central Florida - 1771 North Semoran Boulevard Suite B, Orlando, FL 32807 | (407) 658-1818. Numerous holiday services such as Christmas Gifts or Thanksgiving meals for families are coordinated and made available.
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1) College expenses, annual inflation rates: While college costs have fallen off sharply this year, there are widely varying views by leading economists as to what 2021-2022 will bring. For those of our Bears with college plans next year we encourage them to email Ms. Nelson ( talani.nelson@ocps.net) with their questions. Our College & Career Center is an excellent resource open to all CCHS students. Please also take a close look at the "Bright Futures" info. above.
Note: YoY = Year over year Consumer Price Index percentage change with the latest being +0.6%
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3) The most popular Christmas movies by state based on data from IMDB and Google Trends (Florida = "Home Alone"):
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1101 Bear Crossing Drive
Orlando, FL 32824
Phone 407-852-3400
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This communication may contain information that is legally privileged, confidential or exempt from disclosure, and intended only for the use of the addressee(s) named above. If you are not the intended recipient, please note that any dissemination, distribution, or copying of this communication is strictly prohibited. Anyone who receives this message in error should notify the sender immediately by telephone or by return e-mail, and delete the message from their computer and any printout thereof. Please note that OCPS utilizes spam and junk e-mail filtration applications in its e-mail systems. That filtering process may prevent or delay delivery of certain e-mail communications. If you do not receive a timely response to an e-mail communication, please contact the intended recipient by phone. |
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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 OCPS - Cypress Creek High School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of Cypress Creek High School and the Orange County Public Schools. Please contact Dr. McHale at walton.mchale@ocps.net with any questions or for further information.
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