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“Literacy is the most basic currency of the knowledge economy.” ~ Barack Obama
This week we celebrated literacy week on campus. It was great to see so many participating with our different spirit days. Developing our students into readers is one of the most important skills our students can have. This week we also had two home basketball games on campus. Our teams are working hard and our girls team had a victory against the Corner Lake girls team. We are so proud of our student-athletes and encourage you to try and attend one game this basketball season.
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Lady Jets basketball team in action this past week. Go Jets! (Photo credit: Alexi Malave, 8th grade yearbook club student)
I also want to remind everyone that beginning January 31st that if your student was staying home during the increased COVID-19 cases we will no longer be able to provide excused absences in such cases. The number of cases has continued to decline, and we continue to require face masks for adults and strongly encourage them for students. It is also an additional strain on our teachers as they continue to manage assignments for large numbers of absent students. Additionally, the State has not extended the quarantine code to to be used in accommodation of absences in our attendance records, so students should be considered truant for non-attendance. We simply must discontinue the provision. Information can be found at ocps.net regarding.
Remember, if your child is exhibiting illness or symptoms of COVID-19 please keep them home.
Mr. Jiménez
Principal
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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● January 31st- East River Guidance Counselors on campus to register 8th graders
● January 31st- Home Basketball Game vs. Arbor Ridge Middle School
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● February 1st- Black History Month Begins
● February 2nd- Basketball Game at Avalon Middle School
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● February 4th- School Crossing Guard Appreciation Day
● February 4th- 7th Grade SeaWorld Permission Slip and Payment Due
● February 7th- Basketball Game at Union Park Middle School
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● February 7th-11th- National School Counselor Week
● February 8th- SAC/PTSA Meeting 5:30pm in the Media Center
● February 9th- Home Basketball Game vs. Wedgefield
● February 9th- PDQ Waterford Spirit Night
● February 11th- 6th Grade WonderWorks Permission Slip and Payment Due
● February 15th- School Speech Contest
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PTSA Winter Dance Information - Postponed |
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Rescheduled to Friday, March 25 |
Due to recent communication from our district and state regarding COVID-19, we will be postponing our winter dance that was scheduled for Friday, January 28 to Friday, March 25. Thank you for understanding as we continue to keep the health and safety of our students, staff, and families a top priority. |
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8th Grade East River High School Registration |
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This Monday, January 31st East River High School guidance counselors will be on campus to register 8th grade students for their high school courses for next school year. The list of students zoned for East River was sent out via Canvas. Information can be found about course registration at the following link: https://eastriverhs.ocps.net/student_services/course_selection
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This week the following students were recognized as our Legacy Students of the Month for the month of January:
- 6th Grade= Maxwell Wilkerson
- 7th Grade= Gerren Tyler
- 8th Grade= Melanin Barrios
The students were nominated by a member of the Legacy faculty for their academic and behavior achievements.
We also recognized our Star Pilot of the Month, Mrs. Sheri Milliman, who was nominated by the Legacy Faculty and Staff for going above and beyond during the month of January.
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Partner in Education - PDQ Waterford |
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Legacy Spirit Night - Wednesday, Feb. 9: |
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Student groups and discussions in Mrs. Christiansen’s 8th grade ELA class: |
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A Gallery Walk in Ms. Yearby’s 7th grade ELA class: |
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Students using stationary bikes to exercise on campus: |
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This past week we had two home basketball games. On Monday our teams played against Timber Springs Middle School. Both our boys and girls teams fought hard but lost. On Wednesday we had a home game against Corner Lake Middle School. Our girls team won 36-24. Our boys team lost.
This week we have two games, one at home against Arbor Ridge and one away at Avalon middle school. Please come out and support both our teams!
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* Photo credit: Alexi Malave, 8th grade yearbook club student
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SeaWorld Permission Slip & Payment Due |
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The deadline for the submission of the 7th Grade SeaWorld permission slip and payment is this week, Friday, February 4th. The cost for the field trip is $75 (without an annual pass) or $46 (with an annual pass). Payment can be made at SchoolPay.com. |
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Create Your Own Sticker Contest |
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Literacy Week '22 and Legacy's Spirit Week |
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Highlights from our Literacy Week! |
It was a fun week on campus celebrating Literacy Week. Students and teachers participated in different activities such as College Spirit Day, Book Character Day, Biography Day, Comic Book Day and Board Game Day. |
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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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FREE LIVE Tutoring from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m. |
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Brainfuse offers free online tutoring through the Orange County Library System to ALL students in Orange County Public Schools. FREE live tutors are available every day from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Using Brainfuse, students can connect with a qualified tutor for expert help in a variety of subjects. Middle school subject areas include:
Grades 3-6:
● English Language Arts
● Math
● Science
● Social Studies
● Writing
7-8:
● English Language Arts
● Math
● Math: Pre- Algebra
● Science
● Science : Biology
● Social Studies
● Writing
● Spanish
Please click here for details and more information. |
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Thank you for reading and have a wonderful week!
Jason Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, January 30, 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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