AEHS Community Member,
During one week in April our nation celebrates National Library Week. The theme this year is “Connect with Your Library”. According to the website ilovelibraries.org, “In the mid-1950s, research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios, televisions and musical instruments. Concerned that Americans were reading less, the ALA and the American Book Publishers formed a nonprofit citizens organization called the National Book Committee in 1954. The committee's goals were ambitious. They ranged from "encouraging people to read in their increasing leisure time" to "improving incomes and health" and "developing strong and happy family life." These concerns are still evident today. In our digital world, libraries may seem outdated. This month, take some time to visit your local library.
Whether you're visiting in person or virtually, libraries offer the opportunity to connect with new worlds through access to technology, multimedia content, and educational programs. Visit a branch of the Orange County Public Library and see what they have to offer: ocls.info
This month is also National Poetry Month and our students will be celebrating in different ways throughout the month. I was curious about the origins of poetry and found some interesting facts to share with you from A Brief History of Poetry (bookstellyouwhy.com):
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The Epic of Gilgamesh often is cited as one of the earliest works of epic poetry, dating back to the 18th century B.C. Consisting of Sumerian poems, it’s a text that was discovered through many different Babylonian tablet versions during archaeological excavations.
- A list of the most notable works of epic poetry, would have to include the Iliad and the Odyssey, both works of Greek mythology that have been attributed to the poet Homer.
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Beowulf is an Old English epic poem in the tradition of Germanic heroic legend consisting of 3,182 alliterative lines. It is one of the most important and most often translated works of Old English literature. The date of composition is unknown, but the manuscript was produced between 975 and 1025 A.D.
- Sonnets are written in iambic pentameter and the rhyme scheme varies depending upon whether you’re looking at an Italian or an English poem. The best known sonnets were written by William Shakespeare in the 16th century.
On another note, starting next school year, we will be shifting to the new Florida B.E.S.T. standards (Benchmarks for Excellent Student Thinking). If you would like to learn more about these new standards, visit BEST Standards and you can always visit Home (cpalms.org) anytime you want to learn more about our Florida curriculum.
I hope you had an enjoyable weekend and are set for another successful week ahead! Thank you very much for reading.
Douglas K. Loftus
Principal
Above right: Principal Loftus, Mr. Maldonado, and Dr. Butts at this past week's ice cream social (please see story below).
Pictured very top: Several of our Class of 2022 seniors meeting with Principal Loftus in his office earlier this past week. Students from the left: Carlos Andino, Chrysha Chrysotome, Alis Romero, Claudia Romulo, and Joshua Smith.
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April 19: ACT day
May 11: Last day for Seniors
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This past week, Principal Loftus interviewed a few of our seniors ahead of graduation next month. Below are the answers to his questions:
What are your plans after graduation?
- Go to Valencia East or West campus
- Work and become a fork lift operator
Is there a specific job or field you hope to get into some day?
- Become a CEO of a perfume company
- Disney Chef
- Engineer
- Traveling nurse and visit third world countries
What did you enjoy most about your experience at AEHS?
- Creating friendships
- Establishing positive relationships with teachers
Any advice you might share for those underclassmen following you?
- Never give up on your goals
- Don’t fall behind in your work
- Keep your head up
- Show up physically as well as mentally
- Stay positive throughout the year
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Academic Excellence
2021-2022: Quarter 3
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Summa Cum Laude: Highest Distinction — All A's |
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Magna Cum Laude: Great Distinction — All A's & B's |
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Curriculum Highlights
Week of April 11-15, 2022
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Mrs. Dean's "Common Board" from class this past Wednesday. |
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Mrs. Dean leading her students as they were learning a new concept on algebraic factoring and variables. |
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Portuguese 2 with Ms. Vieira: |
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Here we see students making Brigadeiro, a very popular dessert in Brazil. Brigadeiro is served at weddings, birthday parties, and any celebration with family and friends. Brigadeiro is easy to make (coca powder, condensed milk, and butter) and people love to enjoy this famous sweet at most anytime. Here is another example of how Ms. Vieira introduces culture along with the learning of the Portuguese language! |
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AEHS staff earlier this month at SeaWorld for the School Spirit Run. Pictured are Vicki Jenkins, Alka Singh, Susan Ker, and Helga Olafsson. |
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Ice cream social for students who made Magna and Summa Cum Laude during the 3rd quarter of 2021-2022. |
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Jayson De Jesus Almestica and Hector Varada |
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Mr. Maldonado serving ice cream to the students |
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Have a great week!
Douglas K. Loftus, Principal
Acceleration East High School
Sunday, April 17, 2022
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