AEHS Community Member,
Thank you to everyone for their efforts on this year's FSA ELA writing test which we administered yesterday. I am confident our Phoenixes performed very well and I am looking forward to seeing their results once they are returned.
Today already marks the end of three schools week here in this final quarter of 2021-2022. As you can see below, our amazing educators continue to introduce new material in the classrooms every day while the students also enjoy some special events as we quickly approach mid-quarter.
I hope this edition finds you having enjoyed a successful week. Thank you for reading and have a great weekend!
Douglas K. Loftus, M.S. Ed.
Principal
Pictured very top, above right, and just below: Images from our field trip to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral this week. Principal Loftus is pictured above right with two of our Phoenixes, Skylar and Summer. In the background is NASA's space shuttle Atlantis. The era of the space shuttle came to an end with the Atlantis on July 21, 2011.
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April 19: ACT day
May 11: Last day for Seniors
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Curriculum Highlights
Week of April 4-8, 2022
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Portuguese with Ms. Vieira: |
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Ms. Vieira's Portuguese students have been learning and practicing (with props) action verbs that have to do with cooking because, as part of this unit, they should be able to give commands/ instructions and follow them as well. So sharing the steps for a recipe is an easy and fun way to practice the 3 conjugations (ar, er, ir).
Next, they are going to do a "show-and-tell" explains to the whole class how to do something that they master: fix something, change settings, play music, assemble something, etc. (topics that do not include cooking).
On this day, the students memorized the steps of the recipe and gave instructions to one another as they took turns in the baking of "pão-de-queijo" (traditional Brazilian cheese roll).
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Socratic seminar with Ms. Savage: |
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Students used the Socratic seminar approach to explore the novel , The Outsiders. In a Socratic seminar activity such as used by Ms. Savage, students help one another understand the ideas, issues, and values reflected in a text through a group discussion format. |
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Former student Yashira Balado (Class of 2019) with principal Loftus earlier this week. She is currently serving in the U.S. Army 82nd Airborne Division. |
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82nd Airborne Division paratroopers jump from a C-130 aircraft. We thank Yashira for her service! |
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Delia Martinez on the left, Ary Colon, and Mr. Loftus working on getting student report cards for the 3rd nine weeks ready to be distributed last month. |
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Senior Recognition
Class of 2022
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Senior Adrian Ochoa gets "slammed" by principal Loftus on Tuesday, March 29. He received his Class of 2022 shirt in front of his classmates after completing his graduation requirements. The last day for seniors is May 11. Mr. Loftus introduced the "senior slam" shirt delivery tradition nine years ago when he first arrived at Acceleration East. |
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Emotional Wellness during School Breaks (April 13):
OCPS families,
Please join us for another meaningful Engage 360: Learn Where You Live virtual workshop on Wednesday, April 13 from 6 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The session title is “Finding the Balance: Navigating Learning and Emotional Wellness During Summer Break.” It will empower parents with strategies to help prepare their children for summer. This session is free and early registration is available. For more information and to register click https://bit.ly/east4-13-22.
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Friday's Motivational Moment! |
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Salma Hayek On Taking Action
Life is about creating new opportunities, not waiting for them to come to you.
~ Salma Hayek, actress
Gloria Estefan On Dreams
Whatever it is your heart desires, please go for it, it’s yours to have.
~ Gloria Estefan, singer
Darren Hardy On Choices
What controls your attention, controls your life.
~ Darren Hardy, author
Landers On Hard Work
Nobody ever drowned in their own sweat.
~ Ann Landers, columnist
William McKinley On Optimism
In the time of darkest defeat, victory may be nearest.
~ William McKinley, 25th U.S. president
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Have a wonderful weekend!
Douglas K. Loftus, Principal
Acceleration East High School
Friday, April 8, 2022
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