AEHS Community Member,
As this past Sunday was Mother’s Day, I want to say a big thank you to all the parental influences in our student’s lives, not just the mothers. High school students need guidance and direction and without all the adults in their lives, they would be at drift in the world. THANK YOU!
Let's take a quick a look at what Mother's Day is about. According to History.com, Mother’s Day honors motherhood and is celebrated differently around the world. Here in the United States, it became an official holiday in 1914, when President Woodrow Wilson declared the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day. Many cultures and civilizations have celebrated motherhood throughout history, but the earliest known version of what is Mother’s Day today was a Christian festival called “Mothering Sunday”. Traditionally this holiday is celebrated by children giving their mothers flowers or other tokens of appreciation.
● In Thailand, for example, Mother’s Day is always celebrated in August on the birthday of the current queen, Sirikit.
● In Ethiopia, where families gather each fall to sing songs and eat a large feast as part of Antrosht, a multi-day celebration honoring motherhood.
● Hindus honor Durga, the goddess of mothers, during the 10-day festival known as Durga Puja in October each year.
● In Japan, carnations are presented, as they symbolize the sweetness and endurance of motherhood in Japanese culture. Originally, children gave a red carnation to a living mother and displayed a white one if their mother had died.
● In the United Kingdom, “Mothering Sunday'' falls on the fourth Sunday of Lent. Many churches hand out daffodils for children to give to Mom. Traditionally, girls also bake a fruitcake for their mothers.
● In 1920, the government of France began awarding medals to mothers of large families in gratitude for helping rebuild the population after so many lives were lost in World War I. After the second World War, the government declared the last Sunday in May to be the Day of Mothers. The traditional gift is now a flower-shaped cake.
However you celebrated Mother’s Day, be sure to honor all the adults in your life who have made your life richer and have provided you with guidance. As we wind down this school year, take time to reflect and think about the goals you want to set for yourself for the new school year in the fall. It will be here before you know it!
Douglas K. Loftus, M.S. Ed.
Principal
Pictured above right: Ms. Atehortua (Secretary/Bookkeeper and 2021-2022 Support Person of the Year), Dr. Butts (Dean), and Principal Loftus show their support for Acceleration East's successful agriscience program.
Pictured very top: Ernest Udeh, Jr. senior at Dr. Phillips High School, speaking to Acceleration East seniors this past week. Ernest will be playing basketball at Kansas University. He is a 6'10" McDonald's All American and is likely a leading NBA prospect in a couple of years.
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Class 7A state player of the year Ernest Udeh Jr. of Dr. Phillips.
(Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel)
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May 10: Senior drive at 6pm in the AEHS parking lot
May 11: Seniors last day
May 16-17: CFEs (8, 9, 10, & 11)
May 23 : Graduation rehearsal at 6pm, Colonial High School performing arts center
May 24: Acceleration East High School graduation at Colonial High School. Ceremony will begin at 6pm.
May 25: Last day of school
May 26-27: Post planning
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May 10: Algebra I EOC Session 2, Geometry EOC Session 2
May 11: Makeup testing
May 12: Statewide Science (8th)
May 13: Makeup testing
May 16: CFEs during class (8th, 9th, 10th, 11th)
May 17: CFEs during class (8th, 9th, 10th, 11th)
May 18: Makeup testing
May 19: Makeup testing
May 20: Makeup testing
May 23: Makeup testing
May 24: Makeup testing
EOC = End of Course Exam (created by the Florida Dept. of Education)
CFE = Common Final Exam (created by OCPS)
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Curriculum Highlight
On campus Annual Art Show where students judge their peer's artwork.
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Teacher Appreciation Week |
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One of the highlights from National Teacher Appreciation Week. Teachers and staff were treated with a root beer float. |
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Sophomore Bree Stockton received an award through Orange County Utilities (OUC) for her artwork. Her rain barrel design was featured in the 2022 Water Conservation Calendar. |
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Summer Tips for Parents - Virtual Workshop (May 11):
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Parent Academy
We are pleased to announce that we will have our next Parent Academy:
"Together Towards Tomorrow"
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Saturday, May 21, 2022 from 9am to 1pm.
This event will be in person and we are asking all parents to register! It is very important that you sign up for at least one Parent Academy during the year, and this will be the last one for this school year!
The event will focus on learning about educational resources, programs, and enrichment opportunities to keep your child engaged during the summer months.
There will be up to 5 sessions that will be offered in Spanish only.
Registration includes:
· FREE Admission
· FREE Exhibit Hall
· FREE Book for each child attending the event
· FREE Morning Snack and Lunch
· FREE Tote Bag for each adult
· FREE Youth Academy (childcare) for ages 4-13
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Community Resources
Career & job support for students and parents
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The Orange County Library System has a number of resources available for FREE to help with job searches and resume building beneficial to both OCPS students and parents. One example is their "Brainfuse" resume review service which assists with "writing a winning resume" at no cost and is available 24 hours. You can also use their "Book a Pro" service to get help from a librarian for 30 minutes at a time, also at no cost. All that is needed is a library card number or school ID (no charge for Orange County residents).
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Two books of possible help to students and parents currently available from the Orange County Library System. |
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* Visit the OCLS website for more information, to get assistance, or to get a library card. |
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1) This is National Police Week across the USA (May 11-17): |
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In 1962, President Kennedy proclaimed May 15 as National Peace Officers Memorial Day and the calendar week in which May 15 falls, as National Police Week. Established by a joint resolution of Congress in 1962, National Police Week pays special recognition to those law enforcement officers who have lost their lives in the line of duty for the safety and protection of others.
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Orange County Sheriff's Office Fallen Officers
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Deputy First Class Craig Seijos
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: Thursday, August 5, 2021
Cause: COVID19
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Deputy First Class Norman Cecil Lewis
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: Monday, January 9, 2017
Cause: Motorcycle crash
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Deputy Sheriff Jonathan Scott Pine
Orange County Sheriff's Office, FL
EOW: Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Cause: Gunfire
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2) The cost of public vs. private high school education in Orange County, Florida: |
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1) Reflects property taxes on a $229,000 home with a $25,000 homestead exemption and a 6.737 millage rate
2) Includes the schools additional fees such as: New student fee: $2,200, Books and E-Books: $300-$600, Field Trips for Grades 6-12th: $200-$450, Trinity Parents Organization: $55, PE Uniform for Grades 6-9th: $30+, and Pride Pack for athletics: Varies by sport
3) Includes: Tuition $12,474, Technology $650, Registration Fee $470. * Reflects a $2,030 Florida Conference Membership discount. Non-Florida Conference rate - $15,624
4) Includes the annual enrollment fee of $1,000
* Note: Figures represent per child tuition costs for private schools vs. OCPS where the cost is based upon property taxes of one household which may benefit multiple children. Those families that are not single-family homeowners would not pay these property taxes directly, but would contribute through the sales tax as would private school parents (private school parents would also contribute to public education through their property taxes).
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3) Graduation rates for first-generation college students: |
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* “First-gen” means neither parent has a four-year degree.
** "Open admissions" are less selective colleges meaning that all qualifying students (students with a high school degree or GED) are welcome to apply and enter the program without additional qualifications or performance benchmarks.
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4) This one is for any of our Acceleration East students who love innovation and may have some creative product ideas of their own. Companies with the highest number of new patents: |
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Nancy Lopez On Obstacles
A competitor will find a way to win. Competitors take bad breaks and use them to drive themselves just that much harder. Quitters take bad breaks and use them as reasons to give up.
~ Nancy Lopez, golfer
Joe Torre On Adversity
Unless you have bad times, you can't appreciate the good times.
~Joe Torre, baseball manager
Henry Clay On Integrity
Of all the properties which belong to honorable men, not one is so highly prized as that of character.
~ Henry Clay, statesman
Gandhi On Preparation
The future depends on what you do today.
~ Mahatma Gandhi, statesman
Harper Lee On Perspective
You never really understand a person until you consider things from his point of view.
~ Harper Lee, author
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Enjoy your week!
Douglas K. Loftus, Principal
Acceleration East High School
Tuesday, May 10, 2022
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Orlando, FL 32822-2704
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