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There was a time in US History that children would be compelled to work in factories for 12 hours or more a day, with no air conditioning, medical care, or education. Labor Day is in the United States is rooted in the trials and tribulations of the 19th and early 20th century. Fortunately, we are now able to provide young children with quality education, and high expectations on student achievement.
This week, teachers begin entering progress report grades into Skyward. Progress report grades will be available to view on Thursday, September 16th. Please support us by working with your child and reviewing their assignments and understanding of what they have learned, and are learning. Research shows that spending 15 minutes a day on reading and academic review with children at home appears to be the “magic number” for students to begin seeing positive gains in academic achievement when parents and family are involved. These practices not only supports your child’s academic standing, but also positions them well for a promising and successful future.
I am looking forward to seeing all of our Jets back on campus tomorrow morning for the start of another on time successful week!
Mr. Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Pictured very top: Legacy Middle School PTSA sponsored a Back to School skating event at Astro Skate. We look forward to more wonderful PTSA sponsored events this year.
Pictured from left to right: Mr. Jimenez, Ms. DiMura, Ms. Perez, Ms. Johnson, Ms. Christiansen, Ms. Fray.
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330Legacy Community Member
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Sept. 8: Soccer at HOME vs. Arbor Ridge
Sept. 14: School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting, 6pm in the media center
Sept. 14: PTSA meeting, 6:30pm in the media center
Sept. 15:Start of Hispanic Heritage History Month
Sept. 16: Progress Reports
Oct. 7: End of the 1st Nine Weeks
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Teacher of the Year & Support Person of the Year! |
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Ms. Perez (Dance) and Ms. Viera (Support Services Clerk) |
Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Ms. Jasmin Perez and our Support Person of the Year, Ms. Anna Viera! We are so proud of these amazing Jets and their contributions to our community! |
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Nothing Bundt Cakes at Waterford Lakes |
As most people realize, this past year has been economically challenging for individual households and businesses alike. Therefore, when a well run business like Nothing Bundt Cakes at Waterford Lakes steps up to recognize our teachers, that makes their generosity even more special.
They have prepared a special offer for our Legacy community below. If you have never been in their store, it is worth a stop. Their cakes, of all sizes, are delicious and make wonderful gifts for most any occasion! |
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* Free Bundtlet (pictured above) with the purchase of a Bundtlet (BOGO) for members of the Legacy Middle School community. |
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Nothing Bundt Cakes - Orlando/Waterford Lakes
Ms. Stephanie Diamond, General Manager
626 N Alafaya Trail #104, Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 203-6479
www.nothingbundtcakes.com/bakery/fl/orlando-waterford-lakes
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Announcements & Reminders |
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All OCPS students have a free gold level account on ChessKids. Students can access their ChessKid account via Launch. The app is in the OCPS Apps Folder. Through the ChessKid app, students can learn to play chess, solve puzzles, play against a BOT, and so much more! Please encourage your students to log into their account soon. Students with active accounts will be able to participate in virtual tournaments and events on ChessKids.
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Home soccer game on Wednesday!! |
Please come out and support our Jets vs. Arbor Ridge this Wednesday! |
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Curriculum Highlights: Week #4 |
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Math with Mr. Otero and Mr. Jimenez |
Mr. Otero and Mr. Jimenez reviewing groupings and order of operations with students in math class. |
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Civics with Mr. Boo and Ms.Espinoza |
Students in Mr. Boo and Ms. Espinoza’s class engage in collaborative processing of content using a "gallery walk" to interact with new content and distinguish nuances between obligations and responsibilities of citizens. |
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Students in Mr. De Zayas’ class showcase their creativity by drawing super heroes related to science associated with the periodic table of the elements. |
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Spanish with Ms. Zayas-Vargas |
Ms. Zayas-Vargas assisting a student with a cultural perspective project in Spanish class. |
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Technical Theater with Ms. Smith |
Technical Theater Class – as a form of previewing new content and practicing skills, strategies, and processes, students in Ms. Smith’s technical theater class use Legos to design 3D models of stagecraft prior to build sets, costumes, and props. These ideas will be incorporated into our upcoming play Moana Jr. |
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Parent Teacher Student Association (PTSA) Calendar |
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School Advisory Council (SAC) |
Legacy Middle School is seeking parents, grandparents, guardians, and community members for our School Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC plays a critical role in preparing and evaluating the School Improvement Plan (SIP). Through monthly reviews of this plan, the SAC gets an inside look at the curriculum, budget, and other important school strategies and initiatives.
Legacy Middle School SAC meetings take place on the second Tuesday of each month (unless otherwise announced) at 6:00 p.m. in the school media center. Our first scheduled meeting will be on Tuesday, September 14th. Please note that by becoming a SAC member, you are making a commitment to attend scheduled meetings.
All SAC meetings are subject to Florida’s Government in the Sunshine Law and are open to the public. Parents, students, teachers, staff, and community members are all welcome to join us anytime.
If you are interested in joining SAC, please complete and submit this form. We appreciate your support and look forward to hearing from you. If you have any questions, please contact Principal Jimenez or the current SAC chair, Luke Turner ( luke.turner@cru.org).
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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For years, Monterey, California, was a pelican's paradise. The town was the site of many fish canneries. In fact, it was home of Cannery Row, a street popularized by Nobel Prize-winning author John Steinbeck in his novel of that name.
Pelicans loved the town because fisherman cleaned their catch, discarding the offal, and and the pelicans would feast on those scraps. In Monterey, any pelican could be well fed without having to work for a meal.
But as time went by, the fish along the California coast were depleted, and one by one, the canneries were shut down. That's when the pelicans got into trouble. You see, pelicans are naturally great fishers. They fly in groups over the waves of the sea, and when they find fish, they dive into the water and scoop up their catch. But these pelicans hadn't fished in years. They had grown fat and lazy. And now that their easy meals were gone, they were actually starving.
Environmentalists from the area wracked their brains to figure out a way to help the pelicans, and finally they came up with a solution. They imported pelicans from another area, ones that were used to foraging every day, and they mixed them in with the local birds. The newcomers immediately started fishing for their own food, and it wasn't long before starving native birds joined them and started fishing for themselves again.
The lesson for our Jets? If you find yourself starving for success, one of the best ways to get things going in your life is to be around people who are achieving success. Spend time with them. Watch how they work. Learn how they think. You will inevitably become like the people you are around.
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Happy Labor Day!
Jason Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Monday, September 6, 2021
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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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