Monday, February 20, 2023 |
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I want to start this message with an important reminder that there is school on Monday, February 20th. It is a hurricane make up day.
This week I had the honor of meeting our future Jets during our 6th Grade Articulation Night. Thank you to all our Jets for taking the time to showcase all that Legacy has to offer to our rising 6th grade families! With the number of programs for families to choose from in the OCPSverse, events like these go a long way in making a difference for families when it comes to selecting their child’s next educational setting. Two families shared with me that our event helped solidify their decision to have their children join us next year.
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Monday, Feb. 20 is regular school day to makeup for the lost instructional time due to the hurricanes this past fall. |
This week on campus we will recognize Black History Month. Our spirit week themes are included below.
Our 6th graders will also have the opportunity to attend two field trips. One to the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center and the other to SeaWorld. Important information regarding both trips is included in this edition.
Our yearbook club students have been hard at work with their publishing deadline of March 24th fast approaching. They ask that I remind all our Jets that March 24th is also the yearbook ordering deadline. Information on ordering is included in this edition as well as their Teacher Superlative announcement.
I am looking forward to another great week on the flight deck!
Mr. Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Pictured very top: Mr. Freeman presenting information on the Project Lead the Way (PLTW) elective during the 6th Grade Articulation Night
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11398 Lake Underhill Rd.
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
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Black History Month Spirit Week starts Monday |
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Each day this week carries its own theme: |
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● February 20th- Black History Month - Melanin Monday (wear shades of brown)
● February 21st- 6th Grade Jazz Field Trip to Dr. Phillip’s Performing Arts Center
● February 21st- Black History Month - Hip-hop Culture Day
● February 22nd- Black History Month - Wear shades of red, green, or yellow
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● February 23rd- Black History Month - Ladies & Gentlemen
● February 23rd- 2nd Gradventure Payment Due ($50) for 8th Graders
● February 24th- 6th Grade SeaWorld Field Trip
● February 24th- Black History Month - Black Out Day
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● February 27th- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Science PMAs
● February 28th- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Science PMAs Continue
● February 28th- Ark Mentor Session
● February 28th- Track Tryouts Begin
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6th Grade Field Trip Information |
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This week our 6th graders will be attending two different field trips. Below is important information regarding both. |
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Tuesday, February 21st- 6th & Jazz Field Trip to Dr. Phillips Center
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● Student needs a signed permission slip in order to attend (they were due Friday 2/17)
● This is a FREE field trip
● Schedule for the 6th graders attending is below:
10:15am students and chaperones attending the field trip will report to the media center
- Students will leave all belongings (computer, backpacks, etc. in the media center)
- Media center doors will be locked
10:30am – 10:45am buses arrive and we load
Call time is 11:30am
Showtime is 12 Noon
Show ends at 12:50pm
We load and return to campus.
- Students get items from the media center
Lunch in the cafeteria (30 minutes)
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Friday, February 24th- 6th Grade SeaWorld |
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➔ An Announcement will be made after the 1st bell to report to the cafeteria
- Please report to 1st period for attendance
➔ The buses for SeaWorld will be leaving at 10:00am, NO EXCEPTIONS.
➔ Students will receive their field trip shirts the day of the field trip. Shirts will be located on tables with group and chaperone. When students arrive to the cafeteria, they will change into the field trip shirt.
- Must be in OCPS Dress Code to attend.
➔ Do NOT bring your backpack to school, bring the drawstring backpack only (will receive the day before the trip).
➔ Do NOT bring your computer to school on the day of the field trip.
➔ Bring extra spending money if you would like to buy any additional snacks or a souvenir while on the trip.
- A lunch meal voucher is included for this trip.
➔ Students must ride on their assigned buses to and from SeaWorld.
➔ Students must explore the park with their assigned group and chaperone.
Rules
★ Students must follow the OCPS Code of Conduct while on the trip.
★ Students must adhere to all SeaWorld Rules & Regulations.
Return Time
★ Parents will need to PROMPTLY pick up their children at 6:30PM. The school will contact the Sheriff’s Office for any student not picked up within ½ hour of the pick-up time.
*** If you stated you have an annual pass, bring your ANNUAL PASS to SeaWorld on the day of the field trip. ***
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2023 Parent Survey is Open |
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Parent survey responses are up to 8% from last week. Please take a moment and help us reach our goal of reaching a minimum of a 20% completion rate. |
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WIDA testing is still occurring on campus for our English Language Learners. The only portion left that the students need to take is the one of one speaking portion.
At the end of February, all students will be participating in the quarter 3 PMAs. Below are the test dates.
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The students voted and the following teachers won superlatives and will be featured in the yearbook. The yearbook editors, 8th graders Emily Saw and Eliana Gonzalez, delivered the certificates and shared the fun news this week. |
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Mrs. Henry-
Most Inspiring & Most Likely to be Remembered
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Coach Mitchell-
Most Athletic
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Ms. Yearby-
Most Likely to Become a TikTok Teacher & Best Dressed
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Mr. Adjei-
Teacher with Best Start-of-Class Ritual
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Mr. Freeman-
Best Joke Teller & Most Likely to Win Jeopardy
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Mr. Salyers-
Most School Spirit
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Ms. Cirnigliaro-
Best Decorated Classroom & Best Advice
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Mr. Boo-
Best Hair & Best Sense of Humor
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Dean Milliman-
Most Likely to be Called Mom or Dad & Most Quotable
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Ms. J. Johnson-
Most Passionate About Their Subject & Best Smile
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Mrs. DiMura-
Most Likely to be Mistaken for a Student
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Ms. J. Johnson & Ms. Yearby-
Best Friend Goals
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Mr. McGarvey-
Best Taste in Music
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* Additionally, there are a limited number of ads for sale. The last day to purchase an ad is March 1st. |
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** Our 8th grade student superlatives will be featured next week! |
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Partnership with the Orlando Ballet |
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Thank you to our Partner in Education, the Orlando Ballet. On Saturday some of our Legacy Dancers and their families received tickets to see Moulin Rouge at the Dr. Phillips Center. |
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6th Grade Articulation Night |
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Last week's 6th Grade Articulation Night was a huge success! Our future Jets toured the campus and got to speak with current students and teachers. |
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Pictured nearby are Mrs. Henry and Mr. Salyers talking with incoming Jets about their elective programs. |
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Shout out to Kona Ice for being at our 6th Grade Articulation Night. Our Jets were excited to enjoy the sweet treat. |
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Mrs. Henry’s dance students sent Valentine’s e-cards to children in the hospital. |
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2022-2023 Basketball Team Photos |
Our girls and boys basketball teams had their end of the year celebration. Great job to both teams for an awesome season! |
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Mr. Salyers, our ICT/DIT teacher, engaging and monitoring students with QR codes that he scans and gets instant data from. |
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8th Grade Science with Mrs. Larsen |
Mrs. Larsen’s 8th grade science class learning about the carbon cycle. They create posters and even took their learning outside of the classroom. |
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Our Legacy Robotics team is hard at work. |
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Permission slip and full payment is due by Friday, March 24th
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This is a reminder that Gradventure is a celebration for 8th graders for completion of middle school. Students will be disqualified from attending if:
● They have more than one Level III Referral
● They have a Level IV Referral
● They have lower than a 2.0 GPA
After March 24th NO refund will be issued. This information is also listed on the Gradventure permission slip packet. Digital versions can be found on the Legacy student Canvas and additional copies can be picked up from the Media Center circulation desk.
If you are interested in being a chaperone. Below is the link to register:
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8th Grade Parents - Please save the May 17th date! |
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Please save the date for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. The Leave Your Legacy event will be from 6pm-8pm at the University High School Performing Arts Center. Invites to 8th graders will be sent out after the quarter three report cards. We are excited to celebrate and recognize our 8th graders! |
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If you purchase tickets in advance for the 8th grade dance they are $5. Please ensure you put your name when purchasing via SchoolPay. Tickets will be $10 at the door.
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Community support requested. Thank you! |
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We are seeking donations to help support the 8th grade dance. To make the cost only $5 we need support in order to offer such great things as refreshments and decorations.
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Continuing Reminder: Tutoring |
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FREE tutoring is offered here at the Legacy campus. |
Before school tutoring in MATH is offered by Mrs. Hernandez on Tuesdays in room 828 starting at 8:30am.
Below is the information on our after school tutoring program.
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FREE online tutoring by the Orange County Library System (also offered in Spanish): |
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Superintendent's Weekly Message |
Monday, Feb. 13 marked Dr. Vazquez's 100th day as Superintendent. This week she talks to Nancy Alvarez about this milestone. |
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There is school on Presidents Day! |
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A final reminder that school is open on Monday, Feb. 20! |
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Towns and counties matching last names of US presidents: |
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Have a great week!
Mr. Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Sunday, February 19, 2023
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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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