Tuesday, January 23, 2024
Knights Find A Way!
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Ocoee Community Member
Congratulations to our Lady Knights Basketball team ( 14-4) on another impressive win as they defeated Edgewater's Eagles Monday evening 66-29. The team will be competing away the rest of the regular school week, but will play at home on Saturday vs. Orange Park's Raiders from the Jacksonville area (OHS sports schedule below).
As you will see below, January has been moving at a fast pace since we returned from winter break. Our Knights are very busy in the classrooms, with athletics, and across the board in Ocoee's many clubs & organizations. We have included a few highlights this week which I hope you will enjoy.
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Pictured at the very top of this issue and just above:
This past week, Ms. Melendez, our student athletic trainers, the Ocoee Fire Department, and nearly 1,000 students participated in a training of hands-only CPR for World Heart Day.
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This is already the last five-day school week for January and I know many of our Knights have set out personal goals for 2024. Now would be a good time to review your goals against your progress. I also know that many students are working hard to modify existing habits. Please keep in mind that bad habits are not destiny and new habits can always be formed. You can choose winning habits for 2024, but to do so you must stick to your goals and truly decide to make changes. And remember . . . Knights Find A Way!
Enjoy the rest of your week and thank you for reading.
Dr. Karcinski
Principal
Ocoee High School
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Knight Spotlight
Knights enjoy great success on their PMA 2
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1) Congratulations to Thai Long Tran for getting a perfect score on the Biology PMA 2 and Congratulations to the following students for getting a perfect score on their US History PMA 2:
Zane Arrowwood, Thomas Britten, Mackenzie Cantu, Daylah DeLande, Gisell Esteban, Miclavelt Esteide, Zachtaevia Grant, Shantoya Gray, Nazzio Huyler, Keno Joseph, Joseph Kelleher, OrBria Kornegay, Dominic Marinacci, Destiny Meyer, Tonian Reid, Christian Sherman, Jahaira Smith, Kameryn Smith, Javier Valladares, Madison Zurek.
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These Knights received a gift card in recognition of their hard work! |
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2) Congratulations to Ms. Vinson and Ms. Anderson’s 1st period classes and Ms. Strickland’s 2nd period class! These US History classes had the highest class average on PMA 2! All students got a breakfast sandwich and hash brown for their hard work!! Keep pushing each other to be excellent Knights!
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3) Congratulations to Ms. Rascoe and Ms. Powell’s 5th period classes and Ms. Vega’s 2nd period class! These Biology classes had the highest class average on PMA 2! Ms. Vega’s class received a donut party and Ms. Rascoe and Ms. Powell’s classes received a pizza party. We are so proud of these Knights!
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Senior Customs Day (Jan. 24): |
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Club Picture Day (Jan. 29): |
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Valentine's Day Candy Grams (Sales start Jan. 29): |
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Cherish your OHS memories forever! Purchase a yearbook today for $75
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Rally to Tally next Tuesday, Jan. 30: |
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Two weekends ago, our lamb, goat, and cattle students participated in the Rock Your Stock show at the Central Florida Fairgrounds. It was a two-day event where students fitted, exhibited, and cared for their SAE projects. Some of the highlights were Colton Glovers Jenifer who won the Grand Champion American influenced heifer, and Madelyn Young who won Grand Champion influenced steer. There were also several callbacks for showmanship as well as class placings. We are so proud of all the hard work our FFA Knights put into their animal projects! |
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Above and just below are Dakota Keller, Madelyn Young, and Ava Yarbourgh.
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Our FFA students recently competed in the FFA State Environmental Career Development event. It consisted of Water Quality Analysis, Waste Management, GPS, and Team Presentation. We are proud to say our Ocoee team placed 4th in the State and will be recognized at this year's FFA Convention. |
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Team members include: Jacob Nuckoles, Ava Yarbourgh, Kaelynn Peavy, and Aiden Flores |
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In less than two weeks, the Read Around the City Challenge in District 7 will end. I’m very excited to announce our first, second and third place readers for the month of December. First place goes to junior Nachlika Colas, second place is held by sophomore Ellen Murray-Blackwell, and third place goes to freshman Xander Burhans. Well done! We are very proud of all of you!
~ Ms. Goosman, OHS media specialist
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Nachlika Colas, Class of 2025 |
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Ellen Murray-Blackwell, Class of 2026 |
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Xander Burhans, Class of 2027 |
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Knight reminder: This reading challenge will end January 31st but there are other challenges to participate in. Keep reading and logging your minutes read in Beanstack! |
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Early Childhood Education |
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This past week, ECE 2 students worked with the Mighty Knights preschoolers on fine motor skills. We are working our way up to using scissors in the preschool classroom. Each preschooler had the opportunity to use the Play-Doh scissors to practice cutting Play-Doh. |
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Nearby pictures: AFJROTC Change of Command Ceremony. Cadet/Col Cabrera relinquished command after serving 1 year as the commander for Ocoee High School JROTC. |
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As a group, AFJROTC collected 1,253 pounds of food which translates to over 1,000 meals. Echo Flight collected the most food donations and earned 60 hours of community service. |
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Coach Axon's 3DE students have kicked off the second semester with the 10.4 Creativity & Innovation National Case Challenge. Students are working with the The Home Depot organization. They participated in their Case Launch last week where they learned that The Home Depot is interested in using the extra space in stores to appeal to its Do-It-Yourself (DIY) customers. |
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DIYers are often new homeowners looking to learn how to update, or renovate, their houses themselves - current Home Depot DIY examples. The Home Depot is passionate about helping these doers get more done. Now, the company is ready to use their extra space in stores to innovate the experience for DIYers. 3DE Knights learned how The Home Depot understands that experiential retail is perfect for DIYers who want to renovate their homes. These innovative retail experiences make shopping more engaging and memorable for customers, and The Home Depot can showcase its products in the process! The Home Depot wants to use the new-found, free space to create an experience for DIY customers. To drive product sales, the experience must highlight one of The Home Depot’s existing departments in the space. |
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The Home Depot's space maximization issue is where Coach Axon's 3DE Knights come in (above). 3DE Students will develop ideas using the Design Thinking Process. Groups will empathize with the DIY customer, define their needs and wants, and experiment with ideas. Which department will each group showcase? What experience will they offer? Groups will Prototype their ideas and test their solutions to create an innovative shopping experience for The Home Depot's next retail chapter.
Over the next four weeks, students will work with business professionals to share their recommendations before finalizing their presentations to the Home Depot. Good luck 3DE Knights!
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Campus Beautification (Part II): |
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SGA students came in during their weekend to add more color and creativity to our halls. Each hallway bathroom is getting a makeover this year, a project spearheaded by Student Body President, Gabriel Gonzalez. |
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Thank you Jonathan Sirju, Yalitza Adams, Sophia Tedder, Gabriel Gonzalez, Alanii Cason, Aysia Adams, and Rayne City for your artistic skills! |
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Lady Knight Weightlifting |
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Congratulations to Senior Jaslynn Gaskin on taking first in her weight class at Metros. Jaslynn snatched 110 lbs., cleaned 150 lbs., and benched 150lbs. |
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Knight Vital Signs
#1 Leading Academic Success Indicator
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College and Career Center |
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Spring Career Fair (Jan. 24): |
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Spring Internship Program: |
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Dual Enrollment application opens next week: |
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Valencia Horizon Scholars (Deadline Feb. 1):
The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program has extended their application deadline for eligible 9th grade students for the 2023-2024 school year to February 1, 2024! The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is a scholarship, mentoring, and college readiness program looking for economically disadvantaged students who are interested in continuing their education after high school with a scholarship and would benefit from personal, professional, and academic support throughout high school.
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OCPS Top Talent 2024 audition applications opened yesterday, Jan. 22:
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Superintendent's weekly message - "Mondays with Maria" (Jan. 22): |
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January is National Mentoring Month! This week on "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez talks to a student from Sally Ride Elementary School about the amazing volunteer mentor who has made an impact on her life. |
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Tracking school bus delays: |
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For information on your child's bus, please click the link below. Please also know that busing is handled via OCPS Transportation and they will always have the best information on your child's bus times.
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The Mental Health Association of Central Florida is now offering free services to uninsured children, teens and their families. Mental Health Association of Florida provides free information and referral resources for individuals seeking mental health information and providers for themselves, family members or friends. Click the link for more information:
If you are experiencing urgent thoughts of suicide, call or text the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline at 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (1-800-273-TALK (8255)), or text the Crisis Text Line (741741).
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This Week's Motivational Moment! |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY FOR OUR KNIGHTS
Read inspirational quotes about becoming a champion, striving to improve and focusing on effort.
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Louis Armstrong On Commitment
Don't do nothing halfway, else you find yourself dropping more than can be picked up.
~ Louis Armstrong, musician
Mia Hamm On Winning
I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion.
~ Mia Hamm, Olympic gold medalist
Bill Belichick On Perseverance
It's not all about talent. It's about dependability, consistency and being able to improve.
~ Bill Belichick, football coach
Nick Saban On Action
We're not going to talk about what we're going to accomplish. We're going to talk about how we're going to do it.
~ Nick Saban, football coach
Napoleon Hill On Goals
The starting point of all achievement is desire.
~ Napoleon Hill, author
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Knights Find A Way!
Dr. Karcinski, Principal
Ocoee High School
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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Ocoee High School Senior Leadership Team |
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Ocoee High School
1925 Ocoee Crown Point Parkway,
Ocoee, FL 34761
Phone 407-905-3000
Fax 407-905-3099
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