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Memorial Community Member |
We have just completed week #2 of the second quarter (week #11 of 36 weeks in the 2023-2024 school year) and we have lot planned for the coming weeks before the end of the calendar year.
November brings us many school events and the Thanksgiving holiday. Then in December, we have quite a bit of testing with Progress Monitoring testing and Common Final Exams for all students.
Please invest some time now to start talking with your student about taking these tests seriously. Many of the tests we give will help determine student grades and placement in courses.
As we enter December, the long awaited Winter Holiday will be near. This year we run school all the way until Friday, December 22nd. Make sure you are marking your calendar for these important dates and that your Soldiers are in class every day.
Thank you again for all your support of Memorial Middle School.
Eddie Foster
Proud Principal
The Great Memorial Middle School
Pictured very top: This past week Memorial Middle School was honored by the Orange County Drug Free Coalition with a $500 check for our dedication to living drug free.
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2220 W. 29th Street
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1810
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Key OCPS Dates
November, December and January
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Soldiers in the Spotlight
Middle School Night
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Earlier this month, the Memorial Soldier Band was invited to play alongside other local middle schools and the Jones High School Marching Tigers along with the Oak Ridge High Pioneers. |
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Interested in getting your correct grade? |
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7th and 8th graders!! Are you interested in getting to your correct grade? If you are, email Assitant Principal Rodriguez at 45471@ocps.net and you will get information on your options!! |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message |
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On this week's "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez introduces a new and fun way for students, employees and parents or guardians to ask her a question.
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Upcoming Town Hall Meetings |
OCPS families are invited to attend a Superintendent Town Hall meeting. The Town Hall meetings will be held at the locations below. Superintendent Vazquez looks forward to seeing you there. |
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For Quarter 2, our end-of-quarter events will start December 18th. We have a dance and pep rally planned for all our students who have been coming to school, have taken all their CFE, PMA and PM tests and do not have any Level 2 or 3 referrals.
Students, make sure you behaving right so you can attend these events. This will be a lot of fun and you do not want to miss out.
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This past week Deputy Superintendent, Mr. Armbruster recognized the work Memorial has done to add art to our campus.
Check out the latest mural at Memorial Middle School utilizing their mascot, the Soldier, and a subtle message. The video gives you an idea of the size and process. If you look closely, it is the progress of the Memorial Soldiers working their way to becoming a graduate!
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The faculty, staff and students at Memorial Middle School would like to say “THANK YOU” and honor Principal Foster during National Principals Month. |
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Flanked by several of our Soldiers this week, this is Principal Foster’s first full year at Memorial Middle School. We all appreciate his dedication and passion for making Memorial Middle School a place for student achievement, success and safety. Memorial Middle is making huge strides in the areas of academics and behavior, and Mr. Foster is a driving for behind this cultural shift. |
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Cybersecurity Awareness Month |
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Tips for the community from our new CIO, Mr. Draggon |
Maurice Draggon is the new Chief Information Officer for Orange County Public Schools. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education, along with a Master’s Degree in Instructional Technology & Educational Media from the University of Central Florida. He is also a former School Teacher of the year, as well as a 2013 Apple Distinguished Educator. Maurice is a lifelong educator who has experience as a Classroom Teacher, Resource Teacher, District Administrator, Director, and Senior Director. Using the knowledge gained within each role, he was able to collaborate in the development, implementation, and management of the 1:1 Digital Device program for Orange County Public Schools. Maurice is excited to apply all of his previous experience toward the opportunities brought on by the role of CIO. |
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Final Thoughts and Motivation . . . |
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Michael Jordan On Excellence
Set such high standards for yourself that you have to go out every day and live up to that.
~ Michael Jordan, basketball legend
Condoleezza Rice On Self-Reliance
It is a dangerous thing to ask why someone else has been given more. It is humbling — and indeed healthy — to ask why you have been given so much.
~ Condoleezza Rice, former secretary of state
Dalai Lama On Happiness
Happiness is not something ready made. It comes from your own actions.
~ Dalai Lama XIV, spiritual leader
The Rock On Attitude
Wake up determined. Go to bed satisfied.
~ Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, actor/athlete
Vidal Sassoon On Effort
The only place where success comes before work is in the dictionary.
~ Vidal Sassoon, hairstylist
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A SOLDIER!
Mr. Foster, Principal
Memorial Middle School
Friday, October 27, 2023
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2023-2024 Memorial Middle Senior Leadership Team |
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