Jets in Action!
Monday, August 21, 2023
From the Flight Deck
Legacy Community Member
Recap of the Week
 
Parental and community involvement are vital to your student’s academic success. Can you believe that our Jets have already completed their first two weeks of learning? We have faced some challenges including 30/30s, a shortage of laptops, and a shortage of laptop chargers. We are doing everything we can to get a device to your student as soon as possible. One way you can assist in speeding this process is by paying any outstanding fines your student may have. See the OCPS Fee Structure here.  
 
Parents, I am asking for grace from all of you. The Legacy Middle School mission is to ensure that every student has a promising and successful future, and our vision is that with the support of our families and the community, we will create enriching and diverse pathways that lead our students to success.  
 
When people speak and/or behave in a manner that is disrespectful to our front desk staff, our staff that assists with getting your students safely on and off buses, to their bikes and the car-rider area, or any other Legacy staff, our community is put at risk. This includes your student(s). The Orange County Public Schools Code of Civility has four basic tenants: 
 
1) Always treat each other with courtesy and respect 
2) Treat each other with kindness 
3) Take responsibility for our own actions 
4) Cooperate with each other 

 
Sincerely,
 
Jason Jiménez
Principal, Legacy Middle School
Orange County Public Schools
11398 Lake Underhill Road
Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330

Pictured very top: Some of our Latinos in Action students who were a big help with laptop computer distribution during the first few days of school (additional pictures below). 
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Orlando, FL 32825
(407) 658-5330
From the Flight Deck
Upcoming Progress Monitoring Assessments for ELA and Math:
● August 29th: ELA PM 1  

● August 31sth: Math PM 1  

● Please see important parent and student resources for these progress monitoring assessments here. 
Call to Action!
Student care of their devices.
Please watch the OCPS Student Device Care Guide with your student when your student receives one. This will assist in the device running smoothly and help you avoid fees.  
Did You Know???
The use of Collaborative Learning strategy at Legacy Middle:
Collaborative learning (also known as cooperative learning) can occur with small groups, large groups or peer-to-peer. Peer learning and instruction have many benefits, including higher-level thinking, communication skills, self-regulation and leadership skills. Cornell University’s Center for Teaching Innovation explains, “Similar to the idea that two or three heads are better than one, educational researchers have found that through peer instruction, students teach each other by addressing misunderstandings and clarifying misconceptions.” Collaboration with others is seen daily in Legacy Middle School classrooms (read more about the benefits of this practice here). 
 
As an example of Collaborative Learning at Legacy, Ms. Osmary (Drama teacher) had students apply the concepts of collaboration in two different activities: the "Marshmallow Challenge" and "Walk in Our Shoes."

The first challenge involved students working in small groups with time (20 minutes) and supply restrictions (spaghetti, tape, marshmallows, and string) to build the tallest structure possible.
Theater Tech Students collaborating in “The Marshmallow Challenge.”
The second activity had students designing a pair of shoes that represent them, and while creating their shoes, structured small and whole group discussions took place analyzing what it means to walk in another person’s shoes.
"Walk in Your Shoes” work sample from Ms. Osmary’s Drama class. 
Flight Deck Photos for our Community
Jet happenings during the first 5-day school week of 2023-2024:
Legacy Middle bus drivers enjoying Partner in Education Amy's Sweets & Treats Cookies
Above and just below:
We appreciate the service Ms. Zayas-Vargas and the Latinos in Action provide for our Legacy Middle School Jets. Most recently, they were a huge help with laptop distribution this year.
Ms. Zayas-Vargas with one of her Latinos in Action students, who is the daughter of a former student.  
Ms. Henry's dance class in action in the early days of 2023-2024
Students working in a small group within Ms. Yearby's 8th grade ELA class
Mr. Kamperveen's 6th grade social studies class
Principal Jimenez, Asst. Principal Thomas, and Celeste Hunter, Senior Administrator of OCPS Middle School Division Cadre 3
Ms. De Leon's 6th grade ELA class this past week. 
Professional development discussion between 8th grade math teachers Ms. Johnson, Ms. Saweras, and Ms. Lopez.
Ms. Johnson, Ms. Henry and student wish Ms. CJ a Happy Birthday!
Ms. Yearby wishes Ms. Bastin a Happy Birthday!
Directly above and both images below:
Legacy Admin Team brings flowers to Ms. Reyes, Ms. Bastin, and Ms. Gomez. 
OCPS Parent Academy this Saturday at Colonial HS
Parent Academy (Aug 26) - "A Guide to a Successful School Year"
Partner in Education Spotlight
Tony Ulivella and Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
Hello Legacy Middle Jets!

My name is Tony Ulivella and I am the Nature Program Specialist for Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. I develop and facilitate nature-based programming for our local community, coordinate the care for our farm and the animals that live there, as well as work with outside organizations to support a variety of volunteer events. I have been with Bill Frederick Park for almost a year, but have been a lover of nature for the majority of my life. I strive to educate our communities, both near and far, about the beauty the natural world has to offer and how we all play a part in its ever-shifting balance.

Please let Tony know you are interested in a visit: antonio.ulivella@orlando.gov

We thank Tony and his team for the "Snack Room" they provided during our pre-planning week before school started!
Parent Consent Forms
Please click here to watch a short video that will walk our Legacy parents through the Parent Consent Form process. 
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Emergency Student Information Forms

All parents must complete Emergency Student Information forms on an annual basis. We ask that you fill out the form electronically and e-mail it to your student’s first period teacher, or print it in your preferred language, complete it and send it with your student to school. Forms should only be returned to first period teachers.

You can also access these forms through the links below:
●       Emergency Student Information Form- English
●       Emergency Student Information Form- Spanish
●       Emergency Student Information Form- Portuguese

Todos los padres deben completar los formularios de información estudiantil de emergencia anualmente. Le pedimos que llene el formulario electrónicamente y lo envíe por correo electrónico al maestro del primer período de su estudiante, o imprímalo en su idioma preferido, complételo y envíelo con su estudiante a la escuela. Los formularios solo deben devolverse a los maestros del primer período.

Puede acceder a estos formularios a través de los siguientes enlaces:

Todos os pais devem preencher os formulários de Informações de Emergência para Estudantes anualmente. Pedimos que você preencha o formulário eletronicamente e envie por e-mail para o professor do primeiro período de seu aluno, ou imprima-o em seu idioma de preferência, preencha-o e envie-o com seu aluno para a escola. Os formulários só devem ser devolvidos aos professores do primeiro período.

Você pode acessar esses formulários através dos links abaixo:

Parent Consent Forms & OPTIONAL Device Refusal Form (due ASAP)

Skyward Online Forms:
• Login to Skyward (https://parents.classlink.com/ocps ). If you are a new user you will need to register for access.
• Select “Online Forms” on the left.
• Complete PCF (Parental Consent Forms). These forms are required each year.
• The ‘Optional 2023 Device Refusal Form’ only needs to be completed if refusing an OCPS device for your child.

*** A Health Services Consent form is located in the PCF forms. This form gives consent for the school nurse to treat your child should they need to go to the clinic. ***
 
Formulários de consentimento dos pais (Skyward Online Forms):
· Acesse a Skyward (https://parents.classlink.com/ocps ). Novos usuários precisarão se registrar para acessar o site.
· Selecione "Online Forms" à esquerda.
· Preencher o PCF (Formulários de consentimento dos pais). Estes formulários devem ser preenchidos a cada ano letivo.
· Você só precisa preencher o “Formulário de Recusa de Dispositivo 2023 Opcional” se não quiser que seu filho(a) empreste ou use um dispositivo OCPS.

*** O formulário Consentimento para Serviços de Saúde encontra-se nos formulários do PCF. Este formulário dá consentimento para a enfermeira da escola ver seu filho(a) no caso de ele precisar ir à clínica. ***
 
· Inicie sesión en Skyward (https://parents.classlink.com/ocps ). Los nuevos usuarios deberán registrarse para acceder el sitio.
· Seleccione "Online Forms" a la izquierda.
· Completar el PCF (formularios de consentimiento de los padres). Es necesario completar estos formularios cada año escolar.
·  Sólo necesita completar el “Optional 2023 Device Refusal Form” si no desea que su hijo(a) tome prestado o utilice un dispositivo de OCPS.

*** Un formulario de Consentimiento de Servicios de Salud se encuentra en los formularios PCF. Este formulario da el consentimiento para que la enfermera de la escuela atienda a su hijo(a) en caso de que tenga que ir a la clínica. ***

OCPS Parent Portal
· Most apps (Skyward & Canvas) will be accessed through “Parent Portal”
· Click: https://parents.classlink.com/ocps and set up an account if you haven’t already.
· Make sure to sign in with the email or phone number that is in your student’s profile in Skyward.

Note: If your current email or cell phone number do not allow you to establish a LaunchPad account, please contact our registrar at michelle.silva@ocps.net. This means your contact information needs to be updated in Skyward.
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· A maioria dos aplicativos (Skyward & Canvas) será acessada através do “Parent Portal”
· Clique aqui: https://Parents.classlink.com/ocps e configurem uma conta caso ainda não tenham feito isso.
· Certifique-se de entrar com o e-mail ou número de telefone que está no perfil de seu aluno na Skyward.

OBSERVAÇÃO: Se o seu e-mail ou número de telefone celular atual não permitir que você estabeleça uma conta no LaunchPad, entre em contato com sua escola. Isso significa que suas informações de contato precisam ser atualizadas no Skyward.
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· Se accederá a la mayoría de las aplicaciones (Skyward y Canvas) a través de "Parent Portal"
· Oprima: https://parents.classlink.com/ocps y configure una cuenta si no lo ha hecho.
· Asegúrese de iniciar sesión con el correo electrónico o el número de teléfono que aparece en el perfil de su estudiante en Skyward.

Nota: Si su correo electrónico actual o número de teléfono celular no le permiten establecer una cuenta LaunchPad, comuníquese con su escuela. Esto significa que su información de contacto debe actualizarse en Skyward.

Canvas Email Alerts
● Parent signs in to Classlink with email that is registered in Skyward
● Go to Canvas App
● Click on Account , which is located at the top left corner in Canvas
● Click on Notifications from the drop-down list
● Enable grading alerts 

● Os pais assinam o Classlink com e-mail registrado no Skyward
● Ir para Canvas App
● Clique em Account , que está localizado no canto superior esquerdo em Canvas
● Clique em Notificações a partir da lista suspensa
● Habilitar os alertas de classificação

● Los padres se registran en Classlink con el email registrado en Skyward
● Ir a la aplicación Canvas
● Opriman en Cuenta , que se encuentra en la esquina superior izquierda en Canvas
● Oprimen en Notificaciones de la lista desplegable
● Activar las alertas de calificaciónes

Sports Physicals
Legacy offers 4 sports, 1 per quarter: soccer, volleyball, basketball, and track. 
To be eligible to play, students must hand in a completed Sports Eligibility Forms.
Note that 1 form requires a doctor's signature and stamp. 
Sports Physical Forms:

O Legacy oferece 4 esportes, 1 por trimestre: futebol, vôlei, basquete e atletismo. 
Para se qualificar para jogar, os alunos devem entregar os Formulários de
Elegibilidade Esportiva preenchidos. Observe que 1 formulário requer assinatura
e carimbo do médico.
Formulários de Elegibilidade Esportiva:

Legacy ofrece 4 deportes, 1 por trimestre: fútbol, voleibol, baloncesto y atletismo.
Para ser elegible para jugar, los estudiantes deben entregar los Formularios de
Elegibilidad Deportiva completo. Tenga en cuenta que 1 formulario del paquete
requiere la firma y el sello de un médico.
Formularios de Elegibilidad Deportiva:
YMCA After School Zone (FREE)
* After School Zone is funded by a grant from the Orange County Government. There is no charge for youth to attend. The program takes place from the last bell to 6:00 pm.
Participation requirements (how to login online, contact info, etc.)

Participation requirements - Part 2 (how to login online, contact info, etc.)
Monday's Motivational Moment!
THE POWER OF CIVILITY IN GETTING THINGS DONE
With the pressures of rising prices and back to school shopping which affects so many families, a string of severe weather student dismissal delays, the learning of new procedures at the start of a school year, plus the normal challenges that come with raising children, one can can understand how at times we might see a loss of civility in day-to-day interactions. However, the value that comes from courtesy and politeness in getting problems resolved is quite powerful. 

Former White House social secretaries Lea Berman and Jeremy Bernard teamed up to make the case for respect. In their book "Treating People Well: The Extraordinary Power of Civility at Work and in Life," Berman and Bernard contend that what they learned about achieving goals with integrity at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. is applicable to all of us every day. 

Their tips:

Be prepared. Minding little details shows you care about others. Here at school this could be as simple as being respectful enough to follow the student drop off and pick up procedures.

Use levity. Humor when you have been waiting for a lightning storm to pass over or waiting on your student's computer laptop & charger to arrive can be tricky. The best way is to not target or lash out at someone else who is just trying to do their job, but to use a little self-depreciation on yourself. A little self-depreciation once in a while shows people that you are secure enough to make fun of yourself and don't take yourself too seriously while at the same time recognizing that we have a difficult situation in play.

Listen actively. It really is important to be "in the moment" and truly listen to what the other person is saying so that you don't make matters worse. Active listening sends the signal that you are invested in solutions for the good of yourself, your student, and our school.

Use tact with honesty. Telling the truth is obviously a virtue. But if stating a truth is hurtful and doesn't yield anything positive, it's probably best to say nothing.

Today is Monday and we kick off a new school week. Our Legacy teachers will be on campus set to give each one of our Jets their very best. If you are visiting the middle school this week and should find yourself getting a little impatient over a specific matter, please consider the above and perhaps a little advice from Mr. Fred Rogers of "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood" fame (a popular children's TV show that ran for many years):

Fred Rogers On Being Thoughtful
There are three ways to ultimate success: The first way is to be kind. The second way is to be kind. The third way is to be kind.
~ Fred Rogers, TV host

Thank you for reading and thank you very much for your civility. It is appreciated. Have a good Monday!
Mr. Jiménez, Principal
Legacy Middle School
Monday, August 21, 2023
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