TOGETHER, WE
RISE
One voice. One heart. One MMS.
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Maitland Middle School Community Brief
Monday, January 29, 2024
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Maitland Middle Community Member |
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Welcome to Day 102 of 180 Days of Being One. We had quite the week last week. So many fun things going on around campus, and greater things going on in classes. We celebrated Literacy Week and by the way, the online book fair fundraiser is in full swing! We had a great spirit week and it was awesome seeing those who participated over the different days! We held our 2nd pep rally. We announced the House of the Quarter, and gave out some teacher and student prizes. We hosted our rising 6th grade parent night and we hosted the Advanced Studies Night for Winter Park High, at the same time, and so much more.
As we move through this week, we want our Golden Hawks to focus on Delivering Their Best Selves, (the D in Golden Hawks L. E. A. D.) What does that look like? Here are some examples: Valuing the differences we have and how it makes us better when we work together; Showing respect in every situation even when it’s challenging; Honoring the time spent in class; Being kind to all. These are just a few. Let us rise to the occasion.
We are headed into Progress Report time. As always, keep those scheduled Skyward check-ins with our scholars, and reach out to teachers if there are any questions or concerns.
Our rising 7th and 8th grade students will be doing elective course selections. We will send out communication when it starts so you can help them make the best decision for course requests. If there are any students who are planning to be on track to take Pre-AP Algebra 1 Honors in 7th grade, and Geometry Honors in 8th grade, we will be sending out information on the requirements that must be met in order for that to happen.
Reflection for the Week
What matters most? A summarizing strategy we use on campus is called a $2.00 summary. Each word is worth $.25. In essence, you have to summarize your thoughts on the day’s class lesson with 8 words. I challenge us to do a $2.00 summary on the question posed. Once you do that, display it so it will be a constant reminder to not get distracted.
My $2.00 summary — To live my life worthy of my calling.
Together We Rise. One Voice. One Heart. One MMS!
#theyearofone
Principal Brown
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Click HERE to purchase your 2023-2024 yearbook.
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Maitland Middle School is hosting a Love My Library Book Fair this year that will run until February the 9th. This is a fundraiser to get more books at school and in your home. MMS receives ½ of the donation and your student receives the other ½ to spend in their online store. All purchases will be shipped to the school and delivered at the conclusion of the book fair.
Prizes!
● All students that register an account by Sunday will get a prize from the treasure box on Monday. And all students that register and get at least one donation will receive 2 prizes from the treasure box!
● If you send 10 texts, 10 emails or post on Facebook students will receive bonus prizes for each!
● The ELA class in each grade with highest in donations will receive a donut party!
● The top 5 student fundraisers will receive an ice cream party!
Please click on the link HERE to activate your reader’s personal page and follow the simple instructions to begin earning money for our media center! If you have any questions you can contact Mrs. Michael at angela.michael@ocps.net. |
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Jan. 29: Basketball vs. Union Park Home at 5:30 PM
Jan. 30: Start of Track & Field Intramurals
Jan. 31: Basketball vs. Arbor Ridge K8 4:30pm
Feb. 1: Start of Black History Month
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Feb. 2: 6th grade district-wide field trip (Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center)
Feb. 2: School Crossing Guard Day
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Feb. 8: SAC meeting @ 6pm, PTA @ 6:45pm in the media center
Feb. 9: Last Day of the Love My Library Online Book Fair
Feb. 15: 2024-2025 OCPS Magnet Program application deadline
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OCPS Top Talent auditions (now open through Feb. 23): |
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Top Talent LIVE 2024 is May 4, 2024!
Our casting call will run January 22 – February 23. What does that mean? It is time to start preparing for auditions.
Proceeds from our Top Talent event will help support the Foundation and provide arts enrichment for students experiencing poverty and homelessness.
Top Talent LIVE finalists will be announced on March 29.
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School Spirit Run (Feb. 17) |
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Come and join our team. Click HERE to register. This is a great time to fellowship with our ONEOCPS Family. When you register, search for Maitland Middle to join our team. Come wearing your MMS spirit gear. Who will challenge Principal Brown this year?
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Golden Hawk of the Week
James Young
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Meet James Young. He is an amazing 6th grader that’s always walking to rhythm. Talk about a young man full of integrity—James does not shy away from lending a helping hand, whether it’s helping a classmate or helping to clean up the cafeteria, all unprompted. His politeness and courteous disposition earn him being a Golden Hawk, all by the way he L. E. A. D.s on campus. |
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Staffulty Highlights
SOAR Award - Ms. Rivera
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Ms. Rivera (l) Mrs. Foster (r)
It is my honor to nominate Ms. Annia Rivera for the SOAR Award. Ms. Rivera is extremely dedicated not only to our English Language Learners, but to all students in the classroom. She finds creative ways to motivate, challenge, and inspire students at all levels. Ms. Rivera is an inspiration to others and a pleasure to have at Maitland Middle School. Congratulations Ms. Rivera. Continue to SOAR!!
~ Mrs. Foster
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Campus Vibes and Happenings |
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Let’s talk about slope. Mr. Young’s students were able to clear up a misconception. |
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Mrs. FitzPatrick checks to ensure her students have an understanding as they make meaning of today’s notes. |
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Students are discussing the connections in the texts they are reading in Mr. Giles Advanced Language Arts class. |
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Yo canto, tú cantas, nosotros cantamos, ellos cantan. Señorita Cordero provides an opportunity to practice speaking in Spanish 1. |
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Students in P.E. enjoying pickleball. |
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Students from Goshawk House celebrating being the House of the Quarter. |
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Students playing Freeze Dance. |
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Students having a silly moment. |
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A few more students participating in fun games. |
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Students and teacher honorees for the quarter.
(l-r) James Young (6th), Imani Joachim (7th) Principal Brown, Ms. Cordero, Mrs. Conricode, and Caleb Cow (8th, not pictured).
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Gianna Musante and Coach Musante. |
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Golden Hawk Athletics
Basketball season
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What an amazing season opener for our Golden Hawk basketball teams! We are so excited about their victory over College Park Middle men’s team 42-27 and their women’s team 41-10. We next take on the Union Park's Econs this Monday: men’s at 5:30, women’s at 6:30. On Wednesday, our teams face the Arbor Ridge K8 Eagles: men’s at 4:30, women at 5:30.
#goldenhawkslead #theyearofone
Track & Field Intrarmurals
Track & field intramural will start next Tuesday, January 30th and will take place every Tuesday and Thursday until February preseason February 22. These pre-season workouts will help improve your speed and endurance. For more information please pick up the information sheet in the front office or in the locker rooms.
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Elective Course Request for 2024-2025:
We are excited to announce our elementary school visits to begin the course registration process. In addition we will be welcoming our high schools on campus as well to begin the course registration process for our rising Freshmen.
Here are the dates:
February 1st - Dommerich Elementary School @ Dommerich
February 6th - Hungerford Elementary School @ Hungerford
February 8th - Lakemont Elementary School @ Lakemont
February 22nd - Lake Sybelia Elementary School @ Lake Sybelia
February 22nd-23rd - Winter Park High School visit @ MMS
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College and Career:
Horizon Scholars (Application open for 8th and 9th grades)
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The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is a scholarship, mentoring, and college readiness program designed to provide students with professional, academic, and personal support. This program culminates in students receiving a two-year Florida Prepaid scholarship that can be used at any public university, college, or vocational/technical school in Florida upon high school graduation and successful program completion.
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The Family Engagement team is excited to announce the Parent Academies for February 2024. |
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There will also be six virtual mini-academies this month. All virtual mini-academies are on WebEx Webinars from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Click here to register.
Building Resilience in Stressful Times
● Date: 2/1/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn how to recognize when stress is concerning and how to help your child cope in times of stress.
● Language/accessibility options: Bilingual session live presented in English and Spanish. Closed captioning is also available in over 100 languages.
Rigorous and Advanced Course Options for Middle and High School Students
● Date: 2/6/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 5-11
● Description: Parents of middle and high school students will gain important information about Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge course options just in time to turn in course enrollment forms for next school year! Join us as we have our partners share the opportunities available to OCPS students. We will share the types of programs, the process for students to participate, and keys to success.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Enrolling at Valencia College
● Date: 2/7/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 11-12
● Description: High school students and their parents will meet admissions representatives and gain information from The Valencia College Outreach Department about the opportunities available at Valencia College and detail the steps to enroll.
● Language/accessibility options: There will be two separate sessions provided. One session will be provided in English and one session will be provided in Spanish. Both sessions have closed captioning available in over 100 languages.
Parents as Leaders
● Date: 2/15/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about how schools keep a safe and secure learning environment Strategies related to physical and psychological safety will be reviewed and information to help parents understand safety drills will be shared.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
College Disability Services and Accommodations: What to Expect
● Date: 2/22/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 11-12
● Description: The transition to college for some students with disabilities can be tough. The transition without the appropriate support and accommodations can make it even tougher. Join us as we explore common college disability services and accommodations.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Advocate for YOUR Child | The Question Formulation Technique
● Date: 2/29/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about the Question Formulation Technique which helps generate questions and participate effectively in decisions. This can be used by all parents to enhance their ability to partner with educators to support, monitor, and advocate for their children.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
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If your child is having an emotional crisis and/or you feel like they are a threat to themselves or others, you can take immediate action by contacting the resources below:
Call 911 if you need immediate emergency assistance
Devereux Mobile Crisis Unit: The Mobile Crisis Unit is a 24/7 free community resource that will send a Mental Health professional to your home to evaluate and de-escalate a person that is experiencing an emotional crisis. You can contact them by dialing 2-1-1 on your cell phone or dialing 407-839-4357.
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY
Read inspirational quotes for our Golden Hawks about finding joy from hard work, prioritizing action over words and building others' trust in you.
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Pele On Passion
Success is no accident. It is hard work, perseverance, learning, studying, sacrifice and, most of all, love of what you are doing or learning to do.
~ Pele, Brazilian soccer legend
Ann Landers On Effort
Opportunities are usually disguised as hard work, so most people don't recognize them.
~ Ann Landers, advice columnist
Stephen R. Covey On Actions
You can't talk your way out of what you've behaved yourself into.
~ Stephen R. Covey, author and speaker
Booker T. Washington On Accountability
Few things can help an individual more than to place responsibility on him, and to let him know that you trust him.
~ Booker T. Washington, educator
Grantland Rice On Self-Assurance
Depend upon yourself. Make your judgment trustworthy by trusting it. You can develop good judgment as you do the muscles of your body — by judicious, daily exercise.
~ Grantland Rice, sports writer
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Schedule your school tour, Monday through Thursday from 8:15-8:45am and 4:00-4:30pm. Contact us at 407-623-1462, or email Ms. Nan Bressler at Nan.Bressler@ocps.net
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Important Contact Information:
Maitland Middle School main number – 407-623-1462
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Maitland Middle School Leadership Team |
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Dean Himschoot, Dean Wood, Principal Brown, Asst. Principal Pavlonnis and Asst. Principal Thompson. |
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Thank you for reading.
Mr. Brown, Principal
Maitland Middle School
Sunday, January 28, 2024
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