Orlando Science High School
Issue 22
Weekly Newsletter: January 31, 2020
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I hope everyone had a wonderful month of January and welcome to month of February! Thank you for your support of Orlando Science High School! This week's newsletter is packed with many exciting announcements and reminders!
Please join me to congratulate two Senior Orcas on getting accepted Nations great colleges. Ilias B. got accepted to University of South California and Micah B. got accepted to Georgia Institute of Technology. According to U.S. News peer assessment survey of top academics in 2020, USC is ranking #22 and GaTech #29 in National Universities. Congratulations to both students and I wish you the best in your post-secondary journey.
Our 2020 Testing calendar is out this week! Please check the important date and your course examinations from the list. Please use this calendar when planning your spring vacations, doctor appointments, etc. and be present on campus during the testing days.
Today, our 2019-2020 yearbook is on sale! Please see the purchase link and the details below.
Saturday Leadership Academy and AP Studies will resume tomorrow, February 1st at the high school campus. Check the newsletter or OSS Connect for the most accurate schedule of courses and room assignments.
OSHS 3rd Quarter Parent Teacher Night Conference Nights dates have been set, please review the PTC corner found in this week's newsletter for dates and information regarding the sign-up process. As always, it is important to remember that if these dates and times do not work for you, or if all spots become filled, you may always contact your student's teachers to arrange an appointment for another date and time.
In the month of February OSHS is excited to celebrate Black History Month! Each week we will feature one influential African-American in the newsletter. You can also learn more about Orlando area events celebrating prominent African Americans, like the Zora Neale Hurston Festival.
Congratulations to our hard working OSHS FBLA Team and their wins at the district regional conference. Orcas were elected all the District -15 officer positions again this year. Congratulations to entire team, their sponsor coach, Mrs. Perez and district officials for their outstanding success. Good luck for the upcoming state competition.
Please join me to congratulate OSS Math department, Head Coach, Mr. Akyalcin, and the Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society for hosting January Regional at the home. It was a huge success with approximately 600 participants from 24 high schools across the State.
This week, students demonstrated their best projects at the school-wide Science Fair! 23 projects will be competing at the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Fair in February! Congratulations to students and teachers for this hard work!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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OSHS celebrates National School Choice Week January 27th-January 31st
Orlando Science Middle High is proud to be a school of choice for Orange County families. We recognized National School Choice Week this week with school choice trivia and a yellow dress down day. Here's what some of our students have to say about School Choice:
Demaris S: "School Choice has provided me with a number of educational resources."
Tanvi R: "I love having the flexibility in focusing on STEM and related activities."
Feba S: "My favorite part of the charter school experience is the small community of close friends. School choice is important for student freedom."
Charles P: "I like the teachers."
Chinyere C.: "School choice grants the student the right to choose what school they want to go to."
Thank you Orca families for making OSS your CHOICE, we are proud to offer quality STEM education to your students!
High School Saturday Studies and AP studies saturday, February 1st
High School Saturday Studies and AP Studies resume this Saturday, February 1st. Please see the schedule below and attend these valuable test preparation sessions offered by our dedicated teachers. For the complete 2020 testing schedule, see the link in the newsletter below. Hope to see you Saturday!
2019-2020 Yearbooks on sale now
We are pleased to announce the 2019-2020 High School Yearbook is on sale NOW! Use the link below to get yours at the discounted rate of $35. The price will increase to $40 on February 29th so get yours today and keep your OSS memories forever!
Free dental care for kids-February 8th
3rd quarter Parent Teacher Conferences 2/11-2/12
Volunteer Opportunity at Arnie's March for Children's Cancer-March 3rd
OSHS Orcas looking to earn volunteer hours, please see how you can help at this year's Arnie's March Against Children's Cancer below:
Arnie’s March is just around the corner and we would love your help!
Arnie's March Against Children's Cancer is a fundraising walk held annually during the Arnold Palmer Invitational presented by Mastercard. This is a local Orlando event to help support pediatric cancer research and clinical trials at Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children.
Arnie’s March Against Children’s Cancer
Date: Tuesday, March 3rd 2020
Location: Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge
9000 Bay Hill Blvd
Orlando, FL 32819 USA
Event Time: 3:00 – 6:00 PM
Volunteer Time: 10:30 – 6:30 PM (Volunteer hours will depend on the job you are given)
Volunteer Point of Contact: Ellen Christner - Ellen.Christner@orlandohealth.com
Website: ArniesMarchOrlando.com
Please fill out the form below to confirm your attendance by Friday, February 7th, 2020. Someone from the organization will contact you before the event.
FBLA District Compeititon Awards
OSHS is proud to announce that our 2019-2020 FBLA team did very well at their district competition on January 17th! In addition to their competition, all of the district officer positions were awarded to OSHS students AGAIN this year.
Congratulations to the FBLA District Officers:
Alexis D.- District President
Avari M.- District Vice-President
Vidit P.- District Treasurer
Rohan K.- District Secretary
Aditya G.- District Historian
Congratulations to the following FBLA District Winners:
Vimal B.
2nd place Sports & Entertainment Management
Daemyn B.
3rd place Graphic Design
Alexis D.
1st place Electronic Career Portfolio
1st place Job Interview
Levi F.
1st place Advertising
3rd place Business Law
Aditya G.
2nd place Introduction to Business Presentation
1st place Public Service Announcement
Leonardo G.
1st place Impromptu Speaking
2nd place Introduction to Business Presentation
Gabriel G.
2nd place Entertainment Management
Aman P.
3rd place Graphic Design
2nd place Introduction to Preliminary Procedures
Rohan K.
1st place Introduction to Public Speaking
Joshua L.
1st place Entrepreneurship
1st place Introduction to Public Speaking
Avari M.
3rd place Economics
1st Place Public Speaking
Alex M.
1st place Broadcast Journalism
1st place Political Science
Vidit P.
3rd place Business Calculation
1st place Entrepreneurship
Sebastian P. C.
1st place Sales Presentation
1st place Business Presentation
Hayden R.
1st place Broadcast Journalism
2nd Public Speaking
Mu Alpha Theta January Regional Competition
Science Olympiad MIT regionals competition
This past weekend, January 25, 2020, our OSHS Science Olympians participated at the MIT Science Olympiad Invitational. Competing against national-ranking teams across the nation, the A team placed 23rd among the total 66 teams!
Special congratulations to the team members received top 10 placements in the following events:
Wright Stuff – Samhith B. & Shreyanshu D.
Chemistry Lab – Jaehyun A. & Anthony L.
Write It Do It – Esha R. & Tanvi R.
Apart from competing, the team members had a chance to take a tour of MIT with OSS alumni Colin Chaney, as well as start (multiple) snowball fights in the chilly weather. We are so proud of our Science Olympiad teams for doing such a great job, and we are looking forward to their success at the upcoming regional tournament!
Science Fair Weekly Update
The OSHS Science Fair was a great success, thank you to all of our 9th grade scientists and volunteer judges for your participation. We'd like to especially congratulate the following students and their projects, which will continue the Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition next month:
Abdul A. Maglev vs Air Propultion
Kayra A.Faster Than the Speed of Light
Eman A. Natural Water Filters
Vijay B. Can you C the Difference?
Sieana B. Bridge Suspension
Matthew B. Can an Arduinio Microcontroller Sustain Multiple Types of Living Plant Over a Period of Time?
Juan C. Aquaponics
Isma F. Woah, diabetes! Will you give me Alzheimer's...?
Ricardo F. The Power of Methacrylate in Super Glue
Aditya G. Does adding Hydrocolloids influence the consumer likability of a beverage?
Rocco G. Home Run!
Yasmine K. Testing an Automatic Streetlight
Emmee L. How Does Temperature Affect Elasticity?
Zahra M. OJ for Lytes
Sejal M. Damaging Strawberry DNA
Ramyanaga N. Does storage temperature affect the pH of juice?
Layla P. Do Different Types of Plants Affect Soil Erosion?
Akshar P. Shock the Fat
Lugthea P. Do Different Chemicals Affect the Germination of Seeds?
Lisa P. Making Energy from Vibrations and Mechanical Forces
David R. Minimax Chess AI at Different Search Depths
Isaiah S. Is my Mom right about violent video games?
Michael Y. RF Filters and Television Reception
OSHS News 1.31.2020
OSS High testing calendar 2020
Here is the OSHS testing calendar for the spring of 2020. Parents and students please use this calendar when planning your spring vacations, doctor appointments, etc. Take note of the dates in yellow, these dates are Wednesdays where school will be in session for the entire day-no early release. Please plan accordingly. Also feel free to download a copy of the assessment calendar using the link below. For testing questions, please contact Mr. Koebe.
College Career Corner
Florida State University's 2020 Young Scholars Summer Program
30/30 Dismissal Rule
What is Delayed Dismissal? 30/30 Rule?
The “30/30 Rule" is a Delayed Dismissal Weather procedure that the nationally recognized. It is required that the “30/30 Rule” be enacted by the school if thunder is heard within 30 seconds of a lightning strike. Orlando Science Middle/High follows this rule.
When 30/30 Rule is implemented, students will not be dismissed until 30 minutes has passed from the last sound of thunder. However, parents/guardians who wish to pick up their child/children during delayed dismissal, will be allowed to sign out their child/children at the cafeteria or front office.
In order to pick up your student(s) from the cafeteria or front office during this procedure, parents/guardians must bring their dismissal sign to the front door of the school to sign their child/children out. If you do not have a dismissal sign, you will need to provide a picture ID and be on the school pick-up list to pick-up the child/children. Bus riders will be delivered home when conditions are all safe for dismissal.
An automated telephone and/or email message will be used to notify parents/guardians about delayed dismissals. Always be sure to update the school when your phone or email information changes. Thank you for your cooperation on our students’ safety.
All oshs volunteers must sign up through the additions program
Easy Ways to give back to OSHS
The BOX TOPS Program is all new for 2019!
BoxTops has a NEW way for schools to earn money from your purchases! See the details below. Thank you for your support of OSS!
OSS is an Amazon Smile School
This is an easy way to help raise money for Orlando Science Schools. Use the link below when shopping from Amazon. AmazonSmile donates 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Orlando Science Schools via Discovery Education Services, Inc. whenever you shop on AmazonSmile.
Office Depot & Office Max
Office Depot provides the school with 5% back in credits for FREE supplies when you make a purchase of qualifying school supplies. Simply provide the school ID at checkout.
OSES School Code: 70228302
OSS School Code: 70218341
Important Forms
Report Card Dates and PTC Days
Attendance Matters
OSHS Handbook
Birthday Dress Down Form
Orcas interested in dressing down for their birthday MUST submit a "Dress Down Day" form (found below) to Ms. Rebel at least two business days prior to the requested dress down date.
Walker/Bus Rider Form
OSHS 2019-2020 Tutoring Schedule
Free/Reduced Meal Application
Attention OSS Middle High Families receiving meals for the Free and Reduced Lunch program:
You must complete an application for 2019-2020 school year. It is important to renew your application each year so that there is no interruption with your student's meal services. Click the link below to renew your application for 2019-2020.
OSHS February Meal Menu
OSHS Events: Mark your calendars
Saturday Leadership Academy/AP Studies
Saturday, Feb 1, 2020, 09:00 AM
OSHS
Mu Alpha Theta Regional
Saturday, Feb 1, 2020, 08:00 AM
Suncoast Community High School
EPCOT Field Trip
Friday, Feb 7, 2020, 08:00 AM
Epcot, Epcot Center Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Parent Teacher Conferences
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, 04:30 PM
OSHS
Parent Teacher Conferences
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020, 04:00 PM
OSHS
Dr. Nelson Ying Orange County Science Exposition
Thursday, Feb 13, 2020, 07:30 AM
Trinity Preparatory School, Trinity Prep Lane, Winter Park, FL, USA
Presidents Day
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 07:00 AM
All OSS Schools
Arnie's March Against Children's Cancer
Tuesday, Mar 3, 2020, 10:30 AM
Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge, Bay Hill Boulevard, Orlando, FL, USA
Orlando Science High School Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: http://orlandoscience.org/highschool/
Location: 2600 Technology Drive, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)299-6595
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orlandoscience/
Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH