Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 6
Weekly Newsletter: September 17th, 2021
Principal's Corner
Greetings Orcas,
Congratulations to Atreya M. on his outstanding Science fair project. He has been chosen as one of the top 30 finalists in the nationwide Broadcom MASTERS competition. What a phenomenal achievement!
I hope you all have a nice weekend and look forward to updating you on our students’ continued success next week.
Dr. Yalcin Akin
Executive Director/Principal
Orlando Science School – Middle/High
OSS LYNX CAMPUS CURRENT COVID NUMBERS
1st quarter progress reports
OSS NEEDS YOUR HELP!
Hello Orca Families!
First, we would like to say thank you to parents and students for their flexibility and commitment during these unprecedented times. There have been challenges for us all, and we hope you’re in good spirits and health! Right now, we’re doing everything possible to sustain daily operations and provide a safe learning environment for students and staff.
We would like to request donations of air purifiers for Lynx and the High School, which can be purchased and brought directly to the campus locations. Air purifiers are a great addition to our school and will provide additional protection for classrooms and walkways.
Preferred Choice for maintenance purposes:
Medify MA-25 Air Purifier with H13 True HEPA Filter
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086T3RJV6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_DRHXDE2ACV1GSBC1BCW7
High School Air Purifier:
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/High-School-Campus-Air-Purifier-/SbmTiSd
Lynx Air Purifier:
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Lynx-Campus-Air-Purifier-/SbyDqQvvvv
We also would like to purchase outdoor picnic tables to help distance our students, and we will be accepting monetary donations to go toward the cost. Please make donations through our SchoolPay links:
Lynx:
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/Lynx-Campus-Outside-Lunch-Tables/SbP029Q
High School:
https://schoolpay.com/pay/for/High-School-Campus-Outside-Lunch-Tables/Sc132LP
We want to extend our gratitude to all of the parents for helping in any way that you can, and any donations are appreciated!
Orlando Science Schools
Science Fair Update
The next deadline for science fair is Wednesday, September 22 for the research plan. Science teachers are providing the template for the research plan. They are taking their written information from their journal and typing that information into the research plan template. Students need to make sure to delete the highlighted parts of the template before handing in the research plan. Students need to also make sure that they properly format their bibliography in APA format. One of their sources must be the ISEF rulebook. If students have any questions, they can ask their science fair teacher or come to see Ms. Cramp in room 151.
WASHINGTON, D.C. TRIP!
OUR PVO NEEDS YOU!
PVO 1ST VIRTUAL MEETING SEPTEMBER 23RD
The current environment does not allow for in person PVO meetings. We will continue to hold virtual monthly meetings as we did last year. Two meetings will be held on the same day: Thursday, September 23rd at 9:30am and 6:30pm on Zoom – Please look for the link to join in the Newsletter on September 17th.
Contact info – PVO High School President – Lisa Proto PVO.HSCampus@orlandoscience.org
September Lunch Menu
OCTOBER LUNCH MENU
Congratulations to Atreya M, one of Broadcom Masters Top 30!
Finding the Best Novel, Safe, and Organic Treatment to Attract Small Hive Beetles and Improve Honey Bee Strength (Year 2 Study)
Project Background: Two years ago, while fishing with a friend and the friend’s grandfather, Atreya learned about the plight of the honeybee. Tearfully, the 80-year-old beekeeper told him about the dramatic decline of honeybees and honey production. Committed to helping, Atreya became more dedicated to finding a solution to honeybee death when he learned that bees pollinate 80% of all crops and that their decreasing numbers could affect food production worldwide. He began his research last year at the University of Florida where he studied whether protein supplements could boost bee immunity and improve their health.
Tactics and Results: Atreya focused on the small hive beetle, a predator from Africa first found in Florida 20 years ago. In large numbers, the beetles can cause bees to abandon their hives. He learned that there are two in-hive ways to get rid of the beetles; to trap them or to poison them with a chemical, which requires extreme care to protect the bees and the beekeeper. Atreya preferred the organic trap approach. So, he tested apple cider vinegar (the currently used organic option), mango puree, cantaloupe puree, active dry yeast, peanut oil, dry grape seed and beer, with an empty trap as a control. Each attractant was tested at three hives. Every week for six weeks, he collected trapped beetles and counted them in his kitchen lab. He found that the beer was 33 times more effective than the vinegar. The USDA has granted funding for him to conduct additional research on this approach next year.
Other Interests: Atreya, who holds a second-degree black belt in Taekwondo, also enjoys fencing for “the adrenaline rush that comes with a swift defense or powerful attack.” Interested in the interaction of living things and their ecosystems, he hopes to change the world in “great ways” by pursuing a career in biology.
ORCA Character Award Winners!
Congratulations to our ORCA Character Award Winners for the month of August
Elisa S.
Pratham M.
Christopher WL.
2. Christopher worked well in his group and cared about their opinion.
3. Christopher cared about the other people in his group as people, not just as teammates.
4. Christopher speaks up when people do not act the correct way. He speaks up in a respectful way.
5. Christopher leads by example, showing others how to be respectful and hard working.
Connor M.
Urvi B.
Ms. Pantone
Coach Leard
Ms. Killian
Ms. Cramp
Orbits Character Corner
TRUST
If you trust someone, you believe that person is honest and reliable.
"Trust that little voice in your head that says, 'Wouldn't it be interesting if...,' and then do it." -Duane Michals
A MESSAGE FROM MS. PEREZ
9/10/2021
Good Afternoon Friends,
Did you know that I have an OSS Connect page where all students can access a plethora of mental health resources. If you have not logged in yet, do so this weekend!
Wishing You All The Best,
Ms. Perez
IMPORTANT PARENT RESOURCES
In an effort to reduce length and better streamline new content in our weekly newsletter, we have created a separate page for Parent Resources. This page will be available here each week, and can be accessed with one easy click. Access the link below to view:
Parent Skyward/OSS Connect Access
Parent Teacher Conference & Report Card Dates
Bell Schedule
Orange County Public School Calendar
PVO Information
Weekly Tutoring Schedule
Public Library Resources
And much more!
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