Dear Falcon Families,

We are excited to participate in Celebrate Literacy Week this week. See the spirit week schedule below.

On Monday, January 23 our basketball teams will be playing at Maitland Middle School beginning at 5:15pm. Come out and support our teams!

On Wednesday, January 25 PTSA is hosting International Night at APS from 6:00pm-7:30pm. Stop by to learn about the amazing cultures represented here at APS!

8th Grade Families Zoned for WPHS:

WPHS is hosting an informational parent meeting this Monday, January 23 at 6:00pm in the Main Campus Auditorium (not the 9th Grade Center).

Trevor Honohan, Principal

The Audubon Park School K8

trevor.honohan@ocps.net

• 1/23: Basketball at Maitland Middle, 5:15pm/WPHS Freshman Orientation, 6:00pm at Main Campus
• 1/23 - 1/27: Literacy Week
• 1/25: Yum Yum Pops for Sale After School/International Night, 6:00pm - 7:30pm at APS
• 1/30: WPHS Visit for APS 8th Graders/Basketball vs. Glenridge Middle at APS, 5:15pm
• 1/31: Step Up to Middle School Meeting for APS 5th Graders/Step Up to Middle School Parent Meeting, 6:00pm in the APS Cafetorium/PTSA General Meeting, 6:30pm in the APS Cafetorium (childcare provided)
• 2/1: LONG Wednesday (Dismissal at 3:00pm)/Cookies and Lemonade for Sale After School/Basketball vs. Arbor Ridge at APS, 5:15pm
• 2/4: Fast Start at Showalter Field
• 2/6: Basketball vs. Union Park at APS, 5:15pm
• 2/8: Yum Yum Pops for Sale After School/Basketball at ACE, 4:30pm
• 2/11: Falcon 5K, 8:00am
• 2/15: LONG Wednesday (Dismissal at 3:00pm)/Cookies and Lemonade for Sale After School
• 2/16: Middle School Mental Health Day
• 2/18: Science Bee at APS
• 2/20: Hurricane Make Up Day
• 2/22: Yum Yum Pops for Sale After School
• 3/10: Field Day

On Saturday, January 14th, Autumn performed with the All-State Middle School Orchestra at the annual Florida Music Educators' Conference in Tampa. She was one of 70 seventh and eighth graders from across the state who auditioned and was selected to perform, and she's the first student from APSK8 to have this honor! Congrats Autumn!

Are you (or someone you know) interested in sharing your culture and presenting to our students during Black History Month? Presentations/performances/readings/sharings will take place throughout February. Sign up here to learn more!

Beginning on Tuesday January 17, 2023, Orange County Public Schools invites all students in grades 4-12 and all families with a student in grades K-12 to participate in the 2022-23 annual stakeholder survey. These surveys offer valuable feedback as OCPS works to ensure every student has a promising and successful future.

What topics will be covered in the surveys?

Student surveys will ask students about their thoughts on school safety, school climate, their sense of belonging and teacher-student relationships.

Family surveys will ask you about your thoughts on climate and safety, how easy it is to engage with our school and how well we meet your child’s needs and expectations.

When will my child take their survey?

The student survey window is January 17 – February 17, 2023

APS K-8 students in grades 4th thru 5th will be taking the survey between January 17th during the school day.

APS students 6th thru 8th will be taking the survey during Mental Health Lesson # 3 on Thursday 19, 2023.

Is this survey mandatory?

No, this survey is completely voluntary. Families can click on this link to the 2023 Annual Stakeholder Survey Non-Participation Form at any point during the survey window to notify schools of their decision to not participate. Surveys completed prior to completing the non-participation form will be deleted and responses will not be sent to schools.

How can I take the family survey?

The family survey window is January 17 – March 10, 2023.

Families can access the anonymous link to complete the survey at bit.ly/ocpsfamily

The family survey is available in English, Spanish, Haitian Creole, Vietnamese, Arabic and Portuguese and will take approximately 10 minutes to complete.

What if I have students at different OCPS schools or multiple students at the same school?

Families are encouraged to complete one survey for each school in which they have a child attending. If you have multiple children here at APS K-8 you should think about the experiences of your older child with us as you complete the survey.

Who can I contact if I have any questions?

Please contact Helen Pratt at helen.pratt@ocps.net

Thank you for your time and feedback.

Trevor Honohan

APS K-8 Principal

Don't miss out! The deadline to sign up for this amazing opportunity is March 31!