Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 12
Weekly Newsletter: October 29th, 2021
Greetings Orcas,
Since there is no school today, Friday, October 29th I hope you enjoy the long weekend and we will see you back here on Monday as we head into the month of November.
As a reminder, the deadline to sign up for the Washington, D.C. trip is next Friday, November 5th. You may find the registration link and further details in the newsletter below.
I would like to thank those of you who have completed the survey sent out last week regarding Device Availability, Additional Learning Opportunities, and Newsletter Feedback. We appreciate your participation and value your input. To ensure all families have had the opportunity to submit the form, we have extended the deadline to next Friday, November 5th. If you haven’t already, please visit the link to submit your responses: https://forms.office.com/r/5SsV5GrrjF We will begin moving forward based on those results immediately upon review.
Congratulations to our Students of the Month! We truly appreciate you setting such great examples of upstanding character and effortlessly exhibiting our school’s core values.
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
Orlando Science High School Recognized Among 2022 Best Schools in America!
Here at OSS we’re thrilled to announce that we have been recognized as a 2022 Best School by Niche! This year, we ranked #1 Best Charter High School in Florida AND achieved an Overall Grade of “A+”.
We've earned this ranking by scoring highly in many factors that aim to capture what it’s really like to attend OSS. While we’ve always known that OSS is a wonderful place to learn and grow, we’re so proud of our students and staff for earning this national distinction.
You can check out OSS’s profile and see the full list of 2021 rankings, methodologies, and data sources over at https://www.niche.com/. Thanks again to our community for working hard every day to make OSS worthy of national attention.
OSS LYNX CAMPUS CURRENT COVID NUMBER
PSAT 8/9 REGISTRATION INFORMATION
Dear Parents:
Students in 8th and 9th grade have the option of taking the PSAT 8/9 on January 18th, 2022. The PSAT 8/9 is the first test in the SAT Suite of Assessments. Tightly aligned with the SAT, PSAT/NMSQT, and PSAT 10, it establishes a baseline for college and career readiness as students enter high school. The test fee is $16.00 and must be paid via school pay only. The deadline to register and make payment for the PSAT 8/9 is November 30, 2021. The registration form is attached below!
Devices and additional learning opportunities for our 6-12th grade students!
Orlando Science School is pleased to announce plans for offering devices and additional learning opportunities to our 6-12th grade students.
Please visit the link to submit your preferences for each of the sections outlined below. (Completion time is approximately 4 minutes.) Responses must be submitted no later than Friday, October 29th at 5:00pm.
https://forms.office.com/r/5SsV5GrrjF
SCHOOL-ISSUED DEVICE AVAILABILITY
Orlando Science School intends to provide a Chromebook for each student in grades 6-12 to use at home for school use only. The devices will be ordered once the results of this survey are received. Further information regarding the distribution method and usage agreement will be provided once they are available.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
Orlando Science School is exploring the possibility of providing additional learning opportunities outside regular school hours, free of charge. The additional learning program will be built around teacher availability.
NEWSLETTER AND FURTHER SUPPORT
Orlando Science School is requesting feedback regarding the weekly newsletter and any additional ways the school can further support your student’s education and social-emotional learning.
WASHINGTON D.C. TRIP REMINDER
Dear 7th grade families,
There is still time to sign up for next fall’s 8th grade trip to WASHINGTON, D.C.! When you and your friends join us on this trip, you’ll embark on a travel adventure you’ll never forget.
Our extended registration deadline through NOVEMBER 5, 2021 allows you to take advantage of the $75 EARLY-REGISTRATION DISCOUNT. DON’T MISS OUT!
WorldStrides is backed by over 50 years’ experience in delivering unmatched travel programs to students all across the country, so you know you’re in good hands. And, because of their accredited status, you can earn FREE high school credit through the WorldStrides’ Discovery for Credit program, offering you a competitive advantage on your college application.
Sign up today at worldstrides.com/signup using TRIP ID 198097 .
OSS IS STILL RAISING FUNDS FOR AIR PURIFIERS AND PICNIC TABLES!
AIR PURIFIERS:
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
PICNIC TABLES:
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
OSS Virtual Suggestion Locker
OSS STAFF SHOUTOUTS!
DISMISSAL PROCEDURES
Science Fair Update
All science fair forms are due! If you have not turned in the forms, you need to do so ASAP. You cannot start your experiment until your science teacher gives you the okay! If you have any questions, please ask your science teacher or see Ms. Cramp in room 151 after school.
OCTOBER LUNCH MENU
FELIZ DIA DE LOS MUERTOS!
Mrs. Butler and Mrs. Fonseca wish to give a big “Gracias” to our Spanish and Spelling Bee clubs for all the help received with our colorful bulletin board displays. ¡Feliz Día de Muertos! “A celebration of life”!
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR OCTOBER TEACHER & SUPPORT STAFF OF THE MONTH!
Coach Leard
Mrs. Abramowitz
Orbits Character Corner
VIRTUOUS
A Virtuous person chooses to act according to his or her morals.
"Virtue herself is her own fairest reward." Silius Italicus
A MESSAGE FROM MS. PEREZ
Hello and welcome back to Counseling Corner!
This week I have news of a personal matter to share with you all.
I’m getting married next week!! And following our wedding, my Husband and I will be moving to South Florida, which means that with both excitement and sadness in my heart, I will be leaving Orlando Science Middle/High School next week.
When I started working here in 2018, I had no idea how special this place would become to me. In some ways, it’s become another family. The OSS community has been a wonderful one to work in and I cannot express how grateful I am to have been here for your students, your families, and our staff these past 3 years.
So you all are aware, my last day at OSS will be on October 28th and you can catch me at the PLUS Alliance Club’s annual Halloween Social in the High School parking lot that night *Hint Hint, it will be a blast, get your tickets now!* In my last week, I will be cherishing every moment and doing my best to provide as much support while I’m still here. In the interim time between my exit and the next counselor’s arrival, if you should need assistance with mental health referrals, coordinating services, and/or resources, please contact the front desk and they will make sure that qualified personnel contacts you directly to address your request. Additionally, here are some resources for you to save and refer to in case of an emergency.
I’ve supplied a few extra newsletters for staff so you will still hear from me for a little while on this platform until a new Counselor comes. Additionally, I got this idea from some teacher friends because they do this for former students once they graduate, but if you have any news and cool updates you’d like to tell me about your students after I’ve left, I’d love to hear how they’re doing! You can email me at CoolNewsMs.Perez@gmail.com. Please do not to use this email for mental health inquiries, requests for services, or emergencies as I will no longer be the Counselor for OSS and I will not be checking this email the way I would a work email. The staff is equipped to handle whatever mental health needs you may have. But you can use the email for any life updates, college acceptances, great personal progress, funny stories etc. that you’d like to share with me.
On a final and most important note; your students are incredible, special in a million different ways and I will miss them dearly. It’s been an honor being their Counselor.
Wishing you all the best moving forward,
Ms. Felicia C. Perez
School Mental Health Counselor for OSS (2018-2021)
Ms. Perez's Quote of the Week:
"Never apologize for burning too brightly or collapsing into yourself every night. That is how galaxies are made.: - Tyler Kent White
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!
FOLLOW OSS MIDDLE HIGH ON SOCIAL MEDIA
Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: www.orlandoscience.org
Location: 2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)253-7304
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/orlandoscience/
Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH