Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 23
Weekly Newsletter: February 7, 2020
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I hope as always everyone had another wonderful week! This week's newsletter is PACKED with many exciting recaps, announcements and reminders!
In the month of February, OSS 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, In this issue, we highlighted Rosa Parks! Welcome to read and learn more about Ms. Park’s endeavors, and inspiration to millions of people around the world.
Orlando Science Middle High is pleased to celebrate "National School Counselor Week!" National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career! We would also like to take this time to thank our very own School Counselors Ms. Perez, Mr. I and Ms. Bolat for EVERYTHING they do for our ORCA Family! We are truly grateful for them and the difference they make at Orlando Science Middle High!
This past weekend! OSS Robotics FTC Teams did amazing job and brought several trophies and achievements to home! Congratulations to the following FTC Teams: Team Java Jedi, Team Robodocz, Team Motherboard Maniacs, Team Robosakers, and Team A Byte Irrational! Please see the recaps and trophies they earned from their events! Congratulations to all teams on a job well done!
We are also excited to announce that our very own Mu Alpha Theta Competition Math Team earned several top placements at the Suncoast Community High February Regional! We are so proud of this team for all their hard work!
Our 2020 Testing calendar is out! 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 in campus on the testing days.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend, Orcas! We will see you on Monday!
Go Orcas, Strive for Excellence!
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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february is african american history month
2019-2020 YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
ROSA PARKS: "IN HER OWN WORDS" LIBRARY OF CONGRESS EXHIBITION
Rosa Parks (1913–2005) is best known for her refusal to give up her seat to a white man on a crowded bus in Montgomery, Alabama, on December 1, 1955. Her arrest sparked the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a pivotal event in the civil rights movement that ultimately led to the dismantling of Jim Crow segregation. Rosa Parks became an icon of the movement, celebrated for this single courageous act of civil disobedience, but she is often characterized by misconceptions. Contrary to popular belief, Parks was not a demure seamstress who chose not to stand because she was physically tired. Her calm demeanor hid a militant spirit forged over decades.
The real Rosa Parks was a seasoned activist who organized to free the Scottsboro Boys in the 1930s and helped operate the offices of the NAACP and Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters in Montgomery during the 1940s and 1950s. She was punished for the bus incident with death threats, unemployment, and dire poverty, yet was sustained through years of hardship by her strong Christian faith. Parks remained committed to the struggle for social justice and human rights until her death, inspiring millions of people around the world.
Rosa Parks: In Her Own Words showcases rarely seen materials that offer an intimate view of Rosa Parks and documents her life and activism—creating a rich opportunity for viewers to discover new dimensions to their understanding of this seminal figure. The materials are drawn extensively from the Rosa Parks Collection, a gift to the Library of Congress from the Howard G. Buffett Foundation.
Source: US Library of Congress
Happy National School Counseling Week
Orlando Science Middle High is pleased to celebrate "National School Counseling Week"! National School Counseling Week, sponsored by ASCA, highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career! We would also like to take this time to thank our very own School Counselors Ms. Perez, Mr. I and Ms. Bolat for EVERYTHING they do for our ORCA Family! We are truly grateful for them and the difference they make at Orlando Science Middle High!
In honor of this week, our School Counselors, are interested in debunking some common myths about school counseling!
Myth #1: School Counselors only help students in need.
Fact: School Counselors provide ALL students with the supports and a standards-based school counseling core curriculum to address universal social/emotional development.
Myth #2: School Counselors and other types of educators can be hired interchangeably.
Fact: As a Mental Health Designee in the schools, we have completed a specific Master’s degree program and are uniquely trained in areas of human development, trauma, relationships, crisis response, and specific counseling techniques and theories. *Fun Fact* Ms. Perez has an Education Specialist Degree in Mental Health Counseling as well as her Master’s in the same area. She’s also worked closely with those struggling with eating disorders, depression and anxiety.
Myth #3: School Counselors have a job that’s similar to an administrator.
Fact: The role of an administrator can be discipline-oriented in nature or at least perceived that way. The role of a school counselor aims to be restorative, supportive, and student-centered. It’s not appropriate for school counselors to perform disciplinary actions or to assign consequences.
Myth #4: School Counselors give long-term, intensive therapy for students who need it.
Fact: School Counselors provide short-term, brief, solution-focused & structured interventions for students. We refer out when a student needs ongoing therapeutic services.
Myth #5: Guidance Counselor & School Counselor… Same thing, right?
Fact: The term “Guidance Counselor” is outdated - the position focused only on graduation and course selection for secondary students. Today’s school counselors are working hard to eliminate the term! School Counselors are trained professionals who focus on the academic, personal/social and emotional development of all students at every stage of their journey.
We are pleased to announce the 2019-2020 OSS Lynx Campus 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!
FTC team motherboard maniacs book drive is still underway!
free dental care for kids-february 8th
Gradventure Field Trip for 8th Grade Students
8th grade graduation information
Oss Lynx Campus Testing Calendar
2020 census day
calling all chess competitors! middle school chess competition taking place on saturday, february 15th at gotha middle school
join the 2020 yearbook club!
Students who are enrolled in the Yearbook Club are welcome to join the new club sponsor, Ms. Filippone, in helping to create the 2019-2020 7th and 8th grade yearbook! She is also welcoming new club members at this time as well. See the details below and talk to Ms. Filippone for more information. We look forward to creating a book your student will treasure for years to come!
The OSS Middle school robotics team "The Java Jedi" won the prestigious "Collins Aerospace Innovate Award" at the Tesla league championship meet last Sunday.The Collins Aerospace Innovate Award celebrates a team that thinks outside the box and has the ingenuity, creativity and inventiveness to make their designs come to life. This judged award is given to the team that has the most innovative and creative robot design solution to any specific components in the FIRST Tech Challenge game. Elements of this award include elegant design, robustness, and ‘out of the box’ thinking related to design.
The team not only placed 2nd overall in the league which consists of 24 teams, it also won the finalists award for the season. We are extremely proud!
Members of the team include Akshat R., Rishi K., Jonah N., Noah F., Sameena L., and Joel L. with Praveen R. and Sree K. as the coaches. Great job, team!
We are also so proud of team "Robodocz" comprised of 7th Graders Luca A., Joseph C., and Gabriella M., and 6th Grader Dalton S. "Robodocz" received the Tesla League Judges Award for Attention to Detail. This is the first year that this team has competed, and they are one of the smallest teams. Great job!
Our FTC team "Motherboard Maniacs" finished the season in 5th place, and was an Alliance Captain in the semi-finals. They chose teams "RobotSakers" and fellow OSS Middle School team "A Byte Irrational" to team up together in the semi-finals!
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30/30 DISMISSAL RULE
What is Delayed Dismissal? 30/30 Rule?
The “30/30 Rule" is a Delayed Dismissal Weather procedure that is 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.
Lynx Lane Traffic Map
Join OSS Middle High PVO
OSS Middle High Parents: Welcome back to school! We have some wonderful events planned to make this year a memorable one for our Orcas. Join us in helping to make these events a huge success and register below. We look forward to working with you!
Easy Ways to Give Back to OSS Middle!
The Box Tops Program is all new for 2020!
BoxTops has a NEW way for schools to earn money from your purchases! See the details below. Thank you for your support of OSS!
AmazonSmile
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.
OfficeDepot Gives Back
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 Schedule
Walker and Bus Rider Release Form
OSS Middle Handbook
Dress Down Request Form
Orcas interested in dressing down for their birthday MUST submit a "Dress Down Day" form (found below) to Mrs. Caggiano at least two business days prior to the requested dress down date.
Attendance Matters
2019-2020 Lynx Lane Tutoring Schedule
Middle/High Charter Lunch Menu-February
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.
OSS MH Lynx Events: Mark Your Calendar
History Fair
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, 07:30 AM
OSS Lynx Gym
parent teacher conferences
Tuesday, Feb 11, 2020, 04:30 PM
OSS Lynx Campus
parent teacher conferences
Wednesday, Feb 12, 2020, 04:00 PM
oss lynx campus
presidents day
Monday, Feb 17, 2020, 07:00 AM
OSS SCHOOLS
Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: www.orlandoscience.org
Location: 2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Phone: (407)253-7304
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Twitter: @OrlandoSciMH