Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 19
Weekly Newsletter: January 10, 2020
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I hope everyone had a wonderful winter break and a very happy new year! We are looking forward to another great year and semester!
8th Grade Orcas, do not forget that High School Special Programs Application is due Friday, January 17th, 2020. More information can be found in this week's newsletter!
As Orlando Science looks ahead to 2020, we are proud to announce that we start receiving early college admissions from our class of 2020! Please join me to congratulate our seniors Esha R. and Micah B. for getting accepted to Massachusetts Institute of Technology, and Haydn H. for getting accepted to RICE University. Congratulations to these students. Their hard work paid off!
We would like Model UN Team and our Science Olympiad Teams the best of luck at their upcoming competitions. Please reach out coaches Mrs. Demir and Ms. Chandler if you have any questions.
Parents, we are applying to become a National School of Character through character.org®, and we need your input for our School Climate Survey. Please take a moment and complete the survey below in this newsletter. Please reach out Dean Mrs. Santos if you have any questions.
Have a safe and wonderful weekend, and we will see you on Monday!
Go Orcas, Strive for Excellence!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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SATURDAY STUDIES BEGIN January 11th
Orlando Science Schools will be offering Saturday Studies to all 7th and 8th grade students who would like to receive additional preparation for the upcoming FSA and EOC Assessments. The following FSA, FSA EOC, and NGSSS EOC Assessments will be administered in Spring 2020:
• Grades 7, 8 FSA Math Assessments
• FSA Algebra 1 EOC Assessment
• NGSSS Civics EOC Assessment
• NGSSS Statewide Grade 8 Science Assessment
OSS will have designated weekends for FSA and EOC practice and review sessions. Students are encouraged to attend these studies. Each week, instructors will focus on specific standards and students will have a chance to take several practice tests/quizzes in preparation for the upcoming FSA/EOC.
• Session 2 (10:40 AM - 12:10 PM): 7th grade Math or 8th Grade ELA
• Session 3 (12:30 PM - 2:00 PM): Grade 8 Science, Civics, or Algebra 1
Complimentary snacks will be offered to students between the first and second sessions and pizza will be given to the students who stay for all three sessions.
HIGH SCHOOL SPECIALTY PROGRAMS APPLICATION for upcoming 9th graders Due Friday, January 17th.
For those families with upcoming 9th graders for the 2020-2021 school year, below you can find the link for the Orlando Science Specialty Programs Application. Please do not forget that High School Special Programs Application is due Friday, January 17th, 2020.
Thank you so much for your attendance at the Informational event, it was great to see you all. An email was sent with the presentation slide and below is the curriculum guide that was given out in print. Please let me or Ms. Bolat know if you have any questions.
Kindly,
Mr. I
Class of 2020 College Acceptances
We are pleased to announce that the Class of 2020 college acceptance notifications are coming in! Congratulations:
Esha R.-Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Micah B. - Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Haydn H.-Rice University
Way to go class of 2020! Strive for Excellence!
School of Character PARENT SCHOOL CLIMATE SURVEY Due 1/17/20
Dear Parents,
Orlando Science Middle/High School is applying to become a National School of Character through character.org, and we need your input for our School Climate Survey. The School Climate Survey is an opportunity to gather feedback from you, our stakeholders. Below you will find a short survey that is required for us to apply for accreditation. We are asking that you please complete it at your earliest convenience, but no later than Friday, January 17th, 2020, at 11:59 pm. We really appreciate you helping us accomplish this goal by providing this important feedback.
The following questions are about the school climate during the 2019-2020 Fall Semester. Please answer the following questions honestly and completely.
Very Sincerely,
Mrs. Santos-Dean of Students Lynx Campus
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!
Middle School 1st Semester Awards Ceremony is coming soon
It's that time of year again where we take a look back at the first semester and acknowledge the accomplishments of our Orcas! We look forward to celebrating the successes of our students from the first semester of 2019-2020. Hope to see you there!
Science Fair 2019-2020
Science Fair Week 15 update
Science Projects due
Orlando Science Lynx Campus is proud to host the 10th Annual Science Fair on January 23rd. The fair will showcase the best projects done by our brightest 6th and 7th-grade students from both the Lynx and Technology 6th grade campus. The students have invested countless hours to develop and execute their projects over several months. Their long term determination and perseverance paid off. During the fair, they will have a chance to present what they have accomplished to their classmates, teachers, and judges. The best projects in each category will advance to the next level and represent OSS in the Ying Expo. We are very excited to celebrate their success to make it to the school-wide Science Fair!
Stay tuned for more info in the upcoming days!
Purchase a Replacement Agenda here
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 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!
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
Attendance Matters
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.
2019-2020 Lynx Lane Tutoring Schedule
Middle/High Charter Lunch Menu-January
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
Saturday Academic Studies begin
Saturday, Jan 11, 2020, 09:00 AM
Lynx campus
Middle School Open House
Sunday, Jan 12, 2020, 11:00 AM
2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
Middle School Science Fair
Thursday, Jan 23, 2020, 08:00 AM
2427 Lynx Lane
7th grade Award ceremony
Tuesday, Jan 28, 2020, 05:30 PM
Lynx campus cafeteria
8th grade award ceremony
Thursday, Jan 30, 2020, 05:30 PM
Lynx campus cafeteria
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