Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 17
December 13, 2019 Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I hope everyone had a great week and are ready to finish our 1st Semester of the 2019-2020 School Year on a strong note! This week's newsletter is filled with many important reminders and exciting announcements.
Congratulations to our First Lego League Team Gnomestruction for winning the Best Robot Design and Tournament Champion at a qualifier competition over the weekend.We are proud of their achievement! Their success was well earned! Congratulations students and coaches: Ananya S., Eli M., Angelina K.,Drake S., Jyoanni M., Shourya S. and Victor V. with Coach Kat, Brian and Ms Kal. Thank you all mentors who support the team! Keep up the great work Orcas!
I would like to congratulate our band students and director Mr. Holloway for their amazing performance in our winter concert last Tuesday! They have done a great job and we all applauded their performance.
I would like to take this time and thank everyone who donated to our annual holiday gift card donations campaign. The drive is still open by Wednesday, December 18th and we need your help. Our teacher and staff work very hard and we would not be able to recognize all their efforts without you.
Thank you all 8th grade parents and students for showing high interest in our high school specialty programs and transition night last Thursday. It was a great success. 8th Grade Orcas, do not forget to submit your High School Special Programs Application by Friday, January 17th, 2020. For those who were not able to make the evening, more details may be found in the week's newsletter.
Our Middle School Model UN Team did a great performance in the FHSMUN Sarasota conference this past weekend! The team won 3 of the 14 awards in the UNWOMEN and World Health Organization (WHO) Categories. Well done Orcas!
Congratulations to Mrs. Dilek for winning the December ORCAS Character award from our faculty. Students in 7th grade, Mardgine P, and 8th grade Jamie S. won the student character awards. Thank you for being such role model students and representing the ORCAS Core Values in the school!
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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OSS WINTER BREAK
OSS Staff Holiday Gift Card Drive-DUE 12/16/19
SATURDAY STUDIES TO BEGIN IN January 2020
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.
ORLANDO SCIENCE SPECIALTY PROGRAMS APPLICATION for upcoming 9th graders
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. Thank you so much for your attendance at the Informational event last night, 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
Ugly Holiday Sweater Dress Down Day 12/18/2019
ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY VIRTUAL ACCESS AVAILABLE TO ALL OSS MH STUDENTS
All OSS Middle High Students now have access to the MANY resources available at the Orange County Library! They have access to Gale research databases, tutoring services, e-books and MORE! See the details below about how to access this amazing plethora of resources for your student.
OSS MH Band Winter Concert 2019
Congratulations to Mr. Holloway and the OSS Middle High Band for a wonderful Winter Concert this week! The show helped to get everyone in in a festive mood in preparation for the holidays. The band spent weeks preparing and practicing for the show and their effort paid off, it was a fantastic performance. Well done Orcas!
Java Jedi Community Community Outreach
The OSS middle school's Java Jedi robotics team participated in a community outreach event on December 7th. This is part of the effort to "Connect the dots between community, FIRST, and the diversity of the engineering world." The team had a video conference with a non-profit organization “Akshaya Vidyalaya” based out of India. The team shared their experiences with FTC. The goal was to inspire the kids and present the endless possibility that can be achieved. The plan is to develop a partnership with the organization and have ongoing sessions to help the kids on science, technology and robotics.
AKSHAYA VIDYA aspires to transform the lives of children in slums with the power of education. The vision of Akshaya Vidya is a society where every child has access to quality education irrespective of their background and is able to grow to his / her full potential.
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, truly inspiring!
December Character Award Winners-Celebrate Diversity
7th and 8th grade Teacher: Mrs. Dilek
Mrs. Dilek is a high-spirited and dedicated teacher that does a fantastic job of educating her students on the Turkish lifestyles, language, and culture. She has a warm and inviting learning environment where her students are comfortable on a daily basis discussing different and diverse cultures. Congratulations Mrs. Dilek!
7th grade student: Mardgine Gabriella P.
Mardgine is a kind and respectful student to all, proving her value in diverse settings. She is always open to learning about new cultures and languages both in her classes and in anime club. She pays great attention to details about different cultures and implements the knowledge learned in her real life. Well done Mardgine!
8th grade student: Jamie Suazo
OSS Model UN Competes at FHSMUN Sarasota
On Saturday, December 7th, 10 students from the middle school Model United Nations team competed in the FHSMUN Sarasota conference and won 3 of the 14 awards in the UNWOMEN and WHO categories. The winners received awards for Outstanding Delegate and Most Improved Delegate. Well done, ORCAS!
FIRST LEGO LEAGUE WIN!
Science Fair 2019-2020
Week 13: Science Projects continue
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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 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-December
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.
Lynx Lane Events: Mark your calendars
Hollywood Winter Formal Dance
Friday, Dec 13, 2019, 06:00 PM
2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, Florida, USA
Science Olympiad Invitational
Saturday, Dec 14, 2019, 09:00 PM
OSS Lynx Campus
Ugly Holiday Sweater Dress Down Day
Wednesday, Dec 18, 2019, 07:30 AM
OSS Lynx Cmapus
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