Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 18
December 20, 2019 Weekly Newsletter
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
I would first like to congratulate everyone on completing the 1st semester of the 2019-20 school year and 2nd marking period. We are so proud of everyone's hard work, keep it up Orcas! I hope everyone feels a sense of accomplishment and is looking forward to the new year ahead!
As Orlando Science looks ahead to 2020, we are proud to announce that we start receiving early collage 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 again on your acceptances. This is a great accomplishment!
We are proud to recognize our Orca Mathletes from the FGCU Math Invitational. The teams placed at Top Three ranking in their recent competitions, way to go Orcas!
This last weekend, Political Olympiad competed in the Sarasota Model UN Competition and won two awards! The students exemplified professionalism and represented OSS admirably. Congratulations to Political Olympiad Team! Well done job!
Myself and my entire staff would like to extend our sincerest gratitude to our entire Orlando Science Family and our great PVO Team for the generous holiday gift drive and donations. It is because of you that we are able to show our hardworking staff how much we appreciate them!
Orcas, this is just a reminder that all of our Orlando Science Campuses will be closed for Winter Break, we will resume normal operation on Tuesday, January 7th, 2019.
We wish you, and your families happy holiday season and a prosperous new year! I will see you all on Tuesday, January 7th, 2020!
Go Orcas, Strive for Excellence!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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OSS WINTER BREAK
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
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
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.
December Commendation Winners
Congratulations to these 7th and 8th grade Orcas who earned commendation points this month. These students represent the ORCAS core values and are role models to their peers. Well done students, keep up the great work!
Science Fair 2019-2020
Week 14: Science Projects continue
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-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.
OSS MH Lynx Events: Mark Your Calendar
Welcome Back! 1st Day of the 3rd 9 Weeks
Tuesday, Jan 7, 2020, 07:30 AM
OSS Lynx Lane Campus
Middle High Open House
Sunday, Jan 12, 2020, 11:00 AM
2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
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