
Orlando Science Schools Lynx Campus
Issue 37
Weekly Newsletter: May 22, 2020
A message from Dr. Akin
Principal's Corner
Dear Orca Families and Students,
Thank you for your support of Orlando Science Middle/High School!
Congratulations Seniors- You made it! We are very proud of the amazing Class of 2020 for completing the outstanding accomplishment of 2,331 days in the 13 years of their K-12 educational journey. Each one of the Seniors has worked so hard to reach this milestone and we are incredibly proud of all they achieved.
Orcas, please join me to congratulate Mr. Adair for being the Teacher of the Month in May. Mr. Adair works really hard and goes above and beyond for his students. Thank you, Mr. Adair, for being a role model in our school and we appreciate your dedication to our students each day.
Orcas, your yearbook is still on sale! If you have not purchased your yearbook yet, you can still do so. The purchase link may be found below.
As we finish the last full week of the 2019-2020 School Year and head into our final two days of school, I would like to congratulate everyone on completing another successful school year.
We have shared many accomplishments this year! I am proud of the work effort put forth by our students, faculty, and families towards making Orlando Science Middle/High School the best it can be. I wish you all have a safe and wonderful summer. Have a great long weekend!
It's great to be proud Orca!
Respectfully,
Abdulaziz Yalcin, M.Ed
Principal
Orlando Science Schools-Middle/High
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memorial day 2020
OSS MIDDLE HIGH IS A NATIONAL SCHOOL OF CHARACTER
Character.org has announced that Orlando Science Schools Middle High has been named a 2020 National School of Character!
National certification is the highest level of distinction bestowed by Character.org. Schools receiving this designation have demonstrated excellence in establishing a school culture that exemplifies and brings to life The 11 Principles Framework for Schools: A Guide to Cultivating a Culture of Character.
Thank you to all the students, parents, guardians, teachers, administrators, and staff for working together to make OSS a National School of Character.
SUCCESSFUL TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK 2020
Course Selection Preferences for the 2020-2021 School Year!
We are now accepting course selection preferences for the 2020-2021 school year. Please complete the form below no later than Friday, May 29th.
sign up for locker clean out
Attention Lynx Students: Please use this form to sign up for a 10-minute time slot to clean out your locker and return any necessary items. Students may only sign up for ONLY ONE TIME SLOT or their appointments will be deleted from the schedule. For your safety and the wellbeing of our school personnel, there are a few important guidelines you must follow in order to be permitted into the Lynx building. Please see them below:
- ONLY STUDENTS are allowed to enter the building. No one else, including parents, siblings, and friends, are allowed to enter the building.
- Students will enter the Lynx building using the FRONT DESK ENTRANCE.
- STUDENTS MUST WEAR PROTECTIVE GEAR AT ALL TIMES while in the school building. This includes both a mask/face covering and gloves for the hands. Gloves will be provided if needed, but we do not have face masks/coverings.
- SOCIAL DISTANCING OF 6 FEET must be observed at all times while in the building.
- Only 10 students will be in the building at one time. Therefore you must arrive exactly at your scheduled time. If you arrive early you must wait in your vehicle.
- It is recommended that students bring a bag or container to carry their belongings.
- Students will EXIT THE BUILDING using the dismissal exit door. Parents/guardian may wait in the dismissal area for their student to exit the building. All occupants must remain in their vehicle at all times.
- If school textbooks/library books/school property is being returned, please deposit it at the front entrance table.
- Medical items at the front desk may be retrieved by a parent or guardian only, during your appointment time.
- Students will be allowed to retrieve their instruments during their appointment, and any other items they may have left in the building.
- PLEASE DO NOT COME TO THE SCHOOL IF YOU HAVE HAD ANY COVID19 SYMPTOMS WITHIN THE LAST 72 HOURS. If you need to cancel, please do so on this sign up genius.
Thank you for your participation. If you have questions concerning the locker clean-out, please contact Mrs. Santos at julie.santos@orlandoscience.org
summer reading assignments
Dear Parents/Guardians,
We’re excited to share our Summer Reading list for the 2020-2021 school year. We continue to adjust the program to give students the best possible experience while also upholding the desire to turn them into life-long readers. We know that people who read are more successful in all spheres of life, and we want to give your child her/his best opportunity to be successful both here at OSS and beyond. Linked below, you’ll find the summer reading lists. Please note that you do not need to purchase copies of these books and the only summertime requirement is that all books are read prior to the first day of school. All additional work regarding the novel will be assigned after school has begun.
This year, all middle school students are required to pick 1 novel from the 2020-2021 Sunshine State Reading List. Students will read one book from that list as their choice novel and we will complete a project once we return to school. It is important that the novel is read prior to the start of school so that students would have ample time to complete the project. Project requirements will be given out during the first 2 weeks of school and will be counted as the first major grade in the English Language Arts classes. Students will turn in the answer sheet to their ELA teacher in August.
In addition to the Sunshine State book, students are asked to read and complete all the short stories for their designated grade level. Students are to answer all the questions that come after the stories, unless otherwise stated. These short stories will give students the insight of what our curriculum will be like and will have different genres that we will be using this year. The short stories packet will be due the first week of school. Packets are available on the main OSS web site if the student needs an additional copy.
We hope that, at the end of their time at OSS, all our students leave with a deep love of the English language and for the stories that connect us. We hope that the summer reading will give students insight as to what to expect from their English Language Arts classes this year. We hope that they are more compassionate, thoughtful, and intelligent people. We hope that they will develop wisdom and the ability to look beyond the surface of a thing to see its deeper truths, whether that “thing” is a book, a political situation, or another person. We hope that they are wise and just and true in their dealings with the world, and we know that great literature can help them to become all of those things. We thank you for entrusting them to us, and we thank you for your support as we guide them through these literary encounters, even those that may not make immediate sense to you. We also welcome your feedback and conversation.
If you have any questions regarding the middle school summer reading, please contact Katrina Frunker (frunker@orlandoscience.org).
Sincerely,
The OSS Middle School ELA Department
It’s important to note that students are expected to complete all summer reading prior to the first day of school. Please make arrangements to complete the reading even if you will be traveling during the summer as only those students who register after the 2020-2021 school year has begun will be exempt from this expectation. The project will be completed during the school year but not during class time. Every student is expected to complete the project on time and participate in the literacy event(s) that will be held during first semester. This is part of their ELA grade.
INCOMING 7th Graders:
1. One book from the summer reading list (see linked list)
2. Short stories in packet (assigned by teacher)
INCOMING 8th Graders:
1. One book from the summer reading list (see linked list)
2. Short stories in packet (assigned by teacher)
Order 8th grade caps and gowns today!
Parents and guardians may now order an 8th Grade Graduation cap, gown, and tassel, directly from Graduation Source, and have it shipped to their address. The deadline to purchase is May 31st.
the orca core value for the month of may is: respect
MORNING ANNOUNCEMENTS ARE NOW AVAILABLE ON OSS CONNECT EVERYDAY!
congratulations class of 2020! a well done job!
A MESSAGE FROM MS. PEREZ
Hello Friends!
Welcome back to Counseling Corner! This week (for our 3 day weekend) I’m bringing you some of the quick reads and videos I love that deal specifically with some of my favorite mental health topics in my Mental Health Awareness Month saga.
The reason I’m choosing to share these with you are either because the issues they speak about are extremely common, not very well known or discussed, or are the exact words I would use to explain the topic myself. Please take some time to look through the resources linked below. They are valuable for everyone, pre-teens, teens, parents, siblings, teachers, staff members, and administrators alike.
What Eating Disorders are Really About
Is Social Media Hurting Our Mental Health?
6 Signs of High-Functioning Depression
Can I Make Myself Believe I Have a Mental Illness when I Really Don’t?
The Difference Between Healthy and Unhealthy Love (more than just romantic relationships)
BOOK: Are U OK? By Kati Morton, LMFT (How to Know if You Need Help & Where to Find It)
Enjoy these resources and stay tuned for next week. And as always, I’m here if you need anything!
All the best,
Ms. Perez
Ms. Perez's Quote of the Week
CONGRATULATIONS TO our May teacher of the month, Mr. Adair!
Thank you Mr. Adair for being a role model in our school and always going above and beyond. We appreciate your dedication to our students each day.
congratulations to our international night contest winners!
We are proud to recognize the work of students William S. (8th grade) and Nivedita S. (7th grade). They participated in and won the contest to create a logo for the International Night 2020 flyer. This contest was created by Spanish teacher Mrs. Fonseca and International Club facilitator Mrs. Butler. Even though the contest has not been finalized, we would like to recognize the work of these 2 students as the winning designs!
Nivedita S. (7th grade)
William S. (8th grade)
Thank you Robotsakers and DeCourcy family!
Thank you to the Robotsakers and the DeCourcy family for creating and donating this beautiful custom planter to the Lynx Campus! We will be installing the new planter by the front door of our Lynx campus. We are so grateful for this generous gift, and the beauty it will bring to our campus.
enjoy these heartfelt messages from our teachers and staff, wishing you all continued success during this time of distance learning!
** Please turn your volume all the way up to ensure the best sound quality on all clips **
DL BEHAVIOR GUIDELINES AND STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT AGREEMENT
INTERNET RESOURCES FOR DISTANCE LEARNING
We hope all of our Orca families are well and safe. In preparation for Distance Learning to begin on Monday, March 30th, here are three internet resources to help ensure everyone has access to the internet:
Xfinity hotspots are available for FREE, click here for the interactive map: https://wifi.xfinity.com/
AT&T: https://m.att.com/shopmobile/internet/access/
Spectrum/Charter: https://www.spectrum.com/b…/content/spectrum-internet-assist
ORANGE COUNTY LIBRARY DIGITAL MATERIAL ACCESS
FREE MEALS FOR STUDENTS DURING DISTANCE LEARNING
Florida Commissioner Fried activated the Summer BreakSpot text line & call center for families in need of free meals for kids under 18 during COVID-19.
OSS families can find support via:
- text "FLKIDSMEALS" to 211-211
- call 2-1-1 to speak with live operator 24 hours/day
- visit http://SummerBreakSpot.FreshFromFlorida.com
DOWNLOAD THE NEW OSS APP FOR ANDROID AND APPLE
Orlando Science Middle/High has a new mobile app! It is currently available in the App Store® and in Google Play®. You can download the app for free, for access to our school's news, calendars, volunteer opportunities, push notifications and much more!
Download for Free - visit your tablet or smartphone's storefront and search for "Orlando Science Schools"
- For Android, visit Google Play
- For Apple iOS, visit the and App Store or iTunes
If you have any questions or feedback please email info@orlandoscience.org.
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
Report Card Dates and PTC Schedule
OSS Middle Handbook
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