Apopka Memorial Middle School Community Brief
Monday, May 1, 2023
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AMMS Community Member,
Seahawk families, today we launch into the final month of the school year. Can you believe it? We have 20 school days remaining. We are deep in the final season of school, which is always heavy in testing. If you think about where we are academically at this point, you can compare it somewhat like to what our Apopka sports teams go through with their seasons. They have their regular season games or meets all along which lead up to cluster playoffs and then championship play (see our Seahawk Track & Field segment below). By comparison, we learn and take tests throughout the year, then everything comes together—students hit peak ability and they have the chance to show what they have learned. They may feel like there is pressure, but this time of year is truly an opportunity. Here is the chance to show all that they have learned since last August.
I know the habits, the note taking, the studying and practice will all pay off for our Seahawks, in whatever exam they are taking! The key now for students is to remain confident and think success. Their teachers have them prepared, and they have done the work. Parents, we do ask that you to make sure your student gets their rest the night before an exam and eats a healthy breakfast the morning of an exam. Those two actions alone in combination with a positive attitude, will give them an advantage.
Thank you very much for reading. Have a good Monday!
Mrs. Lisa James
Principal
Apopka Memorial Middle School
Pictured very top and just below: Snapshots from our Chili's Spirit Night this past week. Thank you to everyone who turned out!
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5/3 No Early Release
5/5 Algebra and Geometry EOC
5/6 Boot Camp (Civics/Science)
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Please make sure that your student charges his/her computer each night so they will be ready to test. All tests will be computer-based this year, and according to the Florida Department of Education, results should be available in Skyward within 48 hours of completion. |
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Month of May Special Events |
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* Looking for an email address? Click here to access our staff list, responsibilities and email addresses. |
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Laptop Return Notice
Students will not be keeping their laptop computers over the summer break.
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This is our male mentor group sponsored by Orange County Sheriff's Office. These young men completed the mentoring program this year. Congratulations Seahawks! |
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Staff Recognition
Congratulations to our very own Assistant Principal of Instruction Theresa Hearn!
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Seahawk Athletics
Track & Field: COUNTY CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS
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Apopka Middle School walked away with 9 medals last Wednesday at the County Championship Track & Field Meet!!
* Erik Moore came in 6th place in the mile and 2nd place in the 800m
* Jillian Davis-4th place in the 800m
* Te’Ariel Harley-6th place in the 100m and 3rd place in the 200m.
* Girls Mile Relay team-4th place-Jillian Davis, Joesphine Reeves, Isabella Shaw and Te’Ariel Harley.
* The girls team came in 7th place out of 27 teams.
Thanks to the Apopka coaching staff: Coach McMillian, Coach Bolden and Coach Outlaw. Thank you also to Coach Picone for coming out and assisting at the meet.
GREAT SEASON SEAHAWKS!
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Jalen Carter is a former student of Apopka Middle School. Last Thursday night he was drafted in the NFL draft. First Round and 9th overall pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. Former Seahawks soaring on the next level! Proud of this young man!
~ Coach Bolden
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Blackout Poetry with Mrs. Perkins
AVID students had a chance to celebrate National Poetry Month in the media center with Mrs. Perkins. Mrs. Perkins provided students with book pages and guidance, Students were to create their own poems using words and phrases on the page. The unused words were then blacked out to create original poems! The students will present their poems for their public speaking unit.
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* A blackout poem is a piece of writing that is created through erasure. A writer takes a black marker and marks through entire words, sentences, and paragraphs in a found text. The words that they leave visible create a poem. (While the pictures above are rather small, if you look at the screen, this is what the students have been creating.) |
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Our students' creative blackout poems! |
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Mrs. Brewer’s 6th Grade Science Class |
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ASD Awards Assembly
Highlights with Mrs. Crawford's and Ms. Jackson's students from Friday's ceremony!
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Friday's ASD Award Program: |
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Unveiling of the student art at last Friday's event . . . |
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Weekly Superintendent's message (latest release): |
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Recently Superintendent Maria Vazquez took questions from students about her new position. In this video the questions are from sixth-grader Parker Shanoff.
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OCPS Parent Academy
Transitioning to Middle and High School
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Join us for a FREE day of learning and fun at Parent Academy.
You will leave with all of the information and resources for supporting the needs of your child transitioning to middle school or high school. Sessions will focus on preparing your rising 6th and 9th grade students academically for the next school year, dealing with anxiety and stress, bullying and online safety.
Worried you won't be able to concentrate with kids in toe? Need childcare? We've got you covered! The Youth Academy is FREE and features activities and games for children Pre-K through 8th grade.
Title: Transitioning to Middle and High School
Date: Saturday, May 6, 2023
Time: 10:00 am-3:00 pm
Location: Evans High School
4949 Silver Star Rd, Orlando, FL 32808
Session Agenda:
10:15 Registration opens
11:00- 12:00 Opening Session and Lunch begins
12:00 Exhibit Hall opens and Registration closes
12:15- 1:00 Session A
1:15- 2:00 Session B
2:15- 3:00 Session C
2:30 Exhibit Hall closes
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Apopka High School Freshman Football |
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College Readiness and Mentoring Program (8th Graders)
Deadline to apply is May 12
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Closing Images of the Week . . . |
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Congratulations to our wonderful ASD students and their teachers on a fabulous awards ceremony!! This was our ASD Unit's inaugural year. |
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Monday's Motivational Moment!
Read inspirational quotes for our students just ahead of their FAST exams this week. Good luck Seahawks. You are ready. Think success.
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Vince Lombardi On Belief
Confidence is contagious. So is lack of confidence.
~ Vince Lombardi, football
(right: Lombardi in January 1967 with the Super Bowl trophy that would be named for him)
Shirley Lord On Ability
What really matters is what you do with what you have.
~ Shirley Lord, author
Louis Pasteur On Effort
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity.
~ Louis Pasteur, scientist
Miguel de Cervantes On Organization
To be prepared is half the victory.
~ Miguel de Cervantes, novelist
Beyonce Knowles On Investment
I don't like to gamble, but if there's one thing I'm willing to bet on, it's myself.
~ Beyonce Knowles, award-winning performer
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Thank you for reading. Prepare to make this a great week!
Mrs. James, Principal
Apopka Memorial Middle School
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Apopka Memorial Middle Leadership Team |
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Copyright Notice
Reproduction of this material, either written or electronically, including the general layout, graphics, analyses, and content topics without the express approval of Target Performance Systems, Inc., a Florida corporation, and OCPS - Apopka Memorial Middle School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and especially Apopka Memorial Middle School. Please contact Ms. Lisa James at lisa.james@ocps.net with any questions related to the program.
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Apopka Memorial Middle | Ms. James, Principal | 407.884-2208 | AMMS Website
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