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Many members in our community may not be aware, but this past week was National Assistant Principals Week. As with high schools across the USA, Colonial's dedicated assistant principals play an integral part in keeping both of our campuses on track every school day. They have many daily as well as long-range responsibilities and will often take over curriculum, discipline, training, planning, and other important duties—sometimes with very little notice.
In this edition I wanted the community to see a few of the highlights as we celebrated our assistant principals last week. They have certainly earned this special recognition. Colonial's APs step forward every school day to help all of our Grenadiers either directly or indirectly, get the quality high school education they deserve. Therefore, in the coming days should you have the opportunity to interact with Mr. Cecere, Ms. Sweet, Ms. Roviaro, Mr. Maldonado, Ms. Conyers, Mr. Caliari, or Dr. Flynn kindly take a quick moment to say thank you. It would mean a lot as they have all done a splendid job this school year.
Please remember to mark your calendar for a performance of The Addams Family this week. We are fortunate to have a top Theater Department with so many talented students. This is one production the whole family will certainly enjoy so please, don't miss out!
Thank you for reading.
It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Betzabeth Reussow
Principal
Colonial High School
Pictured very top: Colonial's Latinos in Action students at their UCF conference (April 2023).
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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Superintendent's latest weekly message (released every Monday morning): |
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Superintendent Maria Vazquez talks with Kelly Crumbaker, president of the Orange County Council of PTA/PTSAs to discuss the amazing partnership between OCPS and OCCPTA.
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Monday, April 10
- Boys Volleyball vs Cypress Creek
- Flag Football vs. Olympia
Tuesday, April 11
Wednesday, April 12
- SAT School Day Makeup
- Boys Volleyball vs Seminole
- Baseball vs Timber Creek
Thursday, April 13
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Friday, April 14
Saturday, April 15
Sunday, April 16
- Basketball Tournament (Freshman Campus)
Monday, April 17
Tuesday, April 18
- ACT School Day
- Chorus Team Concert
Thursday, April 20
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Friday, April 21
Saturday, April 22
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Colonial Theater Department
Addams Family Musical
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National Assistant Principals Week |
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L→R Top Row: Mr. Cecere, Ms. Sweet, Ms. Roviaro, Mr. Maldonado,
Ms. Conyers
Bottom Row: Mr. Caliari, Dr. Flynn
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Grenadier Athletics
Boys Volleyball
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Boys Volleyball on a hot streak, playing at home this Monday! |
Congratulations to our Boys Volleyball team for taking down Oak Ridge Thursday evening by a score of 3-0 (pictures below). The Grenadiers have now won 3 straight and will be competing at HOME this Monday vs. Cypress Creek's Bears at 6:00pm. Please come on out and cheer on our Grenadiers! |
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U.S. Air Force JROTC
FL-861
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Cadets visit U.S. Coast Guard air station on Florida's Gulf coast: |
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Group photo from our Air Force JROTC’s visit to the Clearwater, Florida Coast Guard Air Station. The students had a great time learning about the Clearwater rescue mission and the career opportunities available within the U.S. Coast Guard! |
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Colonial community footnote: Largest and Busiest Air Station
The Clearwater Coast Guard Air Station our AFJROTC cadets just visited is the largest and busiest Air Station in the U.S. Coast Guard. In addition to the local west coast Florida area, their Area of Operations includes the Gulf of Mexico, the Caribbean basin, and the Bahamas. They constantly maintain deployed H-60s for Operations Bahamas, Turks and Caicos (OPBAT), a joint DEA, Coast Guard, Bahamian Turks and Caicos anti-drug and migrant smuggling operation in the Bahamas. They also use C-130s (pictured above) deployed in support of Joint Interagency Task Force (JIATF) operations in the Caribbean.
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FFA
Colonial High School Wins 2nd In State!
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The Florida FFA State Land Evaluation Career Development Event (CDE) was held on Friday, March 31, in Suwannee County, Florida. Over fifty (50) middle and high school teams from across the state competed for the chance to be named state champions.
A land judging team is comprised of 4 members and each of them have to properly evaluate 4 soil profiles on a tract of land. The students evaluate the soil profiles, determining the soil texture, organic matter, drainage capability, soil type, calculate the amount of surface soil lost from erosion, calculate the slope, determine several other mechanical and vegetative practices as well as determine the soil ph and amendments needed for the soil. Then, a “best land use” determination must be made by each team member. On one of the soil pits, the students are to determine the potential for a possible homesite and any drawbacks or issues that could deter this use, such as flooding potential, landscape issues, water runoff, erosion issues, etc.
We are very excited to announce that the Orlando-Colonial High School FFA Chapter won 2nd place in the state high school division!
By winning a top 5 state honor, we will now be recognized on stage at the Florida FFA State Convention and Expo this June.
Congratulations Grenadiers!
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Colonial High School's FFA Chapter One of Florida's Finest! |
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Colonial's FFA Chapter is One of Five Advocacy Award Finalists! |
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Grenadiers bring home awards from the state championship! |
Colonial High School was fortunate enough to host the Speech and Debate State Finals this year, and we are THRILLED to let you know that seven of our eleven students who competed in the state championship came home with trophies!
* Mauvy Ramirez- Semi-Finalist in Original Oratory
* George LaComb- Finalist and 8th in the State PLUS presiding officer in Congressional Debate
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* Cadarian Russell- Finalist and 6th in the State in Impromptu Speaking
* Katie Klinkhammer- Finalist and 6th in the State in Varsity Impromptu Speaking
* Enrique Ramirez- Finalist and 5th in the State in Extemporaneous Speaking
* Sarah Fernandez- Finalist and 4th in the State in Extemporaneous Speaking
* Shekinah Henriette- Finalist and 3rd in the State on Varsity Extemporaneous Speaking
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College acceptances and scholarship awards: |
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College Financial Aid: FAFSA Frenzy (April 14): |
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Colonial FAFSA senior completion percentage through late March: |
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Important Reminder for Colonial Seniors!
Nationally, 55.6% of last year’s high-school seniors completed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, a form that unlocks access to federal grants and loans and is often required for state and institutional aid as well. Sadly, aid experts say students who most need the assistance are least likely to apply for it.
In Florida, 58% of high-school seniors completed the FAFSA last year; those who didn’t left more than $100 million on the table in federal Pell grants, according to the Florida College Access Network, which works to increase FAFSA completion rates in the state.
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Colonial Job Fair (April 27): |
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College Readiness and Mentoring Program |
Attention 9th grade parents and students!!!
You may qualify to participate in the Horizon Scholars - Take Stock in Children Program! The Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is a college readiness and mentoring program that culminates in a 2-year Florida Prepaid scholarship that can be used at any public university, college, or vocational/technical school in Florida.
The Valencia Horizon Scholars – Take Stock in Children Program is looking for students who are enthusiastic about pursuing post-secondary education. Please review the eligibility guidelines and submit an application if you are interested.
The deadline to submit an application is May 12th!!!
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IT/Cybersecurity Expo (April 28): |
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Monday's Motivational Moment! |
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April is National Volunteer Month. Thank you to our wonderful PTSA & SAC members and to every single Colonial volunteer this school year. Your service has been deeply appreciated! |
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Read inspirational quotes for our Grenadiers on community service and volunteering: |
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“Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It’s not.”
~ Dr. Seuss, author
“Life’s most persistent and urgent question is, what are you doing for others?”
~ Martin Luther King, Jr., civil right leader
“Service to others is the rent you pay for your room here on earth.”
~ Muhammad Ali, boxer
"The meaning of life is to find your gift. The purpose of life is to give it away.”
~ William Shakespeare, playwright
“Every person can make a difference, and every person should try.”
~ John F. Kennedy, 35th US president
"As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands — one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.”
~ Audrey Hepburn, Oscar winning actress
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A GRENADIER!
Ms. Reussow, Principal
Colonial High School
Sunday, April 9, 2023
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Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caliari
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The School Board of Orange County, Florida, does not discriminate in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by law. The following individuals at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center, 445 West Amelia Street, Orlando, Florida 32801, attend to compliance matters: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Officer & Title IX Coordinator: Keshara Cowans; ADA Coordinator; ADA Coordinator: Jay Cardinali; Section 504 Coordinator: Tajuana Lee-Wenze. (407.317.3200)
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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-Colonial High School is forbidden without written consent. Thank you for your support of the Orange County Public Schools and OCPS-Colonial High School. Please contact Mr. Daniel Caliari (assistant principal) at daniel.caliari@ocps.net with any questions.
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