Tuesday, December 5, 2023 |
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I hope this edition finds you having enjoyed a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday last month. Now that we have turned into December, we are already down to our last three weeks of instruction for the second quarter, the first semester, and for the calendar year. Progress reports for this second quarter came out last week and are posted on our student information system - Skyward - for Colonial parents/guardians to review with their children. Please do so as soon as possible if you have not already done so. (If you are having trouble with Skyward, please call the school or ask your child to open their laptop and show you their grades.)
The main focus right now is finishing all courses prior to winter break along with our Grenadiers putting forth their best efforts on upcoming assessments. While every school day is important, these next 13 days will be among the most vital of 2023-2024, so please be on time and at school every day.
Our always amazing, and fiercely dedicated, Latinos in Action students have a Toy Drive underway for the holiday season. Below is some information for the community. If you are able to help a child in the hospital with the gift of a toy this season, that would be tremendously appreciated.
As for this issue, we have a included a few Grenadier successes from our first week back since the break. Thank you very much for reading and enjoy the rest of your week.
Betzabeth Reussow
Principal
Colonial High School
Pictured very top: Colonial High School Latinos in Action students honored and thanked our wonderful cafeteria employees before the break! We are so thankful for their hard work every day to ensure students are fueled and ready to learn.
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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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Grenadier Spotlight
Teacher of the Month
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Congratulations to Ms. Lloyd, one of the Agricultural/Animal Science teachers. She is the Teacher of the Month for October!!
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Special Events
Holiday Season Performances / December Testing
*** WINTER WONDERLAND CONCERT TONIGHT ***
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Latinos in Action
Holiday Toy Drive
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Latinos In Action is extremely excited to announce that we are presenting a toy drive for hospitalized children in the Arnold Palmer Hospital. We would like you all to participate in this toy drive to provide the kids with something for the holidays and bring them a big smile.
We would love for you all to help us reach our goal of over 100 toys. Please, drop toys off by Monday, December 18th.
Drop off toys room numbers:
* Freshman campus room 707
* Main campus room 4-168
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Colonial’s hospitality students visited UCF Rosen College of Hospitality! |
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Mrs. Gentry’s 9th grade Remote Pilot Ops class started to work on their hot air balloon designs. Their efforts should get them launched into the air this week! |
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Thank you to Landy Mitchell from Lowes Hotel for coming to speak to our hospitality students for this year's Teach-In. |
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Grenadier Vital Signs
Tracking the #1 leading indicator of academic success
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November 2023 Daily Attendance - All Grades: |
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Analysis: Dr. Boyer, Assistant Principal |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message (Dec. 4): |
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The first "Ask Maria" episode was so popular we're doing it again! This week on "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez is answering questions sent in by OCPS students, teachers, and staff.
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Weekly Superintendent's Message (Nov. 27): |
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Students being connected at school can make a big impact on how successful they are academically, socially, and mentally. On this week's "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez is joined by two Boone High School seniors to talk about the barriers some students face when it comes to participating in school events and how they are working to help more students get involved.
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Applications:
Common App: The Common Application is an online platform designed for you to apply to multiple colleges with one system. This makes applying faster and easier! There are over 1,000 colleges/universities using Common App! Seniors can reference their student email (subject line: Common App How-To) for a Common App guide or you can use this Common App Walkthrough Video.
Common Black College Application: The Common Black College Application is an online platform designed for you to apply to over 60 Historically Black Colleges and Universities with one system and one $20 application fee! Students can apply here: https://commonblackcollegeapp.com.
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This is the easiest scholarship you will complete! Take the time to complete the BigFuture tasks to enter drawings for $40,000 and $500 scholarships! No essay, application, or minimum GPA requirement!
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America's top universities based upon 2024 U.S. News & World Report rankings: (Larger View)
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FAFSA:
Seniors - we are still playing it by ear with the 2024-2025 FAFSA application. By law, the application must be made available by December 31st. As soon as we know, we will let you know that it is officially open. In the meantime … There have been changes to the form this year. You can familiarize yourself with these links + be ready to submit as soon as the application opens:
A scholarship, mentoring, and college readiness program designed to provide students with professional, academic, and personal support for 9th graders.
This program culminates in students receiving a two-year Florida Prepaid scholarship that can be used at any public university, college, or vocational/technical school in Florida upon high school graduation and successful program completion.
● The official application deadline is January 2, 2024. However, students who apply early will be given priority!
● Student Eligibility Requirements:
○ Have a 2.3 unweighted GPA
○ Meet the household financial need requirements as outlined in the attached documents and our website
○ Demonstrate a desire to continue their education after high school
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Colonial High School remembers the events of
December 7, 1941
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Eighty-two years ago this coming December 7th is the anniversary of the air raids upon multiple military bases on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Colonial High School remembers those that were lost on that Sunday morning - an event which brought about the United States entry into World War II. |
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Pearl Harbor attack radiogram message sent out by the US Navy on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. The message reads:
*** AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR. THIS IS NO DRILL. ***
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This Week's Motivational Moment! |
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THE PRICE TAG FOR SUCCESS
We close this week with a short, but powerful reminder for our Grenadiers as we move through the last three weeks of instruction of both the second quarter and first semester. Please make every school day count and never hesitate to ask for help if you need it. It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
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Every worthwhile accomplishment
has a price tag attached to it.
The question is always whether you are
willing to pay the price to attain it —
in hard work, sacrifice, patience,
faith, and endurance.
~ John C. Maxwell, author
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A GRENADIER!
Mrs. Reussow, Principal
Colonial High School
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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Assistant Principal: Mr. Daniel Caliari
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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-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 Dr. Tayler Boyer (assistant principal) at tayler.bray@ocps.net with any questions.
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