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This week we will administer state assessment retakes which many of our Grenadiers will be sitting for. Please remember, as with all exams this year, to get a good night's rest prior to the day of the event. Sleep plus breakfast the day of the test will help give any student an edge. (The schedule of exams is shown below in our calendar dates).
We recently announced our nominations for Teachers of the Year and Support Persons of the Year on both the main and ninth grade center campuses. This is a major career achievement for Mrs. Havrilesko, Mrs. Gonzalez, Mrs. Torres, and Mrs. Santiago Perez (all pictured just below). If you happen to see any of these four dedicated professionals this week, kindly take a moment to congratulate them on their recognition. I know they would greatly appreciate hearing from our wonderful Colonial community.
Finally, a reminder for our Seniors. This Thursday evening is a special evening that you do not want to miss (flyer below). We will be covering a number of important topics which knowing about sooner vs. later will greatly help towards your success this year and with college plans if that applies. Please make every effort to attend with family.
Thank you for reading.
It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Betzabeth Reussow
Principal
Colonial High School
Pictured very top: Colonial Health Science students (please see story below).
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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 Year / Support Person of the Year
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Congratulations to our Colonial High School Ninth Grade Center Teacher of the Year Mrs. Havrilesko!!! She is our media specialist and also our school’s dance teacher!! We are so thankful for you!! |
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Congratulations to our Colonial High School Ninth Grade Center Support Person of the Year Mrs. Gonzalez!!! She is our school secretary and we are grateful for all of your help regarding all things Ninth Grade Center!! |
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Congratulations to our Colonial High School Main Campus Teacher of the Year Mrs. Torres!!! Mrs. Torres teaches AP Psychology and is our SGA sponsor!! CHS is thankful for all you do!! |
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Congratulations to our Colonial High School Main Campus Support Person of the Year Mrs. Santiago Perez!!! She is our internal bookkeeper, thank you for all you do!! |
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Upcoming Events
Two special events on Thursday, Sept. 14th
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Tuesday, Sept. 12:
- Girls Volleyball vs Ocoee (Home) (JV and Varsity)
- FSA ELA Writing Retakes -12th
- NGSSS Biology & US History EOC - Enrollment
Wednesday, Sept. 13:
- District Behavior and Instructional Support PLC (Media Center)
Thursday, Sept. 14:
- School Advisory Council/PTSA meeting 6:00pm at the Ninth Grade Center
- Senior Night (Student Services) - PAC
- Band Rehearsal (Band Room, Band Practice Field, Auditorium for inclement weather)
- FAST ELA Retakes - 11th and 12th
- FSA ELA Reading Retakes Session 1 - 12th
Friday, Sept. 15:
- FSA ELA Reading Retakes Session 2 - 12th
- Start National Hispanic Heritage Month
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Saturday, Sept. 16:
- Food distribution special event at Colonial (details below)
Monday, Sept. 18:
- B.E.S.T Algebra 1 EOC - Enrollment
- B.E.S.T Geometry EOC - Enrollment
- FSA Algebra 1 EOC Retakes - Session 1 - Enrollment
Tuesday, Sept. 19:
- FSA Algebra 1 EOC Retakes - Session 2 - Enrollment
- Open House - Main Campus and Ninth Grade Center
Wednesday, Sept. 20:
- Girls Volleyball vs Evans (Home) (Varsity Only)
- MPLC (Cafeteria)
Thursday, Sept. 21:
- Picture Day RETAKE Both Campuses
- JROTC Parent Event (PAC)
Friday, Sept. 22:
- Varsity Football at Home vs. Cypress Creek
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Tuesdays and Thursdays after school: |
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Daily attendance, all grades: |
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Best attendance through Sept. 7 (Tie):
- Monday, Aug. 14 (88.3%): Monday of the first 5-day school week of the new year
- Tuesday, Sept. 5 (88.3%): Tuesday after the Labor Day holiday
Lowest attendance through Sept. 7:
- Tuesday, Aug. 29 (76.9%): Tuesday before school was closed due to storm weather (all schools closed on Wednesday, Aug. 30)
Credit: Dr. Boyer, Assistant Principal
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Grenadier Sports Season Tickets |
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Colonial Academics
Health Science Students
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Colonial Health Science students meet with UCF Physicians |
Colonial represented us very well by having the largest groups, as well as speaking fluently asking career and clinical questions with the panel of seven UCF Medical University Physicians. Our students completed the clinical rotation while practicing intubation, triage, hands only CPR, and first aid training. Colonial was also invited back for the Stop the Bleed session October 14th. |
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Classroom Supplies for our Teachers
Pencil Boy Express
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Pencil Boy Express van delivered free school supplies to assist teachers and students. |
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A Gift for Teaching Pencil Boy Express visited Colonial High School this past week and we are so thankful for the opportunity provided to our teachers! Teachers were able to shop for free school supplies for their students and classrooms! They served a total of 86 teachers from 15 schools and $26,000 worth of supplies were distributed. Specifically, 66 teachers from Colonial shopped for a value of nearly $19,000.
We also appreciated the assistance from our Air Force JROTC cadets as they helped the shopping run smoothly.
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Club Rush took place last week and it gave all of our Grenadiers opportunities to learn about our clubs and organizations on campus! Students met with other student representatives to see what their club or organization was all about. Interested students could sign up to get more information or join on the spot! |
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Colonial Theater Troupe 592 |
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September Library Card Drive |
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Help us win the @oclslibrary School Library Card Drive to get a $250 gift card for our school! Students can sign-up for their own library card using our school’s link: https://www.ocls.info/colonialhighcard
Got your card? September is National Library Card Sign-up Month and Orange County Library System is hosting a School Library Card Drive. They’ve set a community goal of 1,500 new juvenile library card registrations! Students can get their own cards by using our school's unique sign-up link to register online: https://www.ocls.info/colonialhighcard
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FREE online tutoring offered daily starting at 2:00 .m. |
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It is with a heavy heart that we share news of the loss of a student. Xzavier was a young man whose kind and gentle soul had a positive impact on those around him. His smile would brighten any space he entered. He possessed a quiet, confident disposition that put others at ease. He valued education and loved his family, friends, and the special people in his life. It is clear that we have lost a bright and shining light in our lives. Xzavier will be deeply missed.
Donations to be made in memory of Xzavier will be used to support the family with unexpected expenses that arise during this difficult time. Any contribution, no matter the size, will help make a difference, and while your gift is not tax-deductible (since it will be transferred directly to Xzavier’s family), it is greatly appreciated by his family.
Please share this message with your family and friends, and most importantly, please keep Xzavier's family and his friends in your prayers. Xzavier, you will always be loved, and you will forever remain in our hearts.
Thank you for your compassion and generosity.
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College representative visits made at Colonial last week: |
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University of Central Florida |
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Month of September on campus college visits: |
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Upcoming scholarship deadlines: |
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U.S. student loan payments by type: |
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Grenadier footnote: We especially encourage our Class of 2024 seniors to reach out to Ms. Alyssa McNair, College and Career Specialist, in our College and Career Center this school year with any questions about paying for college. As the chart above shows, the use of college loans to pay for college can be very expensive and might limit post college options when it comes to buying a house, purchasing a new car, etc. Ms. McNair can explain all the options available with respect to financial aid. |
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Unemployment rates and educational attainment since Jan. 2000: |
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Food distribution at Colonial High School (Sept. 16): |
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ESOL Classes available through Orange Technical College: |
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Weekly Superintendent's Message for Monday, Sept. 11: |
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There's a new buzzword on school campuses this year: resiliency. This week Dr. Vazquez talks about Resiliency Standards and how this impacts teachers and students. |
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Purchase your OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Tailgate tickets!
The first 100 tickets sold will receive an OCPS Alumni Network and Orlando City Soccer Club Commemorative Scarf.
● Scan the QR code in the flier below to purchase your tickets!
● Invite your alumni co-workers, family and friends to join YOU!
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Not an OCPS Alumni Network Member? JOIN TODAY – It’s Free!
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Want to see the latest on bus delays? Check out the link below that you can click each day to see if there are any delays in the Memorial Area.
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A GRENADIER!
Ms. Reussow, Principal
Colonial High School
Tuesday, September 12, 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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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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