FFA members, Madison Young and April Waldron, participated in the Eastside Barnyard Bash Rabbit Show at Fort Christmas this past weekend. Madison earned 4th Place Overall Intermediate and April earned Reserve Champion Intermediate. They are now getting ready for the Central Florida Fair during February 27-March 2. | |
Corner Lake Middle School Community Brief
Friday, January 31, 2025
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A young inquisitive boy was out for a walk one day, exploring as he went on his way. On his journey of exploration, he discovered on the ground a butterfly struggling to break free from its cocoon. From what the boy was able to discern, the butterfly was losing its struggle to emerge from the cocoon. In a good-hearted and well-intended mission, the boy gathered up the cocoon and returned home. The boy intended upon arriving back at his house to carefully and surgically free the butterfly from its cocoon and to release it from its struggles. This is exactly what the boy did when he got home.
When the boy had removed the butterfly from the cocoon, he was shocked to discover that the winged insect did not at all appear like the beautiful butterflies he was used to seeing flittering and flying around. The butterfly’s wings appeared to be not fully formed and they lacked the vibrant colors typical of most butterflies. The boy, supposing that it just needed more time to develop now that it was free of the cocoon, setup a makeshift sanctuary using an old fish aquarium and a lamp to provide warmth. The boy thought that surely by morning when he checked on the butterfly that there would be awaiting him in the aquarium a beautiful winged creature flying around. The next morning, much to the boy’s dismay, when he checked in on his patient, the butterfly’s appearance was the same as the night before and the butterfly had died.
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The moral of the story is that what the boy intended as a mission of mercy and rescue was actually a death sentence for the butterfly. For a butterfly, the struggle to get out of the cocoon, is actually a necessary step for its development. The butterfly needs to experience the struggle of freeing itself not only to survive, but to thrive. The process of a butterfly struggling to emerge from its cocoon or chrysalis is essential for its wings to fully develop and function properly. If a butterfly is helped out of its cocoon prematurely, its wings will remain weak and underdeveloped, often preventing it from flying and leading to an early death. This struggle is a crucial part of its transformation, reinforcing the idea that challenges can sometimes be necessary for growth and strength.
In recent data meetings with teachers as we discussed student progress and performance a word that I heard frequently was resilience. Teachers were concerned that many students resist the struggle of learning. When a student is presented with a longer text to read, or with a math problem that involves multiple steps, the student often shuts down because of the struggle. However, just as a butterfly will not develop without facing the struggle, students will not develop if they never embrace the struggle of learning new content and persevere through the difficulty. For our students to grow and develop, we need to work together to encourage our students to be resilient learners.
As we journey through this academic year, I want to take a moment to emphasize the importance of resilience in our students' educational experiences. Middle school is a time of growth and challenges, and learning to face setbacks with determination and perseverance is a skill that will serve our children for a lifetime. Resilience is not just about bouncing back from difficulties—it's about embracing challenges, learning from mistakes, and continuously striving to improve. Whether it's tackling a tough math problem or mastering a new concept, these moments help our students grow stronger and more confident.
As parents, you play a vital role in fostering resilience at home. Encourage your child to set realistic goals, celebrate their efforts (not just their achievements), and remind them that every obstacle is an opportunity to learn. Together, we can create a supportive environment where students feel empowered to persevere.
Thank you for partnering with us in building a community of resilient learners. If you have any questions or ideas to further support your child’s growth, feel free to reach out to me. Have a wonderful weekend!
Paul E. Browning
Principal
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Monday, February 3rd:
• CLMS Book Fair Feb 3rd-7th in Media Center
• Start of Black History Month
• School Counseling Week
• Chorus Rehearsal @4-5:30pm in Rm 6-105
• AWAY Basketball Game vs Discovery MS @5:30
Tuesday, February 4th:
• CLMS Book Fair Feb 3rd-7th in Media Center
• Battle of the Books Meeting @8:40am in Media Center
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, February 5th:
• CLMS Book Fair Feb 3rd-7th in Media Center
• Robotics Club @8am-9am in Rm 5-101
• Art Club @8:30am in Rm 4-109
• FCA Leader Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
• AWAY Basketball Game vs Legacy MS @5:30pm
Thursday, February 6th:
• CLMS Book Fair Feb 3rd-7th in Media Center
• Builder’s Club Meeting @8:30 in the Media Center
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Friday, February 7th:
• CLMS Book Fair Feb 3rd-7th in Media Center
• Yearbook Club Meeting @8:30 in Rm 4109
• FCA Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
• Chess Club Meeting @8:40am in Media Center
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
Monday, February 10th:
• 4-5:30 UCF Guest - Chorus Rehearsal in Rm 6-105
• HOME Basketball Game vs Wedgefield K8 @5:30pm
Tuesday, February 11th:
• NJHS Meeting @8:40am in the Media Center
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
• Resiliency Day #2
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Wednesday, February 12th:
• Robotics Club @8am-9am in Rm 5-101
• Art Club @8:30am in Rm 4-109
• FCA Leader Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
Thursday, February 13th:
• Builder’s Club Meeting @8:30am in the Media Center
• Speech Contest
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• SAC Meeting in the Front Office Conference Rm @5:30pm
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
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Friday, February 14th:
• Happy Valentine’s Day
• School Crossing Guard Day
• Yearbook Club Meeting @8:30am in Rm 4109
• FCA Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
• Chess Club Meeting @8:40am in Media Center
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
Monday, February 17th:
• Presidents’ Day - No School
• Deadline for 2025-2026 OCPS Magnet Program Applications
Tuesday, February 18th:
• Battle of the Books Meeting @8:40am in Media Center
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Wednesday, February 19th:
• Robotics Club @8am-9am in Rm 5-101
• Art Club @8:30am in Rm 4-109
• FCA Leader Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
• HOME Basketball Game vs Avalon MS @5:30pm
Thursday, February 20th:
• Builder’s Club Meeting @8:30 in the Media Center
• 6th & 7th Math Tutoring @4:10-5:10pm in 3-218
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
• Algebra 1 Hon. & Geometry Tutoring @6:30pm Virtual, Microsoft Teams
Friday, February 21st:
• Yearbook Club Meeting @8:30am in Rm 4109
• FCA Meeting @8:40am in Rm 2-226
• Chess Club Meeting @8:40am in Media Center
• Archery Practice @4:15-6pm
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Congratulations to Keshava Harrypersad who was nominated by Mrs. Rivera as a Soaring Eagle. Mrs. Rivera writes this about Keshava – Keshava is an extremely dedicated student in both Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. He is the first one to get his instrument out and is always excited to work on his music. He has even started taking trumpet lessons to further his development and I am so proud of him! Keep up the great work Keshava! | |
Congratulations to Jemary Perez who was nominated by Mr. Delgado as a Soaring Eagle. Mr. Delgado writes this about Jemary – Jemary always puts everything she has into her work. She is passionate and curious about many things, and she is very supportive of everyone around her. | |
Congratulations to Marlie Hildebrand who was nominated by Mr. Delgado as a Soaring Eagle. Mr. Delgado writes this about Marlie – Marlie is extremely polite and hard-working. She is always trying to see if she can be helpful to those around her, but also manages to find the time to keep up with her studies. | |
Congratulations to Enzo Rincones who was nominated by Mr. Delgado as a Soaring Eagle. Mr. Delgado writes this about Enzo – Enzo can be a bit of a class clown at times, however he is never mean or cruel when trying to make a joke. He is a very hard worker, and is not afraid to ask questions when he is lost. He excels in my class, and helps out his classmates. | |
Congratulations to Saul Ferrer who was nominated by Mr. Delgado as a Soaring Eagle. Mr. Delgado writes this about Saul – Saul is dedicated and motivated to do well in class. He is always willing to lend a helping hand and answer questions. He has a great sense of humor and is one of the most honest students I have met. He is very curious about the many topics and enjoys learning. | |
Congratulations to Madelyn (Maddy) Scott who was nominated by Ms. Sheriff as a Soaring Eagle. Ms. Sheriff writes this about Maddy – Maddy has truly stepped up her game, making sure she studies her notes and completes assignments. Maddy has done a complete turnaround from the beginning of the year. She is doing awesome and I am so proud of her. | |
Basketball Game Recaps:
On Monday, January 27th, the girls' and boys' basketball teams played Odyssey Middle School. The girls' came out front, dominating the game at the half. They were up 14-0 and Ella Turner led the team offensively, with 17 points. Yari Vega held her ground in the paint and didn't let many girls, get to the hoop. The team came together and got themselves a win. The final score was 27-16. The boys came up a little short, losing in double OT. There were some boys that got into foul trouble, but the rest of the team, did their best to keep them in the game. The final score was 42-45.
On Wednesday, January 29th, the girls' and boys' basketball teams played Timber Springs Middle School. The girls' played against a good defensive team and had some trouble offensively. This didn't stop some of the girls, from hustling, grabbing rebounds, and constantly getting fouled, to put them at the line. The final score was 14-40. The boys' started off strong, with a good lead throughout the whole game. Jay Camilo Hernandez led the team in points and Carmelo Hayes dominated the boards. A couple boys fouled out in the fourth quarter, but Jay managed to hit a game winner, with 2 seconds left on the clock. The final score was 31-27. Both teams sit at 1-1 and will play Discovery Middle School, on February 3rd, at Discovery. Please come out and support!
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Girls’ Coach— Coach Jacas sarah.jacas@ocps.net
Boys’ Coach— Coach Husain mcsood.husain@ocps.net
Girls’ games will start at 5:30pm (Mon.) and 5:00pm (Wed.)
Boys’ games will start immediately after the Girls’ game.
Basketball Fest Tournament (Top 3 teams from each cluster advance to a single elimination 21 team playoff for girls and 21 team playoff for boys):
Round 1 (16 Teams): Feb. 24 (Mon.)
Round 2 (10 Teams): Feb. 26 (Wed.)
Quarter Finals (8 Teams): Mar. 3 (Mon.)
Semi-Final (4 Teams): Mar. 5 (Wed.)
Championship: Week of March 10 @ Windermere
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Boys Basketball Team
Alex Lapierre
Ander Soriano
Carmelo Hayes
Devon Beneby
Jaydon Davis
Jeyko Castro
Linelvis Lara
Shea Smith
Sidney Rozefort
Taha Saleem
Weylan Velez
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Girls Basketball Team:
Aaliyah Jenkins - 6th
Alondra Camacho Martinez - 7th
Christina Watkins - 6th
Eliana Sampson - 6th
Ella Turner - 8th
Eva Jacas - 6th
Jayde Lee - 7th
Joniellys Espinal - 8th
Khamil McDaniel - 8th
Skylar Riley - 7th
Stefaniya Yazlouskaya - 7th
Tara Vidal - 8th
Yari Vega - 8th
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We are excited to announce that Corner Lake Middle School is participating in the district-wide reading challenge, Let’s Read, OCPS! This challenge will run from January 27 to April 30, 2025, and will encourage students to read for enjoyment and develop a lifelong love of reading by contributing to the district-wide goal of reading 20 million minutes! All reading is encouraged and celebrated! We believe that giving students the freedom to choose what they read is the key to igniting their passion for literacy. All reading counts!
How it Works:
Each student's goal is to log at least 500 minutes of reading or 10 minutes daily into Beanstack. Beanstack is a free and easy-to-use app that can be found in the Library Research Tools folder on LaunchPad. Beanstack allows students to log their reading minutes, set reading goals, and earn virtual badges and rewards. If you have an Orange County Library System card, you can create your own Beanstack account and track your reading alongside your student.
How to Participate:
• Log through Launchpad: Open Beanstack in the Library Research Tools folder on Launchpad to track your students’ reading daily and even set a timer while they read!
• Download the mobile app: Visit the App Store or Google Play Store and download the Beanstack app to your mobile device. Search for “OCPS Corner Lake Middle School” and find your school to join the challenge.
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Username: Student ID Number
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Password: student last name, lowercase
• Start Reading and Logging: Encourage your child to read books, magazines, or articles and log all of their reading time on Beanstack, daily.
• Join in on the Conversation: Discuss with your child what they are reading and who their favorite characters are. Explore new genres or authors together, and be a reading role model to them! Use the hashtag #OCPSReads on social media and post what you’re reading or how you’re participating!
By participating in this challenge, your child will improve their reading skills and have the opportunity to win exciting prizes. Let's work together to make this reading challenge a success!
More information about the reading challenge can be found at read.ocps.net.
Thank you for your support!
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Superintendent's Message: | |
Jan. 27, 2025
The Let's Read OCPS challenge starts today! Students, staff, parents, even partners in education can participate.
District 7 School Board Member Melissa Byrd joins Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial to kick off the initiative, along with some very special guests you have to see. Let's do this, OCPS!
Be sure to catch the Mondays with Maria Podcast to hear more about this challenge. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.
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Students Doing Their Assignments #21: 2024-2025
STEM with Mr. Ho A Yun
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Reverse Engineering a Wind-Up Toy | |
WAY TO GO EAGLES! KEEP READING! We have circulated 5,150 books (print and e-books) so far this school year for an average of 6.92 books per student.
Our TOP five STUDENTS for book check out the last 30 days are:
1) Kya S.
2) Trystin H.
3) Nicholas W.
4) Bryce B., Richard C., Isaias F., Re’ijah M., Cole O. (FIVE WAY TIE!)
5) Melinda P., Izael V., Luis V., Katherine B. (FOUR WAY TIE!)
Keep up the reading, Eagles!
Our TOP five BOOKS for book check out for the last 30 days are:
1) Amulet Book 1 – The Stonekeeper by Kibuishi, Kazu
2) Amulet Book 2 – The Stonekeeper ‘s Curse by Kibuishi, Kazu
3) Fake by Ele Fountain
4) Demon Slayer #19 – Flapping Butterfly Wings by Gotōge, Koyoharu
5) Falling Short by Ernesto Cisneros
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The LATIN and GREEK ROOT WORD OF THE WEEK IS GRAV. GRAV means heavy. An example of a word utilizing the GRAV root word is GRAVE which means something that is heavy or deep. What is another example of an GRAV root word that you can come up with? | |
Make sure to return ALL overdue library books. Even if you have a book from ANOTHER OCPS school, you can return it to Corner Lake Middle. Mrs. Roberts will send it through the courier to the correct school. It is important to make sure all fines, missing book fees, and such are taken care of. Fine and fees must be settled WITH the school from which the fine or fee originated. Also, there are many fun activities and such in high school that require all fines and fees to be settled in order to participate.
There are TWO ways you can read books from your devices AT home, anytime. There are no losing books or fines, because they are automatically returned after two weeks! The three ways for e-books are SORA & DESTINY DISCOVER. There are literally THOUSANDS of reading options from these amazing online sources.
1) CHECK OUT E-BOOKS and AUDIOBOOKS on THE SORA APP on Launchpad or this web link: https://soraapp.com/library/ocps
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8th Grade Gradventure Information: | |
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Thank you for reading. Enjoy your weekend!
Paul E. Browning, Principal
Corner Lake Middle School
Friday, January 31, 2025
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Corner Lake Middle School Leadership Team | |
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