Cypress Creek Community Brief 

Monday, January 9, 2017



Pictured very top:
Lady Bears basketball team after winning at the Florida Prospects Christmas Invitational Tournament during the winter break (story below).
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WELCOME BACK & HAPPY NEW YEAR!

This is a shortened Community Brief as we only had a three-day school week to open 2017. However, last week we did kick off both the third quarter and second semester of 2016-2017. I hope you had a wonderful holiday season with friends and family and that your New Year is off to a fantastic start. 

Normally at the start of the month we will run down a list of scholarship opportunities with near-term deadlines. You will find these in this issue. Please take careful note of the application due dates and check with Guidance should you have any questions.

I was very pleased to see everyone back last week. Stay warm today and have a terrific week!

In Bear Pride,

Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School

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OCPS Classes of 2016: CCHS Graduation Rate Up +10.3%
Athletics
CCHS Women's Basketball team victorious over the winter break . . .
 
In the first round of the Florida Prospects Christmas Tournament, CCHS played against Mendez High School out of St. Augustine winning 43-39. In the second round, our Bears faced Tavares High School also winning 52-36. In the championship game, CCHS faced the #2 team in the state at the 2A level, City of Life, winning 44-40.

Well done Lady Bears . . . three straight victories . . . congratulations!

 
 The Lady Bears won three days in a row during the Florida Prospects Invitational Tournament



OCPS Sportsmanship Award - Krystal Garcia (Soccer)
The OCPS Sportsmanship Award is a very special recognition given by one high school to another high school based on the sportsmanship of a particular student-athlete. West Orange High School recently gave this award to Krystal Garcia, CCHS soccer team goal keeper (#00) for her passion and overall sportsmanship. The high schools only have a small, fixed quantity of these to give away across all sports venues during the school year, so this is indeed quite a recognition. Bravo Krystal!


Krystal Garcia (#00), CCHS soccer team goal keeper, on the home field of West Orange High School

 
Teacher Recognition
Mr. Jesus Marin, 3-D Art Teacher


Mr. Marin was one of just a few teachers recently selected by OCPS as one of the district's 'Stellar Teachers.' We are very proud of Mr. Marin's county-wide recognition. He is the first teacher featured on the short video below. 


Community Support Requested
Science Olympia (Jan. 14th) and CCHS Eco Club

Science Olympiad is looking for parent volunteers to help support our team for regionals which will take place at Lake Nona High School on January 14, 2017.

Eco Club is looking for soil donations and/or gardening supplies and tools for the on campus vegetable garden we are working on.
Scholarship Opportunities (January Deadlines Near)
 
 ASIAN & PACIFIC ISLANDER AMERICAN SHOLARSHIP FUND
Deadline: January 11, 2017
Awards: from $2,500 to $20,000
Eligibility: Be of Asian and or Pacific Islander ethnicity, U.S citizen, enrolled in a college/university in the fall of 2017. GPA≥2.7, financial need (FAFSA).
For more information go to http://www.apiasf.org/aanapisischolarship.html
For: Seniors

NATIONAL FOLIAGE FUNDATION'S JAMES H. DAVIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: January 15, 2017
Eligibility: Must enroll in a full-time horticulture program or related field. GPA≥ 2.0. 
For: All grades

RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES
Deadline: January 18, 2017
Award: $1,000 minimum
Eligibility: Must attend 2 or 4 year college, university or vocational/technical school, be US resident, and have GPA ≥ 2.7. Applicants will be judged on financial need, community involvement, essay and academic achievements. Apply online at http://www.rmhc.org/rmhc-us-scholarships
For: Seniors

BANK OF AMERICA: STUDENT LEADERS PROGRAM
Deadline: January 27, 2017
Award: Paid 8-week summer internship
Eligibility:  Work 35 hours per week at local nonprofit/charitable organization and attend Leadership summit in Washington, DC July 12-17 2015 to develop valuable civic, social and business skills. To apply online go to http://about.bankofamerica.com/en-us/global-impact/student-leader-eligibility-criteria.html
For: Juniors and seniors

JCI SENATORS OF FL: C. RICHARD HARROW MEMORIAL
Deadline: January 27, 2017
Awards: $1,000
Eligibility: Must have completed the FAFSA.  
For: Seniors

CENTRAL FLORIDA WOMEN'S LEAGUE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline: January 30, 2017
Eligibility: Judged on extracurricular activities and community involvement and demonstrate financial need. GPA >3.0. Apply online. For more information go to http://www.cfwl.org 
For: Senior (one female and one male)

LEAD 360 CHALLENGE JEFFERSON AWARDS FOUNDATION
Deadline: January 31, 2017
Eligibility: Submit your project/program on how you are changing the world around you.
For information go to www.lead360.jeffersonawards.org

CENTRAL FLORIDA MARINE CORPS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION
Deadline: January 31, 2017
Award: Various scholarships up to $10,000
Eligibility: Students must be enrolled in a Marine Corp Junior ROTC program or should have parents or grandparents who are serving or have served in the Marine Corps. For more information go to http://centralfloridamarines.org
For: Seniors 

JAN LA BELLE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
Deadline: January 31, 2017
Award: Up to $15,000
Eligibility: Must be individual with disabilities and Florida resident. Judged on community service leadership or involvement and desire to attend postsecondary institution. Must meet all FCAT standards or approved Disability Portfolio. Must be ages 16 to 24 and entering institution of higher learning for the first time. Information available at http://fndusa.org/contact-us/programs/the-jan-la-belle-scholarship/
For: All grades

Parting Shot for the Week . . .
Sample of Mr. Marin's artwork. Mr. Marin was just selected as one of OCPS' "Stellar Teachers."
 
One of Mr. Marin's "Florida Wall" pieces (2013)


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