DPHS Community Member,
Starting Tuesday morning, we will be running a modified bell schedule to accommodate student testing (daily schedules are below). Please also remember that Wednesday, December 7 will be a regular length school day — no early dismissal.
By this point in the semester our Panthers should be ready for next week's assessments, so this leaves only a few reminders beforehand: 1) get a good night's rest the evening prior to the test; 2) remember to eat a healthy breakfast the morning of the test; 3) make sure you have your laptop power cord and battery charged the morning of the test; and 4) remember that you have done the work and to relax during the test — simply do your best. In life the goal is not necessarily to always be the best, but it is very important to always do your best.
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Panther thespians at the District 5 Thespian Festival prior to Thanksgiving. Congratulations on your many awards (below). Awww DP! |
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Left to right: Senior Laura Teixeira, Sophomore Charles Curry II, and Senior Ayanna Lua Rodiguez Santiago
In this issue you will find several student-led holiday giving campaigns to support worthy causes. If you are able, please select one that you like and contribute anything you can. No donation is too small and is gratefully appreciated. Thank you very much for your kindness.
As always, prepare to make this another successful week and please do not forget about Thursday evening's Winter Chorus Concert. This is something the entire family will enjoy at this special time of year!
In Panther Pride,
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Very top photo and above:
The Theatre Department attended the District 5 Florida Thespian Festival November 17 – 19, and earned the following honors:
● Best in show one-act: MOTHER COURAGE AND HER CHILDREN
● Superior One Act Tech
● Superior One Act
● All star cast: Ayannna Lua Rodriguez Santiago
● All star tech: The Wagon Build Crew
● Best Featured Actor in a One Act: Fletcher Dworkin McDaniel
● Best in Show Ensemble Acting Scene: WHO’S AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF?
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Dec. 5-15: STAR Math, PMAs, Semester 1 CFEs (see testing block schedules below) **
Dec. 5-12: Blood Drive - Round 2 - Seniors vs. Juniors signup period (see below)
Dec. 5: NHS Homeless Care Package Drive continues through Friday
Dec. 5: DP Dance Magnet Toy Drive continues this week
Dec. 5: Boys soccer at HOME vs. Wekiva
Dec. 5: Manicure Monday, 2:30-3:30pm, meet in room 3-112
Dec. 6: TESTING
Dec. 7: TESTING & NO EARLY RELEASE
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Dec. 7: Dr. Phillips HS remembers the events of Dec. 7, 1941 (81st anniversary) |
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"AIR RAID ON PEARL HARBOR . . . THIS IS NO DRILL"
Radiogram reporting the Pearl Harbor attack on Dec. 7, 1941. (National Archives). On this date aircraft from the Japanese Imperial Navy launched their attack on the island of Oahu thus beginning the U.S. entry into World War II.
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Dec. 7: CIS Talent Show auditions, room 2-110 (open to CIS and non CIS students)
Dec. 8: TESTING
Dec. 8: CIS Talent Show auditions, room 2-110 (open to CIS and non CIS students)
Dec. 9: TESTING
Dec. 9: Last day for the Shoebox Drive for Haiti
Dec. 12: Manicure Monday, 2:30-3:30pm, meet in room 3-112
Dec. 13: Blood Drive - Round 2 - Seniors vs. Juniors
Dec. 13: Winter Band Concert, 7:00pm in the PAC (free admission, see flyer below)
Dec. 14: Last day of the DP Dance Magnet Toy Drive
Dec. 16: Boys soccer at home vs. Apopka
Dec. 18: Last day for NHS Homeless Care Package Drive
** Assessment Family Resources provides an overview of the assessments Orange County Public Schools (OCPS) students will take during the 2022-23 school year. Assessments listed include the new Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST), which replaced the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA). This site contains a variety of resources to assist you in becoming familiar with the new testing platforms, navigating the process and preparing your student for these assessments.
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7339 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
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Announcements & Reminders |
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December 8th Chorus Concert at DPHS PAC.
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Medical Academy: "Blood Battle - Round 2" |
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Hi Panthers! The Medical Academy is hosting the second on-campus blood drive on Tuesday, December 13th. Sign ups will start December 5th and go until December 12th during A and B lunch in front of the media center. This is round 2 of the Blood Battle, the seniors won the first one. Juniors, are you going to let the seniors beat you again? You need to be at least 16 years old to donate. Please consider donating as you can make a huge impact on a lot of lives this holiday season! |
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Division 1 or Division 2 Freshmen Athletes
Attention all seniors who will be D1 or D2 college athletes next year, you need to create an NCAA Academic account on ncaa.org. If you have questions, contact Ms. Allen: Harmony.Allen@ocps.net
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Do you like to dance?
The Haitian Student Association is looking for fellow students to perform in a cultural group dance for two upcoming events. Students of all races and ethnic backgrounds are encouraged to participate. If you are interested visit @dp_hsa or see Mrs. Parham in 1134 to sign up.
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Severe Weather Make Up Days: |
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December and January Assessments:
● December 5th-15th – STAR Math, PMAs, Semester 1 CFEs
● December 13th – Florida Civics Literacy Exam (see Government Teacher to Sign Up)
● January 9th – FAST ELA PM 2 – All Freshmen and Sophomores
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This Week's Bell Schedule beginning Tuesday
Students, please make sure to follow this bell schedule. All classes should still be taking place in their normal locations.
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Special Panther Recognition
Thank you Ms. Wanda for your many years of service!
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Wednesday, November 30 was the last official day of work for Ms. Wanda, who has been working at Dr. Phillips since the school opened in 1987. On Monday, November 28 a retirement party was held in her honor after school. Current staff, retirees, and even alumni Wayne Brady (via video call) joined to celebrate her retirement! Administration, staff and students would like to wish her well in her retirement and thank her for all of her hard work over the years.
You will be greatly missed and remember, Once a Panther, Always a Panther!
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Ms. Wanda from earlier in the school year, posing in front of the main entrance security booth where she worked for 35 years. Thanks again PTSA for the new wraps! |
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Ms. Wanda on stage with Principal Ramsey during the ceremony to honor her. |
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Ms. Wanda with ESE teacher Ms. Overstreet |
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Early Pick-Up or Dismissal from School
(Part of DP student safety protocols)
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Adult/s on emergency contact must physically sign out students with a valid ID. If a student has an approved student parking decal, adult on emergency contact must send an email to drphillips_hs@ocps.net with a copy of their driver license with the following information:
- Name of Student
- Student ID Number
- Time and date student needs to leave
- Type of transportation
- Reason
If an individual other than the student's parent or legal guardian requests release of a student, adult on emergency contact must send an email to drphillips_hs@ocps.net with a copy of their driver license with the following information:
- Name of Student
- Name of Adult picking up
- Student ID Number
- Time and date student needs to leave
- Type of transportation
- Reason
The student must still check out through the front office and receive a BLUE pass.
A student driver with an approved student parking decal may transport siblings with parent written permission.
Students who are 18 years or older cannot sign themselves out for an appointment and/or illness.
A student driver will not be allowed to take a friend.
Students cannot be checked out after 1:45 PM. (M - F) or 12:40 PM (Early Wednesday).
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Weekly Club & Organization Feature |
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Hispanic Latinx Student Union: |
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Adrian Duran, President of Mu Alpha Theta, tutoring math after school in Mrs. Dizeu's room |
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Math students participating in after school tutoring after the Thanksgiving break |
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FFA
On November 8th, 2022, Dr. Phillips FFA participated on a District Forestry contest. As part of the contest, students were asked to identify different types of trees, disorders and tools commonly used on the forestry industry as well as to demonstrate compass pacing and timber cruising skills.
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From left to right we have: Phillip MacGregor, Vrajesh Patel, Maria Ruiz, Sofia Brandt, Angeliz Chabriel, Mahendra Matadin-Balkaran, Michael Boryssiewicz and Edwar Macgregor
For students interested in taking the class next year, here is some information about the program. The National FFA Organization is the largest student organization within the USA, reaching from the state Alaska to the Virgin Island and from the state of Maine to Hawaii. The FFA currently has 850,823 across the USA and its territories. The FFA vision is to provide the next generation of leaders who will change the world. The mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success though agricultural education.
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Center for International Studies |
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CIS magnet information for 2023-2024: |
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CIS Talent Show auditions next week: |
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DP Dance
Dance had 8 students attend the 3-day Florida Dance Masters Convention over Thanksgiving Break. Dancers took master classes with professionals around the country and competed for titles placing in the top 5 for Teens and Seniors. DPHS also had 3 dancers in the top 10 and won scholarships at the formal banquet earning over $3,000 of the $8,500 given to dancers around the state!
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Left to right: Bottom row: Aidan Branham, KaYori Harris, Noor El-Helw, Olivia Gutierrez
Top row: Alix Angulo Rosero, Valeria Perez, Ms Follensbee, Andre’ Roche, Hope Adelson, assistant Kayla Follensbee, alumni Ellexis Hatch
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Left to right: Bottom row: Aidan Branham, Valeria Perez, Olivia Gutierrez, Alix Angulo Rosero
Top row: KaYori Harris, Noor El-Helw, Hope Adelson, Andre’ Roche, Ms Follensbee
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Support for those in need at the Holidays |
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National Honor Society — Homeless Care Package Drive:
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Center for International Studies — Shoebox Drive for Haiti:
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Calling all Panthers! The holidays are just around the corner and CIS is collecting supplies which we will be shipping to children in Haiti. We are accepting school supplies, hygiene items, new clothing, and small toys. Any donation helps! You can drop off donations in Mrs. Patel’s, Ms. Bezold’s, Mr. Updike’s, Mr. Hunt’s, and Dr. Amador’s rooms or in the media center, from November 28th to December 9th or donate money on Schoolpay at https://www.schoolpay.com/pay/for/CIS-Donations/Sc9WaA
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Panther Spotlight
Ambika Chottani, Sophomore
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Ambika Chottani does it again! In our October 30th issue there was a feature on Ambika winning two $500.00 grants to buy Holocaust literature. And now the CIS sophomore has earned the CIS Magnet $1,000 by writing a grant request to the Mark Schonwetter Holocaust Education Foundation.
The grant will fund the purchase of a book titled "Salvaged Pages." The book is a compilation of writings by teenagers found hidden in ghettos, camps, and homes during the Nazi invasion. First-person accounts from young people give us a unique perspective of a tragic event that continues to impact us today. We aim to stand up against hatred and racism, in all its forms, and create a just and inclusive society for all.
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Holiday Gift ideas for your Panther!
Available at the Panther Pointe
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Please remember to check out Panther Pointe, the school store behind the Panther on South Campus, currently featuring two new limited release collections! Both collections were created by students in the Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Marketing Program. |
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Continuing Panther Reminder . . .
Tutoring Opportunities
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Core Classes
Looking for help in one of your core classes? See below for a list of tutoring opportunities!
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AP Students!
Looking for tutoring specifically for your classes? See below for dates and times!
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**** Updated, Friday, December 2 **** |
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Farewell to an impactful Panther
Dr. Rosie Williams
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The Dr. Phillips staff and students would like to thank Dr. Rosie Williams for everything she has done for the school these last few months and wish her well in her next adventure as an Assistant Principal at West Orange High School. Although Dr. Williams only started at DP this school year, she has already made a positive impact on students, the staff and the school. Remember, once a Panther, always a Panther!
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"Monday's with Maria" for Monday, November 28, 2022 |
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Please click here to view Dr. Vazquez's latest message
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Do you need community service hours for Bright Futures? Manicure Monday is every Monday after school from 2:30-3:30. Head to room 3-112 to help clean up the different areas around campus. You will receive one hour every day that you go. Make sure to submit a proposal to your guidance counselor first, and to bring your community service log form. We hope to see you there! |
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Update by Ms. Loftus, DP College and Career Specialist: |
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SENIORS!!
Have you been accepted to a College/ University/ Program already?!?! Please share with us!! We would love to celebrate you! Throughout the year, please be sure to submit ALL your acceptances, the more the merrier! I will send this link out often, but also have it pinned to Canvas and the Panther Post! There will also be a QR code for this link in your English classes and around campus! Please share with us any acceptances you have using the Google Link below! https://forms.gle/JRnMhbUK4gn19pKm7
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OCPS Scholarship Bulletin
The OCPS Scholarship Bulletin for 2022-2023 is available. This is something that parents of college bound students should view especially in light of prevailing economic conditions. There are a large number of opportunities available, but it is important to take careful note of their application deadlines. |
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Companies Requiring College: |
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Making sense of the chart: The tight labor market since the pandemic is prompting more employers to eliminate one of the biggest requirements for many higher-paying jobs: a college degree. Companies such as Google, Delta Air Lines and International Business Machines have reduced educational requirements for certain positions and shifted hiring to focus more on skills and experience. However, our Panthers should remember the chart reflects only a short-run trend since 2018.
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Boys Soccer
DP Boys Soccer started the season prior to the break with a tough loss at home against Celebration and a hard fought come back to tie at Ocoee. Please see below for a list of their upcoming games and make sure to come out and support our boys! Tickets can be purchased in advance at www.gofan.co by typing in Dr. Phillips High School and then scrolling to find the sport you want.
JV games start at 6:00pm; Varsity at 7:30pm.
- Home 12/5: Wekiva
- Away 12/6: West Orange
- Away 12/8: Edgewater
- Away 12/15: Lake Nona
- Home 12/16: Apopka
- Home 1/6: Olympia
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Team photo after the Ocoee game letting Leo know he is missed. |
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Brady Oblinger (SR, GK, #1), Ethan Guillem (JR, D, #15), Erik Wasendorf (JR, F, #16), Santiago Ocque (SR, F, #2) and Josue Lazo Beso (SR, F, #10, Co-Cpt) made a surprise visit to Leonardo Sanchez (SR, M, #6, Co-Cpt) prior to the game Friday vs Ocoee. Leo had surgery Friday morning to repair damage to his right knee. The team is thankful for a good recovery prognosis for Leo. |
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Winter Sports Coaches
For all futures updates concerning DP Athletics, please monitor our Twitter, Instagram and our Athletic website for all updates.
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DP Athletic Clearance Instructions
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, December 4, 2022
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Dr. Phillips High School
6500 Turkey Lake Road,
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone 407-355-3200
Fax 407-355-3288
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