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DPHS Community Member,
Congratulations to our Lady Panthers basketball team for earning a berth in the Class 7A State Championship Tournament Final Four! Their outstanding 58-51 win over Oak Ridge on Thursday propelled our Panthers into the Final Four.
Speaking of Panther athletics, our spring sports season is now fully underway and we have a number of home games scheduled this week (below). At the time I was writing this message, the weather outlook for the week was for continued beautiful Florida spring temps and skies, so please come on out and enjoy a game or two!
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Thank you for reading this latest issue and while spring break is fast approaching, I ask that all of our Panthers continue to focus on their personal goals and to please take advantage of each instructional day. Prepare to make this another successful week!
DP Panthers—Never Less Than The Best!
Jackie Ramsey
Principal
Pictured at the very top of this issue and just below: CIS Youth Exchange to Denmark. In the top photo are our CIS students posing for the picture in Copenhagen (the capital city of Denmark) along Shopping Street.
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Center for International Studies
students visit Denmark
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At the start of February, some of our CIS students and teachers traveled from DPHS to Tirstrup Boarding School in Denmark to gain a unique experience through a homestay. During this trip, CIS students were able to learn more about the culture and traditions that the Danish have through visiting museums and living with Danish families. Students participated in activities at the boarding school, such as their morning walks around the school and daily massages before the start of class for well-being. Students were able to gain a special perspective from learning from the locals. In their free time, students were able to explore different communities and cities with their hosts and friends.
Our students and teachers had an amazing time and are so grateful to have been able to absorb so much knowledge from this trip. CIS is so excited to host the Danish when they visit our school March 5 through the 14.
If you see Danish students around campus or in your classes, don't be shy to say hello and give them a warm welcome!
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Felipe Uribe and Gabriel Carvalho visited the community of Christiania in Copenhagen. |
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Ella Irwin, Makenna Ward, and their Danish Hosts working on an assignment about the characterization of reality TV characters. |
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Nicole Speller, Megan Bacon, and Sabrina Palmero (all CIS Students) participating in massage therapy before the Danish class starts. |
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Feb. 26: Manicure Monday
Feb. 26-Mar. 1: Rising Sophomore class course selection meetings
Feb. 26: 'Link the Legacy' campaign begins (flyer below)
Feb. 29: Black History Month Showcase
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Mar. 14: Deadline for Grad Bash forms and full payment
Mar. 15: Teacher Workday/Student Holiday
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Apr. 13: Grad Bash at Universal
Apr. 27: Prom
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We are currently taking donations of new and unopened period products for students. If you are able to do so, please drop off tampons or sanitary napkins in the front office. Please contact Mrs. Ewing ( Emily.Ewing@ocps.net) with any questions. Thank you for any supplies you can provide! |
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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 help in your classes? Please see below for a list of tutoring opportunities: |
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Link the Legacy Campaign starts Monday |
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Participate in unifying our campus through chain letters! Join us in spreading altruistic thoughts throughout our Panther family. Let people know they matter! Letters will be passed out starting Monday, February 26th. |
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Annual Show Us Your Strength Photo Contest |
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WIN $2,500 FOR YOUR SCHOOL!
The Observer Media Group and Healthy West Orange once again are teaming up for our annual Show Us Your Strength contest.
We love seeing people doing good in our community. We love stories of compassion, of people lending hands, of people working together to make our community stronger. In fact, we love it so much that we’ve revamped our annual contest to find more of it!
In years past, this has been a photo contest open to all schools in West Orange and Southwest Orange. We received hundreds of submissions from sports teams, performing-arts groups and classrooms showing off their strength in all sorts of ways.
This year, we’re again searching for strength — but with a twist. We’re looking for your school’s champion. You know: the person or people who are always there to volunteer, to assist, to help out. These are the people who make your school better.
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Entering is easy! Submit a photo of your superhero along with a short written entry (200 words or fewer) telling us why he or she is a champion for good in your school community.
Submissions will be accepted from Thursday, Jan. 18 through Monday, Mar. 25.
Then, come back to the contest site from Mar. 26 through Apr. 12 to vote.
Winning submission will be announced Thursday, Apr. 18, 2024.
Click here to enter contest (link at bottom of story)
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DP Partner in Education
fresh&co
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7728 W. Sand Lake Road (Dr. Phillips at Plaza Venezia) |
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Weekly Club Feature
Magic and Cards Club
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Seniors, Seniors, Seniors |
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Cap and Gown
Have you ordered your cap and gown yet? If not, you may wish to place your order soon as prices will continue to rise! You can even make a down payment, and pay it off in installments. Go to herfforlando.com or call 407-647-4373 to order yours. If you need brochures or have questions, see Ms. Golub in room 2-210 or Mrs. Wells in 2-205.
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Grad Bash
At this time, no partial payments may be made for Grad Bash 2024. However students are welcome to pay the full $95 ticket price in one payment. Don’t forget to pick up and return agreement forms from Ms. Golub in 2-210. All forms must be returned and tickets must be paid in full before Spring Break.
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Panther Happenings Around Campus |
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Above and below:
On Friday the 16th, students from La Sociedad Honorary Hispanica and Haitian Student Association partnered to throw a cultural parade in the central courtyard during both A and B lunch. All students had a great time and it was a good reminder of just how wonderfully diverse Dr. Phillips is!
Ms. Birriel, the sponsor of La Sociedad Honorary Hispanica had this to say about the event: “HSA reached out to us, La Sociedad Honorary Hispanica, they wanted to incorporate afro latinos represented by Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic, Cuba, Brasil, Colombia, Venezuela, Panamá and Mexico. We thought why not include other countries such as India, Philippines and China. It was a Carnival around the World hosted by Haiti.”
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Kaia Mills-Clarke was our Valentine M&M candy estimation jar winner for February. Be sure to come by the Media Center next month for a chance to win the next estimation activity. |
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Congratulations to DP art student Alisa Andrievskaya whose color pencil drawing of "A Pisces Dream” was chosen to be featured with nine other pieces (out of 40 submissions!) in the lobby of the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. The artwork was specifically chosen to be featured during the run of Moulin Rouge! The Musical from February 20th through March 3rd, and an estimated 40,000 patrons will see the art during that time frame! |
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On Wednesday, February 21st the National Technical Honor Society inducted in their new members for the 2023-2204 school year. Congratulations to all of these Panthers on this achievement! |
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NTHS sponsor Ms. Conner (far left) and Assistant Principal Johnson (far right) with the new inductees and some returning members. |
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AFJROTC Military Ball
The Cadets of Air Force JROTC had their 34th annual Military Ball on Saturday, February 10th. The prom-like military tradition was attended by over 210 students and staff, including our principal, Ms. Ramsey. The night started with military ceremonial events followed by a formal dinner. After dinner, the traditional “Grog” was celebrated as a penalty for certain wrongdoings. Finally, we announced the Military Ball Court and finished the evening with dancing. Everyone enjoyed the experience and laughed a lot too!
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College and Career
From Mrs. Ewing, College and Career Specialist
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The Kobrin Family Scholarship is now taking applications for Fall 2024!
The application deadline is April 30, 2024.
The Kobrin Family Scholarship was established in 1990 to be awarded to a qualified, full-time, graduating high school student from the Jewish communities of Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County who will be attending the University of Central Florida (UCF). The scholarship is available in the amount of $2,500 per year for a maximum of four (4) years. Scholarship recipients must maintain a 3.1 GPA (based on a 4.0 scale) each year while at UCF in order to remain qualified for the scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
● Student must be accepted at and planning to attend UCF as a full-time student.
● Financial need as demonstrated by the Student Aid Report (SAR) from the FAFSA
● Graduated from any high school in Orange, Osceola, or Seminole County
● High school GPA of at least 3.1 based on a 4.0 scale.
● Minimum SAT test score of 1210 (Reading + Math) or ACT composite score of 25.
● Jewish & other community involvement during high school.
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Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation Scholarship
The Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation is pleased to offer two year scholarships to Valencia State College beginning for the fall 2024 semester.
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Eligibility
Applicants to the Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation Scholarship must:
● Be a U.S. Citizen or be a U.S. lawful permanent resident
● Be a high school senior graduating at the end of the 2023-2024 school year
● Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 on a 4.0 scale
● Show financial need as evidenced by FAFSA or SAR
● Exhibit strong student involvement, involvement in community organizations or having a job while going to school, including family care responsibilities
● Plan to enroll at Valencia State College entering fall of the 2024-2025 academic year
Required Documents
● Complete Application including essays
● Complete transcript of high school grades as of the second quarter
● Provide a copy of your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) application or Student Report (SAR) as part of the Federal Pell Grant Program or University financial aid application form or a reward letter from either program
● Copy of submitted application to Valencia State College for the fall 2024 semester and acceptance letter.
● Three letters of recommendation from community organizations, employers, coaches or school personnel, no more than two from school.
Your application is not considered complete and will not be reviewed unless all required documents are submitted by the application deadline.
Requirements/Notices
● Must be able to attend two Rotary Club of Orlando luncheons per year to give updates on your college experience.
● Students whose tuition fees are paid in full by any sponsoring agency, employment or government program are not eligible.
● Students whose tuition is paid for in full with an athletic scholarship are not eligible per NCAA rules.
Awards
The awards granted will be for tuition and paid directly to Valencia State College.
Scholarship awards are renewable for four semesters with continuous enrollment at Valencia State College providing the student meets the following criteria:
● Must maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 on a 4.0 scale
● Must maintain and pass a minimum of 12 credit hours of undergraduate study per semester
● Attend two Rotary Club of Orlando meetings per year
● At the end of the first award year, students must submit the following materials:
- Resume or Report of Activities to include hours worked at any jobs, any community or extracurricular involvement, any leadership positions held and any honors received
- Copy of transcript from Valencia State College
Selection of Recipients
Scholarship recipients will be selected on the basis of academic record, demonstrated leadership, participation in school and community activities, honors, work experience, essays, recommendations, and unusual personal or family circumstances. Financial need as determined by the FAFSA or SAR must be demonstrated for the student to receive an award. Selection of recipients is at the sole discretion of the Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation Board of Directors, which will accept recommendations from its scholarship review committee.
Notification
Applicants receiving an award will be notified by mail by May 10, 2024. Not all applicants to the program will be selected as recipients.
Payment of Scholarship
Rotary Club of Orlando Foundation will make payment in August 2024 and January 2025 directly to Valencia State College to cover the cost of tuition for a maximum of 15 credit hours per semester. If scholarship renewal information is received, total value of the scholarship not to exceed the cost of tuition for 60 credit hours.
APPLICATION PROCESS AND SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Applications are also available at www.https://www.rotarycluboforlando.org/scholarships where you will find the online application. This is the only form that will be accepted. All letters and other documents must be uploaded to this form. No other form of application will be accepted.
Applications must be submitted by April 13, 2024.
Please note: Black out Social Security Numbers and/or Resident ID numbers from any documents.
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Hospitality and Culinary Student Scholarships: |
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The Central Florida Hotel & Lodging Association Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2024 Hospitality and Culinary Student Scholarships. CFHLA has expanded eligibility this year for currently enrolled College Students and High School graduates. If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please click here: https://www.cfhla.org/hospitality-student-scholarships/
Get your application started today, as the deadline is April 26, 2024.
For more information or assistance, please see Ms. Doud.
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This Week in Panther Athletics: |
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Women's Basketball
Congrats to our Lady Panthers who are heading to states for the third year in a row! Aaww DP! 🏀
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Flag Football
Congrats to our Lady Panthers flag football team for their massive 25-0 win over Edgewater last week!
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Athletics Department Contacts:
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This agency serves people who experience a crisis and are seeking financial assistance to remain in their homes, provide important resources to people in need who are facing the threat of eviction or other crisis and provide services that are convenient for people in need to access for housing.
Call to make an appointment: 407-839-4357
Address: 1771 N. Semoran Blvd Orlando, FL 32807
Food Pantry:407-658- 1818
Hours: M-F (not Tues) 9am-11am and 1pm-3pm
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Morning Arrivals and Drop-Offs
Panther parents and student drivers, please remember that there is only ONE lane to turn right into the student parking lot and student drop off lanes. Please do not cut off other cars or attempt to turn right from the center lane. This not only can cause an accident but endangers yourself, the other drivers around you and anyone walking in the immediate area.
As a reminder you should also NEVER be dropping your students off ON Turkey Lake Rd. This is extremely dangerous, especially in the dark mornings and could cause you or your student to be harmed if other cars do not anticipate your stop or see your student. The only place your student can be dropped off is in the drop off lane on DPHS campus.
Remember, arriving early means your student can be dropped off quicker and safer. Please plan accordingly! Thank you.
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DPHS —Never Less Than The Best!
Ms. Ramsey, Principal
Dr. Phillips High School
Sunday, February 25, 2024
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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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