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Edgewater High School Community Brief
Monday, January 29, 2024
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Dear Mark,
Eagle families, Edgewater High School is the PLACE to be! Our magnet programs are strong and thriving with over 100 folks in attendance at our magnet informational night last week. Ms. Hinds Cruz and Ms. LeVere presented all about what our magnet programs mean for students and families, and the outlook is robust! If you have younger children or friends considering our magnets, the application window closes on February 15th. Check out the OCPS Magnet website at https://www.ocps.net/departments/school_choice/magnet_programs for the entire process overview.
Our Lady Eagles soccer team defeated Oviedo and will proceed to the District final game against New Smyrna on Tuesday at 6:00 pm at Lake Howell High School. Come out and support our Eagles!! Stay tuned to socials for additional sports information posted by AD Josh Vandergrift.
Progress report grades will be locked in on February 7th. This is the midpoint snapshot of all grades your student is earning. Please make sure you are closely monitoring their grades and attendance in Skyward. Parent partnership is critical to student success! Our next It's Poppin' parent/teacher conference event is scheduled for Wednesday, February 21st. Mark it on your calendar if you can make it out to check in with your child's teachers. The It's Poppin' event is held during the last hour of the teacher contract day as with any parent/teacher conference. If you feel a deeper conversation is needed, please reach out to our student services department to set up a full conference. I will remind you of the logistics as we get closer, but parking for the event is in the Par side parking lot, past the security booth. Parents are asked to wait until 1:30 and then enter the campus through "Bamboo Alley", which is the sidewalk lined with bamboo between Building 2 and the loading bay. The other gates will be locked and we ask that you do not try to enter campus during dismissal. We will have a table at the bamboo alley entrance for check-in.
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Students reaching their goals is our top priority. We know that goals do not manifest without hard work and dedication. In the education world, we create what we call SMART goals for ourselves, teachers, and students. These are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-related. Ask your student to set one SMART goal with you this week. Have them build it in just this way with the five components of a SMART goal and help them monitor progress. Every program on our campus has goals set to move the needle steadily, with measurable progress. We have improved every metric year after year and will continue this with daily basics and habit-driven behavior. Let me know how your goal setting goes!
Thanks for reading and have an excellent week!
Dr. Kreider
Principal
Edgewater High School
"The Pride of College Park"
Pictured very top: Thursday night we saw a packed house at our Magnet Open House! Love the energy of these families checking out the amazing Engineering, Science and Technology Magnet and our Center for Future Educators Magnet.
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2/7- Progress Report 3 Grades are due
2/13- SAC Meeting
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2/21- It's Poppin’ Conferences | |
Special Events This Week . . . | |
FCA Huddle Up! (Tuesday, Jan. 30): | |
Human Trafficking Awareness Training (Wednesday, Jan. 31): | |
College Financial Aid Workshop (Thursday, Feb. 1): | |
Start of Black History Month (Thursday, Feb. 1): | |
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TalkingPoints (Thursday, Feb. 1):
Communication Update: TalkingPoints
Effective February 1, 2024 TalkingPoints is the primary method of automated communication. Our previous method of Connect Orange will no longer be accessible. To ensure you are ready for the transition please enroll by visiting this link: https://families.talkingpts.org/welcome
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Eagle Spotlight
Girls Weightlifting Team
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This past Thursday, Girls Weightlifting had the amazing opportunity to compete in Districts against five other teams for a chance to move on to regionals. Edgewater took home 2nd place in Olympic Lifts while numerous girls placed in their weight class. We want to congratulate these ladies on all their hard work this season and wish them luck on their upcoming Regional meet this week at Lake Brantley.
* 1st Place Winners: Camila Lee (Traditional and Olympic Lifts)
* 2nd Place Winners: Olivia Barron (Traditional and Olympic Lifts), Saesha Moise (Traditional and Olympic Lifts), Ciana Brown (Traditional and Olympic Lifts), Justice Futch (Traditional and Olympic Lifts)
* 3rd Place Winners: Ainsley Strobeck
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Camila Lee automatically qualifies for Regionals in both the Traditional and Olympic Lifts. | |
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Cap and gown pictures will be at Edgewater on Friday, February 9. You MUST have an appointment in order to take cap and gown pictures. To book a time, click the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/EdgewaterCap_Gown24
You MUST also order a photo package in order to have your photo taken. The link to order photo packages is below.
https://www.leonards.com/capandgown
We will provide caps and gowns. Please have or wear a white shirt to have under the gown for the photo.
Email Mrs. Jordan (112641@ocps.net) with any questions.
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2) Senior Packages
Please click here to view the various Class of 2024 senior packages which are now available.
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Edgewater Media Specialist, Ms. La Sala, hosted a “Fox on Sox” poetry slam! Our teachers and students have MAD public speaking skills!! Dr. Kreider even participated!!! Thank you to the amazing Ms. La Sala for putting this together and inspiring us all to read and fall in love with words. | |
Dr. Kreider presents at the "Fox on Sox" poetry slam. | |
Ishan Levere, Language Arts | |
Lindsey Staton, Journalism | |
Sasha Fraser, 1st Place, A lunch | |
Jonathan McPhee, 2nd Place, A lunch | |
Heidi Cusic, 1st Place, B lunch | |
Anadia Millings, 2nd Place, B lunch | |
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Eagle Resilience in Action!
Girls Soccer team demonstrates how resilience pays off large.
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In a stunning turn of events, the Edgewater Eagles Girls soccer team, against all odds, defeated the once unbeaten Oviedo Lions in a thrilling semi-final match 1-0, securing their place in the District Finals. Despite being considered the underdog throughout the tournament, they showcased remarkable resilience, teamwork, and determination, ultimately outplaying the favored opponent.
The victory not only shocked fans but also proved that with dedication and belief, even the most formidable adversaries can be overcome. Mackenzie Daley scored what proved to be the game winner! Lily Strange anchored the Eagles in goal with a SHUT OUT!
Now, the Eagles prepare to face New Smyrna Beach in the 6A R2 D5 District Finals on Tuesday, January 30th 6:00 PM at Lake Howell High School.
Bravo Lady Eagles . . . your effort vs. Oviedo is a classic example of resilience in action! Good luck vs. New Smyrna Beach!!
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Ella Mendelsohn, Sophia Sullivan, Sofia Ravndal | |
The Horus College, Trades and Scholarship Expo came to town on Wednesday, Jan. 24th. It was hosted at Jones High School from 4:40 pm to 7:30 pm (above). Several of our Edgewater Seniors attended and walked away with full cost-of-attendance scholarships, as well as partial scholarships to Livingston College, Paine College, and Bethune Cookman University totally over $558,000 in scholarship offerings from one event. Way to go future graduates! | |
Valencia Horizon Scholar application deadline Feb. 1 (9th grade): | |
High school students with jobs are on the rise again: | |
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Eagle footnote: New data from the Labor Department reveals that US teenagers today are increasingly picking up part-time jobs, with 37% of 16-19 year-olds either being employed or seeking employment last year — the highest proportion since 2009.
Source: Chartr Read full article
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Classroom Spotlight: AP Environmental Science | |
Students participated in an activity called Trading Cards, where they interact with peers to help learn new knowledge as they encounter vocabulary not yet studied. The objective is to help them learn and share knowledge through student friendly definitions as they enter into new content within the class. | |
Volunteer Opportunity (Feb. 13) | |
Weekly Superintendent's Message - Monday's with Maria: | |
January is National Mentoring Month! This week on "Mondays with Maria," Dr. Vazquez talks to a student from Sally Ride Elementary School about the amazing volunteer mentor who has made an impact on her life. | |
The Family Engagement team is excited to announce the Parent Academies for February 2024. | |
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There will also be six virtual mini-academies this month. All virtual mini-academies are on WebEx Webinars from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on the dates listed below. Click here to register.
Building Resilience in Stressful Times
● Date: 2/1/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn how to recognize when stress is concerning and how to help your child cope in times of stress.
● Language/accessibility options: Bilingual session live presented in English and Spanish. Closed captioning is also available in over 100 languages.
Rigorous and Advanced Course Options for Middle and High School Students
● Date: 2/6/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 5-11
● Description: Parents of middle and high school students will gain important information about Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment, International Baccalaureate and Cambridge course options just in time to turn in course enrollment forms for next school year! Join us as we have our partners share the opportunities available to OCPS students. We will share the types of programs, the process for students to participate, and keys to success.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Enrolling at Valencia College
● Date: 2/7/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 11-12
● Description: High school students and their parents will meet admissions representatives and gain information from The Valencia College Outreach Department about the opportunities available at Valencia College and detail the steps to enroll.
● Language/accessibility options: There will be two separate sessions provided. One session will be provided in English and one session will be provided in Spanish. Both sessions have closed captioning available in over 100 languages.
Parents as Leaders
● Date: 2/15/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about how schools keep a safe and secure learning environment Strategies related to physical and psychological safety will be reviewed and information to help parents understand safety drills will be shared.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
College Disability Services and Accommodations: What to Expect
● Date: 2/22/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades 11-12
● Description: The transition to college for some students with disabilities can be tough. The transition without the appropriate support and accommodations can make it even tougher. Join us as we explore common college disability services and accommodations.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Advocate for YOUR Child | The Question Formulation Technique
● Date: 2/29/24
● Audience: Parents/guardians of students in grades K-12
● Description: Parents will learn about the Question Formulation Technique which helps generate questions and participate effectively in decisions. This can be used by all parents to enhance their ability to partner with educators to support, monitor, and advocate for their children.
● Language/accessibility options: Closed captioning is available in over 100 languages.
Parents and families can register for all Parent Academy events online at https://ParentAcademy.ocps.net
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If your child is having an emotional crisis and/or you feel like they are a threat to themselves or others, you can take immediate action by contacting the resources below:
Call 911 if you need immediate emergency assistance
Devereux Mobile Crisis Unit: The Mobile Crisis Unit is a 24/7 free community resource that will send a Mental Health professional to your home to evaluate and de-escalate a person that is experiencing an emotional crisis. You can contact them by dialing 2-1-1 on your cell phone or dialing 407-839-4357.
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Americorps Community Service Project at Edgewater:
SGA room cleanup on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Before, during, and after photos . . .
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Monday's Motivational Moment! | |
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WISDOM TO LIVE BY
We finish this issue with a few inspirational quotes for our Eagles related to goals and persistence. As we prepare to close out the month of January, the time is right to review the personal goals you set out for 2024 a few weeks ago.
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James Cameron On Goals
If you set your goals ridiculously high and it's a failure, you will fail above everyone else's success.
~ James Cameron, filmmaker (Titanic)
Harriet Tubman On Goals
Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.
~ Harriet Tubman, abolitionist
Oprah Winfrey On Perseverance
Failure is another steppingstone to greatness.
~ Oprah Winfrey, media mogul
Mary Kay Ash On Ambition
A good goal is like a strenuous exercise — it makes you stretch.
~ Mary Kay Ash, businesswoman
Ayn Rand On Persistence
The question isn't who's going to let me; it's who is going to stop me.
~ Ayn Rand, writer
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Have a great week Eagles!
Dr. Kreider, Principal
Edgewater High School
Sunday, January 28, 2024
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Edgewater High School Leadership Team | |
Principal - Dr. Kreider - Heather.Kreider@ocps.net
Assistant Principal of Instruction - Maria Schmidt-Sutton - Maria.SchmidtSutton@ocps.net
Assistant Principal - Scott Berkes - Scott.Berkes@ocps.net
Assistant Principal - Steve Louis-Jean - 94916@ocps.net
Dean - Carlos Everett - Carlos.Everett@ocps.net
Dean - Marcus Perry - Marcus.Perry@ocps.net
Academic Dean - Happi Montgomery - Happi.Montgomery@ocps.net
Attendance and Data Dean - Hannah Hartsgrove - Hannah.Hartsgrove@ocps.net
ELA Coach - Jacklyn Steward-Garcia - 121047@ocps.net
Advanced Studies Coordinator - Alexa Corbo - Alexa.Corbo@ocps.net
Media Specialist - Jennifer La Sala - 98760@ocps.net
Testing Coordinator - Jason Hawley - Jason.Hawley@ocps.net
SAFE Coordinator - Nathan Moran - Nathan.Moran@ocps.net
Athletic Director - Josh Vandergrift - Josh.Vandergrift@ocps.net
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