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Your Community Brief from Evans High School
Monday, August 21, 2017
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A Successful School Start!
Week one of 2017-2018 school is in the history books and it was a great one! The week, we will host our grade level meetings to discuss with students the importance of committing to their own success - in the classroom, on the field, on the court, in the pool, on stage, in competition, and socially among their peers. It is extremely important for our Trojans to set goals for grades and test scores, and work hard to attain those goals with a positive and driven approach. Parents, our team of teachers, administrators and support staff are here to ensure all students succeed at EHS!
EHS Faculty
At EHS we strive to challenge each student to grow in his or her academic abilities and to be college-ready by the end of High school years. Evans High has great teachers who spend hours planning and creating classroom activities to engage our students in learning. Our teachers utilize research-based best practices and analyze academic data to determine current skill levels and to set goals for growth and improvements. We believe that all students will graduate from high school prepared for the demands of post-secondary education, meaningful careers and effective citizenship.
Attendance and Tardies
Attendance is crucial in providing a student with the highest quality of education. Florida legislators have set the framework of compulsory attendance for our students. As a result, Evans High School will begin the process of notifying you on a bi-weekly basis when your child is in violation of compulsory attendance and tardy to class. These notifications will come to you through
school messenger, so please listen to them in their entirety as they may include this information or other pertinent disciplinary information. If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding your child's attendance to school or class, please do not hesitate to contact us here at the school.
Parent Reminders for Week #2
Parents, please take a moment to review the
OCPS Code of Conduct with your student. Teachers reviewed these expectations with students this week when they signed the OCPS Student Code of Conduct. We have policies, procedures, and expectations that must be followed to ensure a safe learning environment for all students.
Open House
Parents, please mark your calendar as EHS open house date is set for September 5th. Open house will start promptly at 6:30pm and conclude at 8:15pm. Parents, you will report directly to your son/daughter first period class. We look forward to your arrival as teachers will share detailed information concerning what your son/daughter will learn this year and beyond.
School Website
In the coming days and weeks, our digital support staff will begin updating our school website. In addition, we will include an updated teacher e-mail list, guidance counselor and dean alpha responsibilities administrative and athletic coaching bios as well. Please check it regularly for important information from guidance to sports and school events. Our website address is
www.evanshs.ocps.net or contact
Mr. Thomas Hames for questions or suggestions at
Thomas.Hames@ocps.net
Administrative Team
Finally, I would like to introduce our 2017-2018 administrative team. We are here to support both the students and the Trojan staff.
Administrative Team: (From left to right) back row: Merlinda Bennett, Charlie Grace, Alecia Sharpe, John Harrell, Jarvis Wheeler, David Berardi, Philippe Castel, Tyrhon Crawford, Demond Walker, Gregory Thompson, Mikel Whiting. Middle row: Iris Woodard, Lataniah Smith, Barbara Verity, Amanda Shine-Corbin, Robin Tallman, Megan Mortier, Pattie Smith, Robin Dakers, Tasmaria Brown, Sheree Carter, Jennifer Bohn, Venusha Moodley. Front row: Michele Wiggins, Casey Waugh, Nigel Hames, Rolando Bailey, Heather Kreider, Esther Hodge, Deanna Tolbert, Margo Harbin.
With Trojan Pride,
Mr. Rolando R. Bailey
Principal
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Important Dates in this Issue
Aug. 25: Varsity football away at Freedom HS
Sept. 1: Scholarship pledges due
Sept. 5: Open House
Sept. 5: Financial Aid Night
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Vital Signs
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Athletics
As we embark on another school year, we are excited to announce our first two athletic schedules: girls volleyball and boys football.
Girls Volleyball
Our girls volleyball team, led by
Coach Andrew Brown, kicked off their season in a pre-season classic last week vs. St. Cloud High School and will now host our first home game on Tuesday (August 22) vs. Cypress Creek with JV starting at 6:00pm and varsity at 7:00pm.
Robin Law 6, Darwia McHellen 1, Aysha Simmonds 5, Winnie Dumorne 11, Laila Muhammad 3, Ayeisha Fills 14, Jordan Baker, BLACK JERSEY 3, Enid Donato BLACK JERSEY 6, Nyala Morris NO NUMBER, Giannie Sinclair BLACK JERSEY 5, Shanae Williams BLACK JERSEY 9, Rebecca Boreland 7, Michaelle Valentin 12, Katrina Asson 15, Nordia Simmonds 4, Olnika Jacob 9, Monieka Luster 13
Football
Coach Greg Thompson and our football team started their season in a kick-off classic last Friday at East Ridge High School and now travel to Freedom High School this Friday (August 25) for a 7:00pm start.
2017-2018 Athletics
Please come out and support our Trojans, as we will exemplify the same Pride, Determination and Perseverance on the field/court as we do in the classroom and in our community.
Thank you for your support of our athletics program. Please make sure you check out the athletics website
evansathletics.com for dates and times so that you can come out and support the Trojan Nation!
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Scholarships & Financial Support
What's Happening at the HUB
Anthem/Amerigroup Award: We are proud to announce that we were awarded $10,000 from Anthem/Amerigroup for our Behavioral Health services! Thanks to our philanthropy team as well for your execution! We look forward to the support this will bring to our school in supporting students.
Scholarship Pledge Night
We appreciate the overwhelming support for our Scholarship Pledge Night at Evans High! We are making progress on our goal, as we have raised approximately $13,000! This places us at 65% of our target goal of $20,000. Will you or an interested organization support us in reaching our goal to foster post-secondary achievement for our students?
Attached you will find a request to solicit your support for our Scholarship Pledge Night on September 15th during our Evans vs. Jones football game. To complete a pledge in time to be recognized at the game, please fill out the back of the Pledge Letter and send it to
Symone.Richardson@ocps.net by September 1st. Please note that the actual financial commitment will not be due until February 2nd.
On behalf of Evans High School and Principal Rolando Bailey, we would like to express our gratitude of your consideration to this great cause.
Rack Room Shoes - "Shoes That Fit" Program
Each year, The HUB is sponsored by Rack Room Shoes and their "Shoes That Fit" program which provides footwear for students in need. From now until September 12th, 2017 purchases and donations made at Rack Room Shoes at the Orlando Fashion Square Mall location will go directly to Evans High School. Rack Room Shoes will match per dollar. Help support our students in need of new pairs of shoes!
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Digital Updates
Sprint 1 Million Project
Thanks to Sprint for providing our students in need with free mobile 'Hotspots' as part of their partnership in OCPS for the Sprint 1 Million Project. Sprint believes that by providing free devices and wireless connectivity to students that a number of things will improve, including: homework completion rates, grades, attitudes towards learning and school, and graduation rates.
Parent Technology Media Information Consent Form
Parents must complete the OCPS Parent Technology Media Information Consent Form annually. Please log into ProgressBook (below) to complete the form. The forms provide parents/guardians with the right to make important decisions about how their child can use available technologies, how the district uses media of their child, and what personally identifiable information is released about their child.
Link to ProgressBook:
https://parentaccess.ocps.net/General/District.aspx
Link to Directions:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B-33hYEBPnLZNEM2SGR3bHJnV0k/view
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Student Recognition
Etna Ulysse and Kierra Law
Two of our outstanding Evans students were honored by the
Elevation Financial Group.
Kierra (above right) was awarded the Elevation Kindness Award. She was one of seven OCPS students who received will receive a $5,000 package which includes a customized mix of college consulting, one-on-one standardized test preparation and focused research to identify potential scholarships.
Etna (above left) will receive an awards package worth $35,000 which includes a customized mix of college consulting, extensive one-on-one test preparation, summer internships, a family trip to their top targeted colleges, and ongoing support throughout their college career. After an intense selection process, Etna and Nicholas, who is from Colonial High School, were chosen due to their demonstrated leadership, service, and academic accomplishments.
Read more here
http://www.elevationfinancialgroup.com/congratulations-2017-elevation-scholars-award-winners/
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Rigor in Action!
Mr. Bornacelli's classes are a great example of rigor in action at EHS!
Mr. Bornacelli's students determine the origin of sources through discussion and critical questioning.
Mr. Raymond Bornacelli was born in Manhattan, New York City but came to Florida during his childhood. He is a proud alumni of Evans High School - Class of 1989. He received his Bachelor's in History/Minor Political Science from the University of Central Florida.
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Two of Mr. Bornacelli's students in class during week #1
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Upon graduation, he returned to his alma mater to teach Social Studies and he is currently in his 11th year here at Evans. He has taught a variety of AP and MYP subjects including World History, AP World History, AP European History, AP United States History, MYP World History.
Currently he is a tremendous asset as Department Chair for our Social Studies team as well as a champion for his students in the IB History of the Americas, IB Contemporary History, and U.S. History. Through collaboration, critical thinking, and relational capacity Mr. Bornacelli challenges his students on a daily basis to meet the high expectations he has set in his classroom for student success!
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Community Partner Spotlight
Mr. Wesley T. Leonard
Mr. Leonard currently serves as Senior Minister of the
Southside Church of Christ in Orlando. As the keynote speaker for Evans faculty during pre-planning week, his message of pride, determination, and perseverance in our daily lives provided motivation to continue to support our students.
Pastor Derrick L. McRae
Pastor Derrick L. McRae is the pastor of
The Experience Christian Center in Orlando. We thank and recognize him for his continued support to the students and staff of Evans High School as well as the larger Pine Hills community.
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Guidance Corner
Things are in full swing in the Guidance office! Since school has started, the counselors have been busy with schedule changes, assisting parents, and orienting new students. Counselors will start senior check on August 28th to review transcripts, update seniors on upcoming events, and important information regarding post-secondary plans.
Senior Checklist
Seniors, listed below are a few things to do to help you get off to a great school year.
- Begin to review your college list. You should aim for 5-10 colleges. If you are not planning on attending college, check in with your counselor for the things you need to do to get a job, military or tech school ready by June of 2018.
- Review your testing status. If you need to sign up for another ACT or SAT now is the time. Please see Ms. Bohn in the College and Career Room located in guidance.
- Check out a few scholarship applications.
- Work on your college essay
- Attend the Financial Aid Night and Workshop
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College and Career Center
Financial Aid Night
The College and Career Center will host a Financial Aid Night from 5:30pm to 6:30pm in the Media Center on September 5, 2017! This is a great opportunity for parents and students to come out to get information on how to pay for college! You don't want to miss this session!
FAFSA
Seniors, have you created your FAFSA ID yet? This is a critically important step in your post-secondary planning. Go to
https://fafsa.ed.gov/ to create your account. Be sure to record your username and password in a safe place as you will need to log back into your account again regularly.
Mrs. Bohn
Mrs. Bohn, the College and Career Specialist, is here to help you! Schedule an appointment with her to work on your post-secondary plans! Go to
mrsbohn.youcanbook.me to schedule a time during your elective class to meet with her.
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Monday's Motivational Moment
Monday, August 21, 2017
A THORN IN YOUR SIDE?
As you discover your purpose in life and pursue your dreams, you will inevitably spend more and more of your time doing what you enjoy and do best. That's good. You can achieved your dreams only if you focus on your priorities.
But success requires something else: discipline. One of the best ways to improve discipline is to do something you don't enjoy doing - every day. If you learn to do what you must, you will be able to do what you want.
ENJOY YOUR WEEK!
~ Mr. Bailey, Principal
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Leadership Team
Pride - Determination - Perseverance
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