Dear OCPS District 2 families,

We have much to be proud of this semester, from our students’ achievements to hands-on learning taking place both inside and outside the classroom as celebrated throughout this special holiday edition. I encourage you to read and click through the embedded links for quick access on the information you’re interested in. If you have any questions or need immediate assistance, my office is here to help.

As a part of the decennial census, Orange County Public Schools has launched Maptitude for use by the public. This online application assists the 2021 Reapportionment Advisory Committee and the public in drawing proposed school board member district maps for voting purposes. We hope you will be involved, your feedback is highly appreciated! 

To learn more about the 2021 Reapportionment Advisory Committee and the process, please visit Orange County School Board Reapportionment FAQs. You may also access the 2021 Reapportionment Advisory Committee webpage, where you can find the meeting schedule, videos, data, maps, resources, and other information. If you haven’t participated yet, the public is encouraged to provide electronic public comment by December 8. If you need assistance logging into Maptitude, or if you have any questions, please contact [email protected].

Furthermore, we remembered the people who are no longer with us but have significantly contributed to our community and country. In honor of Veterans Day, our schools across the district proudly held their own special ceremonies and celebrations recognizing our veterans for their bravery, sacrifice and service.

Not long after, a celebration of life was hosted for our Chief Facilities Officer John Morris who recently passed on November 2. The School Board unanimously approved to rename the OCPS administrative offices on Oak Ridge Road and John Young Parkway, the John Morris Facilities Complex in honor of his work that touched the lives of thousands of Orange County children, taxpayers, and visitors every day.

“John’s legacy will resonate throughout our community for generations to come ¬ through the buildings he built ¬but most of all through the people he inspired,” said Superintendent Barbara Jenkins.

As always, I am here to serve you, if you have any questions, please do not hesitate to text me or email me at the information below.

Estoy aquí para servirle. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en enviarme un mensaje de texto o un correo electrónico a la información de contacto a continuación.

I wish you and your family a blessed and joyous holiday season!
Kind regards,

Johanna López
Board Member, District 2
Orange County Public Schools
P.O. Box 271, Orlando, FL 32802
Cell: 407-243-7833 | Office: 407-317-3236
Para español: 407-317-3453

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District 2 Highlights
I truly enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of "Teach In" at Legacy Middle. I am so proud of Mr. Jimenez and Ms. Vargas for their exceptional leadership, thank you for the invitation!
Colonial High: Congratulations to our Ceramics II student, Alexis Bailey, who recieved the Merit Award in the sculpture/3D category for her Sgraffito Tripod Vessel at the 45th Annual Maitland Rotary Art Festival.
What a successful event at OCPS’ 2021 State of the Schools. So proud of our community's collaborative effort to support our families, staff, and students!
Timber Creek High: We are incredibly proud of our TCHS Regiment who took first place at the Florida Marching Band State Championships (FMBC)!
Lake Nona High: Sr. Jordan Agliano won the FHSAA State Championship in the 100 Fly. This is the 1st ever, Swim Team Individual State Champion for Lake Nona High School! Congratulations to both Jordan and Coach Bennett for their success this year and a big THANK YOU to all the LNHS supporters and fans for another great year!
Ventura Elementary: Thank you to all who are veterans, those who live and love veterans, remember our veterans…as we cherish the life and joys we share together in this land.

Our VES patrols visited our local VFW for some special ceremonies and celebrations.
Waterford Elementary: Congratulations to Mrs. Moody for winning a Teacher Impact Grant for Nonfiction Classroom Library! Thank you to the Foundation for Orange County Public Schools for supporting teachers and students with this amazing opportunity.
OCPS Stellar Awards Finalists
Congratulations to all our finalists! We look forward to seeing you at the Stellar Awards in February 2022!
What's News
OCPS What’s News: “Investing in Tomorrow”

November 4, 2021 - In collaboration with educational partners, Jones and Lake Nona high schools are piloting a Junior Reserve Law Enforcement Program. Read this story to learn more about the program and its future direction.
Watch our Engage 360 Lunch & Learn: Parenting in a Digital World

OCPS: We are excited to announce that Engage 360: Virtual Lunch and Learn will offer another great parent and family engagement event. The session topic is “Parenting in a Digital World.” Families will learn about cyberbullying, social media, screen time, and online safety. Click here to watch the video(s) on Facebook live.
Upcoming Events 

OCPS Parent Academy: As the holidays approach, join us for a special Engage 360: Lunch and Learn, added in response to the needs of our families and community. The session topic is Strategies for Family Mental Health and Wellness during the Holiday Season. Families will learn how to identify symptoms of increased depression, loneliness, or isolation in their children during the holiday season. Strategies will be shared for the entire family to have a socially, emotionally and mentally safe holiday.

Click here to learn more.
OCPS Multilingual Services: During this bilingual presentation, parents will be able to identify the most common family challenges and ways to overcome them. In addition, parents will be able to identify a wide variety of services available in the community such as food pantries, neighborhood centers, social networks, among others.

Click here to learn more.
The OCPS Angel Tree Project provides holiday gifts to students experiencing poverty and/or homelessness, delivered by our social workers. If you'd like to contribute, you can do so safely and securely by texting OCPSANGEL to 41444 and filling out the form. Thank you!
Opportunities for Students
OCPS Newsroom: OCPS’ magnet programs offer educational choices

Parents and students can learn more through a virtual Magnet Fair. Orange County Public Schools is hosting a virtual Magnet Fair to promote its specialized learning programs known as magnets. All parents and students are invited to learn more about the magnet programs offered in elementary, middle and high schools. These focused programs encourage academic excellence in highly specialized areas of study and often pave a road into post-secondary schools and colleges.

Click here to learn more.
COVID-19, Vaccine and Back to School Resources 
Public Health Resources | Recursos de Salud Pública
www.ocfl.net/coronavirus: Orange County's COVID-19 Information page with resident resources, testing site information, executive orders, and Orange County newsroom updates.

www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyPublicSchools: the best resource for up to date, reliable information regarding Orange County Public Schools.

https://www.pcanorangecounty.com: the Primary Care Access Network in Orange County may be able to assist underinsured and uninsured residents with access, quality, and coordination of health care services
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