● February 27th- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Science PMAs

● February 28th- 6th, 7th & 8th Grade Science PMAs Continue

● February 28th- Ark Mentor Session

● February 28th- Track Tryouts Begin - 8th Grade

● March 1st- Track Tryouts- 7th Grade

● March 1st- Civics PMAs

● March 1st- Overcoming Adversity dress rehearsal after school until 5:45 pm.

● March 2nd- Track Tryouts- 6th Grade

● March 2nd- Legacy Dance Presents- Overcoming Adversity @ 6:15 PM in Cafeteria

● March 2nd- Civics, Algebra and Geometry PMAs

● March 3rd- 7th Grade Busch Gardens Field Trip

● March 3rd- Algebra and Geometry PMAs

● March 3rd- Application deadline for 2-year Valencia scholarship (8th & 9th only)

● March 6th- MPA Concert 12:30pm-8:00pm @ Freedom High School

● March 9th- Modified Bell Schedule for Mental Health Lesson #5

● March 9th- Spirit Night at Launch

● March 10th- Deadline for Teachers to Submit Report Card 3 Grades

● March 10th- Last day for the 2023 Parent/Guardian Survey

The Spring Dance showcase entitled Overcoming Adversity will be held on Thursday, March 2nd at 6:15 pm. All are welcome. Ticket links are located on posters all over campus and can also be purchased at the door. For the dancers there will be a dress rehearsal March 1st after school until 5:45 pm.

Tickets to the prestigious dance gala are located below and will be hosted by our feeder University HS. Please join us in celebrating the hard work both I and my dancers have created in the beginning of the school year. Due to Hurricane Ian this event has been posted to March 9th at 7 pm. The dancers were adjudicated in January with 10 etudes that consisted of ballet, modern, and jazz combinations that they had to execute in front of a pristine panel of judges. Legacy received the most heartfelt and positive feedback. We were told that we have such passionate and well trained dancers that pay attention to detail. I am beyond proud of the dance family that I have at Legacy!

~ Mrs. Henry

Concert MPA is fast approaching on Monday, March 6th for our 7th and 8th grade band students. Chaperones are needed for our students to attend. You would be volunteering from 12:30pm-8:00pm with our students. If you are interested or able to chaperone please complete this online application. Thank you!

Link: https://ocps.samaritan.com/custom/503/opp_details/96067

A sports physical can be located here: https://legacyms.ocps.net/athletics/sports_eligibility___physical_packet

Please contact our Athletic Director Ms. Johnson at: ja-kera.johnson@ocps.net if you have any questions.

The Yearbook Club students want to remind you to purchase the yearbook for this school year. The last day to purchase is March 24th. You can purchase at: https://buytheyearbook.pictavo.com/PictavoSchool/FindSchool and our school code is: 707702.

* Additionally, there are a limited number of ads for sale. The last day to purchase an ad is March 1st. 

** Our 8th grade student superlatives will be featured next week!

Our 6th graders got to enjoy a free field trip on Tuesday to "6th and Jazz" at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center.

The 6th grade field trip to SeaWorld was on Friday. Our students got soaked during the Orca Encounter show, won many critters to take home during games, explored the park to learn about all the animals and so much more like riding the amazing rides that SeaWorld offers. Thank you to all the chaperones who volunteered during this trip. Everyone made memories from this experience!

➔ Must be at the Legacy Middle School cafeteria at 6:45am.

➔ The buses for Busch Gardens will be leaving at 7:10am, NO EXCEPTIONS.

➔ Students will receive their field trip shirts the day of the field trip. Shirts will be located on tables with groups and chaperones. When students arrive on campus, they will change into the field trip shirt.

➔ Do NOT bring your backpack to school, bring the drawstring backpack only. Will receive 7th period on Thursday, March 2nd.

➔ Do NOT bring your computer to school on the day of the field trip.

➔ Bring extra spending money if you would like to buy any additional snacks or a souvenir while on the trip.

➔ Students must ride on their assigned buses to and from Busch Gardens.

➔ Students must explore the park with their assigned group and chaperone.

★ Students must follow the OCPS Code of Conduct while on the trip.

★ Students must adhere to all Busch Gardens Rules & Regulations.

★ Parents will need to PROMPTLY pick up their children at 6:30PM. The school will contact the Sheriff’s Office for any student not picked up within ½ hour of the pick-up time.

This is a reminder that Gradventure is a celebration for 8th graders for completion of middle school. Students will be disqualified from attending if:

● They have more than one Level III Referral

● They have a Level IV Referral

● They have lower than a 2.0 GPA

After March 24th NO refund will be issued. This information is also listed on the Gradventure permission slip packet. Digital versions can be found on the Legacy student Canvas and additional copies can be picked up from the Media Center circulation desk.

If you are interested in being a chaperone. Below is the link to register:

Please save the date for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. The Leave Your Legacy event will be from 6pm-8pm at the University High School Performing Arts Center. Invites to 8th graders will be sent out after the quarter three report cards. We are excited to celebrate and recognize our 8th graders!

If you purchase tickets in advance for the 8th grade dance they are $5. Please ensure you put your name when purchasing via SchoolPay. Tickets will be $10 at the door.

Dance theme:

Community support requested. Thank you!

We are seeking donations to help support the 8th grade dance. To make the cost only $5 we need support in order to offer such great things as refreshments and decorations.

Before school tutoring in MATH is offered by Mrs. Hernandez on Tuesdays in room 828 starting at 8:30am.

Below is the information on our after school tutoring program.

Dr. Seuss's Birthday is a nationwide reading celebration that takes place annually on March 2 — Dr. Seuss's birthday. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, and community centers participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books. This week we spotlight Dr. Seuss, an old friend to many of our Jets!

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Theodor Seuss Geisel — Dr. Seuss of children's book fame — is loved by many readers for his storytelling. Today, no children's author/illustrator's work is more immediately recognizable worldwide than that of Dr. Seuss. His most popular book, "Green Eggs and Ham," has sold 8 million copies since 1960.

While most of our Legacy families have heard of Dr. Seuss, many probably do not know that he struggled with success early on. In fact, his first children's book, "And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street," was rejected 27 times before its publication in 1937 by Vanguard Press. It actually took many years for Theodor Seuss Geisel to reach fame, but he was fiercely persistent. He never quit on his goals. 

Fun Fact: One of Geisel's writing tricks was that his books were deceptively simple. His "Green Eggs and Ham" contains only 50 words, a challenge thrown to the author by his editor at the time.