Ms. Henry’s dancers practicing for their Hispanic Heritage Night performance at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts last Friday.

Ms. Henry on stage at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts.

Please help our dance program reach its financial goals to provide bus transportation to our many field trips this year, costumes, and dance shoes for all, and the big one which is lighting for our stage!

To all who have donated, THANK YOU!!

October 2nd

School Custodian Workers Day Recognition

October 3rd and 4th 

PMA 1 Algebra/Geometry/Science/Civics

(see Adjusted Bell Schedule in this JIA issue)

October 8th 

SAC Meeting and Paving the Way Information Session

October 10th

Fall Picture Day

October 11th

Report Cards

School Pep Rally

October 18th

Health Hero Flu Clinic at Legacy

October 26th

Volleyball Interest Meeting after school, Rm 606

Sep. 30 to Oct. 11: PMA's 1 Algebra/Geometry/Science/Civics

Dec. 3: PM2

Dec. 5: PM2

Dec. 5: B.E.S.T. Algebra 1 EOC/Geometry EOC

Dec. 9 to Dec. 20: PMA's 2 Algebra/Geometry/Science/Civics

Jan. 21: Window of Jan. 21 to Mar. 12 - ACCESS for ELLs

Robotics with Mr. Freeman:

Our Legacy Robotics Team competed on Saturday, September 21 at Timber Creek High School in the Vex Robotics Competition: High Stakes. Our teams are currently ranked 1st and 2nd at the middle school level within the state of Florida and rank 5th and 11th in the USA!

To see what was involved in the robotics competition last weekend, please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sx6HJSpopeQ

Robotics competition students: 

Jayden JP, Maddison K, Omaris A, Abigail F, Marc H, Naila A, Danny V, Jadyn F, Orion F, Lucas M, Alexcyan S, Hollyn H

Principal Jimenez with Quenisha Odum, Program Specialist with OCPS’ Recruitment & Evaluation Systems. She came out to Legacy last Friday to provide us with a refresher overview on the Marzano Instructional Framework. We walked several classes and calibrated walks in which we provided feedback to our teachers. 

United Basketball Academy Recreational League

Nothing Bundt Cakes - Waterford Lakes 

East Orlando School of Music

Jeremiah's Italian Ice - Waterford Lakes

We are excited to share an innovative tool that only Legacy teachers now have access to enhance student learning and engagement in the classroom: TeachFX.

What is TeachFX?

TeachFX is an AI-powered platform designed to provide teachers with valuable insights into their instructional practices. By simply recording their lessons, teachers receive detailed feedback on their teaching methods, helping them to reflect and improve their approach. This tool is particularly focused on increasing student participation and engagement during class time.

How Does TeachFX Work?

1. Recording Lessons:Teachers use TeachFX to record their classroom sessions. TeachFX is CIPA and COPPA compliant and was approved as a result of a software request to OCPS that Mr. Jiménez initiated.
2. AI Analysis: The platform analyzes the audio to provide data on who is talking and for how long.
3. Feedback Reports: Teachers receive comprehensive reports highlighting key metrics such as the balance of teacher vs. student talk time, the types of questions asked, and the level of student engagement.

Benefits for Students

• Increased Engagement: Research shows that when students talk more in class, their engagement and understanding improve. TeachFX helps teachers create a more interactive and inclusive classroom environment.
• Personalized Learning: By reflecting on their teaching practices, teachers can tailor their instruction to better meet the needs of each student, fostering a more supportive and effective learning experience.

Why TeachFX?

Our goal is to empower teachers with the tools they need to continuously improve their teaching methods. TeachFX provides objective, non-evaluative feedback that helps teachers become more aware of their instructional practices and make data-informed decisions to enhance student outcomes. 

We believe that by leveraging technology like TeachFX, we can create a more dynamic and engaging learning environment for our students. We are committed to supporting our teachers in their professional growth and ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed.

Thank you for your continued support and partnership in your child’s education.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month!

Sign up for a library card with the Orlando Public Library.

https://ocls.info/sign-up-for-a-library-card-account/

Did you know that OCLS provides free classes and programs that include language learning, hobbies, technology, gaming, and more? They also provide Brainfuse (see below) for homework help and LinkedIn Learning for continuing education and career development. 

FREE Virtual Tutoring through the Orange County Library's "Brainfuse" program

An additional resource for academic support is the Orange County Public Library's Brainfuse tutoring. Please take advantage of this.

The database opens at 2:00 p.m. through 11:00 p.m. 7 days a week, and tutors are ready to help with studying, preparing for an exam, evaluating research papers or documents or completing projects. Create an optional, free account to create an online study group, store homework assignments, class notes, and projects, and review previously saved tutoring sessions before a test.

Online Library Resources for our Jets

Visit Destiny Discover to see the books available to check out in our library. Also, check out the following resources found in the Library Research Tools Folder in Launchpad:

Hispanic Americans earning 4-year Bachelor's degrees:

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

Sept. 23, 2024

Progress reports are coming soon! On this week's Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial, Dr. Vazquez discusses how to effectively review progress reports and how to work together to ensure your child's success.

You can also listen to this episode on the Mondays with Maria Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.