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Volleyball Season is now in FULL EFFECT!
To kick off the 2024 season, our Lady Soldiers played their first home game against the Carver Bears and swept the game. We are so proud of their performance and look forward to a strong season.
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Monday, November 18, 2024 | | |
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We have fully entered our fall months and November 25-29, our students will be home for the Thanksgiving Break. Right before break, you will be able to review your child’s progress report in Skyward. Thanksgiving Break is a perfect time to sit down with your student and talk about their progress in their classes. When students return from Thanksgiving we have only 3 full weeks of school and then we are off again for our much needed Winter Break.
As students return to classes on December 2, we have important testing days that all students need to be in attendance for. Those dates are: December 3 and 5, the December 9-12. All students have tests on all of those days. We know our students love to tell their parents they do not have testing, but rest assured they do. It is expected that they are in school each of these days as some of these tests count for their final grades.
Also, as we return after Thanksgiving we know our students will be excited about our Winter Spirit Week, Dance and Pep Rally. However, it is important to note that those students who do not complete the tests on the given days, have poor behavior, or daily attendance will miss the opportunity to attend. We have already had several students asking us about the themes for these events . . . and we have some great surprises awaiting our students!
We thank you for taking time to read our latest Soldier Sentinel edition and wish you all a wonderful week and Happy Thanksgiving.
Eddie Foster
Proud Principal
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2220 W. 29th Street
Orlando, FL 32805
(407) 245-1810
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OCPS Magnet Applications are now Open | | |
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Did you know that OCPS has 41 different magnet programs for students?
As our 8th graders start to think about their school choice options for high school, we encourage our families to consider our OCPS Magnet Programs. There are several innovative programs across our district that can give our students opportunities to excel their academic and post high school career.
Check Out All The Options at: https://www.ocps.net/departments/school_choice/magnet_programs
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Memorial Middle School Honors Our Veterans Veterans Day was November 11 | | |
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Veterans Day 2024 occurred on Monday, November 11. In 1918, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, was declared between the Allied nations and Germany in World War I, then known as “the Great War.”
Memorial wanted to take a moment to celebrate our teachers and staff who have served in the armed forces as well has family members that we celebrate as military heroes.
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* Captain Charles Covington, Air Force; Father of Mr. Covington in ESE
* Mr. John Thompson, Jr., Navy, Senior Chief Petty Officer; Father of Ms. Powell in SAFE
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* Mr. James F Leadbeater, Air Force; Master Sargent; Grandfather of AP Rodriguez | | |
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Winter Prism Concert
Thursday, December 12
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Please join us on December 12th from 6-7 pm in our school gym for our Winter Prism Concert. Doors to the school will open at 5:45pm, so please make arrangements as we will not allow any families in earlier than 5:45pm. It is suggested to arrive early as this is a VERY POPULAR event. | | |
Soldier Families- Mark Your Calendar!
December 3rd and 5th and December 9th-12th are WINTER TESTING DAYS. ALL students will be testing on these days. Parents, make sure your student is in attendance. Additionally, we try to not have any appointments or early pick ups on these very important school days.
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My Brother's Keeper at Memorial Middle | | |
My Brother’s Keeper is a national initiative started by President Barack Obama in 2014 to address disparity gaps among boys and young men of color. The City of Orlando adopted the program in 2014 with the creation of MBK Orlando. The purpose of MBK Orlando is to provide intensive mentoring services to boys and young men of color across the City of Orlando. | | |
This week we had City of Orlando District 6 Commissioner Bakari Burns (above left) come and speak with our class of My Brother’s Keepersfor this school year. | | |
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November is Family Engagement Month
A Message from OCPS Parent and Family Engagement
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Research shows that students achieve more when parents are involved in their child's education.
The Parent and Family Engagement team effectively links families to vital district, school and community resources during the year. The district office provides parents, families, students, staff, and community members an opportunity to learn from and with one another in an effort to increase student achievement through best practices in family engagement.
OCPS Parent and Family Engagement strives to lead students to success with the support and engagement of families in the community. Parent and Family Engagement places a strong emphasis on providing parent workshops and opportunities that foster effective partnerships between home and schools. While families in Orange County are diverse in culture, language, and needs, they all share a commitment to the academic success of their children.
"Family engagement is an essential ingredient for student success.”
– Dr. Karen L. Mapp, Education Scholar
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Thank you Dr. Rasul!
National School Psychology Awareness Week
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Memorial Middle School is honored to have Dr. Rasul as our school psychologist. We appreciate all her hard work and the support she provides our Memorial families. | | |
Thank you Orange County Voters! | | |
Superintendent's Weekly Messages: | | |
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Nov. 11, 2024
This past Monday was Veterans Day and OCPS wants to thank all who served. On this Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial, we're hearing inspiring stories from our own veteran OCPS employees!
Be sure to listen to the extended conversation on the Mondays with Maria Podcast, wherever you get your podcasts.
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Nov. 4, 2024
You won't believe who's joining us this week! Our special guest on Mondays with Maria presented by Addition Financial is none other than Olympic bronze medalist and OCPS alum, Omari Jones! Watch to hear his inspiring journey and what's next for this Edgewater High graduate!
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November is Native American Heritage Month: | | |
Free Immunizations at the OCPS Global Family Immunization Center: | | |
This Week's Motivational Moment! | | |
Inspirational quotes for our Memorial families at the Thanksgiving break with thoughts about gratitude, thankfulness, blessings, forgiveness, and sharing. | | |
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On Gratitude
When you're grateful for everything you have, it just leads to happiness.
~ Dwayne Johnson (The Rock), actor/athlete
On Thankfulness
You oughta be thankful. A whole heaping lot. For the people and places. You're lucky you're not.
~ Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss), author
On Blessings
When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.
~ Willie Nelson, musician
On Forgiveness
Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends.
~ Proverbs
On Giving
Be grateful for what you have and be ready to share it when the time comes.
~ Michelle Obama, first lady
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IT'S GREAT TO BE A SOLDIER!
Memorial Middle School
Mr. Foster, Principal
Sunday, November 17, 2024
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Memorial Middle Senior Leadership Team | | |
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