Dear Parents and Guardians,
As the holidays are approaching, it is time to prepare our annual gift bags for our Orlando Science Middle High teachers and staff members!
Help us show our teachers and staff members how much we appreciate them by donating gift cards or by making a monetary donation we purchased gift cards. Popular gift cards are Target, Barnes, & Nobels, Publix and Amazon.
Gift card donations may be dropped off at the front desk and monetary donations may be provided using the SCHOOLPAY link below. Donations of $5, $10, $15 and $20 work bests,
As always, we are thankful for your support and wish you a Happy Holiday Season!
Dear LYNX LANE PVO Members,
As the holidays approach we would like to host a 7:00 am holiday breakfast for our teachers and staff! Below you will find a list of items we will need to make our breakfast a great success; we are also in need of a couple of volunteers to organize set up and breakdown. Items can be dropped off to the front desk and nonfood items dropped off before. We encourage bringing your baked items in disposable containers. Please make sure you label any container to be returned to you (including serving utensils) and pick up at the end of the day. If you have any questions please contact our PVO at OSS.PVO@orlandoscience.org . Thank you for all that you do!
Dear OSS 8th Grade Families,
- Friday, January 18th 2019 by 11:59 p.m.
Application Deadline
- Tuesday, January 29th 2019
Application results will be announced
Dear Parents,
Orlando Science Middle/High School is applying to become a National Character of School through character.org(R) and we need your input for our School Climate Survey. The School Climate Survey is an opportunity to gather feedback from our stakeholders. Below you will find a link to a short survey that is required for us to apply for accreditation. We are asking that you please complete it at your earliest convenience but no later than Thurs., December 20th, 2018, at 11:59 pm. We really appreciate you helping us accomplish this goal by providing this important feedback. Students will also complete a similar survey when they return from winter break in January.
The following questions are about the school climate about the fall semester for the 2018-'19 school year. Please answer the following questions honestly and completely.
Very Sincerely,
Ms. Santos
Dean of Students
Dear Parents and Guardians,
It is that time of year that we will need help for our OSS School Wide Science Fair to be held on January 10th 2019. Below are the time slots where we will need assistance judging projects. Please note we are only able to accept ADDitions approved volunteers. If you are interested in volunteering and your ADDitions Account is ACTIVE, please follow the steps found below:
1. Select a "Time Slot" found below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30e0949a9aa23a6f94-201820198
2. Register with the ADDitions Opportunity using the following link.
Taekwondo Scholarship Opportunity
The OSS Taekwondo Club is offering two scholarships for the 2018-2019 School Year. The scholarship would include the monthly club dues and items needed with the exception of the testing fee. Students interested in applying for a scholarship must fill out the application below and meet the requirements listed below. Once the form application is ready for submission please return it to Mrs. Caggiano no later than Friday, January 11th, 2019.
The requirements are as follows: Must have a 2.5GPA or higher, must be a student of the Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus, must have two OSS Lynx Campus written
recommendations, must not already be a member of the OSS Taekwondo Club and must provide a letter of “Why you would like to be part of the OSS Taekwondo Club”. Please note this club meets every Wednesday in the Gym.
Below you will find the 2018-2019 Application, if you have any questions please stop by the gym next Wednesday, December 19th, 2018 during the belt ceremony for more details!
Attention parents, all 6th, 7th and 8th graders will be participating in the National History Bee Qualifying exam in January. This exam is a preliminary step in qualifying for the National History Bee. We are asking all students to participate whether they plan to attend the regional competition or not. This is a great opportunity for students to test their history skills and who knows students may know more than they think!
After the qualifying exam, students will be notified whether they qualified or not for regionals. Those students will then be given the option to attend the regional competition in the Spring.
Good luck students!
The mission is to send care packages to our troops to show them how much we respect them and thank them for their service. This mission is of special importance to our team, as Jay Rao has an older brother who is currently stationed in Afghanistan. Let’s show them our support and thanks by sending some supplies and thank you letters! Please see the list below for ideas of items that the troops would like. You can also send in a cash donation to help offset the postage cost. The RobotSakers Team will collect these items from the teachers/ box in the front reception area. Thank you for showing your support!
For more information, you may reach Julie Rao 407-427-4571
Snack bars - Snack cakes - Cheese crackers- Candy (avoid chocolate)
Gum - Sunflower Seeds - Trail Mix – Gum - Energy Bars -Eye Drops
Beef Jerky - Tea Bags - K Cup Coffee – Toothbrushes - Toothpaste
Shaving Lotion - Disposable Razors - Chap Stick - Playing Cards
How do I purchase a replacement Agenda?
Lynx Lane Orcas who are in need of a replacement agenda may purchase one using the link below. Once you purchase the agenda please email a copy of your SchoolPay receipt to Mrs.Estes.
What do I need to do to Volunteer at the OSS Lynx Lane Campus and or attend OSS Field Trips?
Orlando Science Families interested in volunteering at the OSS Lynx Lane Campus during the 2018-2019 School Year must be ADDitions approved. Below you will find the link to apply for ADDitions for the 2018-2019 School Year.
How do I join the OSS PVO(Parent Volunteer Organization) Team?
The OSS PVO Team is accepting new members all year long! Membership is $25 per family for returning families and $30 for new families, your membership dues go directly back into the school to provide items and supplies for our teachers. We are also asking that PVO members work with specific committees (School Improvement, Fundraising, Volunteer Work, Teacher Appreciation, Events, Etc.) Please utilize the SCHOOL PAY link below to pay your dues.
If you have questions, comments, or requests, you may email OSS.PVO@orlandoscience.org . A formal PVO committee, including president and vice-president, will be announced at the end of the first quarter of the 2018-2019 School Year. PVO will hold bi-monthly meetings that will inform parents of progress, agendas, and upcoming events.
Thank you for all of your help and support as we look forward to a great year.
STEM Occupation of the Week: Transportation Planners
Transportation Planners: Conduct studies for proposed transportation projects. They analyze the costs and benefits of proposed designs or projects.
Source: https://careerwise.minnstate.edu/careers/careerDetail?oc=19309901&title=Transportation%20Planners
STEM Word of the Week: Writing Process
Writing Process– The process of proficient writers: they are reflective and skilled at adapting and internalizing the stages of writing: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing, and publishing for extended as well as shorter time frame.
Source: http://mdk12.msde.maryland.gov/instruction/curriculum/stem/pdf/STEMEducationGlossary.pdf
Orlando Science Lynx Lane Campus
Email: info@orlandoscience.org
Website: www.orlandoscience.org
Location: 2427 Lynx Lane, Orlando, FL, USA
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