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Jets in Action 12/1/25 Vol. 15

Posted Date: 12/01/25 (09:00 AM)
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Jets in Action

Legacy Middle School's Community Newsletter

We are a proud B school.
Principal Jimenez

Principal's Message

Greetings, Jets!

Welcome Back from Thanksgiving Break!
We hope you and your loved ones enjoyed a relaxing and joyful holiday. Students should now feel recharged and ready to tackle the upcoming round of assessments over the next two weeks. Students will complete the PM2 FAST ELA and Math assessments, followed by Common Final Exams. Please review the revised bell schedules for testing days provided below.

We extend our heartfelt thanks to our generous Partners in Education and Additions volunteers for dedicating their time and energy to our Teach-In event before the break. Your efforts and the valuable information you shared provided our students with an engaging and meaningful learning experience. We truly appreciate your commitment to supporting education and inspiring our school community.

Congratulations to our Legacy Thespians!
Before the break, our theater students participated in the Thespian Festival, where they showcased their one-act performance and received official ratings. Check out more details below!


Have a great week!

Jason Jiménez
Principal

Legacy Theater

Congratulations to our Legacy Thespians!

Before the break, our theater students participated in the Thespian Festival, where they showcased their one-act performance and received official ratings. Ms. Nieves received countless compliments about our students, their outstanding performances, and their professionalism. 

✨ And now, the moment you’ve all been waiting for… ✨

Our One Act received an Overall Excellent, with 2 of 6 judges awarding us Superiors!

🏆 Special Recognition from the judges:
  • All-Star Crew: Isabella Perez-Castaneria Zapata
  • All-Star Cast: Leilany Valle
  • Troupe Spirit Award: Ethan LeBron
  • Whole Festival Supporting Actor: Ethan LeBron
  • Whole Festival Featured Actor: Talia Alrihawi (Baby Elephant)

🎭 Individual Achievements:
  • Harlow Rowe, Martina Ramos — Superior for their Pantomime
  • Leilany Valle— Superior for her Monologue
  • All other students earned an Excellent on their individual entries!!! 

These results are truly incredible — especially considering it’s only our second time at Thespians! We couldn’t be prouder of the progress our students have made.

Parental Consent Form

Permission to Attend Legacy Middle Activities and Events

Parents, please fill out this form to indicate whether or not you approve of your child attending, participating in, and experiencing any activities Legacy Middle School plans for our students' entertainment, experience, and learning opportunities both during and after school through the end of the school year. If you would like your child to opt out of any upcoming events or activities, please indicate which activities in the last question of this form.

Per Florida Rule 6A-10.089, we are required to obtain parental consent regarding all school-sponsored events and activities.

Some of our upcoming events and activities include, but are not limited to:
  • Honor Roll Assemblies
  • Teach-In, November
  • Prism, December
  • Author Visits

We know that our community appreciates efficiency. That's why we're providing you with one form for the rest of this school year to consolidate and streamline parental consent forms like we did last year. This will benefit you so you will not be inundated with multiple requests. 

The OCPS Parental Consent for Student Participation in School-Sponsored Events, Activities, and Student Clubs can be found in the link here:   General Parent Consent Form

Virtual Magnet and Scholastic Academy Fair

Scholastic Academy Applications Now Open

We are pleased to announce that the Office of School Choice will host the Magnet and Scholastic Academy Virtual Fair beginning October 20, 2025. This event will showcase the district’s diverse array of Magnet and Scholastic Academy programs and provide families with essential information about unique opportunities available across our district. The virtual fair will be accessible through the School Choice website.

Magnet Programs have been established at elementary, middle and high schools to provide an opportunity for students to engage in intensive study in specific areas. Magnets offer the opportunity for students to discover their talents and explore their interests while focusing on academic rigor.

Magnet Goals
  • Provide students the opportunity to exceed challenging state academic and achievement standards
  • Promote student diversity through choice
  • Enhance equitable access for all students to high quality education
  • Strengthen student knowledge of academic subjects that will lead to increased student acquisition of marketable career, technological and professional skills for informed career decisions 

Magnet and Scholastic Academy Process
The application period for enrollment in Magnet and Scholastic Academy programs for the 2026-2027 school year will be open from October 13 through December 19, 2025.

Are you interested in having your child learn financial literacy, investing, insurance as well as the billion-dollar esport industry?


Families with questions about Magnet or Scholastic Academy are encouraged to contact the Office of School Choice by visiting our website, emailing MagnetOffice@ocps.net, or calling 407-317-3484 

Important Dates

Upcoming Events and Activities

December 2nd
FAST ELA PM2

December 4th
FAST Math PM2

December 5th
Winter Dance Showcase

December 8th and 9th
PMAs 2 and CFE S1

December 16th
SAC Meeting

December 22nd - January 2nd
Winter Break
events
 
A school bell schedule for ELA FAST testing on December 2, 2025, is displayed.
A school bell schedule for December 4, 2025, with times for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
A school bell schedule for December 8th and 9th, 2025, is displayed.
 
Poster advertising Winter Dance Recital tickets, with a QR code and website address.
PTSA Co-Pilot logo with a stylized airplane graphic.

Parent Teacher Student Association

Special Treats!

We hope you had a wonderful holiday break! 
We are excited to offer many special treats and opportunities for our students to celebrate before winter Break.

Holly Grams will go on sale for $1 before school and during lunch, Monday, December 15th, through Wednesday, December 17th, and be passed out on Friday, December 19th.
A colorful flyer announces a PTSA Hat Day Fundraiser.
Holiday treat announcement with a red mug, candy cane, and cookies.
 

PTSA Membership

Still not a member? You can join at 

Your membership this month will help in our efforts to support families throughout the year. Membership does not require volunteering. If you would like to volunteer, please email us at LegacyMSPTSA@gmail.com
 
The words 'YOU BELONG IN PTSA' are displayed in bold blue text.

Staff Spotlight - Mr. Dodson

Mr. Dodson is a 7th-grade Civics teacher. He started teaching because he has a very strong passion for American government. Mr. Dodson has been a civics teacher and has been teaching for 6 years. His favorite teaching moments are seeing a student understand what they have been struggling with. Mr. Dodson’s hobby is reading comic books, preferably D.C. over Marvel. Mr. Dodson has a super cute and fluffy black cat named Bustus! Lastly, Mr. Dodson’s Favorite quote is “I touch the futures of the students I teach.”

Interview by Jonna and Kelsey
Journalism 1 Class

Classroom Spotlight

Mr. DeZayas' Art Students

Two people pose near a colorful chalk drawing of a flower on a sunny day.
A pencil drawing features multiple portraits of a person with light hair and a grey hoodie.
Two people draw with chalk on a concrete surface, creating colorful art.
Chalk art on pavement reads 'LOVE YOURSELF' in pink and blue.
A girl kneels beside a colorful chalk drawing on a sunny day.
Four students sit at a table in an art classroom, working on projects.
 

Dr. Terry's Students Practice Developing Central Ideas

Students work on assignments at their desks in a brightly lit classroom.
A student works at a desk, writing on paper with a marker in a classroom setting.

Jace Latham, Xareni Santiago Fretts, Natalie Bower, and Maria Isaac Urrutia.

Students work on assignments at their desks in a classroom setting.

Kajuan Marks and Zaiblen Bonet

Teach-In

Thank you, Presenters!

On Thursday, November 20, we celebrated our annual Teach-In by welcoming 18 guest speakers who delivered 12 unique presentations to our students. A total of 51 classes participated, resulting in 36 engaging sessions throughout the day.

We are deeply grateful to our Partners in Education and Additions volunteers for sharing their time, expertise, and energy to create meaningful learning experiences. Their contributions helped connect classroom learning to real-world applications, inspiring students and enriching our school community.

Presenters:
Dr. Lori Walters, UCF Professor
Abbie Easter, UCF
Melissa Lopez, Parent and Private School Principal
Maurice Draggon, OCPS Chief Information Officer
Trevor Roudabush, Siemens
Laura Wiswell - Bill Frederick Park
Lashay Jerelds - Bill Frederick Park
Lesly Corona - Harbor House
Jagger Freeman - Holiday Inn UCF
Noah Gordon - Holiday Inn UCF
Neil Bhaggan - Parent and Former KSC Employee
Aisha Laguna - Med Student
Dr. Carlyle - Carlyle Orthodontics
Jennifer, Jeaneenn, Shamenka, Julia, and Ivania - Carlyle Orthodontics

A special thank you to Lauren Yoder with RaceTrac for donating pizza for our presenters.
Students listen attentively during a classroom presentation.
A teacher presents to students in a classroom, with a screen displaying information.
Multiple scenes of people in educational settings, including classrooms and a library.
A woman presents in front of a screen with the words 'Harbor House'.

Volleyball Highlights

Two volleyball players jump near the net during a game, with spectators in the background.
Volleyball players jump to hit the ball during a game in a gymnasium.
A volleyball player spikes the ball during a game, with spectators in the background.
A volleyball player dives to hit the ball during a game in a gymnasium.

Library Corner

A 'Pathfinder' badge from Beanstack, indicating reading program status.

Beanstack Update

So far this year, 71% of our students have logged into Beanstack — a big improvement from last year’s 62%! Let’s keep the progress going and aim for that Trailblazer status!

We’ve already logged over 80,000 minutes toward our 100,000-minute goal—amazing progress! Let’s keep the momentum going and hit that milestone together. Keep reading, Legacy! 📚✨

Coming Soon:
Get ready—Let’s Read OCPS returns this January! Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon.

Yearbook

Yearbook pre-order advertisement with festive holiday design.

Last Chance!

Don’t miss out on the Early Bird discount—purchase your yearbook today!

The special pricing is available until December 19th, so act fast!

Attention 8th Grade Parents:
You also have the opportunity to purchase a personalized ad to celebrate your student’s accomplishments and their final year in middle school.

School ID: 1169972

Volunteer at Legacy Middle School

Additions

Sign Up as an Additions Volunteer

If you are interested in being a chaperone on a field trip, helping out in a classroom, or assisting with a schoolwide event, please sign up for or renew your Additions Volunteer account.

Please be sure to log into your Dashboard to watch the Safety Protocol Video so your application will be approved.

School Cash Online

Register for School Cash Online Today!

School Cash Online is now the official payment platform for all school-related transactions, replacing School Pay. Whether you're paying for a field trip, making a class donation, or settling a device fine, all payments will now be processed through School Cash Online.

To register, go to https://ocps.schoolcashonline.com and click Register. For more detailed information, please see the information in the links below or visit the OCPS School Cash Online website.

Important Reminder

State Mandated Cell Phone Policy

Reminder: State-Mandated Cell Phone Policy All cell phones must be silenced and stored out of sight—either in a backpack or purse—for the entire school day, from 9:25 AM to 4:04 PM. This rule is set by the state and applies to everyone on campus..
A sign with a crossed-out smartphone symbol, indicating a 'No Phone Zone'.

YMCA Before and After School Program

YMCA

YMCA Before and After School Program

If you're interested in enrolling your child in the YMCA Before or After School Program, please refer to the link for more details.
Any student on campus before 9:00 AM or staying after school for activities such as clubs, performing arts, sports, or other events must be signed into the YMCA program.
  • Morning Program: Begins at 7:00 AM and includes a small fee.
  • After School Zone: Free for all participants and offers homework support, snacks, meals, and a variety of engaging activities each day.
Attendance is flexible—students are not required to attend daily and can participate according to your family's schedule and preferences.
Thank you for your continued support!

Morning Site Supervisor:
Ciara Medrano - Cmedrano@cfymca.org

Afternoon Site Supervisors:
Witney Sherry - WSherry@cfymca.org
Susan Fray - SFray@cfymca.org

Bell Schedule

bell schedule

Parent Square App

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2025-2026 Leadership Team

admin team

Leadership Team

Principal: Mr. Jason Jimenez
Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas
Assistant Principal: Dr. Jessica Torres
 
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