Greetings, Jets.
In November, the School Board of Orange County weighed in on a growing safety concern in our community regarding e-bikes and e-scooters. While we await further guidance, I want to stress the importance of bike safety.
Florida State Statute 316.2065 (3) (d) requires any bike rider under the age of 16 to wear a helmet. The violation for not adhering to this law is a $62.50 fine. A bike helmet costs approximately $25.00.
We are reminding students daily to wear a bike helmet when they leave campus. Many students have said that they don't own one. If your child rides their bike or scooter to school, please, make sure that they have a helmet!
During the pandemic, my father was out riding his bike and was struck by a vehicle. He wasn't wearing a helmet. He's no longer with us. I don't want anyone to ever have to experience this the way my family did.
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This semester, students in our Esports & Finance Scholastic Academy are beginning their Personal Finance course, where they’ll explore how saving and investing can shape their futures. A recent federal program—the creation of Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement (MAGA Accounts) for children—offers a timely example of these concepts in action.
What Parents Should Know
- Beginning January 1, 2026, families with children under age eight may open a Money Account for Growth and Advancement.
- These accounts allow contributions from parents and others, and the funds must be invested in a diversified index of U.S. stocks.
- Children can begin accessing funds at age 18 for education, training, or a first home, with full access by age 30.
Why This Matters for Students
In class, students will learn about how interest rates impact savings. Florida Standard SS.8.FL.3.4 emphasizes that when interest rates increase, people earn more on their savings and those savings grow more quickly. Money Accounts for Growth and Advancement provide a real-world example: contributions invested today can grow over time, especially when interest rates and investment returns are favorable.
By connecting classroom lessons to current financial policies, we’re helping students see how saving early—and understanding how interest works—can make a big difference in their future financial security.
Lastly, Jets, please consider supporting the Orange County Association of School Administrators scholarship initiative aimed at funding the education of future educators.
Jason Jiménez
Principal
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January 7th
Girls Basketball Tryouts
January 8th and 9th
Boys Basketball Tryouts
January 13th
SAC Meeting @ 6 pm
January 20th - 21st
Disney's Descendants the Musical Auditions
January 23rd - February 6th
Follett Book eFair
January 26th - 30th
Literacy Week - Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America
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Legacy Families,
As we continue working together to maintain a focused and distraction-free learning environment, we want to remind everyone of the Student Cell Phone Policy outlined in state law and the OCPS Code of Student Conduct. Please remind your children that the cell phone policy will be enforced, and that all devices must remain silenced and put away throughout the school day to support a focused and distraction-free learning environment.
Pursuant to the Technology in K-12 Public Schools law (CS/HB 379), which took effect on July 1, 2023, section 1006.07(2)(f), Florida Statutes, now provides that "a student may not use a wireless communications device during the school day." The 2025-2026 Code of Student Conduct requires that wireless communications devices(s)* be silenced and put away (in a backpack or purse) during the school day (from the first morning bell to dismissal, 30 min after the final bell) while on campus, including lunchtime and transitioning between classes.
*Wireless communication devices include, but are not limited to, cell phones, tablets, and/or auxiliary /ancillary devices such as smart glasses, smart watches, and ear buds. Students who use their device(s) to monitor a health condition, as per medical documentation, IEP, 504, or Health Plan, will not be disciplined for using their device.
The following actions will be taken if a student violates OCPS' cell phone policy:
- Confiscation (Item returned at the end of the day, 30 min after the last bell.)
- Detention
- Positive Alternative to School Suspension (PASS)
- Out-of-School Suspension (OSS)
At no time shall OCPS be responsible for theft, loss, or damage of cell phones or other electronic devices brought onto district property.
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For more information about the Spring 2026 Rezoning Timeline, please visit this OCPS Website.
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Dear Future Sponsor,
Education is the foundation of our community’s future, but that foundation is only as strong as the teachers we prepare today. At OCASA, we are on a mission to ensure that the next generation of educators has the support they need to succeed.
This year, we have set an ambitious and historic goal for the OCASA Scholarship Scramble: To fund one $1,000 scholarship for a graduating senior at every single one of the 23 Orange County Public School (OCPS) high schools.
To reach this $23,000 goal, we are looking for community partners who believe in the power of local education. By sponsoring this event, you aren't just putting your brand in front of local professionals—you are directly investing in the future of 23 students who will one day lead our classrooms.
We have established several "Academic Tiers" of sponsorship to help us reach this target:
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The Valedictorian (Event Sponsor) – $5,000: Funds 5 full scholarships. Includes naming rights for the event and Awards Luncheon, plus premier marketing placement, and a player foursome in the scramble.
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The Magna Cum Laude (Driving Range) – $2,000: Funds 2 full scholarships. Includes exclusive signage at the Driving Range, name on all marketing, and a player foursome in the scramble.
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The Honor Society (Hole + Foursome) – $1,500: Funds 1.5 scholarships. Includes a player foursome and a custom Tee Box sign.
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The Dean’s List (Hole Sponsor) – $1,000: Funds 1 full scholarship. Provides high-visibility signage at a designated hole.
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Teaching Assistant – $250: A vital contribution toward a partial scholarship for a deserving student.
Whether you join us on the course as a golfer or support us as a sponsor, your contribution ensures that 23 future teachers—one from every high school in the OCPS —start their journey with the support of their community behind them.
Will you help us reach our goal of 23 scholarships for 23 schools?
Thank you for your commitment to our students and the future of Orange County Public Schools.
Sincerely,
Nathan Hay
OCASA Scholarship Scramble Committee
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Please see this link for more information about bike and scooter safety, including bike and pedestrian laws, common violations, ebike safety, and fitting your bike helmet. |
Congratulations to the following girls for making the 2025-2026 basketball team:
• Baez, Vanessa
• Banks, Aubrielle
• Kintsurashvili, Sofia
• Tubbs, Taylor
• Wondisford, Ayla
• Ramos, Lexani
• Gomez, Marissa
• Torres, Elinah
• Garcia, Valentina
• Medina, Janeyssy
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🎭 Legacy Theater presents DISNEY'S DESCENDANTS THE MUSICAL AUDITIONS 🎭
✨ Ready to join the cast? Here’s what you need to know:
📅 Audition Dates:
Tuesday, Jan 20 & Wednesday, Jan 21
🕒 After school until 5:45 PM
✅ Requirements:
• Turn in your permission slip to Miss Nieves.
📍 Permission slip copies available in Room 212 (Miss Nieves' Room)
(To access, students must be logged into their OCPS student account.)
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Attention all Dance 2 and Dance 3 students. University High School's student choreography showcase registration is now open. You must audition your dance piece before you register and pay for this event. Mrs. Cruz is holding an audition for dances that are completed already for this event. This audition will be January 21, 2026 after school from 3-5pm in the LMS cafeteria. You must be a part of the YMCA to attend the audition. For more information see Mrs. Cruz during your class period. |
Ms. Cruz Interview
By Hannah and Monica
Ms. Cruz, a Legacy dance teacher who was passionate about dance her whole life. The inspiration of being a dance teacher came from her whole life of dance and letting dance be her outlet of her emotions. This year this is Ms. Cruz’s first year at Legacy. This was a dream come true of hers as it was close to her home, community, and she is able to teach what she truly loves.
Many teachers need vacations sometimes as they work very hard to teach others. Ms. Cruz’s dream vacation would be going backpacking in Europe. Many of us also might have a favorite food to enjoy. Ms. Cruz states that her favorite food would have to be tacos.
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Mr. Connor explained to his fellow teachers how he uses station rotations on Wednesdays to help students review the week’s content, allowing them to work independently or with support from peers and the teacher based on their individual understanding. |
The January Beanstack Challenge features “Benny” and runs from January 1 - 31, 2026. Participants will earn fun, Benny-themed badges for logging their reading and completing activities. So, grab a book and join Benny for an unforgettable reading adventure!
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 almost 90,000 minutes toward our 100,000-minute goal—amazing progress! Let’s keep the momentum going and hit that milestone together. Keep reading, Legacy! 📚✨
Beanstack Updates:
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More intuitive, less scrolling. The updated layout keeps all key actions visible on one screen and reduces the steps to log.
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Quick access to recent titles. They’ve created a streamlined experience that prompts users to select from their last three titles.
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Alignment with the mobile app. Readers will see a more consistent logging experience across web and app.
Coming Soon:
Get ready—Let’s Read OCPS returns the end of January! Stay tuned for more details coming your way soon.
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We hope everyone had a joyous winter break. We are excited for the second half of the school year.
Special thanks to Ellianos Coffee for the hot chocolate we gave to our student members as a holiday treat. We would also like to welcome all our new student members!
Thank you to our PTSA members who donated time and resources during such a busy time of year as we celebrated and supported our children.
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Our membership has doubled this year! We are so grateful to our families for supporting us as we work to make every child's potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children. |
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.
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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.
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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
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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.. |
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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.
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Morning Program: Begins at 7:00 AM and includes a small fee.
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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
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Principal: Mr. Jason Jimenez
Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas
Assistant Principal: Dr. Jessica Torres
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