Greetings, Jets.
Last week, we attended the community meeting at Union Park Middle School to learn more about the possibility of a school zone restructuring for next school year and the potential impacts that we will experience at Legacy. The proposed rezoning map can be viewed below. Legacy's current and proposed rezoning can be seen in yellow.
We shared a video to prospective Union Park Middle School families on Facebook and are ready to welcome families to the flight deck next school year. Next month, we will host a mid-year Open House in light of these changes to both welcome rising 6th grade students, as well as any family that is considering Legacy for their child. If you know of any family who is considering Legacy for next school year, please have them reach out to us.
This week is Literacy Week, and we will celebrate our love of reading across the school. We encourage all students to dive into a good book and join in the fun! Please see the details and special events listed later in this newsletter.
We also kick off our first two basketball games of the season this week. We’re looking forward to cheering on our teams as they demonstrate teamwork, sportsmanship, and determination.
Jason Jiménez
Principal
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January 23rd - February 6th
Follett Book eFair
January 26th
Basketball Game: Legacy VS Wedgefield
January 26th - 30th
Literacy Week - Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America
January 28th
Basketball Game: Legacy @ Avalon
February 5th
NJHS Induction Ceremony
February 10th
SAC Meeting @ 6pm
February 12th
East River HS Falcon Experience Night
February 21st
Campus Beautification Day
February 26th
LMS Open House for Incoming 6th Graders & Prospective Families
March 11th
Gradventure Permission Slips Due
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University High School
Monday, February 2nd 2026
Visit 1: UHS presentation
Time: Period 2
Place: Cafeteria
Friday, February 20th 2026
Visit 2: Course Requests
Time: Period 1-4
Place Media Center
East River High School
Tuesday, February 3rd
Visit 1: Presentation
Place: Media Center
Time: Period 1
Friday, February 13
Visit 2: Course Requests
Place: Media Center
Time: Period 1
Colonial High School
February 4
Visit 1: Information
Place: Guidance 601
March 9
Visit 2: Course Requests
Place: Guidance 601
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Open House - February 26th |
Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) is the leading cause of death on school campuses – more than any form of cancer, concussion, or illness combined. Thousands of seemingly healthy kids die every year due to detectable heart conditions.
That’s why Who We Play For is thrilled to announce that we’ve partnered with UCF Lake Nona Hospital to provide our youth the opportunity to get their heart checked with a FREE electrocardiogram (ECG). The community heart screening will take place on 2/7/2026 from 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM at the UCF Lake Nona Hospital, Community Youth Heart Screening Event, 6700 Lake Nona Blvd, Orlando, FL 32827.
Every student aged 10 to 25 can sign up for a screening here.
Why take advantage of this electrocardiogram (ECG) heart screening?
- The standard physical is statistically proven to be less than 4% effective at detecting any heart conditions, adding
- an ECG improves those odds to 80-95%.
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ECG screening saves lives.
- ECG screening is non-invasive, painless, and takes about 5 minutes.
- Each ECG will be interpreted by a pediatric cardiologist or cardiologist specifically trained for the heart of an
- athlete. Results will be returned via email within one week of the screening.
- An ECG typically costs around $150.
WWPF represents every young person who lost their life due to a detectable heart condition missed in their physical.
At hundreds of schools across the country, WWPF has screened 400,000+ students and saved the lives of 400+ students, all who had previously undetected life-threatening heart conditions.
Watch this video to understand more about what to expect at a heart screening.
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The deadline to purchase yearbook personalization (student's name imprinted on the front cover) and a student recognition ad (for 8th grade students), is January 30th. Yearbooks will be on sale for $40 until January 30th. After that, the price will go up to $45. |
We are excited to announce our upcoming Beautification Day on February 21st from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and we’re inviting our entire school community to join us! We need the support of parents, students, families, and community members to help beautify our campus and make it a cleaner, brighter place for everyone.
Volunteers will assist with a variety of projects, including spreading mulch, planting flowers and plants, and helping to clean up the campus. This is a wonderful opportunity to make a positive impact, earn service hours, and show pride in our school.
We are also inviting all of our student clubs and organizations to participate—this is a great team‑building activity and a chance to give back.
If you are interested in joining us, please contact Ms. Watson at cheryl.watson@ocps.net.
We hope to see you there as we work together to make our school shine!
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If you plan to volunteer on campus or chaperone a field trip, please make sure you are registered as an OCPS Additions Volunteer with Legacy Middle School.
Important reminders:
- Your volunteer account must be renewed each year.
- You must watch the Safety Protocol Video to complete your approval process.
Thank you for helping us keep our students safe and supported!
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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. |
Mr Otero is the Testing Administrator and ESOL Compliance Specialist at Legacy Middle School. He has been at Legacy for 8 years now. In his time outside of work he enjoys cooking, playing with dogs, bothering his daughter, and family time. When he turns on the TV he likes Star Wars and Braveheart. When Mr Otero was younger he wanted to become a pilot. His favorite sports are basketball and baseball; with his favorite teams being the Lakers and A’s.
Interview by
Juliana, Addy, and Cali
Journalism 1 Class
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This week we are celebrating Literacy Week with the patriotic theme “Read, White, and Blue: Celebrating 250 Chapters of America!” Throughout the week, students will participate in a variety of engaging activities that promote a love of reading and creativity. In Mr. De Zayas’ Art classes, students have been participating in a Bookmark Contest, showcasing their artistic talents and literacy pride. The bookmarks will be voted on, and the top three will receive a prize.
Teachers will also team up with students for a Door Decorating Contest, designing doors inspired by literary themes—winning classes will enjoy a doughnut celebration! In the library, students can join in on fun word games and bookmark decorating sessions during the week. Families are also invited to support reading at home through our Online Book Fair, offering a convenient way to explore and purchase new books. Let's celebrate reading together!
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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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The Smart Talk is a free tool that helps students of all grades and their parents and caregivers have positive, proactive technology conversations and set healthy digital limits together.
If we want our kids to be safe, kind and responsible online, we need to have ongoing conversations with them about:
- When and how they use their devices
- Ways to keep themselves safe
- How they are representing themselves online
Families using the free The Smart Talk website are guided through topic areas to create a personalized technology agreement that helps keep everyone on track.
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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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