Greetings, Jets.
We hope you and your families are enjoying the three-day weekend. Next Saturday, you are invited to join us for our Campus Beautification Day. Your participation would be greatly appreciated.
As we move into the second half of the school year, it’s normal for motivation to ebb and flow. Here are a few simple ways to help keep students focused and encouraged:
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Set small, achievable goals. Breaking larger tasks into bite-sized steps helps students feel successful and less overwhelmed.
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Maintain a routine. Consistent bedtimes, homework times, and screen-time limits can make a big difference.
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Celebrate progress, not just results. Recognizing effort helps build confidence and resilience.
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Stay connected. Ask your student about their day, their classes, and what they are excited—or worried—about. Feeling supported at home boosts motivation at school.
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Encourage breaks and balance. A healthy mix of schoolwork, hobbies, and downtime helps students stay energized.
Thank you for your continued support and partnership. Together, we are helping our students grow, thrive, and achieve their best.
Jason Jiménez
Principal
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February 19th
Resiliency Day
February 21st
Campus Beautification Day
February 26th
LMS Open House for Incoming 6th Graders & Prospective Families
February 27th
Winter Wonderland Dance
March 11th
Gradventure Permission Slips Due
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University High School
Friday, February 20th 2026
Visit 2: Course Requests
Time: Period 1-4
Place Media Center
Colonial High School
March 9
Visit 2: Course Requests
Place: Guidance 601
Looking Ahead:
May 19th
Leave Your Legacy - 8th Grade Ceremony
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Coach Kelly Live is excited to support families with our upcoming Bootcamps! The following bootcamps are now open for registration: EOC (End of Course) for Algebra 1 & Geometry.
These virtual bootcamps are designed to boost confidence, sharpen skills, and help students feel fully prepared for these upcoming assessments. Our goal is simple — help as many students as possible walk into testing feeling ready and empowered.
Registration Links:
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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.
We hope to see you there as we work together to make our school shine!
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Open House - February 26th |
The 8th grade field trip to Gradventure will close on March 11th. All permission slips and payments must be submitted before this date to allow adequate time for processing. Payments for Gradventure may be made online through School Cash or by cash or check submitted directly to Ms. Fray in Room 713. If you have not yet registered for School Cash, you can do so using the link or QR code provided below. Thank you for your prompt attention so we can process all submissions on time! |
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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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Our students have officially moved from cutting and sewing to bringing their puppets to life! ✨
This week, they added eyes and accessories, and many have already started attaching arms. Their creativity is exploding, and each puppet is becoming a unique character of its own!
Stay tuned—more puppet magic to come! 🧵🪡
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Purchase your yearbook today before we run out! Students who purchase a yearbook will receive it in the first or second week of May. We have extended the deadline for personalizations to March 16th. If you would like to have your child's name foil-stamped on the cover of their yearbook, the cost is $8. |
Mrs. Thomas is the assistant principal of instruction. Her biggest regret is not going back to school to get her master's degree earlier than she did. She picked this job because it allows her to help students reach their academic potential and make sure they are put in the right classes and that they are challenged but not too challenged. She gets to help more students than she would in a regular classroom.
Her inspiration is her uncle, who was born with Down syndrome, and so he struggled in school, and how hard he worked to reach any goal that he had for himself just let her know that, despite any challenge she may have, if she tries, she can reach her goal. Her secret talent is that she learned how to manage walking 4 dogs at one time, without tripping or falling. Lastly, the worst food she has ever tried is shrimp
Interview by Amariah, Addy, and Gaby
Journalism 1 Class
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Mr. Connor’s gifted class worked with a partner to pick a sport and create a brand‑new safety helmet designed to help prevent concussions and other injuries. Students used materials from their home recycle bins to build their helmets and added cool new technology and safety features. After making their helmets, each group gave a presentation explaining why they designed it the way they did and talked about three real players from the sport who could benefit from their new helmet.
Students Pictured: Brody, Atticus, Gael, James
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Our school is excited to be part of the Let's Read OCPS! reading challenge, with 50 million minutes read across the district! This challenge runs until April 30. Our school goal is 190,300 minutes and so far, we have 1,500 minutes logged by our students.
Encourage your child to read daily and log their minutes through the Beanstack app. We can reach our goal by logging as little as 20 minutes a day! All reading and every minute counts!
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Winter Wonderland Dance tickets are on sale now! Tickets are $10 and include entry and a snack ticket. We can't wait!
At the dance you can enter to win tickets to Universal Studios by donating one of the following items:
5 or more items of shelf stable foods
Ream of copy paper
Pack of Expo Dry Erase Markers - 4 or more in the pack
Pack or Sharpie Permanent Markers - 4 or more in the pack
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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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