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Jets in Action 5/11/26 Vol. 34

Posted Date: 05/11/26 (08:00 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

Last week, we completed the FAST ELA and Math assessments, and our students truly excelled! We are extremely impressed with how seriously they approached the tests and how effectively they demonstrated the knowledge and skills they’ve gained this year.

Due to a cybersecurity threat in Canvas last Thursday, we are adjusting our testing schedule for this week and next. Please find the tentative schedules below. If anything changes, we will communicate with you all via Parent Square.

You may have received a text message stating that Canvas has been restored, but OCPS is proceeding cautiously after the cybersecurity incident. IT is reviewing data through Monday. If cleared, systems will begin restoring Wednesday, May 13th, with full access expected by end of day Friday, May 15th. We will be monitoring this situation very carefully and may need to make adjustments to the modified testing calendar found below.

Students will participate in additional testing, including CFEs, Science, and Civics. as applicable to their courses. We want all students to remain focused and confidently demonstrate what they know.
Our teachers are supporting students every step of the way, and encouragement from home makes a tremendous difference.

Please make arrangements for your child to arrive on time and remain for the entire school day during any scheduled testing. I cannot emphasize enough how important full-day attendance is during the testing window.

Thank you for all you do to support our students and school community. Let’s finish the year strong together!

Jason Jiménez
Principal

Important Dates

Upcoming Events and Activities

May 11th - 22nd
CFEs and FSA Make-up Testing

May 12th
Final SAC meeting @ 6pm in MC
PTSA Meeting @ 6pm in MC

May 15th
8th Grade Dance

May 18th
Ms. Fray's Business Fair

May 19th
Leave Your Legacy - 8th Grade Celebration of Success (not a 'Graduation.' @East River HS)

May 21st
8th Grade Field Day
events

Modified Bell Schedules for Testing

A school bell schedule for May 12th, detailing class times for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
A school bell schedule for May 13th, detailing testing periods for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
Bell schedule for Science 8th/Civics on May 14, 2026, showing times for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
A school bell schedule for May 15th, detailing testing times for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
A bell schedule for May 19th, detailing class periods and times for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.
 

Student Highlight

Artists of the Year!

A Message from Mr. De Zayas:
Every year, I choose an artist of the year in my 8th grade class. In my nine years here at Legacy, I have never had two winners. This year was so hard to choose only one. I had many students that could have won it, so I went with two amazing artists. I never choose the winner based on talent. I choose based on their dedication, effort, participation, never having a missed assignment, good behavior, and how they following directions. Makayla and Khoi are amazing examples of this and they are definitely deserving of this award.
 
A man stands beside two young people, one in a wheelchair, all wearing medals.
Two bronze medals with American flag ribbons lie on a textured surface.
Two medals with patriotic ribbons, one with stars and one with stripes, are displayed.

Project Impact

Spotlighting the impact of our teachers

Project Impact letters are written by graduating seniors and distributed to teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week.

On Friday, Board Member Gallo stopped by to present Mr. de Zayas with a letter from a graduating senior. The letter was thoughtful and reflected the impact the Mr. de Zayas had on the students during his time at Legacy,  

We don’t always know the impact we have on the students that enter our classrooms until years later. 




A woman in a black blazer and plaid pants looks at papers in a folder, with a teddy bear on a shelf behind her.
Three people stand in front of a large abstract painting, with one man holding a framed certificate.

Upcoming Events

Poster for 'The 8th Grade Dance: A Night Under The Stars' hosted by Legacy Middle School SGA.
 
Invitation for Legacy Middle School's 'Leave Your Legacy' farewell event for 8th graders and families.
 
Aerial view of Island H2O Water Park with text overlay promoting a partnership with Partners in Education.
 
Camp J 2026 advertisement with photos of happy children and teens, listing activities and registration details.
 
A flyer for "#SUMMER GOALS at Camp Y!!" featuring photos of children engaged in various camp activities.
 
Cartoon bees hold a banner encouraging donations to CRS bins for brighter futures.

Library Corner

Time to Return Your Library Books!

The library is closed for the remainder of the year except for book returns. All library books should be returned by Friday, May 15th.
The Mandalorian and Grogu sit together, with text overlaying the image: 'RETURN YOUR LIBRARY BOOKS ON TIME' and 'THIS IS THE WAY'.
 

New SSYRA List!

The 2026-2027 SSYRA list has been revealed! Ms. Haynes would love to have a Battle of the Books team next year so start reading now!
Collage of book covers for the Sunshine State Young Readers Award, 2026-2027, Grades 6-8.

Orange County Public Library

Summer Reading

Illustration promoting "Summer at Your Library" with cartoon animals enjoying beach activities.

Summer at Your Library Begins June 1!

There will be many fun and interesting classes and events across all OCLS branches!
  • Registration for June classes and programs opened May 1.
  • Registration for July classes and programs opens June 1.
  • Reading Challenge Goodie Bags for this summer are packed with lots of fun items. Participating readers (ages 0-18) who complete the reading challenge by reading 30 days between June 1 and July 26 can pick up a goodie bag at any branch starting July 1, while supplies last.
  • We have amazing Grand Prizes for our reading challenge, too! Readers (ages 0-18) who complete the challenge by July 26 will be entered into the virtual drawing for a chance to win a grand prize.
  • There is also a bonus challenge! Complete the bonus activities for an extra chance to win a grand prize!
  • Participants must turn in their completed reading tracker page and grand prize entry form by July 26, 6:00 PM, to be entered into the drawing.
  • All 15 library locations will host events to celebrate summer and reading!
  • Visit https://ocls.org/summer for details on the reading challenge, live events, grand prizes, and more!

Thank you, PTSA!

The staff sincerely appreciates the delicious breakfast provided by the PTSA last Friday in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week. We are also very grateful for your continued support and the many events you organized for our students throughout the year. You are truly amazing!
A colorful graphic displays "THANK YOU" in large, playful letters, with a message of gratitude for supporting students and teachers.
PTSA Co-Pilot logo with a stylized airplane graphic.

Parent Teacher Student Association

Nominations for 26-27 PTSA Board

If interested please complete the 2026-2027 PTSA Nominating Form.
Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:30 PM in the Legacy Middle School Media Center.
Poster announcing Legacy Middle School PTSA Elections and General Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th at 6:00 PM in the Media Center, Room 502.
 
A green background with a white heart and the text 'we' above 'Our Legacy Middle School Teachers & Staff'.
 

Why Join PTSA?

The words 'YOU BELONG IN PTSA' are displayed in bold blue text.

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

Parent Square English
Parent Square Spanish

2025-2026 Leadership Team

admin team

Leadership Team

Principal: Mr. Jason Jimenez
Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas
Assistant Principal: Dr. Jessica Torres
 
Your proud B school.