Jets in Action 5/25/26 Vol. 36

Posted Date: 05/25/26 (09:00 AM)

Jets in Action

Legacy Middle School's Community Newsletter

Principal's Message

As we approach the final two days of the school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on what an incredible year it has been at Legacy. Our students have worked hard, shown resilience, and continued to grow academically and socially. I am so proud of the effort they have demonstrated each day.

Let’s continue to show our Legacy pride by being respectful, responsible, and positive through the very end.

I would also like to extend my sincere gratitude to our staff and families for their continued support throughout the year. It truly takes a team effort to make our school such a welcoming and successful place for all students.

We look forward to celebrating a strong finish together. Thank you for a wonderful school year. Have a safe, relaxing, and well-deserved summer break!

Jason Jiménez

Principal

Important Dates

Upcoming Events and Activities

May 26th

SAC Meeting @ 6pm

No Backpacks

May 27th

Last Day of School

No Backpacks

August 11th

First Day of 26-27 School Year

A graphic displays 'May 26 & 27th' above a red prohibition sign over a blue backpack with books.

Cartoon bees hold a banner encouraging donations to CRS bins for brighter futures.

Summer Resources

Summer Opportunities

Summer Opportunities Shared by OCPS Partners

https://www.kidsbowlfree.com/ Free bowling

https://www.planetfitness.com/summerpass Planet Fitness - Teens Free

https://www.barnesandnobleinc.com/our-stores-communities/summer-reading-program/ Barnes and Noble Free Summer Reading Program

https://www.bookitprogram.com/ Book It summer edition

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm 4th grade free pass to national parks

https://ocls.org/summer-at-your-library/ Orange County Library summer

https://www.summerbreakspot.org/ Summer Break Spots

Poster for Middle School Majorettes, featuring silhouettes of dancers and information about classes.

Aerial view of Island H2O Water Park with text overlay promoting a partnership with Partners in Education.

A flyer for "#SUMMER GOALS at Camp Y!!" featuring photos of children engaged in various camp activities.

Camp J 2026 advertisement with photos of happy children and teens, listing activities and registration details.

Library Corner

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.

Summer Reading

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

Summer at your OCLS Library Begins June 1!

We are proud to partner with the Orange County Library System for their "Summer at Your Library" program, running from June 1 through July 26. Highlights include:

The OCLS Reading Challenge: This year, kids and teens who complete 30 days of reading can earn a free book and a goody bag (while supplies last).
Free Events: Visit any OCLS branch for science shows, magic acts, animal presentations, and technology classes. For more details on library events, visit ocls.info/summer.
Grand Prizes: Make sure your student has an OCLS library card to be eligible for their grand prize drawings!

Illustration for "Find Your Reading Joy! Summer Reading Challenge" with diverse children jumping joyfully.

A white heart shape is centered on a bright teal background.

Summer Reading Challenge on Beanstack: Find Your Reading Joy

Get ready to log those minutes! This summer, OCPS is hosting a district-wide reading challenge through Beanstack. You can access Beanstack easily to track your students’ progress. All students and employees are automatically enrolled in the challenge.

Books to Find Your Reading Joy

Not sure what to read next? Discover your next favorite summer story with the Sunshine State Young Readers Award (SSYRA), Florida Teens Read (FTR), and Orange Blossom book lists. Curated just to suggest fantastic, age-appropriate titles, these lists are the perfect roadmap to help students explore new genres, meet unforgettable characters, and find their true reading joy this summer!

A cute, light blue cartoon character with large eyes and orange rocket boosters flies through a blue, starry background.

Digital Books at Your Fingertips

Looking for the perfect summer story? Students can access thousands of e-books and audiobooks through Sora. It’s available 24/7 via LaunchPad or by downloading the Sora app on any mobile device. It’s the easiest way to ensure a great book is always within reach. To log in to the Sora app:

Click ‘I Have a Setup Code’ and put in the school setup code ‘OCPS’
Sign in using Orange County Public Schools
Log in to the Launchpad window with your regular OCPS username and password

Illustration with Statue of Liberty, baseball, moon, and George Washington, promoting 'Read, White and Blue' event from May 30 to July 26.

Read, White, and Blue with the Winter Park Library

We are also proud to partner with the Winter Park Library for their "Read, White, and Blue" program, running from May 30 through July 26. Highlights include:

The Winter Park Library Challenge: This summer, students can keep their reading habits sharp by tracking their goals through Beanstack or a paper tracker to stay motivated and beat the "summer slide."
Free Events: Head to the library’s state-of-the-art facility for free youth and teen events, including interactive educational workshops, hands-on community activities, and specialized student programs. For details on upcoming dates, visit winterparklibrary.org/summer-reading.
Grand Prizes: Make sure your student completes their summer reading milestones to unlock exciting rewards—including prize packs, an annual family pass to the Central Florida Zoo, or Beats headphones.

Parent Teacher Student Association

A celebratory graphic with balloons and confetti announces 'LET'S CELEBRATE' and lists 2026-2027 LMS PTSA accomplishments.

Student Event Survey

Thank you to everyone that responded to the Events Survey! The information gathered will be very helpful in planning next year. Some fantastic suggestions have been submitted and we are excited to see what can be added for 2026-2027. If your child hasn't responded yet, please take a moment to review the survey with them. Planning begins next month!

LMS PTSA Student Event Survey

PTSA wishes you a fantastic summer! Image shows beach items on blue wood.

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

Volunteer at Legacy Middle School

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.

OCPS Additions Website

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.

SCO Instructions in English

SCO Instructions in Spanish

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

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

YMCA Flyers