We are moving full steam ahead, and the energy in our hallways and classrooms remains vibrant, focused, and positive. Thank you for your continued partnership as we build strong momentum together.
Maximizing Baseline Data for Individual Success
With the successful completion of our initial FAST Progress Monitoring assessments our instructional teams are diving deep into the results. These baseline metrics give our teachers a clear, actionable picture of where each child stands right now. Over the coming weeks, teachers will be putting this data in action through targeted small-group instruction, personalized learning pathways, and tailored academic support or enrichment.
Strengthening Our Community: Ongoing Conflict Resolution
Alongside academic growth, we remain deeply committed to supporting our students' social and emotional well-being. Learning how to navigate peer disagreements with maturity and empathy is an essential life skill. We ask that you continue having open conversations at home about constructive ways to handle frustration and conflict:
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Take a Pause: Encourage your child to count to ten or take a deep breath before reacting when feeling overwhelmed.
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Communicate Clearly: Help them practice using simple statements to share how they feel without escalating the situation.
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Seek Adult Support Early: Reiterate that reaching out to a teacher, counselor, or administrator is always the right call when a disagreement feels too big to handle alone.
When school and home work together to reinforce self-regulation and respectful communication, our campus stays a safe, welcoming haven where all students can learn without disruption. Thank you for your unwavering support of our school community!
Together we work, and together we grow.
Go Jets!
Lauren Smith
Principal
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Parents, please fill out this Parental Consent 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
- World Showcase
- 8th Grade Field Day
We are providing you with one form for the school year to consolidate and streamline parental consent forms. This will benefit you so you will not be inundated with multiple requests.
The downloadable version of the OCPS Parental Consent for Student Participation in School-Sponsored Events, Activities, and Student Clubs can be found at the link here: General Parent Consent Form
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September 7th
Labor Day - No School
September 9th
Soccer @ Wedgefield
September 14th
Soccer @ Discovery
September 15th
SAC Meeting @ 6:00 pm in the Cafeteria
September 25th
Mass Hearing and Vision Screening - 6th Grade
September 28th
PMA 1 Science
September 29th
PMA 1 Algebra 1, Geometry, Civics
September 30th
PMA 1 7th Grade Algebra Students
October 20th
Picture Day
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Don't miss out on capturing this year's memories! Legacy Middle School yearbooks are on sale now at the early bird price of just $35, a savings of $10 off the regular price.
Families can also make their yearbook even more special by purchasing personalization, which allows your student's name to be permanently stamped on the cover.
8th Grade Families: Celebrate your child's middle school journey with a Recognition Ad! Recognition ads provide a special opportunity to share a personalized message and photos honoring your 8th grader as they prepare for the next chapter.
Order early to take advantage of the discounted price and reserve your copy today!
📖 Early Bird Price: $35 (Save $10!)
✨ Personalization Available
🎓 8th Grade Recognition Ads Available
Visit our yearbook ordering site for details and to place your order.
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We would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our incredible bus drivers for everything they do to safely transport our students each day. To show our appreciation, Legacy Middle School hosted a Bus Driver Appreciation Breakfast in their honor.
We hope our drivers enjoyed the special breakfast and felt the gratitude and recognition they truly deserve. Their dedication, kindness, and commitment to our students make a difference every day, and we are thankful for all they do for our school community.
Thank you, bus drivers, for helping our students arrive safely and ready to learn each day! 🚌💙
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Thank you for your continued support of Legacy Middle School! We are excited to invite you to take part in our upcoming Teach-In event on November 19th. During this special week, students have the opportunity to learn from community members and parents who generously share insights about their careers, hobbies, and unique life experiences.
Whether you choose to present, lead a hands-on activity, or simply share your story, your participation can make a lasting impact on our students.
Not planning to present but still want to contribute? We’re also seeking donations of food items or goody bag contents to show appreciation for our presenters.
If you're interested in being involved in Teach-In, please take a moment to complete this form. Thank you.
All individuals visiting campus must be approved Additions Volunteers for Legacy Middle School for the current school year. If you have not yet registered or renewed your volunteer status, please complete the application using the link below. Once you have selected the volunteer opportunity, log in to your Additions dashboard and watch the Safety Protocol Video in its entirety. Completion of the video is required for volunteer approval.
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Congratulations to our girls and boys soccer teams for winning their games against Corner Lake! Girls won 1-0 with a goal from Alyssa Carmenatty. Boys earned the win with a score of 6-1. Melvin Perez, Xavi Perez, and Tayten Chatman each had 2 goals. |
Purchase individual game tickets at GoFan here. For All Sports Passes, use the QR code below.
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The library is now open before school and during lunch for students to enjoy. ELA classes have begun visiting the media center for library orientation lessons, and these visits will continue over the next two weeks.
The library will not be open on testing days.
The library is a great place to:
- Read and relax
- Check out books
- Complete homework or classwork
- Play games with friends
- Explore new books and resources
To help keep our library a welcoming space for everyone, please remember:
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No food or drinks are allowed.
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Walk at all times while in the library.
- Be respectful of the space, materials, and other students.
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Clean up after yourself before you leave.
Students may check out up to three books at a time as long as they do not have any overdue books or outstanding fines on their account. Please see the Legacy Middle School Policies and Procedures for more detailed information.
We look forward to seeing you in the library and helping you discover your next great read! 📖✨
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If you enjoy reading and a little friendly competition, consider joining our Battle of the Books team this year! We would love to have a team represent our school. If you're interested, please let Ms. Haynes know. More information will be shared in September. 📚🏆 |
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
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Thank you for your interest in Legacy Middle School’s School Advisory Council (SAC) for the 2026–27 school year. Our first SAC meeting of the year will be held on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:00 PM at Legacy Middle School Cafeteria.
For those new to SAC, the School Advisory Council is a group made up of parents, teachers, school staff, community members, and the principal who work together to support the school and help guide its priorities.
Some of SAC’s primary responsibilities include:
- Reviewing school performance data and helping identify areas of focus for the school
- Assisting with the development, implementation, and evaluation of the School Improvement Plan
- Providing input on school goals, priorities, and initiatives
- Reviewing and providing input regarding certain school improvement funds and resources
- Creating an opportunity for parents, staff, and community members to provide input and participate in discussions affecting Legacy Middle School
Our meetings generally focus on updates from school leadership, discussion of the School Improvement Plan and school data, consideration of items requiring SAC input or approval, and discussion of topics important to the Legacy community.
SAC Voting Membership for 2026–27
As we prepare for the new school year, we are beginning the process of establishing SAC voting membership for 2026–27.
If you are interested in serving as a voting member of SAC this year, please complete the registration of interest form below by Tuesday, September 1:
Current SAC voting members who would like to continue serving should also complete the form so we can confirm your interest for the upcoming year.
After the registration period closes, candidate information will be compiled and a ballot will be distributed to the Legacy parent/guardian community. Parents and guardians will vote to elect the parent/guardian representatives who will serve as voting members of SAC. Once elected, SAC members will participate in meetings and vote on matters that come before the council.
SAC Election Timeline
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Tuesday, September 1: Registration of Interest closes
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Wednesday, September 2: Parent/guardian election ballot distributed
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Tuesday, September 8: Voting closes
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Tuesday, September 15 at 6:00 PM: First SAC meeting of the 2026–27 school year
Whether you choose to serve as a voting member or simply attend meetings, SAC meetings are open to the public, and we welcome participation from the entire Legacy community.
Thank you to everyone who has served on SAC in the past and to those interested in getting involved this year. I’m looking forward to working with Principal Lauren Smith and all of you as we begin another year supporting Legacy Middle School.
See you on September 15!
Randy Smith
SAC Chair
Legacy Middle School
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Parents and guardians can easily monitor their child's academic progress through Skyward, accessible via OCPS ClassLink. In addition, our Canvas Students and Families Course provides important school information, resources, and updates. For step-by-step instructions and access to additional parent resources, please visit the webpage linked below.
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September is PTSA Membership Month! Memberships support the Legacy Middle School PTSA in offering:
✅ Events: dances, socials, game nights, heritage nights
✅ Programs: any events or support offered during the school day
✅ Teacher Support: supply drives, meals, teacher appreciation
✅ Student Support: volunteering, food and clothes supply drives, advocating
Membership does not require volunteering, and anyone can join. Even your neighbor!
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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.
*Reminder: 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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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: Mrs. Lauren Smith
Assistant Principal of Instruction: Ms. Carla Thomas
Assistant Principal: Mr. Joseph Cormier
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