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I want to thank all of our Colonial parents that invested their time to complete our 2022 parent survey which closed last Friday. Once we receive the combined results we will use the findings in our school improvement planning. Your help was most appreciated!
As another reminder, attendance is critical over these next few weeks. ELA 9 & 10, Geometry and Algebra 1 students are receiving extra support from our Instructional Coaches as they review skills and standards with small groups of students.
This coming Thursday, April 7 we kick off our annual "testing season" (see testing schedule below) as our freshmen and sophomores sit for the FSA Writing exam. I ask that all of our 9th & 10th grade students make every effort to get a good night's rest Wednesday evening and to eat breakfast at home or here at school Thursday morning. Please also remember to charge up your computers Wednesday night and to bring them to school with their power packs Thursday. We want to see every Grenadier get the top test scores they deserve after working so hard all year to reach this point. (10th graders are also practicing accessing and using the tools in the testing platform in English 10 classes which is another reason why having the laptops fully charged is so important this week.)
As for this week's issue, I think you will enjoy reading about some of latest Grenadier success stories. Should you happen to see any of the students mentioned below, please take a quick moment to congratulate them on their achievement — they have all studied and practiced very hard and deserve the recognition.
I hope your month of has April gotten off to a good start. Thank you for reading and have a wonderful week!
Dr. Maestre
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Main Campus:
6100 Oleander Drive
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 482-6300
Freshman Campus:
7775 Valencia Collage Lane
Orlando, FL 32807
(407) 249-6369
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April 6: Extended Wednesday - No Early Release |
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April 7: FSA ELA Writing exam (9th & 10th)
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FSA ELA Writing exam this Thursday, April 7 (9th & 10th) |
Main Campus:
April 7: FSA ELA Writing (10th grade)
April 19: ACT Standard Time (11th grade)
April 26-29: Common Final Exams (Seniors)
May 2 & 3: FSA ELA Reading (10th grade)
May 5: Biology (enrolled)
May 5: History (enrolled)
May 9 & 10: FSA Algebra 1/Geometry EOC (enrolled)
May 16-19: Common Final Exams (CFE)
9th Grade Center:
April 7: FSA ELA Writing
May 2 & 3: FSA ELA Reading
May 5: Biology (enrolled)
May 9 & 10: FSA Algebra 1/Geometry EOC (enrolled)
May 16-19: Common Final Exams (CFE)
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School Advisory Council Meeting (April 14)
All community members are welcome!
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Grenadier scholarship recipients! |
Congratulations to Aniya Jackson and Alanis Soler! They are the recipients of the Picerne Family Foundation scholarship. They will be awarded $10,000 to help further their education. |
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Grenadier student artist earns district-wide recognition! |
Congratulations to Jenny Vo, for being recognized as a Finalist Student Artist in the Visual Arts category in the annual OCPS Top Talent Showcase 2022! Her art piece is titled Drowning in the City.
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The City of Orlando is hiring lifeguards for the summer for its 11 pools which pays $15-$17 per hour. They will train the applicants in one of the certification classes, so no certification is needed to apply. However, the applicant must be able to pass a swim test to get into the class.
The swim test consists of a 300-yard (12 laps) swim (100 yards’ freestyle, 100 yards’ breaststroke, and 100 yards’ choice of the two), 2-minute tread with hands out of water, and a timed brick dive.
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Curriculum & Grenadier Happenings |
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Students participated in World Heart Day on March 24, 2022. Our local fire department and emergency services personnel visited campus and showed our students how to provide life-saving CPR. Students were then able to practice the procedure to develop confidence in case of an emergency! |
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Classroom Spotlight - Psychology with Mr. Lamb: |
Mr. Lamb’s Psychology classes were engaged in a group discussion about Psychological disorders. Students read the exact language from the Psychiatric Manual and analyzed the similarities and differences between two disorders in preparation for their Common Final Exam in May. |
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This past week, our Legacy Club and our JCC co-sponsored Spirit Week to recognize Women’s History in March and to celebrate in preparation for our Prom. |
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Students and staff enjoyed dressing as enchanted forest creatures, “senior” citizens and rappers versus rockers. |
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We want to share a special thank you to the Army of Angels for their donation to “outfit” our Outlet at Colonial. Ms. Demory, Program Specialist at the Minority Achievement Office, worked tirelessly with Saleth to bring the Outlet to life. Thank you for the collaboration on behalf of our students and those across OCPS who will also benefit. |
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From the left: Dr. Mary Vetter (Colonial High Asst. Principal), Ms. Bellinger (senior officer with the OCPS Minority Achievement Office), Saleth's mother (representing Saleth because she was at work on Saturday morning) and Mr. and Mrs. Demory (Mrs. Demory also works with Ms. Bellinger in the MAO). |
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"Catching the Winning Behaviors" |
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Pictured below are some very special Grenadiers who were recognized for their character this past week! Teachers and staff shared some of what makes these students so special… |
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* Shanaira has demonstrated perseverance over the challenges she's encountered this year, all while having a positive mindset. She shows empathy for both students and staff, and respectfully communicates her concerns when she has them. When her peers are not demonstrating appropriate behavior, Shanaira encourages them to make positive choices. Shanaira has demonstrated the qualities of a great friend and being a dedicated student.
* Alex is an excellent role model for fellow classmates. They have served as a greenhand cabinet ffa officer, exhibited poultry at the county fair, and have also earned the agriculture associate industry certification. Lastly, Alex helps others prepare for their agriculture associate industry certification, as well!
* Mimi demonstrated tenacity and ability to bounce back after an accident. Mimi always asks extremely insightful questions, gets along great with friends, and elevates the entire class.
* Joseph embodies the Grenadier Way because he has a growth mindset and will not back down from an academic challenge. No matter how difficult an assignment is for him, he will always try his hardest to master the content. Apart from his dedication to rigor, Joseph is just a nice student to be around. He's respectful, gets along well with his classmates, and even assists struggling students with their classwork when he is able. Shoutout to Joseph!
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9th Grade Center
Cosplay Appreciation Day in the Media Center
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April is School Library Month! |
This past Tuesday our Freshmen were able to enjoy Cosplay Appreciation Day hosted by Ms. Havrilesko in the Media Center. The Grenadiers learned about Ms. Havrilesko's cosplay experiences and created fandom headbands using stencils and fabric paint. Due to popular demand, another cosplay workshop will be featured in April for School Library Month. Keep an eye out for more information, Grenadiers! |
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Our Boys’ Volleyball teams, both JV and Varsity won 3-0 against Dr. Phillips High School's Panthers. |
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Girls Flag football lost a tough match against Timber Creek this past week. |
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Our Girls' Softball team played hard in their match against Horizon HS, while our boys’ baseball team defeated Poinciana HS 10-0. Shout out to Sincere, Austin, Bryce, Yudiel, JC, Jonathan and Javier for game hits! |
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Our Boys Lacrosse team won a great match against Freedom HS: 14-9! |
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Continuing Reminder: After-School Tutoring
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Orange Technical College Special Event for Juniors & Seniors: |
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Several options to place class ring orders: |
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ESE Transition Fair (April 21): |
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1) Education and the Job Market (March 2022)
The US Dept. of Labor just released their latest "jobs report" on Friday, April 1. The chart shows the monthly unemployment rates from Jan. 2000 through Mar. 2022 by level of education (lower numbers are more favorable here): no high school diploma (green line), high school diploma only (blue line), and a 4-year college degree (red line).
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Note for our Grenadiers: Education alone doesn’t 100% guarantee that you’ll always find the perfect job or make a lot of money. This is because other factors come into play such as the type of job you are seeking, the industry you work in, geographic location, your past experience, and other factors. However... over the long-run, lower unemployment rates in America are generally associated with higher levels of education even during economic recessions (grey areas in the chart above). |
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2) WISDOM TO LIVE BY: Week of April 4, 2022 |
Dawn Staley On Preparation
A lot of people notice when you succeed, but they don't see what it takes to get there.
~ Dawn Staley, college basketball coach (2022 national champions)
Ken Blanchard On Education
We go to the internet for information. We go to human beings to learn.
~ Ken Blanchard, business consultant
Matthew Woodring Stover On Collaboration
If you take the team out of teamwork, it's just work. Now who wants that?
~ Matthew Woodring Stover, author
Beyonce On Confidence
When you love and accept yourself, when you know who really cares about you, and when you learn from your mistakes, then you stop caring about what people who don't know you think.
~ Beyonce, award-winning performer
Madeleine Albright On Character
Whatever the job you are asked to do at whatever level, do a good job because your reputation is your resume.
~ Madeleine Albright, secretary of state
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It's Great To Be A Grenadier!
Dr. Maestre, Principal
Colonial High School
Monday, April 4, 2022
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