For safety reasons, PLEASE call OHS at 407-320-4050 and make an appointment before arriving on campus unannounced.

Oviedo High School Principal’s Weekly Update January 25, 2021

PSAT/NMSQT for 9th, 10th, and 11th graders – Tuesday, January 26, 2021 On Tuesday, January 26th Oviedo High School will be administering the PSAT/NMSQT to all Freshmen, Sophomores, and Juniors enrolled at OHS. This includes any students currently under SCVS, Seminole Connect, or hybrid schedules. Seniors will be completing their required 5 hour Mental Health education courses at home this day through Nearpod and will receive an e-mail to their School accounts with login information.

Students in grades 9 through 11 will participate in the PSAT for the entirety of the school day. Students, please remember to bring fresh number 2 pencils with good erasers, a snack, and a calculator for the PSAT. All students must provide their own calculator - both scientific and graphing calculators are permissible.

If students haven’t earned their math assessment graduation requirement, they need to earn a 430 or higher on the math section of the PSAT. These students received an email notifying them of this opportunity. Earning a 430 or higher will help them be one step closer to graduation.

Students will not be able to access their cellular or smart devices until after testing concludes, even during breaks. Students will be dismissed for their 30 minute lunch after the conclusion of testing.

For standard time students the test will begin at 7:20 and conclude at 11:20. After lunch students will return to their testing room for study hall.

Room assignments are based on last name and are attached. Students with accommodated timing will receive a separate e-mail with their room assignments and schedule for the day.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

Seniors – Tuesday, January 26, 2021 – Required Mental Health Awareness NearPod Seniors – Please log on to the SCPS Clever Portal and complete the Mental Health Awareness “NearPod”. This is required. The directions are attached to this update.

Questions? Contact [email protected]

ASVAB – February 18th Upcoming ASVAB will be held on February 18th in the Media Center at 7:00 a.m. Sign-ups are in NJROTC Bldg. 10 and close on February 16th. Questions? Contact [email protected] Class of 2021 Honor Graduate Night is Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. on the John Courier Field. Honor Graduates have demonstrated academic excellence as identified by grade point averages (students weighted 4.0 or higher GPA) and are recognized in three categories: Cum Laude, Magna Cum Laude, and Summa Cum Laude. There are 142 Honor Graduates this year based on this criterion. You will receive a letter from Dr. Menta with more detailed information. Congratulations to the Class of 2021 Honor Graduates.

This is just a friendly reminder to purchase your cap/gowns for graduation. The only package that is required in order for a student to participate in the graduation ceremony is the basic package (the original price of $110.00 will be in effect ONLY UNTIL February 1; at that time the price will increase to $135). To order, please go to: www.herfforlando.com, or call the Herff Jones Company at 407-647-4373. If you have any questions regarding your payment, please contact Herff Jones.

Congratulations to senior Bethany Jablon, Oviedo HS DAR Good Citizen Winner

Volunteer Opportunity for All Students My name is Natalia and I’m working with the Oviedo-Winter Springs Chamber of Commerce as the Volunteer Coordinator for Taste of Oviedo. Each year, Taste of Oviedo needs talented and hard-working volunteers who help make things happen and I would love to share this opportunity with your students and team! Below is the link for volunteers to register- there are two links/boxes, one for high school volunteers and another for adult volunteers. https://tasteofoviedo.org/volunteer/

Please share this with any individual or group from your high school that can help make a difference and would like to connect with our community.

If you have any questions or would like additional information, I am happy to help. Thank you! Natalia Rodriguez-Dallas Business Development skött-it TECHNOLOGY GROUP www.skottit.com 321-424-6773

A Message from Ms. Reilly, Guidance Director I wanted to let everyone know of the plan while Ms. Janiece Valentine is out on maternity leave. She is expecting on 2/10, so this will apply once she is actually out on maternity leave. Each counselor will take the alpha from Ms. Valentine that coincides with what they already have.

Lightsey A-Deb; [email protected] Reilly Dec-Ha; [email protected] Byrd-Hb-Mea; [email protected] Washington Meb-R; [email protected] Vosburg S-Z; [email protected]

If any of parents have an ESE question, they need to direct those to their student's case managers and then Mrs. Cameron. [email protected]

If they have guidance questions, they can direct those to the counselor where their last name falls. Please see above.

Please let us know if you have any questions.

SAVE THE DATE! WHAT: 2021 SCPS Transition Showcase: Your Path ...Your Future WHEN: March 1st - March 5th WHERE: Virtual Showcase on Webex

The Seminole County Public Schools Transition Resource Team is holding our annual SCPS Transition Showcase, Your Path ...Your Future, for families and students with disabilities in grades K-12. This year, we are changing formats and the Transition Showcase will be held virtually the week of March 1st - March 5th.

Vocational Rehabilitation, area colleges, vocational schools, disability support services, recreational programs, health & wellness, family support services, job training programs and other community agencies are providing valuable information to K-12 grade students and families in order to assist them in planning for the future.

Live sessions with detailed information on the following topics will be featured: * Agency for Persons with Disabilities * Benefits Planning * Guardianship * Project 10: Transition Education Network * Vocational Rehabilitation - Pre-Employment and VR Transition Services * Local College - Disability Support Services

For updates on the Showcase, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/scps-transition-showcase We look forward to your online participation in the 2021 SCPS Transition Showcase!

Transition Team Student Support Services Seminole County Public Schools Visit our new SCPS Transition Website: www.scps.us/transition Keep up with the SCPS SSS department here: https://www.facebook.com/StudentSupportServicesSCPS/

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Week Congratulations to our Teacher of the Week Barbara Kelly! She is one of the hardest working teachers on this campus and makes our math department stronger with your guidance in vertical alignment of content and her wise advice from teaching experience.

Congratulations to our Students of the Week Congratulations to Sandra Khela! Sandra was nominated by her counselor, Ms. Byrd. Ms. Byrd says that she has never seen a student accomplish as much as Sandra has this first semester! She is working hard and now on track to graduate. Great job Sandra!

Four players are being recognized by a parent. M’lani Vitela Maizie King Kiana Scott Eliana Nemasango This is what the parent wrote: I wanted to recognize 4 of your girls' basketball players. This afternoon, my daughter (age 10) was practicing with her basketball team, which is co-ed, in Boston Hill Park. 4 wonderful young ladies from your team were there practicing too, and my daughter approached them to ask about how hard they work. They were so kind and patient with her and gave her so much encouragement. She loves basketball and being able to talk with some older girls about playing is so important. I cannot thank them enough for taking some time to talk to her, so warmly. What wonderful young ladies. They made this mom so happy today, they are truly role models to be proud of.

Athletics Update from Athletic Director Jen Darty Boys Basketball hosted Ocoee – Freshmen won 70-59, JV won 51-24 & Varsity won 64-50. On Saturday, JV played Master’s Academy and won 60-42 and Varsity played in the Kalyn Classic at Master’s Academy against Central Christian Academy and lost 73-46.

Boys Varsity Soccer lost to Trinity Prep on Friday, 1-0.

Varsity Wrestling hosted the Showdown in O-Town Duals on Saturday & finished 3rd place as a team. Tim Abdelshehid & Marcus Patrick went undefeated in their weight classes.

Girls Varsity Basketball fell to Lake Mary 56-40. Mandy Turner had 12 points. Junior Varsity won 49-43 – the team was led by Carmen Longhurst with 13 points, Sam Male with 12, Eliana Nemasango with 11, and Maddy Love with 11.

Boys Freshmen Basketball won 60-21 over Windermere Prep.

The JV Girls Soccer team defeated Lake Highland Prep 7-0 last night behind 3 goals scored from Roen Waisanen and 1 goal each from Ashlyn Terrell, Alana Pressy, Delaney Sauer, and Sarah Duncan. The Varsity team won 4-2 with Valentina Amaral scoring twice and had 1 assist, Kyleigh Thelen and Kelsey Sauer each scored once in the victory and Ryleigh Holcomb contributed 2 assists and Abbie Davis had one assist.

Boys Freshmen Basketball fell to Orlando Christian Prep 52-51, JV won over University 66-54, and Varsity fell to University 54-38.

Boys Varsity Soccer tied Freedom 3-3. Goals were scored by Lorenzo Amaral, Sogui Ndiaye, and Kosi Mafela with assists from Jack Erickson and Lorenzo Amaral. JV won 4-1.

Girls Varsity Soccer tied 2-2 with Bishop Moore last night. Kyleigh Thelen & Kayla Banks both scored goals for the team. JV won 8-1 and Ashlyn Terrell had 3 goals, Roen Waisanen also had 3, Sofia Caballero scored once and Sophia Parker also scored once.

Girls Varsity Basketball won over Lake Nona 53-31. Alyssa Doyle led with 16 points & Mandy Turner added 12. JV fell to Lake Nona 24-35. Sam Male had 12 points.

OHS Athletic Boosters is needing a VP of Sponsorship and Concessions Coordinator. If you are interested in serving in this capacity, please email [email protected]

How to Buy Athletic Tickets This school year all events in Seminole County are cashless. The Seminole County & FHSAA online ticketing provider is GoFan (www.gofan.co). All tickets will be purchased through GoFan and redeemed electronically on your smart phone at the gate. Upon purchasing tickets, please make sure you do NOT validate them prior to entering the gate. There will not be paper tickets available at the gate. All Fall athletic events, with the exception of Varsity Football, at Oviedo High School are currently available for purchase in GoFan through this link: https://gofan.co/app/school/FL1808. For our home Varsity Football games, tickets for general admission will go live online on Monday at 8:00am the week of the home Varsity Football game. Please note, all venues are at limited capacity with a set number of tickets. Once tickets are sold out, we cannot admit any more fans into the stadium. Tickets for our away games in Seminole County will also be available in GoFan when released by the opponent. For our away games in Orange County for Winter Sports, they will be moving to GoFan and limiting their capacity to 25%.

For all athletic events, masks are required by SCPS. The administration has the authority by FHSAA to stop the game and require everyone to wear a mask and wear one appropriately meaning covering the nose and mouth area. Please refer to the guidelines for further details.

Stop the Spread

How can you help?

1. If your child is feeling ill or displaying any potential symptoms, please err on the side of caution and keep them home. Every student does have 10 absences that a parent can write a note for making them excused. This is per semester, so you don’t have to worry. Also, at home a student can log into eCampus/Canvas and stay up to date on the class material. 2. If your child has recently been tested for COVID-19 due to symptoms, has symptoms, or potential exposure, please contact our school nurse at [email protected] or 407-796-2074.

3. If your student tests positive, please immediately contact Tanya Cameron at 407-320-4008 or call the school at 407-320-4050.

Scholarships for the Class of 2021 Organized by the Month

Please see the link below.

Email [email protected] with questions. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1DLQkus27616UyZs_Y_ZQZCoO5DZeB6UXsgDKNEcaV pM/edit#gid=1292535822

A message from Guidance Director Sarah Reilly Who is my counselor? A-Deb Lightsey Dec-Ha Reilly Hb-Mea Byrd Meb-R Washington S-Z Vosburg ESE Valentine

Support the OHS PTSA by shopping at Amazon! OHS PTSA is now officially registered as a charity option with Amazon Smile. Below is our unique link for people to select us as their charity. The key is when shopping on Amazon you have to go through the AmazonSmile site (smile.amazon.com), not just Amazon.com - but there is absolutely no difference; your account is all still there. You can bookmark AmazonSmile to make it easier. Thank you for your support. https://smile.amazon.com/ch/51-0203538

Calendar of Events

Monday, January 25 4:30 PM Boys Freshman Basketball Winter Springs High School Home 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 6:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Winter Springs High School Home 6:30 PM BETA Induction (School) 7:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Winter Springs High School Home

Tuesday, January 26 PSAT (9th,10th,11th) (School) 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 5:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Osceola High School-Kissimmee Senior Night Home 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Osceola High School-Kissimmee Senior Night Home

Wednesday, January 27 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 6:00 PM Coed Varsity Wrestling Away 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Soccer Wekiva High School Senior Night Home

Thursday, January 28 DCF Testing (School) 7:20 AM Club Photo Day (School) 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 5:30 PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Eustis High School Away 7:00 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Eustis High School Away

Friday, January 29 DCF Testing (School) 5:00 PM Color Guard (School) 6:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Basketball Colonial High School Away 6:00 PM Girls Junior Varsity Basketball Ocoee High School Away 6:30 PM Boys Varsity Soccer Lake Highland Prep School Away 7:00 PM Boys Junior Varsity Soccer Sanford Seminole HS JV Soccer Tournament Away 7:30 PM Boys Varsity Basketball Colonial High School Away 7:30 PM Girls Varsity Basketball Ocoee High School Away

Saturday, January 30 AP Stat Review (School) TBA Boys Junior Varsity Soccer OPEN JV Soccer Tournament Away TBA Girls Varsity Weightlifting OPEN Region Meet @ TBA Away