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Distance Learning Program

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20 Mar

Students and Families,

We are prayerfully committed to the ongoing health and safety of our school family. Starting Monday March 23rd your child will be attending school through our Distance Learning Program. Everyday your teacher will be calling your son or daughter. This will be an extensive phone call that will include prayer, review of work, goal setting, tutoring and encouragement. The teacher will be setting a schedule and have window of time they will be calling your child every school day. We ask that families only come to the school with an appointment so there are not too many people on campus. Your child will continue with their PACE work, PE, art, music, computer, supplementals, projects and daily virtual time with their classmates.

Attendance will be taken based on assignments completed and daily teacher meetings. There will be no makeup days for students who complete their assignments and have their daily teacher meeting. We want to challenge every student not only to maintain their progress but to work ahead.

Please review the attached document that provides you with our recommended student schedule and suggested guidelines to help prepare for this transition.

All campuses will be open. Office hours will be 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. Teachers will schedule appointments for pickup and return of PACE books and/or any additional materials.

Extracurricular activities will resume as soon as possible.

We appreciate your understanding as we all try to navigate the challenges we are facing. Our mission is to prepare our students for a successful future. We will continue providing the best education possible.

We welcome your feedback as we are striving to make this the best program for your family.

In the midst of this difficult time, we are reminded that, "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." PSALMS 46:1. Let's us remain united in prayer knowing that He is with us at all times.

This Month in History: March

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01 Mar

Let’s have a little fun this month!

We’re going to learn about some of the historical moments that have happened in March. Come back to this blog once and a while and maybe something cool happened that day!

  • March 3, 1847 – Telephone inventor Alexander Graham Bell was born in Edinburgh, Scotland.
  • March 4, 1681 – King Charles II of England granted a huge tract of land in the New World to William Penn to settle an outstanding debt. The area later became Pennsylvania.
  • March 4, 1789 – The first meeting of the new Congress under the new U.S. Constitution took place in New York City.
  • March 5, 1770 – The infamous day of the Boston Massacre occurred.
  • March 6, 1836 – The final day of the Battle of the Alamo which stirred the famous Texan saying, “Remember the Alamo.”

“Remember the Alamo!”

  • March 6, 1475 – Renaissance genius Michelangelo was born in Caprese, Italy. He was a painter, sculptor, architect, poet, and visionary.
  • March 10, 1862 – The first issue of U.S. government paper money occurred as $5, $10 and $20 bills began circulation.
  • March 10, 1880 – The Salvation Army was founded in the United States.
  • March 13, 17:33 – Joseph Priestly, the scientist who discovered oxygen, was born in Yorkshire, England.
  • March 15, 44 B.C. – Also known as the Ides of March, March 15th was the day Brutus and other conspirators assassinated Julius Caesar in the Senate chamber in Rome. After discovering his good friend was part of the plot, the famous saying was born: “Et tu, Brute?” (You too, Brutus?)

“Et tu, Brute?”

  • March 16, 1751 – The 4th U.S. President, James Madison, was born.
  • March 17, 1762 – The first official recording of St. Patrick’s Day was actually not in Ireland, but in New York during a dramatic increase of Irish immigrants in the U.S.
  • March 18, 1837 – The 22nd and 24th U.S. President, Grover Cleveland, was born.
  • March 23, 1775 – Patrick Henry ignited the American Revolution with a speech before the Virginia convention in Richmond, stating, “I know not what course others may take; but as for me, give me liberty, or give me death!”

“Give me liberty, or give me death!”

  • March 24, 1874 – Harry Houdini was born (as Erik Weisz) in Budapest, Hungary. He is a magician known as the “Great Houdini,” famous for his magic tricks escaping from seemingly impossible places.
  • March 29, 1790 – John Tyler, the 10th U.S. President was born in Charles City County, Virginia.

Your turn!

Are there any notable days in history for the month of March that peak your interest?  Are there any not on the above?  Share your thoughts with us!

 

Read more historical moments here: http://www.historyplace.com/specials/calendar/march.htm

Summer Program Donation List

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Summer Fun Donation List
13 Mar

The Summer Fun Program is currently seeking donations!

Please help us fufill our wish list!

Donation List:

Paper Plates
Magazines (With Pictures)
Glitter
Popsicle Sticks
Shaving Cream
Yarn
Salt
Toys/Play Dough
Empty Water Bottles
Board Games
Children's Movies
All Level Reading Books
Coloring Books
Paper Bags
Copy Paper
Construction Paper
Shoe Boxes
Empty Jars
Empty Towel/Paper Rolls
Food Coloring
Flour
Jewelry Beads

Please bring all donations to Mrs. Rivera’s classroom. THANK YOU!

Hurricane Maria Relief for Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic

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Hurricane Maria Relief for Puerto Rico
27 Sep

We want to provide relief to Hurricane Maria Victims in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic.

Our students and staff at Osceola Christian Preparatory School have families or loved ones that were directly affected by the recent storms. And we want to do something to help.

We are inviting you to join us!

This year, we want to challenge each teacher and their class to bring in as many supplies as possible. We are asking for parents, guardians, and those interested to help our students bring in dry goods, supplies, and food that are needed in Puerto Rico and the Dominican Republic. As an incentive, the class that brings in the most supplies gets a free lunch.

Here's a list of relief items needed:
  • - Batteries (AAA to DD)
  • - Flashlights
  • - Water bottles
  • - Diapers, baby wipes, and similar products
  • - Soap, hand sanitizer, and similar products
  • - Towels, rags, and similar
  • - Toiletries (Deodorant, toothbrush, etc.)
  • - Bug spray
  • - Non-perishables like boxed food and snacks
  • - Canned goods
  • - Powdered drinks/food
  • - Trash bags, ties, and etc.

 

Please contact Ms. Hickson, Ms. Duran, or Ms. Hawkins for more details. We will also do special picture postcards to send to loved ones who are hard to get a hold of; no matter who brings in the most supplies, EVERYONE WINS!

The Four Temperaments Quiz

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The Four Temperaments Quiz
25 Aug

Our senior students finished up the day by taking a personality quiz on the four temperaments. After taking the quiz ourselves, we decided that you may also enjoy taking the quiz! Once taking the test, feel free to share your results!

Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse of 2017

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Safely Watch the Solar Eclipse of 2017
15 Aug

Countdown to the Solar Eclipse

On Monday, August 21st, we will have the opportunity to witness a partial solar eclipse here in Central Florida! The eclipse will begin at 1:19 PM, reach its maximum coverage at 2:51 PM and will end at 4:15 PM.

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      Begins: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 1:19 pm
      Maximum: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 2:51 pm
      Ends: Mon, Aug 21, 2017 at 4:15 pm
      Duration: 2 hours, 55 minutes
      Magnitude: 0.87

Watch the Solar Eclipse Safetly

I know it will be an exciting bit history to be able to witness a solar eclipse! However, it is important that you do not look directly at the eclipse at any point of time without the proper safety gear.

Solar Eclipse Certified Glasses

The ideal way to view a solar eclipse is through certified solar eclipse glasses. You will be able to view the eclipse directly.
However, if you are looking to buy your glasses now, most vendors are either sold out or they will arrive too late. But don’t fret!
There are other ways you can enjoy this momentous occasion!

Pinhole Projection

Pinhole Projection is a NASA-approved method of indirectly viewing the sun. For this project, have your back facing the sun. Your hands must be in the shape as though you’re ready to give a high-five. Cross the fingers of one of your hands over the fingers of the other. Look at your hands’ shadow on the ground. The small crevices between your fingers will project an image of mesh on the ground. For the viewing of our partial eclipse, these images will reveal the Sun’s crescent shape

If the area where you are viewing the eclipse is shaded by trees, the leaves’ shadows will act as a natural Pinhole Projection.

View other Projection projects you can use during the August 21 Solar Eclipse Here: https://eclipse.aas.org/eye-safety/projection

Cameras

If you have a professional or semi-professional camera, you should be able to record the solar eclipse without the need to look directly at it. We do recommend using a camera filter to project the lens of your camera, however.

Others may be thinking to use your cell phone to view the solar eclipse. Although, it will be difficult not to look at the sun while you try to aim your camera. Having eye protection is still recommended for this method. Now, cell phone cameras lenses are so small that it shouldn’t damage the lenses but to be on the safe side either put filter on the camera or set the phone’s settings to receive less light when viewing the eclipse.

We hope you are all prepared and enjoy 2017’s Solar Eclipse on August 21st!

Graduation Happened! What’s Next?

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You Graduated What Next Blog
27 May

Congratulations on graduating!  That next step that has been always around the corner has finally come! Life after high school. It’s a very exciting but may also be an intimidating step for most of you. You’ve worked diligently in your books all year to finally walk across that stage and earn your diploma.

But now many of you have a different challenge ahead. Some of you are going straight into college, others pursuing a trade, and then others going straight into the workforce after they graduate. Whatever your path may be, we have a few lines of advice for you.

Be Patient.

Of course, we want to be successful right away, like get that nice car and live in that nice house. However, God may have different plans. Success isn’t always overnight. Often, God wants us to grow through the wealth of our experiences not through the wealth in our wallets.

Don’t Worry.

God has his hand on you and has a plan for you. He will take care of you even when life gets difficult. You may not know where you’ll be in 10 years, but don’t worry.  God knows and will be with you as you get there.

Plan.

Now I know we just said to not worry, but that doesn’t mean to not prepare. Do you know what you enjoy doing? Do research on how other people made your passion their life’s career. Also, save for the future. Put a little money aside each week or month. Your future self will thank you.

Do Your Best.

Finally, do your best in all circumstances. It may seem difficult or disheartening at times, but don’t give up! When you do your best, you’ll easily stand out among those around you. Even in a job that pays next to nothing, do your best. The people over you will take notice.

“’For I know the plans I have for you,’ says the LORD. ‘They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.’” – Jeremiah 29:11