Weekly Community News for Odyssey Charter Jr/Sr High School
Volume 29 • October 23, 2023
"If you are working on something that you really care about, you don’t have to be pushed. The vision pulls you."
- Steve Jobs
Oct 24: GATEway Night at Eldron @ 6PM + Parent Conference Night @ 5-7 PM + Varsity Bowling Districts @ 8AM
Oct 26: College & Career Fair @ 9:00AM-1:00PM
Oct 27: Early Release Day + Finish Friday + Dress Down Day + Movie Night Grades 6-8 @ 5-7PM in the Café
Oct 28: Success Saturday + Marching Band MPA
Send Your Photos For Yearbook!
This week's photo challenge is "Passion for Fashion."
Dress Down Day is Friday and we'd love to see your fashion trends. Please take a pic of your friends on that day and email them to Mrs. Oakes (yearbook teacher) at oakesj@odysseycharterschool.com. Don't forget to include the names of the people in your photos. A free yearbook ($55 value) will be donated to the winner of the best content creator this year! Visit our Yearbook webpage HERE for ordering info and more about the photo challenges.
Titan Merch Website
Our new Titan Merch Website is up and running! Click the link below and shop for hoodies, tshirts, and other items with various Titan logos on them. We have many new designs coming soon so check back with us for other sports and team spirit merch. Go Titans!!
https://sites.google.com/view/ocstitanmerch
Space Coast Art Fest Winner!
October 14-15th was the Space Coast Art Fest where many talented Titans displayed their art pieces. It was a beautiful weekend for strolling in Viera to see artwork from students from all Brevard County Schools as well as other artists from across the country.
Congratulations to 7th grader Yalisa Mitchell for winning 3rd place in the 2D art division at the Space Coast Art Festival this weekend!
Marching Band Performance
Saturday, October 21st, the Titan Marching Band will be performing their 2023 show, “Radio Edit.” The event will take place at Space Coast Jr/Sr High and runs from 4:15 pm to 8:30 pm, with Odyssey performing at 5:30 pm. We hope to see you there!
Tickets: $15 pre-sale w/credit card (children 4 and under are free) or $20 cash at the gate (All patrons will be encouraged to purchase tickets online to receive the $15 rate. Link to preorder Marching MPA tickets:https://teachtix.com/fba10/fba-district-10-marching-mpa-2023)
Bowling Tournament
The Bowling Teams played in the Private School Tournament at Shore Lanes in Palm Bay on Friday, October 13, 2023. The boys ' team finished runner-up after battling back from a tough seeding placement. Congratulations to Jordan Fleming, Alex Padron, Kevin Pinkerton, Andrew Pinkerton, Robert Pinkerton, Owen Prats, and Shane Shaban. The girls' team played hard all day but fell short to the Merritt Island Boys' team.
Congratulations to Gabby Dancey-Renz, finishing 2nd in the top ten, and Mary Haywood in 4th.Way to go, Titans! Thank you, Coach Amanda Encarnacion, for your dedication to these teams.
Volleyball Game: Boys Vs. Girls
On Friday, Oct 13th, there was an exciting volleyball game held during 6th and 7th period. There was a boys' team led by Coach Mazza and girls' team lead by Coach V. Castro which ultimately led to a 3 set win for the ladies! A great time was had by all who attended. Funds were raised to support the Varsity Team.
Volleyball Senior Night
On Tuesday, Oct 10th, Odyssey hosted our Senior Night Volleyball game v Cocoa. The Lady Titans celebrated senior, Noreina Fleming, and made it a very special night.
GATEway Info Night
Don't miss our New Parent Information Night for our gifted and talented students. The event will be Oct 24th @ 6PM at our Eldron Campus at 1755 Eldron Blvd.
Parent Conference Night
Parent Conference Night will be held on Tuesday, October 24th, @ 5:00-7:00 pm
These meetings are for students who are underperforming academically or are in danger of failing. Teachers will reach out to families to schedule appointments. Students are also encouraged to attend so they can take ownership of their academic performance and discuss strategies for improvement.
If you do not hear from a specific teacher of interest, please email that faculty member directly. Other arrangements will be made if you cannot be accommodated on Tuesday evening. Thank you for your continued support.
Masked Singer Talent Show
Have you ever thought about performing in a Masked Singer Talent Show? Odyssey is conducting a survey to see if there is interest in putting on this event. Please fill out the form here if you would consider signing up for a performance spot: https://forms.gle/edVRcQT4HbPe7Db99. Teachers are encouraged to sign up too!
Movie Night
There will be a Movie Night for middle school students on Oct 27th @ 5-7PM. Refreshments will be sold. The movie will be Tim Burton's classic "The Nightmare Before Christmas."
Student of the Month
Congratulations to the Students of the Month for October. These fantastic students consistently strive for excellence and display their Titan pride.
Mr. Davis with this month's middle school winners - Grade 6: Logan Ashbaugh, Grade 7: Abraham Santiago, Grade 8: Deryk Duke
Grade 9: Adeena Sanabia and Grade 10: Joy Yang
Grade 11: Sofia Osorio
Grade 12: Alecia Harrison
Attention Senior Class of 2024!
Don't miss out on anything for your Senior year. Please visit our Senior Info page HERE in our Titan Times for important dates, scholarship info, and more. New scholarship info added!
WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE ODYSSEY JR/SR CAMPUS?
Horn Harmony
The Odyssey Titan Band and Color Guard are preparing to blow away the audience at their performance this weekend. We know they will do amazing under Ms. Kevelin's direction.
Perfectly Plotted
These future architects and engineers in the making demonstrate their mastery and understanding on how to rotate figures on a grid in Ms. Hamzeh's class.
Cultivating Sustainability
Our Odyssey Farm is growing the future one seed at a time. These lucky students are developing a deep connection to the land and food that we eat. Thanks Mr. Ian!
JOIN A CLUB & FIND YOUR PASSION...oin a club and find your passion!
Check our school calendar HERE for game schedules this week!
HEALTHY CAFE
