Weekly Community News for Odyssey Charter Jr/Sr High School
Volume 51 • April 22, 2024
"All you need is the plan, the road map, and the courage to press on to your destination."
― Earl Nightingale
APRIL 22-26
22 NO SCHOOL Holiday for ALL
23 School Bus Diver Appreciation Day
Rising 6th-grade Information Night in cafe 5:30-6:30 PM
25 Orchestra Spring Concert in the Gym @ 7:00 PM
26 LAST DAY for ZERO PERIOD
DRESS DOWN DAY
Interims Published on FOCUS
Senior’s Grad Bash
EARLY RELEASE / FINISH FRIDAY
27 SUCCESS SATURDAY
Open Gym Gr 6-8 @ 2 PM
Open Gym gr 9-12 @ 4:30 PM
WHAT'S HAPPENING ON THE ODYSSEY JR/SR CAMPUS?
6th Grade Science
Mr. Curry’s 6th-grade science students experimented and selected what kind of bridge they wanted to build with their paper to stabilize their traveling car with weights. The more weight the car carried, the stronger the bridge had to offer support. The class could see the “equal and opposite reaction” examples of Newton's 3rd Law. They also experienced the differences between rolling, sliding, and static friction in this hands-on learning activity.
Prom Night
This year's prom theme was Aurora Borealis. Staff and students dressed up and gathered at One Oakes for a great night of food, dancing, and a fun selfie booth. Noreina Flemming was crowned Queen, and the King was Gian Oquendo-Verdejo.
Our full photo gallery can be seen HERE.
The pics of the selfie mirror can be seen HERE.
Field Day
Sunshine, laughter, and cheers filled the air as Titans celebrated the end of the school year with a fantastic field day! The energy was contagious as classes competed against each other in a variety of fun games. It was a day of unforgettable memories and smiles all around. A favorite event was the chance to send various members of the admin team to the dunk tank. Mr. Guevara was the king of smack talk but Jamaal Miller was the first to send him into the water!
Full photo gallery HERE
Band Happenings
April 26th & 27th
District Solo & Ensemble @ Kennedy Middle School
Select students have worked to prepare small ensembles or solos for adjudication at this district level event. We have 63 students participating throughout the weekend ranging from 6th-12th grade.
May 2nd
Spring Concert @ OCS (gym) • Concert Begins @ 6:00 pm
Doors Open for Teachers/Staff @ 5:30 pm • Doors Open for Parents @ 5:45 pm
Please join us for the final band performance of the year! Prior to the performance there will be an art show set up in the courtyard featuring work from our talented art students. The concert will feature performances by our Beginning Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble. We will also be recognizing our marching band students and honoring our band seniors.
*For those that have attended performances in the past, we have a new concert configuration that should allow for more space than we had a previous performances. We will continue to have reserved seating for teachers/staff members.
May 6th
Color Guard Showcase @ OCS (gym) • Performance Begins @ 6:00 pm
Doors Open for Teachers/Staff @ 5:30 pm • Doors Open for Parents @ 5:45 pm
Our Color Guard students have been working on individual and small group performance pieces in preparation for the 2024 Color Guard Showcase. The event will conclude with a performance of their superior rated Winter Guard Show, “We’re All Mad Here.”
SENIOR SPOTLIGHTS
Titan Senior Class of 2024
Hayden Daprile
Hayden has attended Odyssey since 3rd grade and is currently dual enrolled and taking Astronomy, Economics, and World Religions for college credit. He participates in art class and thinks it is a good outlet for emotions and a good way to learn more about other people. He will miss his friends and teachers and looks forward to attending Eastern Florida to complete his AA Degree.
Clinton Jones
Clinton has attended OCS since 8th grade, and he will miss all the friends he’s made especially their lunchroom conversations. He is interested in keyboarding, drawing, ceramics, and digital art. His favorite teacher was Mr. Ayala because of his passion for history. Clinton plans to go to Eastern Florida State College and major in digital art. He eventually wants to become a freelance artist.
Fatima Yaseen
Fatima has attended Odyssey since 7th grade and has consistently been a member of the National Honor Society. She is currently dual-enrolled at Eastern Florida State College and has already earned her AA Degree. Her favorite teacher is Mr. Gelinas because he makes learning chemistry enjoyable, and his Forensics class was really fun. Fatima has been accepted to the University of Central Florida, where she hopes to get her Bachelor's in Social Science and then pursue a Master's Degree in Social Work.
YEARBOOKS ON SALE NOW
These will sell out ! Order your copy ASAP!
$55 Order here: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=107864.
Check our school calendar HERE for game schedules!
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HEALTHY CAFE
