Cypress Creek Community Brief 


Monday, June 5, 2017

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Pictured very top:
Best Buddies Field Day (story below)
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Cypress Creek High School
   

This past Wednesday, May 31 was the final school day of the 2016-2017 school year. We will run a few Community Brief issues over the summer, but if you will have a student attending CCHS in 2017-2018, please remember to visit our website and Facebook page for regular information updates. Classes will resume on Monday, August 14.

Upcoming events:
  • June 6: Summer school begins
  • June 8: New ESOL parent orientations, 8 AM & 2 PM
  • June 9: ACT administration
  • June 14: Flag Day
  • June 16: School closed on Friday (CCHS & OCPS on summer schedule for cost savings)
  • June 18: Happy Father's Day!
Have a great week and please remember to buckle up as you travel this summer!

In Bear Pride,

Dr. W. John McHale
Principal
Cypress Creek High School

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Attention Classes of '18, '19, '20, & '21
Important document attached for all grade levels . . .

The link below has detailed information by class year beginning with the Class of 2018 on an array of important topics which students should familiarize themselves with over the summer break:
  • Guidance contacts by text and email
  • Remind text message list
  • Obligations
  • Senior pictures
  • Summer reading requirements
  • GPA requirements to attend special events
  • Special newsletters by grade level
  • College & Career Center news
Vital Signs
A last look at attendance headed into the summer break . . .



Credit: Ms. Cindy Schmitt, Mr. Jim Hennighan

Summer Reading Expectations

Required summer reading for all 10th grade students
All students at Cypress Creek have required summer reading. The assignments have been posted to our school website and can be accessed here.

Some of the titles are available for check out in the media center during summer school hours.  If you have questions about the summer reading assignments, please feel free to email the literacy coach, Dr. Scanlon, at Elizabeth.scanlon@ocps.net

Faculty Year-End Luncheon Celebration

With the 2016-2017 school year completed for our Bears, we wanted the community to see some of the faces that made this such a successful year at Cypress Creek High School. Classes will resume on Monday, August 14th.

Mr. Thomas Wilson, Science Dept., gets ready to dig in at this year's faculty luncheon

Career & Technical Education Business Teachers: Candace Paramore (top left); Chris Canone (bottom left); Haley Calhoon(top right); and Whitney Kelly (bottom right)

The following pictures are of faculty receiving their 10 or 20 year career service pins from OCPS with Dr. McHale at the year-end luncheon. Just above is Dawn Hauser (guidance).  

Dr. McHale with Tina Bulled (counselor)


Mayra Reillo (Spanish teacher)

Julie Grammier (counselor)

Jesus Marin (3D art teacher). Three of Mr. Marin's students are recognized just below by a leading Orlando art museum . . . 

Brad Romer (Social Studies)
 
Student Recognition
Student art work will be on display until June 18th . . . "American Youth: Our Identity"

The Mennello Museum of American Art is holding a juried art show with highlighting Orange and Seminole County high schoolers as part of their increasingly expansive, diverse, and inclusive exhibition program. Three of Cypress Creek's best 3D artists were selected to be part of this show: Karla Gonzalez, Maria Adrovet, and Vanessa Ramos.


Karla Gonzalez, "Ghost Dance" (2017)

Maria Adrovet, "Puzzle Girl" (2015)

Vanessa Ramos, "Eye Am Me" (2017)

KUDOS!
Paola Machado-Ortiz, Jackson Homer-King, Dr. McHale, Ms. Velazquez and SGA
Special Olympics
Two CCHS students participated in State competitions for Special Olympics during the weekend of May 19-20. Paola Machado-Ortiz received a gold medal in the running long jump and 5th place in the 100m run. Jackson Homer-King received  a gold medal in the 100m walk as well as a gold in the tennis ball throw.

Best Buddies
CCHS held a Best Buddies Field Day on May 18 and on behalf of my students and the Best Buddies members, I'd like to give a special shout out to Dr. McHale, Ms. Velazquez, and all of SGA volunteers for helping make this event a fun and memorable day.
~ Melissa Trujillo, ESE Teacher





Summer Food Program for Youth
Athletics: Important Information for 2017-2018

2017-2018 Athletics Paperwork  
The Sports Packet for 2017-2018 seasons will be available from the front office or the Athletic Training office in the gym 03-105J.  If you wish to print this document from home and take it to your private physician: 2017-2018 Athletics Paperwork

Every student-athlete will need to complete new paperwork for the academic 2017-18 school year.  

Paperwork can be turned into the main office throughout the summer and the staff will place it into Coach Panas-Schuster's mailbox. Processing takes place throughout the summer. Recheck for necessary information and proper signatures in pen as the student-athlete will not be allowed to participate in any interscholastic activities until the documentation is completed correctly.   

Fall sports start dates begin JULY 31st.  Questions regarding open gym opportunities and tryout information can be obtained by contacting the head coach for the sport.  A listing of Head Coaches and the sports by season is available on the Cypress Creek Website under Athletics/Team Directory or link: Head coaches

Questions or Concerns:
Call or email Holly Panas-Schuster, ATC, LAT - Head Athletic Trainer    
Gym - 03-105J; Office 407/852-3400 x6032312; Holly.Panas-Schuster@ocps.net


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