Weekly Community News for Odyssey Charter Jr/Sr High School
Volume 12 • April 17, 2023
"Education breeds confidence. Confidence breeds hope. Hope breeds Peace.”
-Confucius
MON. April 17: Gr 6 Vision & Hearing Screening
WED. April 19: Parents as Partners Meeting @5-6 pm in the Café
New Student Night @6-7 pm in the Cafe
THURS. April 20: Band Spring Concert @4:00-7:30 pm in the Gym
FRI. April 21: Tied Together and Junior Achievement’s GLOW Project Assemblies
Finish Friday
SAT. April 22: Success Saturday
18th Annual 5K Community Run
Join us on April 29th for Odyssey's 18th annual 5K Community Run. The event will be held on our campus. Registration begins at 8 am. A student fun-run is at 8:30 am and the 5K begins at 9 am. The cost is $10 for students and staff / $20 for community members. Please send check payable to Odyssey Charter School to the guidance office by April 15th!
For registration forms and more info, please visit this link: https://www.odysseycharterschool.com/5K-Flyer-2023.pdf
Odyssey Student Wins Local Contest
Palm Bay Utilities, in partnership with the Florida Section of the American Water Works Association, held a “Drop Savers” poster contest. Students in K-12 were encouraged to create a poster depicting a water conservation idea. Thank you, Visual Arts teacher, Ms. Karina Reilly, for bringing this contest to your art students’ attention and assisting them with the entrance requirements.
Isabella Lopez, 8th grade, won first place in Division 4: 6th-8th grade! She was recognized by the Utilities Director, City Council Members, the City Manager, and the Mayor at the April City Council meeting. She received awards including a card, trophy, and certificate. In addition, Isabella’s poster will be displayed at the customer service office located at City Hall for the entire month of April which is Water Conservation Month. Her winning poster will also be submitted to the American Water Works Association's Florida Section competition for statewide recognition. Congratulations and good luck in the state competition, Isabella!
Assemblies
Several classes will participate in a special event hosted by Tied Together of the Space Coast and Junior Achievement of the Space Coast's GLOW program on Friday, April 21, 2023.
Tied Together was founded in 2014, and its goal is to teach young men the importance of positive self-image and self-worth. Boys attending this assembly will learn the basic skills of being a gentleman and how to tie a tie.
Junior Achievement's GLOW program stands for "Get it. Learn it. Own it. Want it." The girls will attend this assembly hosted by three female STEM professionals who share their stories and answer students' questions about their career paths in order to inspire, encourage, and guide young women as they make career decisions.
Bake Sale Fundraiser
The Odyssey Charter Jr/Sr Interact Club will be having a Bake Sale fundraiser on April 23, 2023, from 12:00 pm -4:00 pm at the Palm Bay Senior Center. All proceeds from this sale will be donated to the Children’s Hunger Project.
You can help support these amazing students and this fundraiser in many ways, such as volunteering to assist in the sale as a Chaperone or sending in a home-baked item on April 21st for students to sell. Please email Mr. Rebman at rebmant@osysseycharteschool.com for more details. You can also donate directly to the cause through the Children’s Hunger Project website at https://thechildrenshungerproject.org/
New Student Night
For New Students Entering Grades 6-12
Please join us in the Café on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, from 6:00 pm-7:00 pm.
Bring completed registration packets. Remind students to be “picture”ready to take a photo for their School ID. If your student has an IEP, please bring a copy.
Yearbooks
Please PRE-ORDER!
Yearbook Fee is $55.00. Please use this link for online ordering: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=107864.
If you choose to pay via check or cash, please send it to school with your child for a receipt.
Middle School contact is Valeria Castro.
castrov@odysseycharterschool.com
High School contact is Amanda Encarnacion.
Senior Grad Bash
The Senior Grad Bash Trip is Saturday, April 28, 2023. Permission forms are available now. Please adhere to all deadlines and see Ms. Amanda for info and questions.
encarnaciona@odysseycharterschool.com.
8th Grade Grad Venture
The 8th Grade Grad Venture Trip is Saturday, May 5, 2023. Permission forms are available now. Please adhere to all deadlines and requirements and see see Ms. Guslawski with any questions. GuslawskiE@odysseycharterschool.com
Little Shop of Horrors
Mark your calendars for our Titan Performing Artists bringing you "Little Shop of Horrors." The event will be held in our Gym on the following dates:
Friday, May 12th @ 7PM
Saturday, May 13th @ 2 PM and 7 PM
Sunday, May 14th @ 2 PM
Tickets may be purchased in the front office. Please let them know which showtimes you want. Presale tickets are $5 and are available at the door for $7.
Doors will open 30 minutes prior to showtime. Please be prepared to show your ticket/s.
Performing Arts Fundraiser
Please consider buying a shirt to support our Titan Performing Arts Department. Click the link to order here: www.customink.com/fundraising/ocsperformingartsdept
Wellness Policy
Odyssey Charter Jr./Sr. High School emphasizes a school-wide mission focused on helping each child reach their full potential. The goal is to promote, protect, and improve the health and well-being of the members of our community. We encourage our students, families, and staff to maintain life-long healthy eating habits and physical activity. Please be mindful of this policy when bringing food on campus.
Substitutes Needed
We need a few strong, positive, and committed individuals who want to make an impact on our Titan daily academic goals. Do you know a dedicated person who will have the student’s best interests in mind and a desire to work with our students and teachers? If so, have the possible candidate contact Valeria Castro at 321-345-4117 or castrov@odysseycharterschool.com. Training is provided.
Class of 2023
Senior Spotlight
Darla Davilmar
Darla Davilmar has attended Odyssey since third grade. She is a member of the Color Guard and loves marching season. Darla looks up to Ms. Kevelin and says that she has played a major role in her character development because Ms.Kevelin taught her the importance of integrity, accountability, responsibility, and respect. After graduation, Darla plans to attend the University of Central Florida and then go to medical school.
Autumn Kelly
Autumn Kelly has attended OCS since seventh grade. Senior dinner at Makotos is one of her best memories of Senior year because it was nice to see classmates outside of school. Her favorite teachers are Ms. Walker and Ms. Lopez because they help her stay on track and on top of her grades. After graduation, Autumn hopes to attend nursing school.
Mia Dowleyne-Corona
Mia Dowleyne-Corona has attended Odyssey since seventh grade and is currently dual enrolled. Her favorite memory of Senior year is Homecoming night because she spent it dancing with her best friend Lily. Mia loves volunteering for her 7th-grade science teacher, Ms. Guslawski, because they always have stimulating and interesting conversations. In the future, she will be an intern at the Brevard Zoo and hopes to become a wildlife conservationist.
Congrats Titans!
Healthy Café Menu
MONDAY
Jerk Chicken Cuban; Black Beans; Organic Brown Rice; Steamed Carrots; Whole Grain Roll
TUESDAY
Turkey Tacos or Veggie Tacos (V) w/ Whole Grain Tortilla, Lettuce, and Cheese; Steamed Corn
WEDNESDAY
Hawaiian Pulled Pork or Teriyaki Tofu (V); Organic Brown Rice; Steamed Carrots; Whole Grain Roll
THURSDAY
BBQ Chicken or BBQ Tofu (V) Sandwich; Whole Grain Bun; Fresh Steamed Broccoli
FRIDAY
Assorted Flavors of Whole Grain Pizza; Steamed Green Beans
