Weekly Community News for Odyssey Charter Jr/Sr High School
Volume 56 • May 27, 2024
Farewell 2023-2024
This is the last edition of the Titan Times for the 2023-2024 school year. Thank you all for a fabulous year. If your student will be attending Summer School or one of the Summer Camps, please check your emails for more detailed information.
Registration for the upcoming school year is scheduled for July 23rd, 8 am to 5 pm, and July 24th, 12 pm to 7 pm. Please look out for emails with more details.
Message from the Principal, Mr. Michael Davis
Dear Odyssey Families,
As we close out an amazing year at Odyssey Charter School Jr/Sr High, I want to take a moment to thank you for all your support. In my first year as principal, I have been honored to lead our students and faculty. I am excited about what the upcoming year will bring to the Wyoming campus and our Titan Scholars. We have new programs and electives that we cannot wait for your student to experience. Next year, we will add an ROTC program, Emergency Medical Responders (EMR), and Business and Entrepreneurial CTEs and offer Dual Enrollment transportation for our EFSU and FIT students. Please contact your child’s Guidance Counselor for more information if they are interested. We are also thrilled to announce that we will be increasing our 1 to 1 program for our high school students. Our expansion of this initiative means that all students in grades 10 through 12 will have access to laptops full-time in their core classes, and sections of our 9th graders. As Odyssey continues to grow, so does the amount of opportunities and pathways for all of our Titan Scholars. We hope you all have a wonderful and relaxing summer. We will see you in July.
Summer Camps
HOURS 8:00 am-12:00 pm M-TH (no Fridays)
Session 1 June 3-June 13 •Session 2 June 17-June 27
If you have questions, please contact the person in charge of the specific camp your child is attending.
Camp Director, Ms. Brittany Scardino: scardinob@odysseysachool.com
Volleyball Camp Counselor, Ms. Valeria Castro: castrov@odysseycs.onmicrosoft.com
Basketball Camp Counselor, Mr. Anthony Moore: Moorea@odysseycharterschool.com
Robotics Camp Counselor, Mr. Mark Zelonski: Zelonskim@odysseycharterschool.com
Rising 6th-Graders Counselor, Ms. Brandy Griswell: griswellb@odysseyschool.com
Summer Camp Transportation Information
To secure your child's spot on the bus, please go to WWW.EZROUTING.COM/ODYSSEYFL to request transportation. You must use a computer and Chrome browser. This is a secure website, so you cannot use your phone. Please note that if you live under two miles from the school, your student is NOT eligible to ride the bus this summer.
*No eating or drinking on the bus.
Summer School
If your student is attending summer school, please note the following:
HOURS 8:00 am-12:00 pm Monday-Thursday (No Fridays). Uniforms are required. Transportation will be provided. (Please see bus info in the summer camp article above.) Breakfast and lunch will NOT be served. Please send your child with a healthy snack and water. Tardy students will be sent home, and on the third tardy, they will be removed from Summer School.
GRADUATION May 18, 2024
The Class of 2024 celebrated its graduation on May 18, 2024. Some graduates will attend various colleges and universities, others will join the military or officer training corps, and some will go directly into the workforce. No matter their chosen path, we cannot wait to see the next great things they will accomplish. Congratulations to the Class of 2024!
8th-Grade Grad-Tastic Trip
On Friday, May 17, 2024, the 8-graders went to Sea World. They had a blast at the Orca Experience and Dolphin Encounter and even ran into Mr. Guevara’s “twin.”
8th-Grade Stepping-Up and Awards Assembly
On May 20, 8th graders received their Certificate of Achievement for completing middle school. Certain students were also recognized for individual achievements in academic and elective classes. Congratulations to all!
Awards Assembly
On Tuesday, May 22, 2024, students were recognized for their outstanding achievements in various academic and elective courses. Mr. Davis also handed out the Gentle Giant and Titan Awards. The Gentle Giant Award is presented to students who embody the Odyssey mission while showing compassion and empathy for their fellow classmates, faculty, and staff. This child is a friend to all and is always ready to help others. Students are selected for the Titan Award because they represent the school‘s mission. These Titans are excellent students and helpful classmates. They hold leadership positions and are wonderful role models.
Congratulations to the following students:
Gentle Giant
Skylar Lee - Grade 6; Vanessa Perez-Dumeng - Grade 7; Natalia Columna - Grade 8; Emily Lewis - Grade 9; D'Jorn Cox - Grade 10; Malachi White - Grade 11; Gian Oquendo-Verdejo - Grade 12
Titan Award
Maleika Berryman - Grade 6; Ashley Phillipe - Grade 7; Joleigh Smith - Grade 8; Hailey King - Grade 9; Sarah Casten - Grade 10; Nora Nolan - Grade 11; McKayla Johnson - Grade 12
Ms. Beauchamp’s US History Class
For their 8th grade US History Final exam, students in Ms. Beauchamp’s class did living biographies. They had to choose a person they studied during the school year and present their research while dressed as that historical figure. These 8th graders did a fabulous job on their final exam presentations.
Melbourne Municipal Band Summer Camp
The Melbourne Municipal Band is hosting their annual FREE Summer Band Camp June 10th-28th. This is a GREAT way for students who play school owned instruments to be able to play during the break! Students who are not currently enrolled in band at OCS can also attend and get a head start!
Register online at: https://www.mmband.org/syb
For more information, call Ben Gonzalez at 909-659-4202, or the MMB office at 321-724-0555, or email mmbsyb@gmail.com.
Please see the flyer on the bulletin board below for more information.
*Please note that this camp is not run by Mrs Kevelin or Odyssey Charter School. We have had many students attend over the years and they have had a wonderful music experience. Please contact MMB directly with any questions.
New Agenda Cover Winner
Congratulations to 8th grader Kira Baker for winning the 2024-2025 Cover Design Contest with her jellyfish painting! We look forward to seeing your artwork on everyone's agendas next year.
BULLETIN BOARD
YEARBOOKS
You may order with the link below or in the front office.
$55 Order here: https://www.balfour.com/student-info?smi=107864.
UPDATE - TUES 5/28:
THE BOOKS FINALLY ARRIVED ON CAMPUS. PLEASE COME PICK THEM UP IN THE FRONT OFFICE.
For now, please enjoy the digital version HERE.
Check our school calendar HERE for game schedules!
Titan Merch Store
Click HERE to shop for Titan hoodies, tshirts, tapestries, blankets, bags, and more!
HEALTHY CAFE
