The Panther Post
Monday, May 30, 2016
  
This is the last Panther Post for the year and it has been another amazing year! We a few more celebrations to share.

Recognizing our Retirees
I would like to take a moment to recognize ten amazing educators who have retired during this school year or will be retiring at the end of the school year.  Over 200 combined years in education and experience are among these remarkable group of educators. On behalf of administration we thank you for your service and dedication to Orange County Public Schools and education as a whole. We wish you a fond farewell and the very best in your retirement years.

 
Pictured from left to right: Dr. Knight - Principal; Alex Smith - Agriculture; Elliot Schwartz - TV Production; Deb Grund - Yearbook, Journalism, Debate; Sandy Maderer - Guidance Counselor; Susan Hollingsworth - Algebra 1; Pauline DeSantis - Algebra 1; John Nadler - Chemistry Honors. Not pictured: Maryann Borgon - Guidance Counselor; Linda Hayduk - U.S. Government Honors; Rosie Olszewski - AP English Language Composition.

Recognizing High Impact Teachers
Earlier this spring, these teachers received congratulatory letters from Commissioner Pam Stewart recognizing them for this achievement. The letter stated,  "Whether in a classroom where students arrived already high achieving, or a classroom in which students were underperforming, your efforts provide inspiration and opportunities to young people that may have been otherwise inaccessible."

The state determined the high-impact teachers based on how their students performed on statewide exams over a 3-year period and the growth of the students from one year to the next. The state limited high-impact distinction to those who taught courses measured with the Value Added Model - reading (grades four through 10), mathematics (grades four through eight) and Algebra 1 (grades eight through nine).

The district hosted a reception this past week for all high impact teachers in Orange County. Dr. Phillips is proud to have five high impact teachers among the faculty.  Congratulations again for a job well done!!

 
High Impact Teachers left to right: Cara Lakin - Reading; Merline Monpremier - Reading; Dr. Knight - Principal, Gina McKenzie - Reading. Not pictured: Linda Innocent - Reading; Nilam Patel - Ninth Grade ELA.

As we close out this year, I want to take a moment to thank you for allowing me to lead your students. It is a privilege and honor to be your principal.

I hope everyone enjoys their summer. We will see you in August.

Sincerely,

Dr. Knight
Proud Principal  
 
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Pictured top:
Flowers are placed in front of every headstone at Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. There is no school on Monday, May 30 in observance of Memorial Day.
BulletPoints 
 

At Memorial Day '16
'All Gave Some. Some Gave All'
 One of our JROTC cadets, Anais Vazquez, created and painted this mural that is seen by
 all as they enter room 4-111.
Vital SignsVitalsigns



* Credit: Mrs. Lakeitha Black, Assistant Principal  
Announcements
Tri-M Officers  
Attention Tri-M students: The deadline to hand in officer applications has been extended to Monday.  Please hand in all applications to Ms. Hodil by that day.

ACT Boot Camp 
ACT Boot Camp began last Thursday for those who have signed up. Any questions? See Ms. Golub in room 2-208

Parking Applications
Applications for parking decals for the 2016-17 school year are available for pickup in office 700. Students cannot purchase a decal until August, provided your application is approved.

Yearbook SALE Still ON!
There are still some yearbooks for sale in room 23-106! If you would like to purchase a yearbook or pick up your pre-ordered yearbook, come before school or during lunch. Cost is $90 exact cash or check made out to DPHS.  

High School High Tech Applications
Students, if you're interested in joining High School High Tech for the 2016-17 school year and you attended the interest meeting, applications are due 6/3/16. If you were unable to attend the interest meeting and are interested, please see Mr. Manning in room 2-106 for more information.  

Trader Joe's Job Opportunities
Students are you able to work in a high energy and customer friendly job environment? Then Trader Joe's of Dr. Phillips (8323 W. Sand Lake Rd.) is looking for you! See Mr. Palmer in guidance for more info.

Orlando Teen Police & Fire Academy will held June 13-23 - Summer Program
This free nine-day course will be offered to students enrolled in 9th - 12th grades and aims to foster relationships between the police and fire departments and youth in the community. The academy will cover Uniform Patrol Assault & Battery, Fire Apparatus, Hands-Only CPR Training, Drug Enforcement, College Preparedness, Careers in Law Enforcement Fire Hose Training & more! See Officer Morton or Barnes for details. Applications are in the main office 100 building or by clicking on the following document - Academy Application
Club News
DECA


Students from Olympia High School and Dr. Phillips High School attended the DECA International Career Development Conference in Nashville, TN.  The conference in Nashville hosted nearly 18,000 students from all 50 students and several countries around the world, including Canada, China, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Spain.

The students compete in one of 45 different marketing categories, attend leadership programs, and participate in Florida DECA functions while at the conference. Presentations are delivered to business professionals who volunteer to judge the competitions which are held over three days, culminating with a Grand Awards program to recognize the top competitors in the world.



Max Kingstone (Senior pictured above - Dr. Phillips) is a four-year DECA competitor and finished as a top 20 finalist in the Sports and Entertainment Marketing Individual Series Event at this year's conference.
It's a beautiful thing!

What is DECA?
Student Artwork
Annual Wall of Fame Photo Contest

For the past 16 years, the Dr. Phillips High School Graphic Arts Department/VPA has had an annual Wall of Fame Photo Contest in May. The judges this year were all associated with the Orlando Museum of Art.   We had over 250 submissions. Scholarships were awarded to the top three photos. First place went to went to Emily Logan, second place to Elise Robinson, and third place to Sachi Patel.  

If you would like to see the top thirty photos, check out the display case in the front office or use this link:
http://teacherpress.ocps.net/dphsvisualarts/art-magnet-celebration


1st Place, Emily Logan


2nd Place, Elise Robinson


3rd Place, Sachi Patel
Scholarship Recipients
Project InVEST

Testing

TESTING COUNTDOWN CALENDAR


 2016 SPRING CFE SCHEDULE




Make Up Testing:
June 7 and June 8
Athletics


Tiffany Tolbert and Dylan Meeks earn the 2016 Most Outstanding Athlete Awards 

The 2016 Annual Athletic Awards and Hall of Fame ceremony capped off another successful sports year for Dr. Phillips High School as 38 students were honored for their accomplishments on the playing field and in the classroom. 
Read the full story on the DP Athletics website

Scholarships
Please remember to check this list noting application deadlines . . .

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