OLL High School Communication

This is the last week to submit your school’s vote!

In January, Assistant Principals received  information regarding the instructional materials adoption process, the IMET tool for evaluating resources, and strategies for consensus building for school-based teams. During the February Early Release Day, secondary math teachers will engage in collaborative work and evidence collecting around the “Try-and-Apply” phase. There will also be new information shared from teacher questions around technology, assessments, etc.

We ask that schools hold their votes until after the new information is shared on February Early Release Day on February 2^nd.

Assistant Principals were asked to work with PLC’s and School Leadership teams to build consensus around which material will best meet the needs of Pasco County students. Consensus should be built by Feb. 17th.​ Each school should submit their vote by February 18, 2022.​

• Middle Schools Adoption Vote – form asks for 1 vote for 6-8, 1 vote for Algebra​
• High Schools Adoption Vote 

If you have any questions, please reach out to Melissa Caruso or Fran Howard.

This week, school admin/counselors should be working to determine a preliminary list of the Top 10 seniors and the Val/Sal at each site. District personnel is also preparing preliminary lists which will be shared with schools for cross referencing. Any concerns can be discussed and reviewed together. On the evening of February 28^th, senior GPAs will be frozen so the final Top 10 list and Val/Sal can be determined.

Here is a review of upcoming events for the Val/Sal timeline:

• February 14^th – 25^th District personnel and school admin/counselors work to determine the preliminary top 10 seniors and the Val/Sal at each high school. Schools will be contacted immediately if any issues or concerns arise during the review. 
• Evening of February 28^th – 7th semester senior GPA is frozen. 
• March 1^st OTIS processes the 7th semester RANK using the GPA frozen the night of Feb 28^th 
• March 2^nd – 4^th District personnel and school admin/counselors determine the final top 10 seniors and the Val/Sal at each high school. Each school will be contacted by Monday, March 7^th to verify the final result. 
• March 8^th & 9^th Schools review results and prepare to announce 
• March 10^th Schools announce top students and Val/Sal. 

Please contact Melissa Caruso with any questions.

The Florida Youth Survey sponsored by the Florida Department of Health is required of each county in the state of Florida annually. This year 16 Pasco schools were selected ( 8 Middle Schools and 8 High Schools).

• Prior to administering the survey schools must send home the FAQ and Parental Permission Form which only needs to be completed if parents do not want their student to participate. Please allow adequate time for parents to return the form to opt out. We recommend a phone call or email going directly to these families to notify them of the opt out form and survey. Parents with questions are allowed to come to the school to review the survey if they wish. If you need support with questions, please contact Matt Wicks.
• Permission slips and all survey materials will be distributed to the nurses at those selected schools early next week.
• The school’s nurse will distribute the survey packets to each selected 2^nd period classroom teacher.
• Once the surveys are completed (2-week completion window), the administering teacher will place the surveys in the provided return envelope and place in the courier to send to the Health Team.

Please feel free to contact Matt Wicks or Tony Emperator, if you have any questions about the FYS survey and the administration timeline. 

Please check out the materials below if you are looking for quality materials to share with students as they prepare for the spring college readiness assessments.

All SAT and ACT Resources

 ACT and SAT Resources by Grade

ACT 6 Hour Prep Resources– can be used in a boot camp setting or otherwise

Feel free to preview and share as you see fit.

​What’s the Connection between the Focus Skill, Close Read, and Spotlight Skill Lesson? (2 min 33 sec)

Finding Grammar Skills Lessons and Printing Options (1 min 36 sec)

We are excited to share our next technology experience with you!

Please save the date for Monday, February 28^th through Friday, March 4^th for an opportunity to learn how you can use Microsoft Office 365 applications for student engagement. 

Each morning you will get a myPascoConnect announcement and a link to watch a quick screencast. Then scan the QR code to join our myLearning course. There will be an asynchronous course to dive a little bit deeper and learn how to use these applications for your own personal use or to up your game with integrating some fun technology into your lessons. You can earn two professional development points for learning and turning in your final work product for each application featured.

Feeling a little frustrated or eager to learn more about your Windows device? Well join us for  “Tech Hours.” We will have the following windows (Lol!) of time open for you to ask all of your questions, up your game with your new device, or just troubleshoot some concerns you may have.

Tech Hours:

Monday, February 28th- 3:30-4:00pm

Tuesday, March 1st- 8:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm

Wednesday, March 2nd- 8:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm

Thursday, March 3rd – 8:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm

Friday, March 4th- 8:30-9:00am and 3:30-4:00pm

*Zoom link will be communicated in our myLearning course and announcements. Be on the look out for it!

Looking forward to “Spring into Technology” with all of you!

OLL and OTIS

Pasco PBIS Walkthroughs are approaching! If your school is planning on applying for PBIS model school for this year, please be sure to send Susanna G. Haberle shaberle@pasco.k12.fl.us  an email in efforts to schedule your walk through. Click here for PBIS Model School Requirements. Note: PBIS walkthroughs cannot be scheduled any later than May 15^th, 2022.

Starting March 21^st – Apr. 11^th What is a better way to ease back into your classrooms after your Spring Break? A “Mindfulness Practice”!!! We are encouraging you to use this as a personal and professional journey! Start exploring the practice now to better prepare for the challenge. To access Inner Explorer,  Go to your “MyPascoConnect” dashboard and add Inner Explore to your apps! For questions, please connect with Deedra Lee Mitchell dcopelan@pasco.k12.fl.us or Susanna G. Haberle shaberle@pasco.k12.fl.us

You may be aware but here is a resource for families to receive medical care, dental, mental health, and some prescriptions at no cost.

The State Attorney Mobile Medical Clinic is a medical office on wheels where Pasco County residents can receive basic health care at no charge. Emergency services are not provided at this clinic.

The Mobile Medical Clinic’s full-time staff includes a director, nurse practitioner, and driver. The clinic often has community volunteers, doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to assist.

Appointments are not necessary; walk-ins are welcome.

What does the mobile medical clinic offer?

The Clinic travels to more than a dozen locations throughout Pasco County serving the homeless and residents who have no insurance.

• Employment physicals, with some exceptions
• School and Sports physicals
• Laboratory services, limited
• Pregnancy testing
• Hepatitis B vaccines
• HIV/HEP C testing
• Some prescription assistance. No drugs are kept on board the unit.
• Treatment for brief illness.
• Strep throat and flu are examples.
• Treatment for long-term illnesses. High blood pressure and diabetes are examples.

Limited referrals are offered and can include:

• Dental services
• Mental Health and Substance abuse
• Primary and Specialty care

February 2022 Mobile Medical Schedule

How do I contact the Mobile Medical Clinic?

If you have questions, please call (727) 324-7823 or for general information, please visit https://www.flsa6.gov/mobile-medical-clinic/