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Amy Quesinberry Price
August 5, 2020

Caleb Foarde fighting brain cancer

Windermere High senior Caleb Foarde will be learning from home this year as he continues his cancer battle.

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Observer Staff
August 4, 2020

As teachers return to schools, OCPS launches FAQ for parents

This resource is divided into sections to cover topics such as health and safety protocols; the district's three learning options; ESE; and VPK.

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Observer Staff
August 4, 2020

OCPS parents: Check with your school about your student's assigned instructional model

At least one West Orange school indicated that students whose parents did not complete their Choice Registration now will be automatically enrolled in LaunchEd@Home.

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Guest Author
July 29, 2020

High-schoolers share thoughts on returning to school

The COVID-19 pandemic has created a multitude of unforeseen issues within our society. The most pressing issue for many families is the issue of sending their children back to school.

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Guest Author
July 29, 2020

Haitian dish connects family

I am a Haitian American, and food distinguished by Haitian culture has been a significant part of my family’s life — especially Haitian rice and chicken.

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Guest Author
July 22, 2020

THE MASKED READER: ‘Reaching For the Moon: The Autobiography of NASA Mathematician Katherine Johnson’

There is a very popular quote stated by Norman Vincent Peale that says, “Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you’ll land among the stars.”

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Guest Author
July 22, 2020

Teacher inspires reading through summer book club

Rosemary Ford’s Sunshine State Book Club meets on Zoom to discuss books and foster a love of reading.

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Troy Herring
July 22, 2020

Jaya Dayal gives back to community through internship

Windermere resident and recent Lake Highland Prep graduate Jaya Dayal was named one of four rising collegians with a National Leaders Internship from Bank of America.

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Michael Eng
July 20, 2020

OCPS extends deadline for choice

Parents have until 5 p.m. Monday, July 27, to choose the instructional model they want for their children for the fall 2020 semester.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 17, 2020

School Board votes to send OCPSLaunchED@Home to state officials with waiver

The waiver would allow the Orange County Public Schools board members to decide on physical reopening based on local COVID-19 conditions.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 15, 2020

West Orange community mixed on state's school plans

Stakeholders hold differing views regarding the emergency order to open school buildings.

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Guest Author
July 15, 2020

Binge-worthy: My top 10 summer Netflix picks

Windermere Prep student Julia Kaufman offers her picks to cure the summertime blues.

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Guest Author
July 15, 2020

Back from the Bahamas: One student’s experience with Champs Missions

First Academy's Emma Pastis, her family and some friends completed a mission trip with Champs Missions to Freeport, Bahamas.

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Danielle Hendrix
July 14, 2020

BREAKING: School Board to reconvene Friday morning for reopening decision

The 10-hour School Board meeting ended with a motion to table discussion and reconvene 9 a.m. Friday, July 17.

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Guest Author
July 9, 2020

THE MASKED READER: 'The Giving Tree' by Shel Silverstein

When I was a little kid, my mom read “The Giving Tree” to me very often. So much so, in fact, that this book became a staple of my childhood. Indeed, I’m extremely happy to review this book!

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