Puma News
“Everything Legacy”
March 2015
Volume 1, Issue 7
Message from Ms. Fairweather
Be conscious, be humble, be respectful, be consistent, be silent, be
thankful and just be nice. These seven practices will help you become
successful in anything you do in the future. They will also help you
develop better self-esteem, and help you become an overall better person. However, these are not easy processes and it will require you to be
honest with yourself. If you are up for the challenge, please keep
reading.
Be Conscious: This means to be aware of your surroundings, other
people’s perspective, and your own emotions and thoughts. If you
are mindful of these three matters, you will be able to resolve conflicts
with ease.
Be Humble: This means that while you are aware and confident about
your strengths, you are also honest and aware about your weaknesses.
You recognize where you need to improve and you are not afraid to ask questions or ask for help.
Be Respectful: This means that you respect others and, more importantly, you respect yourself.
Even when you feel disrespected by someone, you still show respect and move on, knowing that
you don’t have to let anyone take away your peace. When you show respect to others it shows how
much respect you have for yourself.
Be Consistent: This means that no matter what troubles and challenges cross your path, you will
always remain true to yourself. You will be stable in your thoughts, emotions and practices.
Be Silent: This means that you listen more than you speak. You will use your eyes, more than
your tongue and use actions more than your words.
Be Thankful: A lot of times we forget to appreciate what we have. Because of the type of world
we live in, it is easy to want more and more. Just take a breath and realize that you truly have more
than you will ever need to become the person you want to become.
Just Be Nice: In the end, it just helps to be nice. Be nice to yourself. Be gentle with yourself.
You are doing the best you can. Realize that you are truly a phenomenal person.
As you continue on the path and journey of your life, I can only hope these seven practices help you
and stay with you. Because of they do, you will have a healthy mind, body and spirit.
”Only surround yourself with
people who will lift you higher.”
– Oprah Winfrey
EDITORIAL STAFF
Cedric Brown
Jalen Brown
Diamond Burnette
Viergla Cesar
Zarkeria Eliassaint
Darrin Harris
Demetris Harris
Jaden Jennings (Editor)
Stephanie Lundeen
Jaleel Powell
Jaydon Sykes-Griffin
Ayanna Thomas
Inside this issue:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!
Pumas celebrating birthdays in the month of
March are:
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Social Skill of the Month
Synergize
David Dor – 3rd
Alicia Hancock – 5th
Destiny Jackson – 10th
Widelert Darisma – 14th
Triumph Tucker – 22nd
Samuel Vaughn – 27th
Yamiran Jimenez – 29th
Quinton Jones – 30th
Staff Birthdays
 Mr. Dickens — 24th
The habit Synergize has the root word
“synergy”. Another word for synergy is
teamwork. “Synergy is achieved when
two or more people work together to
create a better solution than either
could alone. It’s not your way or my
way but a better way, a higher
way” (Covey, p. 182). When we work as
a team, we can achieve more and be
more successful.
Faculty Message
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Social Skill of the
Month
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Education
2
Campus Buzz
3
School Involvement
3
More Interesting News
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Upcoming Events
4
Education News
S.T.E.A.M.
By Jaden Jennings
The 7th and 8th Grade Pumas embarked on a financial literacy journey called S.T.E.A.M. S.T.E.A.M. is the acronym
for Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math. The program is sponsored by MOSI. In the program, students
were introduced to a few of the rovers that NASA sends to Mars. The program was a four-day course and during
the course, we discussed budgeting, financial planning, income and careers. The instructors, Mr. Silas Potter and
Ms. Urmila Wadnerkar, assigned us the task of coming up with a mission to complete in space. Using a budget of
$20,000, each group had to choose a form of a satellite or a rover and build it. We then had to present our mission
as a commercial, a newspaper ad or a billboard. If our presentations were successful, we earned raises. This
program taught us the importance
of financial literacy through
a hands-on project that required us
to use a budget to create a
project and work as a team.
STEM
By Daunte Harris
We are in the second session of the STEM /KidsCode Program. During this semester, we will focus on
designing and building websites. Prior to building the website, we had to identify a social issue that we
would include in the website. Some of the social issues we will cover include: air pollution, single moms,
cyber bullying, racism, discrimination and bullying. In the website design, we have to include social issues, stakeholders, and solutions. In addition, we will learn how to code, style and create websites. Once
we have finished the websites, you may access them on any computer, cell phone, etc. Stay tuned for
more information regarding the STEM program.
A Blast Through History
By Darrin Harris
On Thursday, March 26, we presented our Black History Play. Ms. Brown sang the Black
National Anthem, “Lift Every Voice and Sing”, Mr. Rush played “We Shall Overcome” on the
saxophone and Mrs. Treadwell sang a solo. Mrs. Fryer was the mistress of ceremony and
the director, Mrs. Askew, provided the background about how she wrote this play for our
school. The play was about a lazy
boy named Sam (Jaydon) who did
not want to do research for a school
assignment. Upon falling asleep,
he was visited by many historical figures to include Dr. King, Malcolm X,
Frederick Douglass, and many more.
Each person told what he or she
had invented and patented. Through
his dream, the lazy boy got knowledge and help on his
homework. The play ended with Mrs.
Askew’s daughter miming to the song
“Glory”. The performers in the play
were Jaydon Sykes-Griffin, Alicia Hancock,
Daunte Harris,
Mezarson Cesar, Peter McClarin, Darrin
Harris, Josiah Capers, Widelert Darmisa, Jaleel Powell, Chareisa Burnette,
Malik Jones, Dayjinae Dailey, Ahmad Mobley, Nathaniel Rollins, and Daniel
Lindsey. Everyone was impressed with the play and to see an amazing blast
through history.
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School Involvement
PASTA FOR PENNIES
By Demetris Harris
Throughout the month of March, Legacy Pumas are participating in
Olive Garden's Pasta For Pennies, a program benefiting The Leukemia
& Lymphoma Society's School & Youth campaign. Don’t forget to bring
in your pennies and spare change for the Pasta for Pennies fundraiser.
The money raised through contributions supports leukemia, lymphoma
and myeloma research and patient services. Also, the two (2) homeroom
classes that raise the most money will receive lunch from Olive Garden.
Campus Buzz: Intramurals
The Pumas Boys Flag Football Team prevailed in the Central Florida Charter Athletic League (CFCAL) and won its
second championship since joining the league. In addition, the team had a perfect season, 12-0. The championship game against Bell Creek was intense. At halftime, no team had scored. The first team to put points on the
board was Legacy, with Daunte Harris scoring a rushing TD. The final touchdown was made by Michael Austin.
The Pumas won the championship game with a score of 14-6. The Pumas are seeking a second championship in
the Tampa Charter Athletic League (TCAL), current record 6-0. Below are pictures from the CFCAL championship
game, courtesy of Mr. Leon Robinson Jr.
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March Events
Mar. 2 – Boys Flag Football Legacy vs Lutz, 4:30 p.m. at Cuscaden
Mar. 3 – CFCAL Playoffs Round 1 Legacy vs Independence, 4:30 p.m.
at Cuscaden
Mar. 4 – FSA Writing – 8th Grade
Mar. 4 – CFCAL Playoffs Round 2 Legacy vs. LLT Black, 4:30 p.m. at
Progress Village Field
Mar. 5 – CFCAL Championship Legacy vs. Bell Creek, 4:30 p.m. at
Progress Village Field
Mar. 8 – Daylight Saving Time Begins
Mar. 9 – 13 – Spring Break
Mar. 16 – Boys Flag Football Legacy vs Henderson JV, 4:30 p.m. at
Cuscaden
Mar. 23 – Boys Flag Football Legacy vs Woodmont, 4:30 p.m. at
Cuscaden
Mar. 25 – Boys Flag Football Legacy vs TCMS, 4:30 p.m.at TCMS
Mar. 26 – Black History Program at 11a.m.
Mar. 27 – Natures Classroom 6th Grade Only
Mar. 30 – Boys Flag Football Legacy vs HAMS, 4:30 p.m. at Cuscaden
Mar. 31 – Natures Classroom 6th Grade Only
Apr. 3 – School Closed
2015-2016 School Year
Registration for the 20152016 school year has
started.
If you have a child in the
6th or 7th grade who will
not be returning to Legacy
for the upcoming school
year, please contact the
school at (813) 253-0053.
Legacy Preparatory Academy
1906 N. Rome Avenue
Tampa, FL 33607
Phone: 813-253-0053
Fax: 813-253-0182
www.legacyprepacademy.org
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Mission Statement
Legacy Preparatory Academy will create positive
learning and work habits in order
to prepare our students for academic
success. We teach students to be responsible
and informed citizens and to be able to
communicate effectively. Finally, we want to
instill in our children a strong desire
for lifelong learning.
More Interesting News...
END OF THE YEAR FIELD TRIP
Legacy’s end of the year field trip will
be to Busch Gardens in Tampa. The
cost for students is $65.00 CASH ONLY
[cost includes lunch]. The deadline
for paying is Friday, May 8, 2015.
Legacy has to purchase tickets/pay a
deposit in advance, therefore no
refunds will be given after May 15,
2015. Please contact Dr. Wynn
(813-253-0053) at the school to learn
the cost for students with valid annual
passes. Students may come out of uniform, but in dress code, for
this field trip.
Any student with behavioral problems will not be permitted to
attend.
Board of Directors
Dr. Carl Warren, Chairman
Gloridine McNair, Vice-Chair
Michael Mainor Shabazz, Treasurer
John Kremer, Director of Gov’t Affairs
Dr. Phyllis Tucker-Wicks, Parent Liaison
Yolanda Baham
Dr. Carolyn Collins
Ms. Yolonda Capers, Principal
Dr. Mary Wynn, Assistant Principal
NATURE’S CLASSROOM – 6TH GRADE ONLY
The 6th Graders will participate in Nature’s Classroom,
March 27, 30 and 31, 2015. Stay tuned to read the highlights
from writers Demetris Harris, Ayanna Thomas and Jaydon
Sykes-Griffin in next month’s Puma News.