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October 25 The Osprey Connection

Posted Date: 10/25/26 (05:00 PM)

THE OSPREY CONNECTION

The Chain of Lakes Middle School Newsletter

Week of October 25, 2026

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This Week's Events

October 26-30 Red Ribbon Week
October 26 Volleyball @ 5:30 p.m. Horizon West Middle School
October 27 STEM/Robotics Meeting @ 4:15 pm Rm 624
October 28 Bible Club @ 3:15 Rm 618
October 28 Art Club @ 3:15 Rm 424
October 28 Volleyball @ 4:30 p.m. Gotha Middle School 
October 28 Running Club @ 4:15
October 29 Cooking Club @ 4:15 Rm 204
October 30 Running Club @ 4:15
October 30 Qtr 1 Outstanding Osprey/Honor Roll Ceremony @ 10:00 am
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A graphic design for Red Ribbon Week featuring the text 'RED RIBBON WEEK' and a red awareness ribbon.

Red Ribbon Week

Chain of Lakes Middle School will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week October 26–30! This week is an opportunity for our students to learn about making healthy choices, staying drug-free, and making positive decisions for their future. Please wear red on Monday to show your support!

Quarter 1 Outstanding Osprey and Honor Roll Ceremony Friday

This Friday we will celebrate some of our amazing Ospreys at our Outstanding Osprey Ceremony! Students were nominated by a teacher for demonstrating outstanding character, effort, kindness, or other positive qualities that make them stand out in our school community. 

We will also be celebrating our Honor Roll Ceremony this Friday! Students who earned a 3.5 GPA or higher in Quarter 1 will be recognized for their academic achievement. Congratulations to all of our honorees!

NJHS Boo-Grams

The National Junior Honor Society Chapter at Chain of Lakes will be selling Boo Grams this week between 9-9:30am in the courtyard. If you would like to send a Boo to a friend, you need to know their first and last names and their Period 7 teacher or room number. Price for a Boo is $1.50 for 1 or $2.00 for 2, cash only. Sale ends Wednesday, October 28. Flyers are posted around campus with more details.
A digital flyer announcing an NJHS Boo Grams Halloween sale, detailing dates, times, prices, and delivery info.

It's Time for Volleyball Season!

Good luck to our boys and girls volleyball teams as their season begins this week! Come out and support our athletes at a game!
A sports flyer for Chain of Lakes Middle School Volleyball, featuring the Ospreys mascot, ticket info, and season schedule for 2026-2027.

Scholastic Academy Applications Now Open!

The OCPS Magnet & Scholastic Academy application window is open! All OCPS families AND out-of-county families may apply! For more info visit: https://ocps.net/application-page

Remember, Chain of Lakes Middle School is a Scholastic Academy for Performing Arts (SPAA)! Apply today if interested!

Order School Pictures Today!

Interested in ordering school pictures from picture day? Use the promo code below to purchase at mylifetouch.com.
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Picture Retake Day

Lifetouch will be on campus November 2, 2026 for any student who wishes to retake their school picture.
A graphic announcing a picture retake day on November 2, featuring a smiling cartoon apple wearing sunglasses.

Save the Date!

On Thursday, November 19 bring your lawn chair and join us for an evening of performances from our Scholastic Performing Arts Academy (SPAA)! This event is free and food trucks will be on site with food available for purchase. Come see the dedication and hard work our students have put into their SPAA classes this year! 
A flyer for the Chain of Lakes Middle School Fall Festival, featuring fall leaves and string lights.

Connectivity Day

Mark your calendars! Connectivity Day will be Thursday, November 19!
A colorful school event flyer for Chain of Lakes Middle School Connectivity Day on Thursday, November 19, 2026.

Osprey Complete Retreat

Last Friday, our students celebrated the Osprey Complete Retreat, a quarterly incentive recognizing students who demonstrate academic responsibility and positive behavior! Students who completed all class assignments, maintained passing grades, and met attendance and behavior expectations enjoyed activities like volleyball, board games, soccer, basketball, arts and crafts, and more! We are proud of our Ospreys for working hard, staying on track, and making positive choices. Keep soaring, Ospreys!
Two young people sit outdoors at a wooden table, painting small crafts with brushes and watercolor palettes.
A group of students play table tennis inside a gymnasium with green bleachers.
A group of students practice choreography together on a brightly lit indoor basketball court.
Two young friends pose cheerfully with backpacks outside against a yellow wall.
A group of young people gather around a yellow foosball table in a gymnasium, enjoying a game together.
Five children pose together outdoors, arms around each other, outside a school building.
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us. You can reach out via the following links: