The Lion's Roar-Quarter 1, 2016-2017 Volume 1 | Page 9

ATHLETICS

As we closely work with administration and the county
to monitor the challenge of our field having turned into
a lake we will be modifying our PE program to make
sure that we still accomplish our goals for this year.
There is nothing like challenges to force innovation! Do
not worry, the OSOTA tradition of the Great Turkey Race
at Thanksgiving will still occur just around a track
instead of on our field. Please stay tuned for a more in
depth update as soon as we know more info regarding
the field. We have developed some short and long
term contingency plans based on what the county tells
us in the next 2 weeks.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION CREATES HEALTHY
BODIES WITH HAPPY HEARTS.

Please let Coach Mariah or I know if there is any way we
can serve you or your family. We are honored to work
with your scholars every day to help them develop
character.

Thank you for your support so far this school year. Sorry,
we are not starting a swim or crew team, but our soccer
program from kindergarten through high school is
making progress. I'm proud to announce that our 4th 7th grade team made it to the semi finals this year! It
has been such a great experience watching all the
teams at the games and practices. I don't cry, but it
brings a tear to my eyes like a proud father to see our
scholars progression in how far they have come in such
a short amount of time. It's definitely due to the great
coaching by Demel Gonzalez and Tim Waisanen.  Also,
thank you for the support and help of Stan Miller, Leon
LaChance, and Tommica Louissaint. They have been
essential to keeping the wheels rolling on our soccer
program. 


Go OSOTA Lions!
-Coach Christopher Flash

We just finished up our Varsity and Junior Varsity Soccer
tryouts. We have also started a Flag Football team and
just finished organizing a Open Gym Basketball night
where the first 5 to arrive will receive a FREE basketball
training session from an official Orlando Magic Trainer.
Players are being evaluated with hopes to build a One
School Basketball team. With time and hard work the
goal is to play other schools in the Florida High School
Athletic Association (FHSAA). Thank you for your
support with this vision. It will come to fruition with all us
working together for our children.

Our P. E. and weight lifting classes have had some
donations and I would like to express my gratitude to
the Van Doren family and Coach Buffy Shoener for
donating equipment—what a blessing to our scholars
and school.

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