PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT DAY TODAY |
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As a reminder, there is no school today, Friday, April 22, for a Staff Professional Day. Have a fantastic long weekend and see you back on campus on Monday, April 25!
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Get ready for the last spirit week of the year next week from Monday, April 25 to Friday, April 29! Please see the information below for each day’s theme:
Monday, April 25: Versus Day
Dress up with your friends as your favorite This vs. That duos.
Tuesday, April 26: Adam Sandler Day
Come dressed like your favorite version of Adam Sandler and participate in the Extr-Adam-ganza.
Wednesday, April 27: Cosplay Day
Show off your very best cosplay. You can enter the Cosplay Costume Contest for a chance to win a week-long elevator pass.
Thursday, April 28: Meme Day
Dress as your favorite meme.
Friday, April 29: Rising Colors Day
Wear your new class colors. Current 7th grade wears orange, 8th grade wears red, 9th grade wears purple, 10th grade wears green, 11th grade wears blue, and 12th grade wears white.
Activities and photo opportunities will be held on 10th Street each day. Please be reminded that the OCSA student guidelines still apply on spirit days. We can’t wait to see you having spirit week fun!
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LAST CHANCE FOR PROM TICKETS |
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Don’t forget! Ticket sales for Prom 2022 will close at 11:59 p.m. this coming Monday, April 25. Be sure to secure your ticket for $85 on MySchoolBucks. As announced yesterday on the Art Attack Live broadcast, the theme is Midnight at Monte Carlo! Prom will be held on Saturday, April 30 from 7-11 p.m. at the Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. For more information about the event, please click here.
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As shared in a previous communication, we would like to request the feedback of all OCSA students, parents/guardians, teachers, and support staff members through an annual anonymous survey. Your feedback will help OCSA Administration as they work to develop the Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) and as OCSA undergoes the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) re-accreditation process. Your participation through the survey is critical to both of these processes, and we appreciate your insights.
Please follow a link below to access the survey that best represents your role at OCSA:
The deadline to respond to the survey is Saturday, April 30. Thank you in advance for your feedback!
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RSVP FOR ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS |
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Attention parents/guardians of students in grades 7-11: The Annual Parent Meetings for the 2022-2023 school year will be held in person on the OCSA campus on Monday, May 23, Tuesday, May 24, Wednesday, June 1, and Thursday, June 2 at 5:30 and 7 p.m.
If your child will be returning to OCSA for the 2022-2023 school year, we kindly ask that you submit an RSVP for one of our mandatory meetings by Monday, May 16. Please remember that at least one parent/guardian from each family is required to attend this meeting once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process. If your child will not be returning to OCSA for the 2022-2023 school year, please take a moment to complete a short form at www.ocsarts.net/NotReturning. Thank you!
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SUMMER FILMMAKING TRIP TO HAWAII |
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The Film & Television (FTV) Conservatory has planned a summer documentary filmmaking experience to the Big Island of Hawaii and would like to invite interested students in grades 9-12 from all conservatories to join them for an island adventure. This once-in-a-lifetime trip will take students to Kona, Waimea, Hilo, and Volcanoes National Park to make short documentaries about the culture, ecology, and volcanology of Hawaii.
If your student would like to experience filmmaking on the Big Island with FTV, this is the adventure for them! Finished films from the trip will be screened at FTV’s Back-to-School Film Festival in the fall.
Dates: Tuesday, July 5 - Tuesday, July 12 (8 days)
Cost: $3,595 (airfare, lodging, tours, and meals included)
Please email Film & Television Conservatory Director Aaron Orullian at aaron.orullian@ocsarts.net to RSVP or for itinerary details.
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As part of our 35th anniversary celebration, we are thrilled to share OCSA’s new ongoing blog and social media series, titled Acts of Gratitude. This series honors the outstanding service work that our students do for the surrounding community, in addition to their artistic and academic achievements. Please click here to view the first blog post of this new series. Be sure to keep an eye on OCSA’s social media accounts for more!
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35TH ANNIVERSARY SPOTIFY PLAYLIST |
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Have you checked out our special 35th anniversary Spotify playlist yet? The playlist features the extraordinary talents of OCSA’s alumni and student bands, singers, instrumentalists, and Broadway stars. A huge thank you to the Leadership class who helped make this amazing playlist happen!
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Course selection presentations have now concluded. As a reminder, a hard copy of the course selection form must be turned in to the Student Services Office in Room 101 of the Humanities Tower with a parent signature. The deadline for rising 8th grade students is Friday, April 29. The form submission deadline for all other grades has already passed. Forms received after the deadline will be dated and receive less priority for classes, especially for electives.
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SUMMER CLASSES AT CSARTS ACADEMY |
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Looking for something new and creative to do this summer? CSArts Academy is pleased to offer unique arts training opportunities for students of various ages at both OCSA and CSArts-SGV, our sister school. Choose from a wide variety of exciting course options that encourage students to learn, explore, and grow their skills. Be sure to check out all of the classes offered in our Brochure of Classes, plus the newly added courses that can be found on the CSArts Academy registration website at academy.csarts.net!
Reserve your spot before Monday, May 23 to take advantage of special early bird pricing. Don’t forget to spread the word to family and friends who may be interested in this unique and educational summertime experience!
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HELP KEEP OCSA HEALTHY & SAFE |
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The following are a few reminders to keep our school community safe and informed:
Do not come to school if you are sick or experiencing flu or COVID-19 symptoms. If you have received a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, please report it to the school through the COVID-19 Reporting Form as soon as you can.
Please remember that weekly COVID-19 testing is offered every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-4:30 p.m. to all students, families, faculty, and staff as an extra health and safety resource. Please note that insurance information must be provided to prevent incurring a $50 testing fee. Visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for information on how to register.
All of OCSA’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. Thank you for helping to keep our school environment safe for all students and staff!
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Gala 2022: Saturday, April 23
Prom, Grades 11-12: Saturday, April 30
AP Testing: Monday, May 2 - Friday, May 13
Last Day of Conservatory: Thursday, May 19
Recovered Instructional Day: Friday, May 27
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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