OCSA Weekly Wrap - December 2, 2022

December 2, 2022

SCHOOL PICTURE UPDATE

OCSA Administration recently learned that some of the picture files from the Picture Make-Up Days in October were corrupted. Students who need to retake their picture will be emailed and receive a summons for their scheduled time next Friday, December 9 in DMS 101. Pictures were distributed this past week for those whose image files were not corrupted.

The picture retake is mandatory for those who receive the email and/or summons since the picture is needed for the yearbook and for upload in Aeries for safety purposes. Students who took retakes in October should check Aeries to see if their picture is the correct version. If it is not, those students can take pictures between 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. on Friday, December 9 if they did not receive an email or summons. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

GALA 2023 AUDITIONS APPROACHING

Calling students from all grades and conservatories: Don’t forget that auditions for this year’s Gala are coming up this Tuesday, December 6 for vocalists, dancers, and greeters and on Thursday, January 12 for specialty acts! Click here to sign up for an audition time, complete your application, and find more information.

Gala 2023 will take place on Saturday, April 29 at Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa. Gala is the school's largest fundraising event of the year – don't miss your opportunity to be a part of this spectacular show!

For any questions, please contact MONTAGE! Dance Captains/Facilitators Jacob Piattoni at jacob.piattoni@ocsarts.net and Julia Rudge at julia.rudge@ocsarts.net.

FREE TICKETS FOR SEGERSTROM

As part of OCSA’s partnership with Segerstrom Center for the Arts, a limited number of free tickets have been made available to OCSA students, families, and faculty members for two concerts coming up next week – please see below for details. Click here to RSVP for either (or both!) of these amazing concerts.

Mavis Staples, Kandace Springs

Friday, December 9 at 8 p.m.

Deadline to RSVP: Wednesday, December 7

Chita Rivera - The Rhythm of My Life

Sunday, December 11 at 2 p.m.

Deadline to RSVP: Friday, December 9

WINTER WONDERLAND

Hey students, get ready to jingle bell rock on 10th Street! The Winter Wonderland celebration will be held on Friday, December 16 during Lunch. Come on down in your ugliest holiday sweaters to enjoy the winter festivities, including face painting, hot cocoa, and cookies. We hope to see you there to celebrate the most wonderful time of the year!

HOLIDAY CONSERVATORY CHALLENGE

Have you participated in the Holiday Conservatory Challenge yet? Our 17 incredible arts conservatories need your help to reach their funding goals for the 2022-2023 school year. All pledges and donations to the Holiday Conservatory Challenge received by Saturday, December 31 will be MATCHED, up to $500,000! Both your donation and the matching gift can be allocated to the conservatory of your choice, or to the area of greatest need.

As a bonus, the conservatory with the highest percentage of current families who contribute to the Holiday Conservatory Challenge will win an additional $10,000 from the OCSA Foundation! So far it has been a very close race between conservatories. Every gift, large or small, will make a difference, so we encourage you to give today in support of your conservatory!

Please note that contributions made to this campaign and the allocated matching dollars cannot be applied to pre-existing Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) pledges. For any questions, please contact Family Liaison Becky Parsons at becky.parsons@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 5535.

LAST CHANCE: SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISER

Time is running out – be sure to place your See’s Candies order before the sale ends at 11:59 p.m. today, Friday, December 2! Click here to purchase from the Integrated Arts Conservatory’s Online Fundraiser Storefront. See’s Candies make great and easy gifts for Christmas or Hanukkah, or can be simply a nice way to treat yourself! All profits will directly support Integrated Art students and their continued learning and success at OCSA.

LATE REGISTRATION FOR AP EXAMS

If you have not yet registered for AP exams, late AP exam registration will continue to be available until Tuesday, February 28. There will be an additional $40 fee for late registration. Click here to register and pay for AP exams. When ordering, we highly encourage both student and parent to be present to ensure that the correct exams are ordered. Please print and save your emailed receipt of payment for your records, as students may need it for future reference. All students currently enrolled in an AP class at OCSA are eligible to take the corresponding AP exam. Students are encouraged to register and pay only for those exams they are committed to taking.

2023 AP exams are scheduled to be administered over two weeks in May: Monday, May 1 - Friday, May 5 and Monday, May 8 - Friday, May 12. You may find the full AP testing schedule here. More information about AP exams can be found on our website at www.ocsarts.net/APHonors.

DRAGON KIM FELLOWSHIP

High school students: Applications are currently open for the Dragon Kim Fellowship, an exciting program that provides up to $5,000 in grant funding for service projects! Apply for the chance to gain leadership experience, network with high school students across the Southwest, and launch your own project.

You’re invited to attend virtual Inspiration Sessions to learn more about the Fellowship Program and work in small groups with Fellowship alumni. Click here to register for an Inspiration Session. Attendance at an Inspiration Session is not required to apply, so if you’re ready, click here to submit your application! The deadline to apply for a Dragon Kim Fellowship is Monday, January 9.

PRE-ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK TODAY

If you have not done so already, be sure to purchase your yearbook by Friday, January 13! After this deadline, prices will go up and limited copies will be available. We have sold out of yearbooks in the past, and it's very likely we will again. Order through MySchoolBucks today to guarantee your copy! If your family qualifies for the Free and Reduced Lunch Program (FRLP), a discount is available.

SENIOR YEARBOOK INFORMATION

The deadline for seniors to submit their required yearbook information is fast approaching! Please submit all senior portraits, baby photos, and quotes through the Google Form by Friday, January 13. This information is being collected for yearbook and graduation slideshow purposes. No submissions will be accepted after the deadline. If you have any questions, please refer to the Senior Yearbook Information flyer.

Additionally, senior ads in the yearbook are a special way to congratulate your child on their final year of high school or for seniors to celebrate their years at OCSA with friends and peers! Full page, half page, and quarter page ads are available for purchase until Friday, January 13. Please click here to design and purchase a senior ad on the Yearbook Order Center website (use order number 40412). As these ads are accepted on a space-available basis, plan ahead to make sure your student is included! If you have any questions, please review the Senior Ad Information flyer.

LAST CHANCE TO SHARE YOUR SUCCESSES

Did you have a recent accomplishment, such as a casting, certification, award, scholarship, job offering, or special performance? Don’t forget to let us know so we can celebrate your success in the fall semester edition of State of the Art, a special webpage where we share the outstanding accomplishments of the OCSA community. Be on the lookout for an email in mid-December announcing that the State of the Art webpage is ready for viewing!

HEALTH & SAFETY REMINDERS

The health and safety of our students, staff, and community remain at the forefront of our efforts. OCSA will continue to follow all guidance set by the California Department of Public Health. At this time, mask wearing on the OCSA campus is optional. Students who have tested positive for COVID-19 and/or are exhibiting symptoms should remain at home and fill out the COVID-19 Reporting Form. For more information on OCSA’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, please click here.