Please be aware that school will be closed next week, Monday, November 22 to Friday, November 26, for Thanksgiving Break. Academic and conservatory instruction will resume on Monday, November 29. We hope you have a restful and well-deserved week off!
Please note that OCSA Tech Support will be available at techsupport@csarts.net from 6 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, November 22 through Wednesday, November 24 should students require assistance during the break.
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STUDENT PARKING REMINDERS |
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When we return from Thanksgiving Break, students should be reminded that parking is permitted only in designated OCSA parking lots. Please click here to view the campus map and parking lots. Students who utilize Lot C (also known as “The Bush Lot”) should avoid parking in the Sheriff’s Department parking lots that are adjacent. Vehicles parked in unauthorized locations are at risk of being towed, even if it is a first offense.
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SAVE THE DATE FOR WINTER MARKET |
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You won’t want to miss the Visual Arts Conservatory’s annual Winter Market! More than 50 talented student vendors will be selling unique handmade holiday gifts in the OCSA Humanities Tower and Annex parking lots on Wednesday, December 1 and Thursday, December 2 from 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Have fun visiting and shopping while supporting the Visual Arts Conservatory and the students of OCSA. Be sure to stop by on Thursday, December 2 from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. to take pictures with our special guest, Santa Claus, and his custom red Harley. We hope to see you there!
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PICK YOUR PASSION THIS HOLIDAY SEASON |
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As the holidays quickly approach, we invite the OCSA community to support one or both of the OCSA Foundation’s annual campaigns, the Artist Scholar Sponsorship Program and Hearts for the Arts, through the Pick Your Passion Holiday Matching Gift Challenge. Both of these crucial campaigns provide direct support to our incredible student artists.
Thanks to the generosity of two anonymous donors, all pledges and donations received before Friday, December 31 will be MATCHED, dollar-for-dollar, up to $100,000! Both your donation and the matching gift can be allocated to your conservatory of choice. Visit www.ocsarts.net/PickYourPassion to learn more about these two impactful giving opportunities and to make a contribution today.
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ELECTIVE STEP INTO THE CLASSROOM DAY |
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Parents/guardians: Want to see what your student has been up to in their elective classes this fall semester? You are invited to attend your student’s elective class on Friday, December 10 to watch a short 25-30 minute performance showcasing all they have learned.
Please plan to report to the DMS Lobby to receive your visitor badge and then enter your student's classroom at the appropriate time listed on the flyer (the last 30 minutes of class). All blocks will meet for 45 minutes on this day, as it is a Green Day.
We hope you will make arrangements to attend. The students are very excited to perform for you! Thank you for your support of the elective program at OCSA. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s elective teacher.
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OCSA MEMORIES TO BE THANKFUL FOR |
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Hurry, submissions for our 35th anniversary Kudoboard will close on Friday, December 17! While you are home enjoying your Thanksgiving Break, please consider sharing why you are thankful to be a part of the OCSA family. The memories posted to this page as part of our 35th anniversary celebration will be available for others to enjoy for many years to come, so be sure to add your submission prior to Winter Break to be a part of this unique moment in OCSA’s history! To get started, visit our Kudoboard and click “Add to board.”
We would like to express our gratitude to everyone who has already submitted their favorite OCSA moments, memories, and dreams. We hope you will take a few minutes to check out what has been posted so far, and then share your own!
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High school students: Applications are currently open for the Dragon Kim Fellowship, an exciting program that gives 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 Wednesday, January 12.
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As a reminder, students who wish to purchase food items from the OCSA Café Menu will be charged full menu prices. Parents must log in to MySchoolBucks to review their account balance and deposit funds into their child’s account.
Students who do not have enough funds for Café Menu food purchases will be referred to the Free Meal Station in the breezeway to receive a lunch, fruit, and drink. Those who wish to sign up for the Free Meal Program each week may scan the QR code located near the breezeway food kiosk or fill out this form. Free Meals must be reserved by Sunday at 5 p.m. for the following week.
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PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES |
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We are excited to share a variety of upcoming FREE parent education workshops that are open to all families through our partnership with Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC). The workshops listed below are offered virtually through the end of December and require registration to attend.
Understanding and Supporting Autism Spectrum Disorder
A CHOC Pediatric Neuropsychologist will talk with parents about autism spectrum disorder. This presentation will introduce the diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder, explore the relationship between autism spectrum disorder and the brain, and discuss how to support a child with autism spectrum disorder in the context of the family.
Why Youth Resort to Substance Use
This course is designed to provide an overview of the explorative/addictive process and basic knowledge, attitudes, and skills in working with youth struggling with substance use disorders.
Additional Online Resources from the CHOC Psychology Department
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Single-day bus passes are now available for the 2021-2022 school year! These round-trip passes for one-day use can be purchased through MySchoolBucks. Passes are $5 for the Metrolink shuttle and $10 for the Los Alamitos/Rush Park school bus. Once purchased, please pick up your pass at the front desk of the Humanities Tower. Be sure to purchase ahead of time as there is only a limited quantity!
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COVID-19 DASHBOARD & WEEKLY TESTING |
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All information about OCSA’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, as well as important health and safety resources, is available on our COVID-19 Dashboard. The COVID-19 Dashboard serves as the primary resource for keeping our school community informed on active case totals and is updated regularly to reflect verified positive COVID-19 cases among OCSA students, staff, and visitors. If you have been on the OCSA campus and receive a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you please report it to the school through the COVID-19 Reporting Form as soon as you can.
Please remember that free weekly COVID-19 testing is available to all faculty and staff, as well as to students and families as an extra health and safety resource. Testing clinics are available on the OCSA campus every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-4:30 p.m. by appointment. Walkups may be possible based on availability. Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment.
Please note that OCSA will continue to offer weekly COVID-19 testing during the Thanksgiving Break.
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Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 – Friday, November 26
1st Semester Final Exams (No Conservatory): Monday, December 13 – Thursday, December 16
Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 17
Winter Break (School Closed): Monday, December 20 – Monday, January 3
Staff Professional Development Day (No School): Tuesday, January 4
Academic Instruction for 2nd Semester Begins: Wednesday, January 5
Conservatory Instruction for 2nd Semester Begins: Monday, January 10
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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