OCSA Weekly Wrap - November 11, 2022

November 11, 2022

VETERANS DAY TODAY

A friendly reminder that the school is closed today, Friday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day. Enjoy your long weekend!

SECOND PROGRESS REPORTS

The second fall semester progress reports are available for review in Aeries starting this coming Monday, November 14, due to the Veterans Day holiday today.

To view the progress report, please log in to Aeries, click on the "Grades" tab, and select "Grades" from the pull-down menu. You may also click on the “Report Card History” tab and then select the blue highlighted word “English” to print the progress report.

Points to remember about progress reports:

The progress report is a snapshot of a student’s achievement at a specific point in the semester.
Plus and minus marks are used on progress reports to encourage students to continue a strong effort. These marks are not included with semester grades.
Progress report grades are not included on high school transcripts; your child’s prospective college will not see these marks unless you provide them a copy of the progress report.
As a policy, grade changes are not made for progress reports unless there has been a clerical error on the part of the teacher.

OCSA does not mail home paper copies of progress reports, so please be sure to download and print a copy for your records. The Aeries portal provides parents and students 24/7 access to report cards, unofficial transcripts, immunization records, test scores, and other important information and documentation.

If you or your child have questions or concerns regarding your child’s grades, please do not hesitate to contact the teacher directly using their school email.

Please note that if you have never accessed the Aeries portal, you may need to check in with the OCSA Tech Support Team for your verification code information. They can be reached at techsupport@csarts.net.

INTERNATIONAL WEEK

Students, don’t forget that International Week is taking place next week from Wednesday, November 16 to Friday, November 18. International Week is an opportunity for students to honor and celebrate their diverse cultures, as well as learn more about other cultures. Come down to 10th Street during Lunch to celebrate our diverse student body! There will be music and storytelling on Wednesday, information booths and dancing on Thursday, and food on Friday.

FALL DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT

Are you ready for some DODGEBALL? Watch as 16 teams go head-to-head in OCSA's Fall 2022 Dodgeball Tournament next Friday, November 18 from 3-5 p.m. in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad). Tacos and boba will be available for purchase, and there will be an exciting halftime show. Don’t miss out – only one team will win the coveted OCSA Cup!

TREE LIGHTING NEXT WEEK

Join us this coming Thursday, November 17 to kick off the holiday season with cheer at the South Coast Plaza annual Tree Lighting Ceremony, featuring many of OCSA’s talented student artists. Sit back and enjoy as our singers, dancers, and musicians, with the help of our Production & Design students, whisk you away on a magical musical tour to the North Pole!

6:30 p.m. | Pre-Show Entertainment by Unplugged Holiday Carolers

7 p.m. | Main-Stage Show by MONTAGE! Performance Ambassadors

General and lawn seating will be available to the public at no cost on a limited first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!

DRAGON KIM FELLOWSHIP

High school students: Applications are now 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 or in-person Inspiration Sessions to learn more about the Fellowship Program and work in small groups with Fellowship alumni. An in-person session will be held on the OCSA campus in Room T106 on Saturday, November 12 at 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Click here to register for an Inspiration Session.

The deadline to apply for a Dragon Kim Fellowship is Monday, January 9. Attendance at an Inspiration Session is not required to apply, so if you’re ready, click here to submit your application!

HOMEWORK CLUB SIGN-UP FORM

Middle school parents/guardians: In order to better help our staff track which middle school students to expect in Homework Club, we kindly ask you to complete this weekly sign-up form if your student will be attending. If your student does not attend Homework Club on the day(s) you indicated, you will be contacted by our staff.

If you need to get in contact with Homework Club staff, please call 714.560.0900 ext. 6001 between 2:30 and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Please note that this phone is only active during Homework Club program hours.

SEE’S CANDIES FUNDRAISER

The Integrated Arts Conservatory is selling See’s Candies through their Online Fundraiser Storefront, just in time for the holidays! See’s Candies make great and easy gifts for Thanksgiving, wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah presents, or simply a nice way to treat yourself! Be sure to place your order before the deadline on Friday, December 2. All profits will directly support Integrated Art students and their continued learning and success at OCSA.

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

Attention Class of 2023 families: 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.

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.