LAST NEWSLETTER FOR 2021-2022 |
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This will be the last Weekly Wrap Friday newsletter for the 2021-2022 school year. We hope you have had a wonderful year and would like to wish our students, families, faculty, and staff a very happy and restful summer!
While our weekly newsletters will take a brief hiatus during the summer break, we will be sure to keep you posted with any important news. Our regular newsletters will resume when school starts back up in the fall. In the meantime, be sure to stay connected through OCSA's Facebook and Instagram pages. We hope that you all enjoy your summer break!
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SCHOOL BUSINESS HOURS FOR SUMMER BREAK |
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As we transition to summer break, please be aware that OCSA will continue to offer limited campus availability for students and families. Beginning Monday, June 13, the Humanities Tower will be open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. to provide assistance and answer school-related questions. OCSA will resume normal business hours when the 2022-2023 school year begins on Wednesday, August 17.
Please note: School counselors are on vacation until Monday, August 1. Questions about school schedules and course offerings will be responded to upon their return.
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Congratulations to all of our new OCSA graduates! In honor of yesterday’s graduation ceremony, we would like to share the following impressive statistics representing this year’s graduates. We are so proud of our seniors! You are a passionate and talented group of young adults, and we cannot wait to see where you go from here. |
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CONCLUSION OF OCSA’S 35TH ANNIVERSARY |
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Thank you so much to all of our students, parents, faculty, and staff for a spectacular year. Together, we have accomplished so much in celebration of our 35th anniversary! We would like to share some of the amazing milestones we reached this year – click here to check it out!
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ANNUAL PARENT MEETING FOLLOW-UP |
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Returning Parents/Guardians Who Attended an Annual Parent Meeting:
Don’t forget! TODAY, Friday, June 10, is the deadline to complete your Conservatory Funding Agreement (CFA) form. If you have not already done so, please click here to submit your form for the 2022-2023 school year and make a pledge. Thank you for your continued support of your student’s education!
Returning Parents/Guardians Who DID NOT Attend an Annual Parent Meeting:
You must attend the make-up meeting, which will be held on Tuesday, June 21 at 6 p.m. in Michael F. Harrah Symphony Hall. Please submit your RSVP to confirm your attendance as soon as possible. As a reminder, at least one parent/guardian from each family must attend this mandatory meeting once per school year as a part of the annual enrollment process. See you at the meeting!
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If your student should need a work permit during summer break, please email ocsa.administration@ocsarts.net. Please provide the details of the employment in the body of the email, including the name and address of the establishment, phone number, and supervisor’s name.
For Entertainment Work Permits (EWP), please follow the instructions found on the California Department of Industrial Relations website. The parent-signed EWP application must be accompanied by both the student’s semester report card and their attendance record, which can be downloaded from the Aeries portal. OCSA does not provide authorization letters for EWP applications during the summer.
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Attention Grad Nite attendees: Grad Nite is today, Friday, June 10! Please check in at 12 p.m. at The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad) to board the bus to Disney California Adventure Park. Parents/guardians should expect to pick up graduates at approximately 3 a.m. tomorrow, Saturday, June 11, upon their return to OCSA. Please note that all graduates must ride the bus to and from Grad Nite and that times are subject to change. Please click here to view more detailed information about the event. If you have any questions, please contact Leadership Advisor Whitney Coates at whitney.coates@ocsarts.net.
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GRADUATION VIDEO AND PHOTOS |
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Class of 2022 families: We hope that you enjoyed yesterday’s ceremony! If you haven’t done so already, be sure to order your copy of the Graduation 2022 video. All proceeds will help support the OCSA Alumni Association. In addition, stay tuned for an email communication next week in order to view and purchase graduation photos that you’ll be able to look back on for a lifetime to come!
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As a reminder, professional photographs are available for purchase from a variety of OCSA performances, showcases, and events from throughout our exciting 35th anniversary season. Celebrate your child’s accomplishments from the 2021-2022 school year with downloadable photos, prints, and keepsake gifts for the whole family! Click here to browse and shop this year’s photo collection.
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SPECIAL-EDITION BRICK PAVERS |
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Personalized brick pavers are available for purchase as part of Students First: A Capital Campaign! These customizable, permanent pavers will be placed in a prominent location within The Lisa Argyros Commons. All proceeds will go toward creating an enhanced campus environment to benefit our students and the entire OCSA community. Order your brick paver today to leave your legacy! To learn more, please visit www.ocsarts.net/StudentsFirst. Please note: Brick pavers purchased through this campaign will not be scheduled for placement until summer of 2023 at the earliest.
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DEADLINE FOR 2022-2023 MENTORSHIP PROGRAM |
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Attention rising juniors: Don’t forget! Today, Friday, June 10, is the deadline to submit applications for the 2022-2023 Professional Mentorship Program. OCSA’s Professional Mentorship Program provides an invaluable opportunity for students to gain exposure to real-world career paths, receive hands-on experience, and make a connection with a business professional during their junior year.
Please click here to apply! Upon completion of the application, all efforts will be made to match students with an OCSA Board member, alumni, current or alumni parent, or other professional from the OCSA community. Mentors will share their experiences, help explore career options, and give advice about college and/or professional development after high school. The program gives students an opportunity to “test-drive” a career of interest, receive valuable information about the realities associated with a chosen profession, and benefit from the guidance of a caring adult outside the family and school structure.
Please note that OCSA will work diligently to pair as many students as possible with a professional mentor, however, there is no guarantee that all students will be matched.
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2022-2023 SCHOOL CALENDAR |
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As a reminder, the following 2022-2023 school calendar documents are available for your reference:
Please note: The first day of school for the 2022-2023 school year will be Wednesday, August 17.
Please note: Starting in the 2022-2023 school year, school will begin at 9 a.m. on Fridays & No Conservatory Days.
Please note: Some schoolwide events are still in the process of being scheduled and may result in additional minor adjustments to the calendar and list of important dates. We will continue to keep all families informed as dates are added or adjusted.
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