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August 23, 2024

SERENITY CENTER

Have you heard about OCSA’s Serenity Center? The Serenity Center, which opened last school year, was created for students as a safe space to access support, take a break from the school day, rest, and refocus. The Serenity Center provides a physical space to focus on self-care, develop healthy coping habits, and reduce levels of stress and anxiety. If needed, students may request to visit the Serenity Center for 10 to 15 minutes during class time. The Serenity Center is also available to students 15 minutes before school starts, during Lunch, and during Office Hours.

PE UNIFORMS

Please note that students are required to wear clothing that is appropriate and supportive of their learning during all Physical Education (PE) and movement classes. To ensure that your student is ready for their PE class, OCSA is now offering the option to purchase uniforms! Click here to view and purchase your student’s PE uniform before the store closes on Friday, August 30. All purchases will be shipped in late September.

YEARBOOK DISCOUNT ENDS TONIGHT

Don’t miss out on yearbook savings! Today, Friday, August 23, is your last opportunity to take advantage of the back-to-school discount price of $125 on yearbooks. Prices will increase starting tomorrow. OCSA yearbooks typically sell out, so plan ahead and SAVE when you purchase your 2024-2025 yearbook now through MySchoolBucks!

BECOME AN ENCORE FAMILY

Encore is a fun, social membership group for current and alumni OCSA families to meet, socialize, and receive exclusive benefits designed to deliver the ultimate OCSA experience. To learn more about Encore or join today, visit www.ocsarts.net/JoinEncore. Sign up now to take advantage of the special back-to-school promotional pricing, available until next Saturday, August 31. Proceeds raised from Encore memberships go directly toward the funding of important schoolwide initiatives.


Senior families: There are special Encore perks specifically designed for the Class of 2025. Join at the Virtuoso level to enjoy exclusive perks, including four reserved seats up front for the Class of 2025 Graduation Ceremony!

PARENTSQUARE LANGUAGE PREFERENCES

We would like to let our families know that ParentSquare (Aeries Communications) gives you the ability to change your language preferences for all messages that you receive from the school that are sent via ParentSquare/Aeries. Changes to your language preferences must be done in your ParentSquare account (login is the same email and password used for Aeries). Please watch this short video for instructions on how to change your language preferences. Important note: This will not change your language preferences for email communications sent via Constant Contact, including this Weekly Wrap.

ACTORS SHOWCASE INFORMATION SESSION

Have you heard about Actors Showcase? The cast of Actors Showcase, composed of students from all conservatories and grade levels, performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of garnering industry representation and professional bookings in film and television.


To learn more about this opportunity, we encourage interested families and students to join us for a virtual information session on Wednesday, September 4 at 6 p.m. Please click here to RSVP. For more information on Actors Showcase and upcoming auditions, visit www.ocsarts.net/ActorsShowcase.

SPECIAL MASTER ARTIST OPPORTUNITY

We are pleased to invite our entire OCSA community to a very special performance in the Margaret A. Webb Theatre on Wednesday September 18. Celebrated musician, actor, writer, and radio host Seth Rudetsky is coming to OCSA! After hosting a private master class for our Musical Theatre Conservatory students earlier in the day, ALL members of the OCSA family are invited to come watch the award-winning Seth's Big Fat Broadway Show, a lively performance featuring Seth’s trademark “deconstructions,” in which he uses his amazing audio/video collection to break down brilliant performances from beloved Broadway divas. Tickets are $15, and all proceeds will be donated back to OCSA. Click here to reserve your seat – we hope to see you there!

CSARTS ACADEMY FALL CLASSES

We are thrilled to announce that registration is now open for CSArts Academy’s Fall 2024 session. The fall Saturday Series invites students ages 5-15 from throughout the community to experience a variety of arts disciplines in a creative and nurturing environment. Browse the Fall 2024 Brochure of Classes to see all of the exciting options available for your young artist, and click here to register before Monday, September 9 to take advantage of early bird pricing.

SEASON PREMIERE OPPORTUNITY DRAWINGS

Tickets and tables to Season Premiere 2024 are officially sold out! If you would like to be added to the waitlist for tickets, please contact Development Manager Katie Perry Page at katie.page@ocsarts.net


With that said, there are still two impactful ways to participate in our Season Premiere festivities, regardless of whether you will be attending. For a chance to win two tickets to Season Premiere and a one-night stay at the Balboa Bay Resort for the evening of the event, consider entering the Special Season Premiere Weekend Opportunity Drawing. Click here to get your tickets before the drawing closes at 12 p.m. on Friday, September 6.


Plus, the Ultimate OCSA Experience Opportunity Drawing is back by popular demand. Click here to enter for a chance to win two tickets to Gala, four tickets to Season Finale, and so much more! This drawing will close at 10 p.m. on Saturday, September 14.


All proceeds from Season Premiere, including both Opportunity Drawings, support our deserving student artists!

SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS

Attention senior families: The 2025 Coca-Cola Scholars Program Application is now open! Your senior can apply to be named a Coca-Cola Scholar with the chance to be awarded a $20,000 college scholarship! Click here for more information and to submit your application by Monday, September 30.

SENIOR PACKAGES & YEARBOOK INFORMATION

Bundle & Save with Senior Packages

A senior package is the perfect way to check purchasing all your senior’s important items for graduation off your to-do list AND save money! The packages include everything your senior will need for a great year, including a yearbook, cap and gown, grad night ticket, senior t-shirt, and panoramic class photo, plus you can even add a class ring. Set your senior up for success and purchase through MySchoolBucks by Monday, October 7. Please click here for more information. 


Discount Prices on Senior Yearbook Ads

Senior ads are currently at their LOWEST price for the year! If you are looking to celebrate your graduating senior in a special way, consider purchasing an ad for placement in the yearbook today. Discount pricing ends Monday, October 7! For more information click here. Please go to www.yearbookordercenter.com and use OCSA’s order number 40412 to create your senior ad and lock in the current discount pricing. 


Submit Senior Yearbook Info

As a reminder, seniors need to submit all of their required senior yearbook information no later than Friday, January 10 (preferably MUCH sooner!) to ensure they are fully celebrated at graduation AND in the yearbook! Click here for all the information you need to know on how to start this process, then please go to www.ocsarts.net/SeniorYearbookInfo to submit your information.

IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES

Labor Day (School Closed): Monday, September 2


Academic Back-To-School Night (No Conservatory): Thursday, September 12


Staff Professional Day (No School): Friday, September 13


Season Premiere: Saturday, September 14


Homecoming Dance, Grades 9-12: Saturday, October 5 


Halloween (No Conservatory): Thursday, October 31

View Complete List of 2024-2025 Important Dates

UPCOMING PERFORMANCES & EVENTS

For more information, please visit www.ocsarts.net/BoxOffice.

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