OCSA Weekly Wrap - November 18, 2022

November 18, 2022

THANKSGIVING BREAK

Please be reminded that the school will be closed next week, Monday, November 21 to Friday, November 25, for Thanksgiving Break. Academic and conservatory instruction will resume on Monday, November 28.

Additionally, there will be no Weekly Wrap next Friday, November 25; Weekly Wrap will resume on Friday, December 2. We hope you have a restful and well-deserved week off!

DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT TODAY

Are you ready for some DODGEBALL? Head to The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad) starting at 3 p.m. today, Friday, November 18, to watch as 16 teams go head-to-head in OCSA's Fall 2022 Dodgeball Tournament! 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!

SAVE THE DATE FOR WINTER MARKET

You won’t want to miss holiday shopping at the Visual Arts Conservatory’s annual Winter Market! More than 50 talented student-entrepreneurs will be selling unique handmade gifts, donut sundaes, and more in the Container Lot in front of the Humanities Tower and Annex on Wednesday, November 30 and Thursday, December 1 from 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Have fun browsing and shopping while supporting the Visual Arts Conservatory and the students of OCSA.

On Wednesday, November 30, tamales from Del Real Foods will be available for purchase. Then, on Thursday, December 1, stop by to take pictures with our special guest, Santa Claus, and his custom red Harley, while snacking on the delicious baked goods for sale. Special thanks to our Event Sponsor, Farmers & Merchants Bank, for helping to underwrite this amazing opportunity!

GALA 2023 AUDITIONS

Calling students from all grades and conservatories: As you may have seen in yesterday’s announcement, auditions for this year’s Gala are coming up on 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.

HOLIDAY CONSERVATORY CHALLENGE

As announced earlier this week, OCSA is currently running a Holiday Conservatory Challenge! Our 17 incredible arts conservatories need your help to reach their funding goals for the 2022-2023 school year. Parents/guardians, be sure to refer to the email you received from your child’s conservatory director with information on the projects and initiatives your contributions will support. Click here to give today!

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. Additionally, the conservatory with the highest percentage of current families who make a gift of any amount to the challenge will win an additional $10,000 from the OCSA Foundation!

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.

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.

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 Homework Club during the week following Thanksgiving Break. 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 Christmas or Hanukkah, or can be a nice way to treat yourself! Be sure to place your order before the Friday, December 2 deadline. 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

The deadline for seniors to submit their required yearbook information is fast approaching, and Thanksgiving Break is a great time to be thinking about your submissions! 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.