Please be aware that the school will be closed this coming Monday, January 17 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. We hope you enjoy your three-day weekend, and we look forward to seeing you in class on Tuesday, January 18!
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HELP KEEP OCSA HEALTHY & SAFE |
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It was wonderful to welcome our students back onto campus this week! With last week’s rapid COVID-19 test distribution, positive cases were able to be identified prior to students and staff returning to campus. Thank you all for your cooperation and support!
The following are a few updates and reminders to keep our school community safe and informed:
- Do not come to school if you are sick or experiencing flu or COVID-19 symptoms.
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If you have received a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, please report it to the school through the COVID-19 Reporting Form as soon as you can.
- Continue to wear masks at school while indoors, as well as outdoors whenever physical distancing is not feasible. With the highly contagious nature of the Omicron variant, the CDC is recommending that everyone wear surgical-grade (3-ply) masks of non-woven material that are well-fitted to the face.
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Please remember that free weekly COVID-19 testing is offered every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 12-5:30 p.m. by appointment to all students, families, faculty, and staff as an extra health and safety resource. Please note that, due to the holiday, there will be no testing on Monday, January 17. Testing will instead take place on Tuesday, January 18. Visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment.
All of OCSA’s most recent COVID-19 information, including policies, procedures, and important health and safety resources, can be found on our COVID-19 Dashboard. Thank you again for helping to keep our school environment safe for all students and staff!
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CLUB APPLICATIONS DEADLINE EXTENDED |
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Students: Do you want to create a new club or renew an existing club? Due to the delayed start of the semester, the deadline to submit a club application has been extended to this Sunday, January 16 at 11:59 p.m.! Students can join the Google Classroom with code gxcobnc for more information and to access the application link. Please note that all existing clubs must reapply.
In addition, Club Rush will now be held on Friday, January 21 during Lunch and Office Hours for all clubs who choose to participate. Club applicants should keep an eye on the Google Classroom, Art Attack, and your email for updates and more details. For those who are unaware, Club Rush is an exciting biannual event where club leaders showcase their clubs and attract interested students to join. Students can still join clubs after Club Rush, and there will be a file posted in the Google Classroom that lists where and when all clubs meet. Happy clubbing!
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Due to the delay in the start of the spring semester, fall semester grades will be available in the Aeries student/parent portal under the “Grades” tab beginning Wednesday, January 19 at 5 p.m. Please note that OCSA does not mail home report cards, so it is important that both students and parents review the student’s achievements in Aeries and print a copy for their personal records.
Any questions regarding grades should be directed to the specific teacher. For any technical difficulties with your Aeries account, please email OCSA Tech Support at techsupport@csarts.net.
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Please be aware that the deadline to apply for a conservatory transfer for the 2022-2023 school year is next Friday, January 21. Any OCSA student wishing to transfer conservatories beginning in fall 2022 must fill out and submit the application, which is available on our website. Click here to get started.
Students applying for a transfer must also participate in a Conservatory Placement Activity for their desired conservatory (with the exception of the Arts & Enterprise Conservatory). If you have any questions, please contact our Admissions Office at admissions@ocsarts.net.
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Attention students: Winter Spirit Week is coming up soon! Make sure you sign up now for the costume contest that will be held on Monday, January 24. The theme is “Me & You Monday,” so plan your outfits with your friends and come dressed as your favorite famous duos, trios, or groups, like Scooby-Doo, Powerpuff Girls, or Zack & Cody. Click here to sign up!
A panel of judges will be picking the best groups from the following categories: Best Duo, Best Trio, and Best Large Group (4+ individuals). Costumes must follow OCSA dress code; those that are not school-appropriate will be immediately disqualified.
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SPRING MIDDLE SCHOOL DANCE CANCELLED |
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Due to the current status of COVID-19, the Spring Middle School Dance has been cancelled. Middle school students should expect to receive a survey on Friday, January 28 regarding middle school events for the spring semester. If you have any questions, please email ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net.
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WINTER FORMAL RESCHEDULED |
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In the interest of the health and safety of our students, Winter Formal 2022 has been rescheduled to Saturday, February 26 from 7-11 p.m. More details will be coming soon, including an updated location and information regarding guest passes. Students who have already purchased tickets will be able to use them for the new date. If you have not done so already, please click here to purchase your tickets. Contact ocsa.leadership@ocsarts.net with any questions you may have.
Please note: OCSA will continue to monitor the situation as the event approaches to ensure that students are able to gather safely and we are abiding by the most updated CDC guidelines. If it is not possible for the event to be held safely, tickets will be refunded.
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ANNUAL PARENT MEETINGS POSTPONED |
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In light of the recent surge in COVID-19 cases resulting from the Omicron variant and out of an abundance of caution, the Annual Parent Meetings that were previously scheduled for Monday, February 7, Wednesday, February 9, Tuesday, February 15, and Thursday, February 17 have been postponed. We appreciate your continued understanding and flexibility as school Administration works to reschedule these important meetings for later in the school year. Please stay tuned for future communications providing new dates and a link to RSVP.
If you have any questions, please contact Family Liaison Becky Parsons at becky.parsons@ocsarts.net or 714.560.0900 ext. 5535.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday (School Closed): Monday, January 17
Presidents Day (School Closed): Friday, February 18 - Monday, February 21
Winter Formal, Grades 9-12: Saturday, February 26
Recovered Instructional Day: Monday, March 21
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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