DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT TODAY |
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The wait is over... Today is the day that dodgeball returns to the OCSA campus! The legendary Dodgeball Tournament will take place today, Friday, October 1, in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad). The teams are set and organized into six groups to compete for the chance to win the coveted OCSA Cup! It is free to attend, and there will be a taco truck present selling food and beverages.
Click here to view the lineup of teams as well as the group and knockout round playoff schedules. Two teams from each group will advance to the knockout round. You can also use the link above to track the results during the event.
As you may have seen on social media and on campus this past week, there is an epic rivalry going on between President & CEO Teren Shaffer and Principal Michael Ciecek. The feud will finally come to a head during the exhibition game this afternoon at 3:30 p.m. Don’t miss the showdown to see who will walk away victorious and with ultimate bragging rights!
If today’s dodgeball tournament does not work with your schedule, not to worry. The spring 2022 tournament will be held on Friday, March 25 – save the date!
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Don’t forget! Next week is a Spirit Week leading up to Homecoming on Saturday, October 9. Show your school pride and join us in dressing up and participating each day!
Monday, October 4: Double Trouble Monday
It’s twin day! Match with your best friend.
Tuesday, October 5: Musician Mayhem Tuesday
Dress up as your favorite musician.
Wednesday, October 6: Breast Cancer Awareness Wednesday
Show your support for those fighting breast cancer by wearing pink!
Thursday, October 7: Fairies in the Forest Thursday
Come dressed like woodland creatures such as pixies or elves.
Friday, October 8: Class Colors Friday
7th grade is yellow, 8th grade is orange, 9th grade is red, 10th grade is purple, 11th grade is green, 12th grade is blue.
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High school families: Don’t forget to purchase tickets for Homecoming 2021, which will be held on Saturday, October 9 at Hangar 21 in Fullerton. The theme is Secret Garden, so be ready for a magical evening! Tickets are available on MySchoolBucks until this coming Monday, October 4. We look forward to seeing our high school students there!
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The middle school fall dance, Jungle Jam, is coming up on Friday, October 8! We hope that 7th and 8th grade students will join us for a roaring good time from 2:45-4:30 p.m. in the Tower breezeway and on the blacktop.
Tickets are on sale through MySchoolBucks for $10, now until Monday, October 4 at 11:59 p.m. No tickets will be sold at the dance. While students will not need a physical ticket for entry, they will need to bring their photo ID. Entrance to the dance includes access to all food, games, and activities. All school rules apply, and students are required to remain at the dance until it ends. Any student who needs to leave early must be checked out by a chaperone.
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LAST CHANCE FOR SENIOR PACKAGES |
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Senior families, don’t miss out! Today, Friday, October 1, at 8:59 p.m. is the deadline to order a senior package. After that, senior items will only be sold individually at higher prices. To purchase your senior package or individual senior items, please visit MySchoolBucks.
Here’s what’s included in each package:
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Senior Package A includes a class ring, yearbook, cap and gown, tassel, grad night ticket, Class of 2022 panoramic photo, and Class of 2022 t-shirt (designed by OCSA seniors) for $418 – a $163 savings! After purchasing Senior Package A through MySchoolBucks, you must choose your class ring on the SoCalGrad website.
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Senior Package B includes a yearbook, cap and gown, tassel, grad night ticket, Class of 2022 panoramic photo, and Class of 2022 t-shirt (designed by OCSA seniors) for $300 – a $72 savings!
The only items seniors are required to purchase for graduation are caps, gowns, and tassels. If you are not planning to purchase a senior package, please purchase a cap, gown, and tassel on the SoCalGrad website by the end of the day today, Friday, October 1. For uniformity purposes, caps, gowns, and tassels may only be purchased through SoCalGrad.
SoCalGrad will be on campus at OCSA next Tuesday, October 5 during lunch and Block 7 assisting seniors with class ring selections and sizing in the breezeway. They will also be taking orders for other optional graduation items, such as announcements, thank you notes, apparel, souvenir tassels, key rings, and other mementos. These items can also be purchased on the SoCalGrad website.
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Have you signed up to attend the Actors Showcase virtual information session yet? Join us next Wednesday, October 6 at 6 p.m. to learn more about this exclusive pre-professional opportunity for students to receive one-on-one coaching and audition preparation.
The cast of the annual Actors Showcase performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of garnering industry representation and professional bookings in film and television. Actors Showcase is open to all OCSA students in all conservatories and grade levels.
Please click here to RSVP for the virtual information session, learn more about the audition process, and sign up for an in-person audition. The deadline to submit audition materials is Thursday, October 7 at 11:59 p.m.
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The holidays are right around the corner! The El-Erian Family Acting Conservatory is once again holding their annual Holiday Evergreens fundraising drive. These beautiful evergreens add festive flair to any home and make wonderful gifts for teachers, friends, family, and business contacts! Please click here to view the stunning wreath options. This year, the conservatory is also offering Chanukah gifts. Please click here for hand-dipped candles and nut-free gelt coins. Your purchases will directly support The El-Erian Family Acting Conservatory as each student raises funds and competes for prizes.
The deadline to order evergreens or Chanukah gifts is Sunday, October 31. If you live locally, your items will be available for pick-up from the OCSA campus during the first week of December. Evergreens can also be shipped directly during the two weeks after Thanksgiving, but unfortunately, shipping is not offered this year for Chanukah gifts. If you have any questions, please email ocsa.acting.wreaths@gmail.com.
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LAST DAY TO PURCHASE OCSA WATER BOTTLES |
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Help support the Ballet Folklórico Dance Conservatory while showing off your school pride with an OCSA stainless steel water bottle! This classy container comes in three sizes and is perfect for both hot and cold drinks. To order your bottle, click here or scan the QR code on the flyer below before the sale ends today, Friday, October 1.
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JOIN US IN CELEBRATING 35 YEARS OF DREAMS |
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Thank you to everyone who has already submitted their favorite OCSA moments, memories, and dreams to our 35th anniversary Kudoboard! Join in on the celebration – all members of the OCSA community are welcome to add their own photo or video submission to this special page. Take a few minutes to check out the memories that have been posted so far and then share your own!
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SAVE THE DATE FOR COLLEGE FAIR 2021 |
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Mark your calendars! We hope high school families will join us for College Fair 2021 on Thursday, October 21 and Friday, October 22. This incredible opportunity for students and parents will include a full lineup of on-campus and virtual master classes, workshops, and panels, in addition to an exciting Virtual College Booth Fair.
Registration for this event will be available beginning the second week in October. Please keep an eye out for registration details coming soon! Click here to view the save the date flyer for more information.
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MCKENNA SUBARU SPECIAL OFFER |
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McKenna Subaru of Huntington Beach is proud to support OCSA as a 35th anniversary season sponsor! They are continuing to “share the love” with a new opportunity for our school community. Now through Friday, October 15, OCSA friends and families will receive a special $1,000 discount on all purchases of new vehicles at McKenna Subaru.
To take advantage of this promotion, simply present this email at McKenna Subaru of Huntington Beach to claim your discount. OCSA families are encouraged to share this offer with friends who may be in the market for a new Subaru. Please visit www.mckennasubaru.com for more information on the dealership.
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This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2022! Please review the following documents for important information that is relevant to the senior class:
Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Here are some deadlines to keep in mind. Please note that some deadlines are TODAY, Friday, October 1.
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Senior Package Purchases - Friday, October 1 at www.MySchoolBucks.com
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Recommendation Letter Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Wednesday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
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Transcript Requests - Friday, October 1 for November 1 deadlines and Friday, November 12 for January 1 deadlines
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Diploma Name/Address Verification - Friday, October 22
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Yearbook Submissions (senior portrait, quote, and baby photo) - Sunday, January 9
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Senior Ads - Sunday, January 9
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*Panoramic Picture - Wednesday, February 16 at 10:45 a.m.
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*Cap & Gown/Ticket Distribution - Wednesday, May 18 during lunch and Block 7
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*Graduation - Thursday, June 9 at Cottonwood Church at 6 p.m.
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*Grad Night - Friday, June 10 at Disney California Adventure Park
*Subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seniors and their parents will receive an OCSA Commencement Packet in the spring that will include detailed information on graduation and grad night. Links to Class of 2022 information are also on our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.
We’re here for you, Class of 2022! If you have questions after reading the information we have provided regarding senior deadlines and graduation, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.
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As a reminder, weekly COVID-19 testing is available to all faculty and staff, as well as to students and families as an extra health and safety resource. The school offers free weekly COVID-19 testing on the OCSA campus every Monday in the Symphony Hall lobby from 1:30-4:30 p.m. by appointment. Walkups may be possible based on availability.
Please visit our COVID-19 Dashboard for registration information and to schedule your appointment. If anyone arrives at the test site without a prior appointment scheduled, the nurse will have a QR code available that the patient can scan to schedule their test.
As a reminder, all K-12 school employees and volunteers will be required to show proof of a COVID-19 vaccine or submit to weekly COVID-19 testing as mandated by the State of California. OCSA Administration is currently in the process of collecting this information from employees, school contractors, and volunteers to be in compliance prior to the deadline of Friday, October 15.
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All information about OCSA’s COVID-19 policies and procedures, as well as important health and safety resources, is available on our COVID-19 Dashboard. In addition, the COVID-19 Dashboard serves as the primary resource for keeping our school community informed on active case totals and is updated regularly to reflect verified positive COVID-19 cases among OCSA students, staff, and visitors.
On this page, you can also access the COVID-19 Reporting Form. If you have been on the OCSA campus and receive a positive COVID-19 test, have a possible exposure to COVID-19, or experience COVID-19 symptoms, we ask that you please report it to the school through this form as soon as you can.
As a reminder, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone 12 years and older should get a COVID-19 vaccination to help protect against COVID-19. For more information regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children and teens, please click here.
We will continue to update the OCSA community as we monitor and adjust to the most recent guidelines.
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Middle School Dance (Grades 7-8): Friday, October 8
Homecoming Dance (Grades 9-12): Saturday, October 9
Veterans Day (School Closed): Thursday, November 11
Non Student/Teacher Day (No School): Friday, November 12
Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 22 - Friday, November 26
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UPCOMING PERFORMANCES AND EVENTS
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