OCSA Weekly Wrap - November 4, 2022

November 4, 2022

VETERANS DAY

Please remember that the school will be closed next Friday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day. We hope you enjoy the long weekend as we honor those who have served.

DODGEBALL APPLICATIONS DEADLINE TODAY

In last week’s Weekly Wrap, the application deadline for the dodgeball tournament was listed incorrectly; we apologize for this miscommunication. Please note that today, Friday, November 4, is the deadline to submit team applications to Leadership Advisor Chris Dion in Room T101. If you haven’t done so already, please pick up an application form in the Student Information Rack outside of Student Services, in order to set up a team of six to eight players. The tournament will be capped at 16 teams on a first-come, first-served basis. Please note that only current OCSA students are eligible to participate.

Be sure to mark your calendars to come watch the epic fall dodgeball tournament after school on Friday, November 18 in The Callero Family Foundation Plaza (DMS Quad)!

INTERNATIONAL WEEK

Students, as you may have heard through Art Attack, International Week is coming up from Monday, November 14 to Friday, November 18. International Week is an opportunity for students to honor and celebrate their diverse cultures, as well as learn more about other cultures. There are many ways to share your culture, identity, ethnicity, heritage, or ancestry during the festival, such as through singing, dancing, storytelling, sharing a food item, presenting an info booth, or writing a short essay.

If you are interested in participating through a performance or showcase on 10th Street, please fill out this form by this coming Monday, November 7 at 11:59 p.m. Please note that you can choose which day(s) you would like to participate, and you are not required to participate all five days. If you would like to help curate the 10th Street playlist for the week, be sure to submit song requests in the form as well!

Additionally, if you are interested in writing a short essay or story, please submit through this form by this coming Monday, November 7 at 11:59 p.m. Your story will be shared with the OCSA student body through the OCSA Leadership Instagram.

Club Leaders: You can participate in International Week as a club, but it is not required. Whether you are participating as a club or not, please spread the word to your friends and peers!

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. 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 pleased to announce their See’s Candies Online Fundraiser Storefront, just in time for the holidays! See’s Candies make great and easy gifts for Thanksgiving, wonderful Christmas or Hanukkah presents, or simply a nice way to treat yourself! Orders will be available to ship as early as Thursday, November 10 in order to arrive in time for the holidays. All profits will directly support Integrated Art students and their continued learning and success at OCSA.

SOUTH COAST PLAZA TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY

Kick off the holiday season with cheer at the annual South Coast Plaza Tree Lighting Ceremony on Thursday, November 17, featuring many of OCSA’s talented student artists. Sit back and enjoy as our singers, dancers, and musicians, with the help of our Production & Design students, whisk you away on a magical musical tour to the North Pole!

6:30 p.m. | Pre-Show Entertainment by Unplugged Holiday Carolers

7 p.m. | Main-Stage Show by MONTAGE! Performance Ambassadors

General and lawn seating will be available to the public at no cost on a limited first-come, first-served basis. We hope to see you there!

FALL SEMESTER SUCCESS STORIES

We want to help celebrate your successes! State of the Art is a special webpage that allows us to share the outstanding accomplishments of the OCSA community, including castings, certifications, awards, scholarships, jobs, special performances, and more. To be featured in this semester’s edition, please submit your accomplishments at www.ocsarts.net/StateoftheArt. We can’t wait to see all the exciting things you have been up to!

SENIOR INFORMATION

This is an exciting and busy time for the Class of 2023! Please click here to review the Class of 2023 Senior Bulletin, which contains important information and links regarding senior year. To review other informational documents relevant to the senior class, including details about senior yearbook information, senior ads, and more, please visit our website at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.

Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Below are some important dates to keep in mind.

Recommendation Letter/Transcript Requests – Thursday, November 10 for January 1 deadlines
Yearbook Information/Senior Ad Submissions – Friday, January 13 (senior portrait, quote, and baby photo)
Panoramic Picture – Wednesday, March 22 at 10:45 a.m.
Cap & Gown/Ticket Distribution – Monday, May 22 during Office Hours and Lunch
Graduation – Thursday, June 8, Cottonwood Church at 6 p.m.
Grad Night – Friday, June 9, Disney California Adventure Park

Seniors and their parents will receive an OCSA Commencement Packet in the spring that will include detailed information on graduation and Grad Night.

We are here for you, Class of 2023! If you have questions after reading the information provided regarding senior deadlines and graduation, please email student.services@ocsarts.net.

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.