OCEAN Newsletter

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Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:

• Nov 12 - OCEAN Parent Group Meeting
• November 19th - Science Fair
• Theater - Family Info Session November 13
• OCEAN Parent Group - Monday Study Hall 2-3pm starts Nov 4
• Pick up and Drop off and Parking reminders
• Community Events

Our 2nd Annual Science Fair is not far away. It will take place November 19th in the OCEAN portables and starts at 5:30. We are hoping as many K-5 and high school families take part as possible! Present your findings or come for a visit. All are welcome!

Here are some online resources:

Science Buddies Science fair

Science Fair Adventures

Science Fair- youth inspiration

Hi everyone, Hopefully! Maybe?! You are getting excited about the science fair November 19th at 5:30 PM. That's 2 weeks away. Still plenty of time to do a project at home to share. The K-5 home learning science goal= Learn the Scientific Method.

Here's some inspiration: Science Fair Choice Board that uses everyday household stuff.

Need help? Email MB: marmstrong@ptschools.org

Family Info Session (Zoom)

November 13, 7:00 - 7:45pm

OCEAN students and parents/guardians are invited to this short Zoom session, where Marc and the team will provide info and answer questions about the production.

Even if you are just considering participating in this wonderful project, please attend to learn more and see if/how you might want to participate.

Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87216290616?pwd=nGHMPx6zCpbbPhB4CHMZH2hX4b5Nyt.1

The OCEAN Parent group will be supporting a study hall on Monday from 2-3pm at OCEAN for middle and high school. This is a great chance to connect with other families and work on school work. This will be offered the following Monday's:11/4, 11/18, 12/2, 12/9, and 12/16. Questions Email: oceanparentgroup@gmail.com

Please help parking and pick up and drop off go smoothly. The drop off area with a yellow curb is for pick up and drop off only. Please use the parking space near the orchard or the main parking lot if you will be coming into the classroom or office. Thank you!

Check out the showings of Little Shop of Horrors at PTHS. Featuring OCEAN students.

• Volunteer in high school math class on a regular basis to work one on one with students. You don't have to be an expert in math or have a high school student. Contact Kyle, kreynolds@ptschools.org
• Donate classroom snacks (examples: goldfish crackers, granola bars)
• Donate non perishable foods the OCEAN pantry for students and families to eat at school or at home.
• Make a staff meals during conference days OCEAN K-12 Parents: Food LOVE for OCEAN Teachers & Staff (signupgenius.com).

To volunteer in the classroom please complete your volunteer background check: https://securevolunteer.com/PORT-TOWNSEND-SD-NO-50/home

We have an awesome OCEAN Parent group helping build the OCEAN community.

You can connect with the the OCEAN Parent group lots of ways.

Email: oceanparentgroup@gmail.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wnnmWPHr7dEGhXto/

OCEAN's Winter/Spring Play

Parents, friends, and family of OCEAN students, The Hobbit production team is on the hunt for two very important technical roles - both working in collaboration with our director Marc Weinblatt:

Tech Director / Set Designer

Design and produce our set elements for this epic play. You'll both create pieces and coordinate with other volunteers to build, paint, and bring a version of Middle Earth to life as a backdrop for our amazing student actors. Includes a $500 honorarium if fundraising goals are met.

Prop Master

Responsible for sourcing, building, and/or customizing props as needed.

Please contact Marc Weinblatt if interested or with questions at marc@mandalaforchange.com

All Hoodies and T-Shirts are the winning logo made by William DeJarnatt printed on a light blue garment.

All orders due by 12/20. Make checks payable to Port Townsend School District and bring to the OCEAN office with the order form.

• Nov 4-7 - 5th and 6th grade Islandwood trip
• Nov 4 - 8th grade healthcare career fair, 1:30-3:05
• Nov 5 and 7 - High School Jefferson Land Trust Trip
• Nov 6 - Family Financial Aid Info Night at PTHS 5:30pm
• Nov 8 WA State History Museum Field Trip
• Nov 11- No School Veteran's Day
• Nov 12 - OCEAN Parent Group Meeting

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Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Title IX Officer: Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5763, smacmeekin@ptschools.org

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html