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• Picture-Retake Day - Tuesday, October 22nd
• PTA Halloween Movie Night (4th & 5th Grades) - Friday, October 25th - 6:00-8:00pm
• See below for additional information for the PTA movie night!
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) for Staff Professional Development - Monday, October 28th
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) Halloween - Thursday, October 31st
• Red Ribbon Week - October 28-November 1

The PTA is sponsoring a Halloween Movie Night for all OCIS 4th & 5th Grade Students this coming Friday, October 25th from6:00-8:00pm in the OCIS cafeteria. Students must have a completed permission slip on file to attend.

Please click the link below to complete a permission slip for your child if they plan on attending.

PTA 4th & 5th Grade Halloween Movie Night Permission Slip Form - Click Here!

Please see the permission slip for all movie night rules.

Please note: If you do not wish for your child to attend the book fair, please email Mr. Engle at mengle@ocsdnj.org and your child's teacher will be notified of your wishes.

Take some time to view the virtual flyer here: https://registration.scholasticbookfairs.com/flipbooks/booklists/F24/F24_ES_TT/

Visit our website at https://www.scholastic.com/bf/oceancityintermediateschool

You can use this link to shop the fair, set up an eWallet or sign up to volunteer.

Red Ribbon Week will be held the week of Oct 28 - Nov 1st. The purpose of Red Ribbon Week is to raise awareness and prevent drug abuse, alcohol, tobacco, smoking, and violence. It's the longest-running and largest drug awareness program in the United States.

Students are encouraged to participate in the daily themes outlined on the flyer below.

***Please note that Thursday, Oct 31st students are permitted to wear Halloween Costumes to school. Students must follow school dress code or they will be required to change / parents will be contacted to bring a change of clothing. No masks or weapons are permitted.***

We are happy to announce that the Go Big BMX Air Show has been rescheduled for Tuesday, November 26th. We are looking forward to holding this assembly in the weeks ahead!

School Bus Safety - Click Here

Throughout the week, we will be reviewing safety tips / rules / guidelines with our busing students. We encourage parents & guardians to review this information with your child at home as well. Thank you for your help & partnership in keeping our OCIS students safe!

Fall Sports are now underway! Please visit the OCSD athletics calendar for up-to-date information on games and meets taking place throughout the upcoming weeks!

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

To report a student absence:

• Email: OCISattendance@ocsdnj.org
• Please state student's name, grade, homeroom teacher, and reason for the absence

Please note that this email does not excuse your child from school. For the absence to be coded as an absence not counting towards truancy, a doctor's note or other proper documentation as outlined in the district attendance policy must be submitted to the main office when your child returns to school.

Please Review the School District Attendance Policy by clicking here for additional information on state requirements regarding absences and student attendance.

Tardy / Late To School

Students receive two free unexcused lates per marking period (arriving after 7:45am). Any additional unexcused late arrivals will result in a detention being issued as outlined in the OCIS student code of conduct. Students arriving with a doctors note will be marked as an excused late arrival.

• Please continue to check your PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly to stay updated on your child's grades, attendance, and more.
• If you do not already follow our OCIS Facebook page, we encourage you to follow for posts & news throughout the year.
• The Ocean City Intermediate School Website is a great resource for information as well!