OCEAN School Newsletter

• Veterans Day - School Closed
• Celebrating Veterans in K-5
• OCEAN Yearbook Ordering Information
• Student Exhibition Night - Nov 17
• Family World Cafe Information
• ASVAB Testing
• Senior Corner
• Senior Cap and Gown Ordering Information
• Senior Scholarship Opportunity
• Yearbook Senior Tribute Information
• Student of the Week
• OCEAN Calendar and Events
• This Week at OCEAN
• From Previous Newsletters
• Community Activities

OCEAN school will be closed on November 11th, for Veterans Day.

K-5 students will be working on a Veterans Day project to honor Veterans in their lives.

Dear OCEAN Students and Families,

Our yearbook class is up and running, and we need your help to make this year's book special! This will be the second-ever yearbook for OCEAN, and the very first one created directly by the students in our yearbook class.

Order Your Yearbook ($25) Yearbooks are $25 each. You can scan the QR code on the attached Yearbook Flyer to purchase yours today, or follow this link: https://JOSTENS.COM/BUYYEARBK

We sold out last year, so pre-ordering is highly recommended to guarantee your copy!

Student Exhibition Night Is Almost Here!

Get ready to celebrate our students and all the hard work they’ve put into their learning! Students have been creating projects they’re excited to share, and we can’t wait for families and friends to see what they’ve been working on. Finish up those projects and get ready to show off your amazing work!

When & Where

• Date: November 17

• Time: 5:30–7:00 PM

• Who: All students and their families are invited!

• Where: OCEAN campus in different classrooms.

What to Expect

• Amazing Student Projects: K–8 students will showcase their science projects, while high school students will share their learning in science and ELA/Social Studies.

• Raffle: Join in the fun for a chance to win! Students earn 1 raffle ticket for coming to the exhibition with their projects, another raffle ticket for bringing people with them and students can earn even more raffle tickets for "being seen" talking about projects.

• Exhibition Quest: Take on a quest as you explore the exhibition and discover student learning.

• ASB Fundraiser: Stop by to purchase delicious baked goods and support our Associated Student Body. Bring cash if you’d like to buy a treat!

We’re excited to see everyone on November 17 from 5:30 to 7! Let’s make it a night to remember!

Check out this opportunity to share your input and discuss how we can make sure all students feel known, valued, and supported.

ASVAB Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery Test will be offered at OCEAN on November 10th. Questions? Please Email Counselor Ashley at: aquinn@ptschools.org

The deadline to order your cap and gown is December 15, 2026!

The cap, gown, and tassel package costs $59.95, plus shipping and tax. All orders will be delivered to Port Townsend High School (PTHS).

Click here to order your cap and gown!

Need help ordering? We've included a step-by-step PDF guide to walk you through the process!

Hi Seniors!

I wanted to share a last-minute scholarship opportunity with you!

The Elks Most Valuable Student Scholarship awards 500 scholarships nationwide, ranging from $4,000 to $30,000!

To qualify, you must be a high school senior and a U.S. citizen. Applications are evaluated based on academics, leadership, community service, and financial need.

Deadline: Thursday, November 12, 2026

Apply here: https://enf.elks.org/MVS

I know this is short notice, but I didn't want you to miss the opportunity!

-Ashley

Celebrate your graduating senior and honor their remarkable achievements! Creating a customized Senior Tribute Ad in the yearbook is the perfect way to share your pride and leave a lasting memory for your student to treasure.

How to Create Your Ad:

1. Choose your desired ad size and layout.

2. Upload your favorite photos of your student.

3. Write a meaningful message of congratulations and encouragement.

   
   

Pricing & Ordering Deadline:

• 1/8 Page: $30

• 1/4 Page: $60

• Deadline: February 1, 2027

Don't miss out on this special tradition—reserve your spot today!

Clayton is new to OCEAN this year and has made such a wonderful first impression! They bring kindness and focus to the classroom and have really impressed me with how well they take charge of their own learning. We often see Clayton in the 700 pod, making the most of their time by working on assignments between classes. We appreciate the responsibility and independence they show each day, and it has been great to see them settle in and find their rhythm at OCEAN. Outside of class, Clayton is also a member of the Blue Heron Orchestra, where they play the double bass! Clayton, you should be proud of the way you’ve started this school year. Your thoughtfulness, focus, and ability to manage your own learning are wonderful strengths, and I’m excited to see all you accomplish this year. Keep it up!

• November 10th — ASVAB Testing
• November 11 — No School - Veteran's Day
• November 23rd through November 27th — Thanksgiving Break — No school
• December 11th — Vision and Hearing Screening
• December 18th — Math Market (K-5)
• December 21st through January 1st — No School Winter Break
• January 4th — School Resume, Welcome Back!

View the OCEAN Calendar Online

Want OCEAN K-12 Events to show up on your digital calendar?

OCEAN K-12 Google Calendar (use the +Google Calendar Button) or iCal Format

It’s been a short week at OCEAN, with no in-person classes Thursday and Friday while teachers met with families for conferences. Even in a shorter week, there was plenty happening!

Middle school students are taking what they learned about genetics and Punnett squares last week and creating their own genetic creatures! After choosing dominant and recessive traits, students will use a dice simulation to represent how traits are randomly passed from parents to offspring. Keep an eye out for some wonderfully creative creatures!

Elementary students have been busy creating art for the upcoming Student Exhibition Night on November 17 (spoiler alert: it has something to do with waves!).

And masks? They’re just part of MB’s Fabric and Performance Art class!

Follow the link to sign up! Pre-registered families with children ages 0-18 years

old and young adults up to 24, who live in East Jefferson County, will be

provided with build-your-own-food-boxes. See the flyer below for more information.

Sign up form: https://forms.gle/uMAMY1Dbs5FpY3AU9

Help OCEAN create a fabulous yearbook by sharing photos with the yearbook staff. Use the QR code or the URL. The yearbook staff will review shared photos and choose which photos to include in the yearbook. Not all shared photos will be included in the yearbook. Share here:

https://photos.jostens.com/AQQ8E9

Join the class of 2027 Facebook group to get connected with other families in the class of 2027.

Families help plan Grad Night and other Senior activities.

Seniors can sign up to help with the flocking fundraiser for grad night.

Did you know you can view your student’s attendance record in Skyward?

If you receive an automated message saying your student was absent when you weren’t expecting it, you can log in to Skyward, go to the Attendance tab, and see what your student was marked absent for.

Bellow is an example of what your skyward attendance would look like.

We want to make attendance as easy as possible for OCEAN families!

If your student is going to be absent, please excuse the absence by:

• Emailing: oceanattendance@ptschools.org

• Calling the OCEAN office: 360-680-5750

You may still receive an automated attendance notification if you contact us after 10:30 a.m. No worries! If you have already emailed or called the school, our OCEAN office staff will make sure the absence is excused.

The district does not sponsor this event/information and the district assumes no responsibility for it. In consideration of the privilege to distribute materials, the Port Townsend School District will be held harmless from any cause of action filed in any court or administrative tribunal arising out of the distribution of these materials, including costs, attorney’s fees and judgments or awards.

Check out this community opportunity with the Girl Scouts.

Check out this Community Celebration at the Port Townsend Library.

Check out this youth cooking class taught by Arran Stark and Stacey Larsen.

KHBG & Freewheels Application

Check out this opportunity through Northwindart.org!

Free counseling and Evaluations.

Sarah Rubenstein, Principal

Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-680-5750
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceank12

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceank12

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Civil Rights Compliance, Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680-5756, cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Coordinator Title IX Officer, Carrie Ehrhardt, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680-5756, cehrhardt@ptschools.org

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