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Administrivia

Week of Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16

AdministriviaWeek of Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16
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In this Week's Administrivia:

  • Teachers Back On Campus
  • Read&Write for You & Your Students
  • Have you ever tried Donors Choose?
  • PSO Grant Application deadline extended!

Inspirational Quote for the Week Inspirational Quote for the Week

Amplifications! Amplifications!

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The pumpkins are here!

The VA pumpkin auction is kicking off! Lots of great designs!
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Mask exchange box!

Alex Perazzo sand his father dropped off a mask exchange box as part of his Eagle Scout project. Similar to neighborhood libraries. Alex pivoted to this idea when the pandemic started, and OCSA could not be more appreciative!
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OCSA Students Give Back

Even Mike Ciecek got a picture with Alex! Thank you for your hard work!

Weekly Humor Weekly Humor

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Important Reminders from the Dean Team Important Reminders from the Dean Team

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Teachers Back on Campus

In preparation for hybrid/In-person instruction, all academic and elective teachers are required to be back on campus beginning Monday, October 26th. Monday, October 26th and Tuesday, October 27th will be ASYNCHRONOUS learning days so teachers can begin to prepare for live instruction from your classroom. Live instruction from campus will begin on Wednesday, October 28th and students return to in-person learning on Wednesday, November 4th.
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Be sure to create Agenda Slides for Asynchronous Fridays!

Please include a Friday agenda slide each week with a list of what the students should be working on that day. As a reminder, the Friday 4:15 PM deadline is in effect, and will remain in effect when in-person learning begins next month.
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Read&Write for You & Your Students

We hope you’ve been enjoying & exploring all of the features that make Read&Write great! To help take you and your students’ usage and learning to the next level, we have additional best practices and resources.


Click here to access additional resources!

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Have you ever tried DonorsChoose?

DonorsChoose lets you share your classroom needs with a thriving community eager to help. Supporters have brought teachers' ideas to life in more than half of all U.S. public schools.


Click here to go to the DonorsChoose website and launch your ideas!

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PSO Grant Application deadline extended!

The PSO grant deadline has been extended to January and applications already submitted will be evaluated on a case by case basis as they come in.


Those that have already been submitted will be discussed in the next couple of weeks and a decision made ASAP by the PSO Grant Committed. Those who need a little extra time, or find themselves w/a need come hybrid time still have the opportunity to submit.


What is a PSO Grant?


A PSO Grant is a supplemental program, funded entirely by Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) Parent Support Organization’s (PSO’S) discretionary fund. A PSO Grant provides awardees the ability to make specific purchases to fill a need in the classroom. PSO Grants fund supplies, equipment, instructional items, special projects, or programs. Those eligible to apply for a grant include OCSA Academic and/or Conservatory Faculty, Administration, and Staff.


Deadline: January 2021

Contact: kim.ocsapso@gmail.com


To access the PSO Grant Application, please click here.

OCSA Tech Tips
Distance Learning Resource Padlet

Meetings this Week Meetings this Week

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Elective Teacher PLC (Tuesday, October 13)

11:45 AM

Meeting ID: 951 9517 1321

Passcode: Elective


Staff Meeting/Town Hall (Tuesday, October 13)

2:00 PM

Meeting ID: TBD - will be sent out via email

Passcode: TBD - will be sent out via email


Curriculum Leads (Thursday, October 15)

Check with Sally for meeting information


Academic/Elective Staff Office Hours (Friday, October 16)

2:15 PM

Meeting ID: 757 977 2269

Passcode: OCSA

2020-2021 Meeting Schedule

Upcoming Performances Upcoming Performances

Important Upcoming Events Important Upcoming Events

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PD Grant Application Due (Friday, October 23)

Click on the picture to access the Application Form
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Academic/Elective Teachers Return to Campus (Monday, October 26)

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Individual Professional Development Goal Due (Sunday, November 1)

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Hybrid/In-Person Learning Begins (Wednesday, November 4)

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Veteran's Day - No School (Wednesday, November 11)

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Blue Day Hybrid/In-Person Learning on Friday (Friday, November 13)

Students will be on campus and in person on Friday
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PSO Grant Applications Due (January 2021)

Click on the picture to access the Application Form
Last Week's Administrivia
Academic and Elective Teacher Resources
How To Guide for Ordering Supplies
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OCSA Administration

Email: ocsa.administration@ocsarts.net
Website: ocsa.net
Location: 1010 North Main Street, Santa Ana, CA, USA
Phone: (714) 560-0900
Twitter: @weareocsa

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