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This is a reminder that Monday, October 28th & Thursday, October 31st are both early dismissal days for OCIS students!

All students will be dismissed at 12:10pm on both days.

• Red Ribbon Week - October 28-November 1 (see below for daily themes)
  
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) for Staff Professional Development - Monday, October 28th
• Early Dismissal Day (12:10pm) Halloween - Thursday, October 31st
• OCIS Spirit Day - Friday November 1st
• End of 1st Marking Period - Tuesday, November 5th
• No School - Wednesday, November 6 - Friday, November 8th

Red Ribbon Week will be held at OCIS this week (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.***

Friday, November 1st is also our next Spirit Day of the Year! Even though it is also pajama day for Red Ribbon Week, we encourage students to incorporate red & white on that day!

Students are encourage to represent their favorite Ocean City Sport / Club / Activity or simply wear Red & White to show your school spirit! We hope to see everyone showing their school spirit!!

The Ocean City School District, in collaboration with surrounding school districts, will be hosting their first Cape Atlantic League (CAL) Unified Sports 5K Run & Walk on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Proceeds from the 5K benefit the CAL Unified Sports program, fostering inclusivity between our special education athletes and their peers. CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION INFORMATION & DETAILS.

Congratulations to the following RaiderFit Challenge winners for the month of October!

This week our Brain Bowl students participated in an academic trivia competition, Quiz Bowl at St. Augustine Prep. This academic competition features over 25 teams and over 150 middle school students who answered questions from multiple disciplines. Questions include topics ranging from astronomy and literature to pop culture and sports heroes. Our Brain Bowl students practice their trivia knowledge after school with Ms. Weaver and are looking forward to a busy winter and spring of studying and competing. Congratulations to all!

If you missed the announcement last week - 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!

This Tuesday & Wednesday, the PB&J Club will be selling "Ghost Pops" for $1.00 during 4th & 5th Grade Lunches. Proceeds will benefit a local food charity.

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

Come out and cheer on your favorite team this Wednesday, October 30th when the OCIS girls face off against the OCIS boys soccer team! Game time is 2:40 at OCIS!

Please see below for several announcements and information from our PTA for the upcoming weeks at OCIS!

Mark your calendar - the PTA's Color Run Fundraiser at OCIS will be held on Wednesday, November 20th. More information to come in the upcoming days / weeks ahead!

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!