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Dear Students and Families,

I hope students had a great three day weekend! And, I am sure they are looking forward to another 4 day week. As a reminder, students do not have school on Wednesday September 10th as this is a staff development day. We hope students enjoy their middle of the week day off.

Back to School Night is only two weeks away! We look forward to seeing everyone on Thursday September 18th. Starting at 5:45pm, we will have tables in the courtyard where you can grab pizza, visit OSPTO or check out a few clubs that Oceana has to offer. Grade level presentations start at the following times:

• 6:00 pm - Freshman Orientation Project (information coming from 9/10 house)
• 6:15 pm - Senior Presentation (Theater)
• 6:35 pm - Junior Presentation (Library)
• 6:35 pm - Sophomore Presentation (Staff Lounge)
• 6:30 pm - Lifeskills Program Presentation (Room 107)

After the presentations, families can follow their students' schedules to meet their students' teachers. Please be sure to screenshot your student's schedule through ParentVUE as we will not be printing out schedules.

Take care,

Maritza Torres

Oceana's first dance is coming up! Students, before you head to the dance, be sure you're familiar with the rules to ensure a fun and safe night.

Students will not be admitted 30 minutes after the dance begins, so don’t be fashionably late past 7:00 pm. If you need to leave, you may do so 1.5 hours after the start without a parent call. Backpacks and large bags are not permitted, small bags (5.5" by 8") are allowed for students whose attire do not include pockets. All students will be searched before entering, and students may be rechecked at any time. Only unopened disposable water bottles are allowed, and outside opened drinks are not permitted. If you bring a guest from another school, you are responsible for their behavior.

Students must comply with all supervising personnel immediately when given a directive. The school dress code will still be enforced, so plan your outfit accordingly. Prohibited items include weapons such as pocket knives or pepper spray, as well as drugs, alcohol, tobacco, marijuana, and even over-the-counter pain relievers. Any student who fails to follow these rules may be removed from the dance, and their family will be called to pick them up. Follow the guidelines, be respectful, and enjoy the night!

For the full rules and protocols, please review this document.

We are excited to see everyone at Back to School Night! Please join us for tabling, grade level presentations and visiting your student's classrooms.

Please take a screenshot of your student's schedule from ParentVUE as we will not be passing out printed schedules.

The cell phone committee needs your help! The JUHSD Cell Phone Committee is revising our district’s cell phone policy. We will be taking your feedback to ensure the policy is responsive to our community. Please complete this survey for the first step to share your input.

Close Up Washington DC interim is open to 11th and 12th graders. We ask students to choose this interim early because it requires fundraising and additional planning. Interested students should return the interest form by Friday, September 12th so that we can determine how many students want to participate, It is limited to 30 students and, like all interims, seniors have priority. There is an informational meeting during flextime on Monday the 8th in Ms. Bussell's room 212.

This is a great opportunity for students who want to explore the nation's capital and meet other high school students from around the country.

Join the Jefferson Union Sustainability Committee to help make JUHSD a more sustainable community! Join subcommittees such as Community Events & Communications, Green Ribbon Schools and Waste Management. Joining gives you the chance to collaborate with peers, staff, and the JUHSD school board to make a positive impact in our schools and community. If you’re passionate about protecting the environment or want to learn more about making JUHSD a better place, this is your chance to get involved and be part of the change!

Get ready for a fun night of trivia, food, and community!

Join us for the Oceana High School Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, October 14 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

Hosted by the OSPT0, this event isn’t just about showing off your trivia skills—it’s a chance for families to connect with others, build community, and get more involved in the school. We’ll have plenty of pizza (vegan option included!) and soft drinks, all for a suggested donation of $5 per person or $20 per family (cash or check at the door).

Did you know? The OSPTO plays a big role in supporting our school—funding student clubs and sports, interim courses, classroom needs, and much more. By joining us, you’re helping strengthen the opportunities available to every Oceana student.

Please RSVP here or with the QR code so we know how much pizza to order.

We can’t wait to see you there—bring your family, your friends, and your best trivia brain!

We are excited to announce we will be starting a new after school math peer tutoring program at Oceana this year. Ms. Mittal (math teacher), and Mr. Mattias (school counselor, former math teacher) will be hosting tutoring in the Library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3 pm to 4:30 pm, starting September 9th. We'll be offering two levels of peer support.

Drop-in Tutoring
- No commitment, no sign-up required, students can come whenever they need it
- Work with a peer tutor on assignments, prepare for assessments
- There's no question we can't tackle together!

Math Coaching
- Students commit to at least one day a week. Sign up required via this form.
- Form a long-term partnership with a peer coach, supervised closely by staff, individualizing math practice based on your student's needs
- Students work not only on homework but on tackling gaps in their prior math learning

You can order school pictures by going to mylifetouch.com and click on the button that says "Start Using Student ID". Enter the city, state and school name, followed by entering the first name, last name and the student ID. *The name entered needs to exactly as it appears on the ID card and in the school's data base.

All packages will be shipped to the home address, for additional support please call customer service at 1.800.736.4753. Images are only available for 11 months after picture day.

Oceana will have one last day for picture retakes on Thursday September 18th.

Cell phones are a major distraction from learning and socializing in schools. Our school policy is that devices are stored off and in a place that is not visible for the duration of each class time, including walking to and from the bathroom, library or counseling hall during their class time. Staff members have the option of requisitioning the device and turning it over to the front office. The student can retrieve their device at the end of the school day. If a student repeatedly fails to adhere to this policy, they should expect to turn in their device into the office every morning.

Today was the beginning of a yearlong culinary partnership with the Culinary Arts students (second year students in the Culinary CTE track), Jefferson High School Culinary students, and Pie Ranch Chef Educator.

Prestige Portraits will be at Oceana for senior portraits on November 6th and November 7th from 1:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Prestige Portraits will send an email to students with students' assigned appointment time.

Prestige Portraits will be back on campus one more time on January 15th. These are the only dates that Prestige Portraits will be at Oceana.

If you need support on through the college applications, sign up with Ms. Owyang through the teachmore website.

Is your senior planning to apply to college but not quite sure where to start? Check out Ms. Owyang's College Application Guide. Learn more about the UC, CSU, Commonapp, Community College and more and how to get started. Clickable links included for a smoother process. Email Ms. Owyang with any questions at aowyang@jeffersonunion.net

Is your senior planning to attend Skyline College next fall? See important dates for your student to receive all the support they need as a future Skyline College student!

Oceana has a new Community Service Coordinator, Liberty Cajayon. Students and families can reach out to Liberty at lcajayon@jeffersonunion.net.

Pie Ranch and Oceana High School have created a yearlong community service opportunity. There will be SIX Saturdays during the year, where students will work in the fields and learn about farming techniques. This is a great opportunity to see the full cycle of farming. A district van or bus will pick students up at the Oceana Blvd parking lot at 9 am and will return to OHS at 4 pm. It is IMPORTANT that you are able to make all or most of the Saturdays. The three Saturdays during the first semester are:

September 13
October 25
December 6th

Laurie Hughes, the culinary teacher, will accompany students to Pie Ranch. Please note that you are required to bring your own lunch to this volunteer opportunity. Please see the attached form for more information.

If interested, complete attached form and bring it to Laurie in room 209 or ask a receptionist to put it into Laurie's box. We need to receive the forms by September 5th.

To participate in athletics, your child must be registered on SportsNet, and you must submit a physical through SportsNet. Please note, physicals are good for one year.

If your student is interested in playing a sport this year, please complete this process early! Students cannot practice or compete without completing this process.

Girls Tennis has started already! They meet every day after school at the tennis courts. Please join them if you are interested in joining the team.

Cross Country will have the first practice THIS Monday, August 25 at 3:15. If you have any questions, please contact Coach Mor at mhirsh@jeffersonunion.net.

This past week, the counselors and vice principals gave information to students about the resources on campus and information to know as they start the new school year. The presentations are posted on student's Class of Google Classroom and can be found here:

• 9th Grade Presentation
• 10th Grade Presentation
• 11th Grade Presentation
• 12th Grade Presentation

Staff, students and families can fill out this Wellness Counseling Request Form to request a meeting with a counselor.

Alyssa Owyang (she/her), aowyang@jeffersonunion.net, School Counselor, is on campus on Monday, Wednesday & Thursday supporting the 12th grade, 11th grade last names 'L-Z'

Mattias Johansson (he/him), mjohansson@jeffersonunion.net, School Counselor is on campus Monday - Friday supporting 9th grade, 10th grade and 11th grade last names 'A-K'

Jeannette Herbert (she/her), jherbert@jeffersonunion.net, Wellness Counselor is on campus Monday - Friday

Liberty Cajayon (she/they/siya), lcajayon@jeffersonunion.net, Wellness Counselor II/School Social Worker is on campus Monday - Friday

Website: https://www.juhsd.net/ohs
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Phone: 650-550-7300