NEW BELL SCHEDULE BEGINS MONDAY
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Friday, September 18, 2020 NEW BELL SCHEDULE BEGINS MONDAY As a reminder, OCSA will transition to the Phase 1B Schedule beginning THIS COMING Monday, September 21, in accordance with the School Reopening & Safety Plan. This transition will allow students, families, and teachers to become acclimated to a bell schedule that more closely matches the schedule that will be used in Phase 2, when we move to a hybrid learning model with in-person instruction. While following the Phase 1B Schedule, all learning will still be 100% distance, and the start and end times for the school day will not change. If you have any questions, please email ocsa.administration@ocsarts.net. To view the Phase 1B Schedule, please click here. SUBMISSION DEADLINE TODAY Final reminder: Self-tape submissions for Actors Showcase are due TODAY, Friday, September 18 by 11:59 p.m.! This special pre-professional opportunity is open to all OCSA students in all grade levels and conservatories. The cast of the annual Actors Showcase performs for casting directors, agents, and managers with the hope of garnering industry representation and professional bookings in film and television. The majority of cast members from previous years have taken follow-up meetings and, in some cases, signed with an agent and/or manager to begin their professional journey. Whatever the outcome, Actors Showcase provides an extraordinary experience and journey for young artists. Please visit the website to learn more and to submit your audition materials.
DEBATE CLUB INFORMATION MEETING
High school parents: Is your student interested in debate? A meeting will be held next week on Thursday,
September 24 from 4:45-5:45 p.m. for all parents and students in grades 9-12 who would like to learn
more about the OCSA Debate Team. Find out what it means to be a member and how your student can
join. The meeting will feature a guest speaker, Director of the High School Public Debate Program John
Meany. We hope to see you there! The link to the Zoom can be found here. For any questions, please
contact Debate Team Advisor Bianca Nield at bianca.nield@ocsarts.net.
MIDDLE GHOUL BASH
Attention middle school parents: Your student is invited to the Middle Ghoul Bash, a virtual event hosted
by the OCSA Leadership class, on Friday, October 9 from 2:30-4:30 p.m.!
While on Zoom, middle school students can:
• Meet new friends through Halloween-themed activities
• Win prizes by decorating the best room, wearing the best costume, or baking the best dessert
• Compete with classmates in fun Halloween games, such as virtual escape rooms and spooky
movie charades
• And more!
Attendance is free, but be sure to RSVP by filling out this form by Monday, October 5. Be there or be
scared!
AUDITION FOR TEDx TALKS
We are excited to announce that, through the Creative Writing Conservatory, OCSA will host a TEDx
event this year! TEDx is the youth version of TED — the non-profit, non-partisan organization that seeks to
amplify and spread innovative ideas from across the globe.
OCSA students from all grades and conservatories are invited to audition during lunch
from Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 23. Students must sign up to audition by Sunday, October
11 at www.TEDxOCSA.com. Selected speakers will write, memorize, and perform a presentation on a
topic they are passionate about. All OCSA TEDx student presentations will be recorded and broadcast on
the TED network and YouTube channels, alongside the adult TED Talks.
For more information, visit www.TEDxOCSA.com and follow @tedx.ocsa on Instagram. For questions,
email info.tedxocsa@gmail.com.
VIRTUAL SEASON PREMIERE AND AUCTION NEXT WEEK
Our Virtual Season Premiere and Auction begins this coming Monday, September 21! We are delighted to invite the OCSA community to participate in this reimagined annual event, featuring an enticing online auction and a virtual concert showcasing exciting performances by some of our talented alumni and past guest stars. See below for the star-studded lineup! “Attendance” is free of charge. Get excited and spread the word! The online auction and opportunity drawing will open at 9 a.m. on Monday, September 21 and close at 10 p.m. on Friday, September 25. The virtual performance will begin at 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25. Instructions to participate will be provided on Monday morning. LET US HIGHLIGHT YOUR SUCCESS The State of the Art newsletter features the artistic, academic, and professional achievements of our incredible OCSA students, faculty, staff, and alumni. We are always excited to hear about the wonderful work of the OCSA community! To be featured in the next edition of State of the Art, please submit your accomplishment at www.ocsarts.net/StateoftheArt by Friday, September 25. CLASS OF 2021 SENIOR BULLETIN Attention senior families: Senior year is an exciting and busy time for seniors and their parents! The OCSA Class of 2021 Senior Bulletin contains important information regarding senior year, graduation, and deadlines. Please be sure to read the entire Senior Bulletin here. You will be receiving detailed
graduation information in the spring. Links to Class of 2021 information are also on our website
at www.ocsarts.net/12thGrade.
Senior deadlines are fast approaching! Here are some important upcoming dates and deadlines (more
deadlines in the Senior Bulletin):
• Friday, October 2 – Transcript order and letter of recommendation request deadline for Sunday,
November 1 college applications
• Sunday, October 4 – Senior Package or cap and gown order deadline
• Friday, October 23 – Aeries name and address verification deadline (if applicable)
• Friday, November 13 – Transcript order and letter of recommendation request deadline
for Friday, January 1 college applications
• Friday, January 15 – Yearbook information (senior portraits/baby pictures/quotes) and yearbook
ads final deadlines
• *Wednesday, February 17 – Class of 2021 panoramic and yearbook picture
• *Wednesday, May 19 and Thursday, May 20 – Distribution of graduation tickets, caps and
gowns, and panoramic pictures
• *Thursday, June 10 – Graduation
• *Friday, June 11 – Grad Night
*Subject to change due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The Student Services Team is happy to assist you with questions regarding senior year, deadlines, and
graduation. Please email questions to student.services@ocsarts.net.
COVID-19 DATA SOURCES
OCSA monitors several state and local information sources to assess the current status of COVID-19 in
the state and county. These sources are publicly available and offer the latest reported totals on cases,
hospitalizations, and trends.
To access the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) COVID-19 website, please click here.
To access the OCHCA COVID-19 Dashboard, please click here.
To access the California COVID-19 website, please click here.
To access the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) COVID-19 website, please click here.
To access the California State Government COVID-19 Data and Tools webpage, please click here.
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES
Veterans Day (School Closed): Wednesday, November 11Thanksgiving Break (School Closed): Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27 1st Semester Final Exams (No Conservatory): Monday, December 14 - Thursday, December 17 Teacher Planning Day (No School): Friday, December 18 View Complete List of 2020-2021 Important Dates UPCOMING VIRTUAL PERFORMANCES For more information, please visit www.ocsarts.net/boxoffice.
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