OCEAN Newsletter
August 30, 2023
Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:
- Back to School Night - August 31 5-6pm
- Orientation - Sept 6 and 7, 5:30-7:30pm
- Welcome Ms. Clark - New OCEAN Music classes
- Want to Volunteer
- OCEAN Staff
- Middle School Sports Info
New announcements:
OCEAN Back to School Night - August 31 5-6pm
Drop by for back to school night on August 31 from 5-6pm at OCEAN.
Say hi to the teachers, meet your conferencing teacher, get your first week conference time, check out a chromebook, pick up your schedule, complete paperwork, and see friends.
Orientation and Potluck - Sept 6 and 7, 5:30-7:30pm
Students and families should all plan to join us for an orientation and potluck to kick off the year. Hear about the exciting plans for the year, meet new and returning students and families, and build our OCEAN community. If you are unable to attend please let your conferencing teacher know so we can ensure you get all the important info.
Grades 9-12 - Wednesday, September 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Grades K-8 - Thursday, September 7, 5:30-7:30pm
What to bring:
- Bring a dish or beverage to share with 2-6 servings (it doesn't need to be fancy, big, or expensive). If it is homemade please label the ingredients.
- Bring your own reusable plate and silverware (we will have some extras).
- The whole family is welcome, but at least the OCEAN student and one adult should attend.
Welcome Ms. Clark OCEAN Music Classes
We are excited to welcome Ms. Clark who will be offering OCEAN music classes. Ms. Clark will also be teaching band at PTHS and Blue Heron. We are very fortunate to have additional music class offerings this year just for OCEAN students. Ms. Clark has experience working will all ages of students and a wide variety of instruments, voice, and musical styles.
Students can sign up for K-5 music, 6-12 music, and 9-12 Guitar (for credit elective). The general music classes can focus on a variety of music that will be based on the interest of the students who sign up. School guitars will be available for check out for students who need one.
Want to Volunteer in the Classroom or Field Trips
In order to volunteer in the classroom or attend field trips, all adults need to complete the Secure Volunteer Application. This background check is good for two years.
Additional information for volunteers, including how to complete the volunteer driver process:
OCEAN Staff for the 2023-24 School Year
We are very fortunate to have a great OCEAN team serving students and families this year.
Sarah Rubenstein, Principal
Shannon White, Secretary and Registrar
Emily Eldridge, Counselor
MB Armstrong, K-5 Math and Science, Enrichment and Electives, Intervention
Kim Clark, Music
Judd Farris, Special Education and Intervention
Koyuki Fritchman, 6-8 Math and Science, Enrichment and Electives, Online Program
Michelle Kowals, Spanish
Daniel Molotsky, K-8 ELA and Social Studies, Enrichment and Electives
Lisa Olsen, Online Program, Intervention and Electives
Katie Quimby, 9-12 ELA and Social Studies, Enrichment and Electives, Path to Graduation
Kyle Reynolds, 9-12 Math and Science, Electives, Advisory
Eliana Rose, Paraeducator
Middle School Sports Information
OCEAN students can fully participate in district athletics. Middle school athletic offerings include volleyball, cross country, football, boys and girls basketball, wrestling, and track & field. While all sports are open to students in 7th and 8th grades, we also make every attempt to include 6th grade students when possible.
Sports Available to 6th Graders
The two sports 6th graders may participate in, regardless of how many 7th and 8th graders sign up to play, are cross country and wrestling. Cross country takes place in the fall and students practice at Blue Heron. Wrestling is offered late winter and students practice at Port Townsend High School.
Sports That May Be Open to 6th Graders
Some sports will only be open to 6th graders if space is available. These include volleyball (fall), boys basketball (early winter), girls basketball (mid minter), and track & field (spring). We will work to identify whether each sport will be available for 6th grade participation as early as possible. Once this is determined, we will communicate using all of our normal methods (School Messenger, Website, etc.).
Sports Open Only to 7th and 8th Graders
Due to its contact nature, Football is only offered to students in 7th and 8th grades.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact our district Athletic Director, Shelby Box, sbox@ptschools.org.
OCEAN Highlights
See what has been happening at OCEAN.
Information from previous newsletters:
23-24 Class Schedule
In person classes start September 11. Here is the schedule by grade level.
At your first week conference your teacher will review the student schedule with you and make any needed changes. K-8 Enrichment sign up will happen at orientation and conferences. Families and students will be notified if they are participating in scheduled intervention or support classes.
Upcoming Events
- August 31, 5-6pm Back to School Night
- September 4, Labor Day School Offices Closed
- September 5, Activity logs and at home learning begins
- September 5 - September 8, Beginning of Year Conferences
- September 6, 5:30-7:30pm High School Orientation and Potluck
- September 7, 5:30-7:30pm K-8 Orientation
- September 11, In person classes begin
About OCEAN K-12
Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-379-4272
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/oceank12
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oceank12/
Non-discrimination statement
Port Townsend School District No. 50 does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of race, creed, religion, color, immigration status, national origin, age, honorably-discharged veteran or military status, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, marital status, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability. The district provides equal access to the Boy Scouts of America and all other designated youth groups listed in Title 36 of the United States Code as a patriotic society. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination:
Title IX Coordinator, Darrell Thomas, (360) 379-4548,dthomas@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Shelby MacMeekin, (360) 379-4366, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Darrell Thomas, (360) 379-4548, dthomas@ptschools.org