FED Newsletter

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We have a variety of exciting events coming up! You can find links to register for these events further down in the newsletter.

Click the "play" button below to learn about some of our upcoming events!

Is 2023-24 your very first year with Epic? If you are brand-spanking new to Epic Charter Schools, we want to hear from you. We want to help you navigate the Epic model and have the most successful year possible! Click the button below.

We have one Winter Expo event left! Those in the southern part of the state do not want to miss the 2024 Durant Winter Expo! We will have various Epic departments on site to answer your questions, informative parent and caregiver breakout sessions, as well as engaging student sessions. We will have new and updated information. There is something for both new and veteran Epic families! Families will leave with information and resources that will enable them to have success in the 2024 spring semester. Click the links below for details and to register!

Feb. 15 - Durant Winter Expo

Come curious, leave inspired

Click the links below for details and to register!

Feb. 16 - Oklahoma City Museum of Art - OKC

Feb. 20 - Owasso Wheels & Thrills - Owasso

Feb. 20 - We Rock the Spectrum (Sensory Gym) - Yukon

Feb. 22 - Chisholm Trail Heritage Center - Duncan

Feb. 27 - Route 66 Museum - Clinton

Feb. 29 - Jasmine Moran Children's Museum- Seminole

March 6 - Tulsa Historical Society & Museum - Tulsa

March 7 - Factory Obscura - Oklahoma City

March 7 - Good Times Lanes - Ardmore (Accessible for All)

March 13 - Cherokee Nation Museum - Tahlequah

March 14 - Oklahoma State Capitol - Oklahoma City

March 27 - Edmond History Museum & Rocketship Park - Edmond

March 28 -Cherokee Strip Regional Heritage Center - Enid

March 28 - Sooner Bowling Center - Norman (Accessible for All)

Career Exploration Field Trips

Feb. 21 - Landmark Fine Homes - Norman

Mar. 11 - Design Ready Controls - OKC

Healthy Habits Field Trips

Feb. 28 - Threshold Climbing - OKC

March 12 - Fun With Fitness: Bungee, Trampoline & Step Class - Edmond

March 26 - Aim High Academy - Tulsa

Click the links below for details and to register! All Epic events are available to all students.

Feb. 20 - We Rock the Spectrum - Yukon (Sensory Gym)

March 7 - Good Times Lanes - Ardmore (Accessible for All)

March 28 - Sooner Bowling Center - Norman (Accessible for All)

Inspire a Love for Learning

EPIC SCIENCE FAIRS

Save the date! We have one more Epic Science Fair in Durant. Click the links below for more details and to register.

Feb. 15 - Durant

READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK

It is fun to have fun, but you have to know how! Come celebrate Read Across America Week at an Epic literacy event. It's fun for the whole family! This will be an event where Epic families can celebrate the joy of reading with our staff and teachers, and a surprise visit from The Cat in the Hat. Click on the registration links below to find out what to expect at this event.

March 4 - Glenpool

March 8 - Norman

Compassion in Action

Click the links below for details and to register for one of our upcoming community service opportunities!

Feb. 22 - Tulsa SPCA Animal Shelter Community Service - Tulsa

March 15 - Myriad Gardens Community Service Opportunity - OKC

We are overjoyed to share some incredible news about the Epic Hugs Project! Thanks to the generosity of many, we built more than 200 care packages to send overseas to our military heroes.

Families Coming Together for Fun!

Epic's Got Talent - Art & Talent Showcase

Join us for an evening showcasing some of Epic’s very own students and their talents! On Friday, Feb. 23, from 5:45-8 p.m., come and view a student art walk and experience some amazing talent performances! Click on the link below to learn more about how to submit your art or talent for acceptance into the Art and Talent Showcase.

Feb. 23 - Epic's Got Talent - Art & Talent Showcase - Norman

Kindergarten Graduation Ceremonies

Congratulate and celebrate our kindergarteners at one of our kindergarten graduation ceremonies. These events will be held at five different locations. Space is limited, so we ask that you register to reserve your spot at the location of your choice. Students will walk across the stage and receive a certificate of participation for being a part of Epic’s kindergarten class of 2024.

Ceremonies will be held 6-8 p.m. Photographers will be available beforehand for pictures. Graduation caps and gowns will be available to use for pictures. Click on the Eventbrite links below for more information.

April 4: Lawton

April 9: Norman

April 11: Enid

April 18: Glenpool

April 19: Durant

Would you like an easy way to see what events are happening in your area? This map shows where our events are located throughout the state. Registration links are included for upcoming events when available. Click on the image to access the interactive map.

An opportunity to find your people in a virtual world

At Epic, we offer a variety of clubs and activities for students to join. These events and organizations are a great way for students to find their niche among students with similar interests and goals. Below is a list of a few clubs and organizations that fall under the Epic Family Engagement Department to get involved in this year. Click the links for more details.

Key Club

STUCO MS/HS

4-H

Chess Club

NCAA

NHS/NJHS

Military Club

For a complete list of extracurricular opportunities and student organizations within Epic, check out the Student Life section of our website.

Epic Beginnings is a free family-support program designed to prepare young children from birth to age 5 who reside in a household with at least one Epic student but who are not Epic students themselves. Tell us what you’d like to see with Epic Beginnings. Fill out our Family Interest and Availability survey here. Get to know a little more about Epic Beginnings by clicking a video link here. For more information on Epic Beginnings, please reach out to Shallena Miller at epicbeginnings@epiccharterschools.org.

We would love to see you at our upcoming Coffee Talks!

Feb. 21-Edmond Coffee Talk @ Breakaway Indoor Playground

Feb. 22-Durant Coffee Talk

Feb. 22-Durant Student Parent Child Care

Feb. 27-OKC Student Parent Child Care

March 4-Glenpool Literacy Day & Resource Fair

March 8-Norman Literacy Day & Resource Fair

Every Mind. Every Body. Every Student. Healthy and Ready to Succeed.

This month's Healthy Habits Challenge is all about the wall sit! Keep tabs on your progress, and don't forget to tag us in your pictures and videos showcasing your victories in this monthly challenge. You can print off January's calendar by clicking the link below.

February Healthy Habits Fitness Challenge Calendar

Check out our Healthy Habits Cooking Show on YouTube for quick, healthy recipes! Be sure to click in the YouTube comments section for the recipe. This week's recipe is Marry Me Chicken.

Book Walk

Be sure to sign up for the Book Walk at one of our Literacy Day Events. All students participating in the Book Walk will receive a free t-shirt! The deadline to ensure you get your correct t-shirt size is Feb. 14! Join us for some fun healthy habits while we read, walk, skip and hop our way to a healthier you!

March 4 - Literacy Day Event - Glenpool

March 8- Literacy Day Event - Norman

Healthy Habits Activity Spotlight-Ninja Warrior Camp

Feb. 14: Paws and Pages @ Fort Sill USO Center, 3265 Crane Ave., Fort Sill at 12 p.m. (Every 2nd Wednesday of the Month)

Feb. 20: Veteran's Coffee Social @ Cleveland County Wellness Square, 210 S. James Garner Ave. Classroom 100 Norman, OK 73069 from 9-10 a.m.

Feb. 23: Game Nights at the USO @ 3265 Crane Ave., Fort Sill at 12 p.m. (Last Friday of the Month)

Feb. 26: Mouth For War & Inside You @ VFW 9265 @ Veterans of Foreign Wars, 4605 S Pennsylvania Ave., Oklahoma City at 6:30 p.m.

We are thrilled to introduce the Seal of Biliteracy Award for students who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages. This recognition will be included in their high school transcript and signifies the student's readiness for career, college and global citizenship. If you're interested in testing for this prestigious award, email us at languageservices@epiccharterschools.org or fill out the application here and view the assessment qualification score link in the form. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity!

Check out the short Take 5 training video about how to add media and animation to a Google Slides presentation. It is an important skill almost every student at Epic will need to learn. We live in a digital world and learning how to utilize Google suite tools is essential. Why not learn alongside your students?

BLACK HISTORY MONTH

Join the celebration of the animated series "Ameka and Her Magical Crown," created by Dr. Tamecca Rogers. Get ready for a night to remember with a red carpet event, music, science experiments, treats, and a Q&A session with those involved in the series. Dress your best and have your photo taken by a professional photographer. Click the link below to register. For more information, email Jessica Ponder at jessica.ponder@epiccharterschools.org or call 405-749-455-, Ext. 568.

Feb. 24 - Crowning Glory: The Ameka Premiere Extravaganza - Tulsa

Epic Charter Black History Spoken Word Poetry Night slated for Feb. 29. If students or staff are interested in performing, please fill out this form by Feb. 16. If anyone is interested in attending, fill out this form.

OKLAHOMA CITY NATIONAL MEMORIAL ESSAY CONTEST

The Essay Contest gives young people an opportunity to apply the lessons of history to the current world as they see it. After watching a short video about the Oklahoma City bombing, they will respond to a prompt that asks them to think about how hope can come from tragedy and why it is important to remember. Students who participate can win cash prizes and be a part of our annual award ceremony. Be sure to review the rules before you submit. Click the button below for more information. Entries are due March 4.

SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

The Oklahoma City Community Foundation has connected donors with Oklahoma students to help them achieve their educational dreams. This important service has made OCCF one of the largest independent scholarship providers in the state.

The 2024 Hispanic Scholarship Fund Scholar Program application is now open and closes on Feb. 15 at 7:00 p.m. CST.

SNU MUSIC EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

Southern Nazarene University in Bethany, Okla., would like to share some services and events they have for Epic students.

School of Music Inquiry Form: Students should complete this form if they want to receive automatic invitations for our music events on campus.

Commercial Music Production Preview Dates

Please reach out to Lacey Phelps at phelps@mail.snu.edu