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Weekly Community Updates - February 16, 2024
Dear Students and Families,
Today is the last day of the first marking period, students will receive their 1st progress report of the spring semester the week we return from break. A progress report is a snapshot of how your student is during in each class. Students have time to improve their grade or keep it steady until the next progress report in April then students will earn their final semester grade in May.
I would like to take a moment to remind our community that Oceana supports a diverse population of students with different levels of need. Every student comes with unique strengths and levels of support needed to be successful. Our dedicated staff is committed to meeting students where they are and ensuring they receive the personalized support required to thrive through high school. We will continue to embody our values of inclusivity, equity and a dedication to be an interconnected learning community.
I hope students are looking forward to the upcoming week off!
Take care,
Maritza Torres
February Recess - No School (2/19 - 2/23)
There is no school February 19 - 23rd. Now that seniors have submitted final drafts of their senior exhibitions, and the first six week grading period has ended, it's time to relax and refresh! School resumes with an odd day on 2/26.
Black History Month Figure Highlight
Bessie Coleman was the first licensed Black pilot in the world but wasn''t recognized as a pioneer in aviation until after her death. Bessie Coleman was the earliest Black person to earn an international pilot's license. She was known as "Queen Bess" and "Brave Bessie" and became a high-profile pilot in notoriously dangerous air shows. According to Bessie Coleman, "The air is the only place free from prejudices. I knew we had no aviators, neither men nor women, and I knew the Race needed to be represented along this most important line, so I thought it my duty to risk my life to learn aviation"
Save the Date!
OSPTO is hosting the Second Annual Trivia Night on Tuesday, March 12th from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm at Oceana's cafeteria.
Important Safety Matters
We wanted to take a moment to remind everyone about the importance of safety when driving in the school parking lots during drop-off and pick-up times.
Recently, there was a report of a concerning incident involving a U-turn that posed a potential danger. As our school community is bustling with students, parents, and staff during these times, it's crucial that we prioritize safety for everyone.
Please be vigilant, follow designated traffic patterns, and avoid making unsafe maneuvers. Pedestrians are prevalent, and we want to ensure a secure environment for all.
Your cooperation in adhering to safe driving practices is greatly appreciated. Let's work together to maintain a secure and welcoming atmosphere for our entire school community!
Senior Exhibition Day
ParentVue Information
Please click on this link for instructions on how to access student grades in ParentVue.
Course Request Presentations
Information about graduation requirements and information about the courses that students can request for next year was shared with students. Students received a Course Request Sheet that should be completed and turned in to the office by Today, February 16, 2024. We encourage students and parents/guardians to have conversations regarding the courses that students request for next year.
Attached are the presentations: 9th grade (rising 10th grade) & 10th grade (rising 11th grade), and 11th grade (rising 12th grade)
Pride Prom
Celebrate the 2nd Annual Pride Prom, an inclusive, safe, welcoming, night to remember for 9th-12th grade students who attend high school in San Mateo County.
Staff Shout Out
Academic Council: Weekly Update
Academic Council is the shared leadership body at OHS that is made up of faculty, staff, students, administrators and FAMILY MEMBERS/PARENTS. Academic Council (known as AC) makes decisions related to all-aspects of the school. The most important aspect of AC is that the voices of families are heard & valued at OHS.
Access the meeting summary notes here!
Valentine Grams
ASB passed out valentine grams on Wednesday! It was a warm reminder that small acts of kindness can make a significant impact on the overall atmosphere of our school.
Senior Ex Final 8am Deadline Celebration
Seniors gathered in the courtyard today to celebrate their final 8am deadline! We are immensely proud of our seniors for their hard work, dedication, and resilience in reaching this milestone. As the seniors move forward, they now transition to the next phase of their project – the creation of the slideshow presentation that they will be delivering on Senior Exhibition Day.
Spring Semi-Formal
We're thrilled to announce our Spring Semi-Formal, happening on Friday, March 1st! Tickets are now available for $30 at the student store. Don't miss out on the fun – secure your ticket and join us for a fantastic evening!
FAME Art Gallery
Mr. Cruickshank is hosting an art night on Friday, April 26th. This includes performances as well as an art gallery. If you would like to display/sell your art at this event please fill out the survey form!
Oceana General Scholarship
Seniors! The Oceana General Scholarship application is now open! Applicants must be graduating from Oceana in May 2024, have a 2.0 minimum overall gpa, and plan to attend school after graduation (community college, 4 year university, trade school). To apply, students should make a copy of this document and enter responses in the corresponding boxes. When completed, students need to download their response sheet as a PDF, and upload it to the google form. The deadline to submit applications is Friday, March 8th at 4:00pm. No exceptions. Please contact Ms. Owyang if you have any questions.
Cash4College
Skyline College will be hosting Cash4College; a workshop to support seniors and families in completing and submitting the FAFSA/CADAA. Join us for this virtual event on Thursday, March 21st from 6-8pm. Please register by completing the google form. The zoom link will be sent the week of the event. Please have your FAFSA/CADAA ID's already created before attending the workshop. If you have any questions, reach out to Ms. Owyang at aowyang@jeffersonunion.net.
Senior Sweatshirts Available
Senior sweatshirts will be available for purchase when we return from break! Attached is the sweatshirt designed created by Stacia Johnson.
Send your student with payment to be submitted at the student store.
Senior Package
Athletic Recap
OHS Goes to CCS!
Our very own boys & girls basketball team are going to CCS! Learn about the CCS tournament here.
Schedule:
Boys basketball plays tonight, February 16th @ San Lorenzo Valley High School (7:00pm)
Girls basketball plays Saturday, February 17th @ Scotts Valley High School (7:00pm)
Oceana Basketball in the Pacifica Tribune!
The OHS Boys Basketball team was featured in the Pacifica Tribune! Check it out here.
Spring Sports!
Spring sports are officially in session!
Remember to submit a physical in order to participate. That information is posted below in the "registering for sports" section.
- Practice will be everyday after school
- Practice will be everyday
- 3:30pm - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
- 1:45pm - Wednesday
Registering for Sports
Team Manager Opportunity
Please reach out to Athletics Director, Dan Johnston (djohnston@jeffersonunion.net) with any interest or questions.
Support Boys Basketball
Attached is the link.
Support Girls Soccer
Any support you can offer to the team would be greatly appreciated!
Support Boys Soccer
Oceana High School's Boys Varsity Soccer Team is hoping that you would support our team by donating money to our GoFundMe page. Oceana Boy’s Soccer relies on donations to fund our program and we would greatly appreciate your support! Every year we gear our profits towards transportation to and from games, uniforms, and soccer equipment. This can be quite expensive, which is why we need your help!
Thank you for considering & donating! - Oceana Boys Soccer
Here is the link:
Support Oceana Cheer
Any support you can offer to the team would be greatly appreciated!
10th Grade - Multiple Intelligences Assessment
Throughout the month of January, counselors provided a lesson for all 10th grade students about the Multiple Intelligences assessment on californiacolleges.edu. The Multiple Intelligences assessment is a questionnaire that provides a more rounded view of students by looking at the following types of intelligence: bodily-kinesthetic, interpersonal, intrapersonal, linguistic, logical-mathematical, musical, naturalist, spatial and existential. Educators and counselors who use Intelligences can spend more time helping students and less time trying to figure out a student’s natural gifts. Ask your students what their results were and what they learned about themselves by taking the assessment!
Wellness Contact Information
Questions about school, grades, graduation, college? Our School Counselors, Ms.Owyang and Ms. Chinn can help!
Ms. Chinn: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Grades 9-11, last names A-Li
Ms. Owyang: M-F, Grades 9-11, last names Ll-Z and 12th grade ALL
Click here for the counseling website!
Wellness Counseling Appointment Form
Feeling stressed, anxious, or struggling with other mental health concerns?
Our Wellness Counselor, Jeannette Herbert and Social Worker, Liberty Cajayon are here to help.
To make appointments with our Academic or Wellness Counselors and Social Worker, please use this link for an appointment.
Oceana High School
Website: https://www.juhsd.net/ohs
Location: 401 Paloma Avenue, Pacifica, CA, USA
Phone: 650-550-7300