OCIS Digital Backpack

• BMX Go Big Assembly - Tuesday, Nov 26th
• PJ Day - Wednesday, Nov 27th
• Early Dismissal - Wednesday, Nov 27th (12:10pm)
• No School - Thursday, Nov 28 - Friday, Nov 29
• PTA Secret Santa Workshop - Tuesday, Dec 3 - Thursday, Dec 5

This is a reminder that Wednesday, November 27th is an early dismissal day for OCIS students! All students will be dismissed at 12:10pm.

There is NO School on Thursday, November 28th & Friday, November 29th. Enjoy your Thanksgiving!!

We met the PTA's goal of collecting 15lbs of donated candy to be sent to our troops. That means OCIS earned a Pajama Day on Wednesday, November 27th.

All OCIS students are permitted to wear school appropriate PJ's to school on Wednesday.

Once again, the PTA will be sponsoring a “Secret Santa Shop” for all Intermediate school students from December 3rd - December 5th!

Please click here for more details and information!

Attention all 4th - 7th grader students. The National Junior Honor Society is starting their after school tutoring program which is held Thursday's from 2:20-3:20pm in room 116. Students must have a permission slip to attend and bring an assignment to work on. Our 8th grade tutors are here to help you with any assignment in any subject.

Permission slips can be found outside room 116- across from the library, or reach your to Mrs. Taryn Rhoads for additional information @ trhoads@ocsdnj.org.

Brain Bowl will have their next meeting on Tuesday, December 3rd after school in Ms. Weaver's room.

Mark your calendars! The OCIS Band & Chorus Winter Concert will be held on Tuesday, December 3rd at 6:30pm in the High School Auditorium.

Come out to support our talented musician and share in some music to start the Holiday Season!

It's Time for Winter OCIS Sports sign- ups - Important New process on PowerSchool

OCIS offers:

• Basketball (Boys)
• Basketball (Girls)
• Wrestling
• Volleyball
• Cheerleading

Please note our NEW sports registration process (instructions below).

This will be completed in your PowerSchool parent account, be sure to have your username and password set up. If you need assistance with your PowerSchool account information, please contact guidance or contact the technology department at ext. 1234

• Visit ocsdnj.powerschool.com (PowerSchool App is the preferred method)

• Sign in with your parent username and password.

• Select the student’s name for whom you are registering.

• Click on Forms

• If using a browser, find in menu options, on the left

• If using PS App, find in …More, then Forms

• Once in Forms find Athletics

• Then fill out the following for EACH student participating in ANY sport:

• Athletics 1: Registration Form

• Download the blank Physical Evaluation Form to bring to doctor’s office.

• Athletics 2: Waivers and Acknowledgements

• Athletics 3: Physical Upload and Verification for Participation

• Upload your students completed physical.

All physical examinations must have taken place within 365 days of start date.

Announcements and additional information will be released from coaches on exact dates and timelines for each individual sport.

For District Sporting Events & Schedules, please click the link below:

OCSD Athletics Calendar - Click Here

To report a student absence:

• Email: OCISattendance@ocsdnj.org
• Please state student's name, grade, homeroom teacher, and reason for the absence

Please note that this email does not excuse your child from school. For the absence to be coded as an absence not counting towards truancy, a doctor's note or other proper documentation as outlined in the district attendance policy must be submitted to the main office when your child returns to school.

Please Review the School District Attendance Policy by clicking here for additional information on state requirements regarding absences and student attendance.

Tardy / Late To School

Students receive two free unexcused lates per marking period (arriving after 7:45am). Any additional unexcused late arrivals will result in a detention being issued as outlined in the OCIS student code of conduct. Students arriving with a doctors note will be marked as an excused late arrival.

• Please continue to check your PowerSchool Parent Portal regularly to stay updated on your child's grades, attendance, and more.
• If you do not already follow our OCIS Facebook page, we encourage you to follow for posts & news throughout the year.
• The Ocean City Intermediate School Website is a great resource for information as well!