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OCEAN Newsletter
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May 31, 2024
Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:
- Middle School Filed Trip June 3 - Permission Slip needed
- End of the year event Tuesday June 18th at 5PM
- High School Student of the Week
- PTA END-OF-SCHOOL YEAR BASH & FUNDRAISER!
New Announcements
Middle School Filed Trip June 3
On Monday June 3rd, middle school classes will meet at Fort Worden Port Townsend Marine Science Center Museum (next to Batch Bros parking area).
Time - 8:30 AM (if you are late, we will be headed to Kinzie Beach - North of the bunkers)
Drop off at - Fort Worden State Park's PT Marine Science Center Museum
Attire - wear shoes you can get wet, sandy, dirty (rain boots or muck boots work well). Bring water bottles. You will carry what you bring with you.
Permission Slips: If you did not turn it in to Daniel or Koyuki yet, print this out and have parents sign it and bring it with you to the beach! Hand to Daniel or Koyuki upon arrival.
Low Tide PTMSC Permission Slip.docx
Purpose - we are doing a low-tide walk, tide pooling, and learning about aquatic invasive species.
Teachers attending: Koyuki, Daniel, and Judd
Parent Chaperones: If you want to join us as a parent volunteer and have completed the paperwork, you may join us. Parent chaperones are not required for this field trip.
This field trip is from 8:30 AM ~ 11:00 AM.
We will be back to OCEAN campus in time for lunch.
After lunch classes are the normal schedule for Monday June 3rd.
End of the year event Tuesday June 18th at 5PM
End of the year event will be on Tuesday June 18th at 5PM at the Fort Worden Kitchen Shelter.
Students in grades K-8 should prepare your end of year book of knowledge or trifold to share at our end of year party. This includes all the work you are proud of from spring break until the end of the year. This includes the following:
Invasive Species posters
National Parks projects
Water Quality Testing
Math projects
Dance recital performances
Artwork
Outdoor education - Cedar Root Experiences
Starting June 3rd, your student can pick up their in class work to showcase in their book or trifold as well.
Get started early in organizing this so you have something you are proud of to share with your school! This is your chance to help motivate and inspire your students to finish the end of the year strong.
Note:
If you need a tri-fold board, please go to the OCEAN office to get one.
If you need binder rings for booklets, please ask Daniel for them.
OCEAN High School Student of the Week
Sam Shepard is the OCEAN student of the week. Sam is known for his kindness and awesome sense of humor. He is a resilient, kind student who always offers a fresh perspective. With a knack for engineering and tinkering, Sam can often be found delving into understanding how EVERYTHING works.
Save the date: End of Year Events
June 18th - OCEAN End of Year Celebration - Fort Worden Beach Shelter 5:30pm
June 21st - Last Day of in person classes
June 24th-27th - End of Year Conferences
June 27th - End of the Semester
OCEAN Highlights
See what has been happening at OCEAN.
JOIN THE PT PTA FOR A END-OF-SCHOOL YEAR BASH & FUNDRAISER!
WHAT: THE HI-VIZ PTA PARTY! Wear your brightest neon to see-and-be-seen at the silent auction, raffle, and on the dance floor! Food from Marina Cafe, La Cocina, Fort Worden Hospitality, 1-2-3 Thai and more; a Silent Auction of unique local experiences; Raffle and Prizes; Music by DJ Silace; Cheap American Legion drinks!
WHO: All the parents, families, teachers, school staff, and community members 21+ who want to support our schools and have a good time!
WHERE: NEW LOCATION! Fort Worden USO, Port Townsend
WHEN: Saturday, June 15th 6:00-10:00 pm
WHAT ABOUT MY KIDS? We have arranged a party for the kids too! Childcare is available at the Rec Center for $10/per kid. TK-aged (four and up) only please. Register when you buy your ticket. Space is limited!
TICKETS:
$35 (includes two drinks)
Port Townsend School District teachers and school staff tickets are free (drinks not included), but everyone must RSVP and register. (If you are in the position, consider sponsoring a teacher/staff ticket to help cover costs.)
Information from previous newsletters:
Kaleidoscope Club Movie Night - June 13
We will be showing Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe. Kyle's room on June 13th at 5pm. There will be free pizza and any OCEAN students who are 13+ are welcome. Thanks!
Upcoming Events
- June 3 - Middle School Beach Field Trip
- June 4-6 - High School Coast Trip
- June 7 - OCEAN retreat No Classes
- June 9-11 - Bike Team Trip
- June 13 - Senior Celebration
- June 13 - Kaleidoscope Club Movie Night
About OCEAN K-12
Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-680-5750
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, Laurie McGinnis, (360) 680-5756, lmcginnis@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Shelby MacMeekin, (360) 680-5763, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Amy Khile, (360) 680-5757 akhile@ptschools.org