Surfside Shark Bites
Week of December 9-13 2024
Happy Friday, Surfside families!
Surfside has so many great things to report. Our basketball team is looking stronger with every practice, the elementary test results are very positive indicating some excellent growth in math and English, the holiday door decorating contest turned out some quality results, the Surfside annual raffle tickets for excellent behavior are being distributed, and Mrs. Felicia has our annual Pop Up Shop looking fantastic. The Pop Up Shop will be open for student to shop for themselves and their families at no cost next week.
Also, the construction process is moving right along. This week 31 concrete trucks were on site to pour the footing for a retaining wall that extends across the western boundary of our school. The parking lot is slated to be complete by the end of January. It's exciting to see things progress!
The holiday break is right around the corner. Please remember that school is in session next week from Monday through Friday, and students are expected to get their work done and attend school.
Please know that we are grateful for the opportunity to partner with you in preparing Surfside students for their futures. My hope is that you are able to spend some of the holiday season with friends and family, revisit fond traditions, and just simply relax.
Thank you for your support!
Principal Frandsen
Weekly Construction Update
Construction Update:
Thirty one concrete trucks were on site this week to pour the footing for a retaining wall that extends along the western boundary of our property. The next step will be for workers to form and pour the vertical part of the wall. Once this is done in the next month or so, the rest of the site can be leveled in preparation for the next phase of construction. It's important to note that most of the utilities have already been trenched and installed. Finally, our new parking lot should be completed and usable by the end of January. This will allow for staff and students to park on the school property.
K-5 News
Shark Nibbles…K-5th Updates
Dear Families,
We have amazing, incredible, intelligent, kind, and many other characteristics to describe our students. I am impressed with the iReady results so far to show students really are working the program and getting the support from parents at home. If you have not completed the iReady, please get that done as soon as possible. Our ultimate goal is for all students to be on grade level and beyond, and to feel successful.
If a child needs support, please reach out to me, so we can provide the best support possible to help them reach their goals.
Math Challenge: Geometry Shapes all around us. Cubes, cylinders, spheres, rectangular prisms, and cones are all around us. As you go about your day, have your child identify objects they see that fit each of the characteristics of a 3-dimensional shape. To make it adaptable for Kindergarten and 1st, they can identify squares, circles, triangles, and rectangles.
Important Dates:
Dec 3- Dec 18: iReady Diagnostic Window Open
December 23-Jan 10 Winter Recess (No School)- No Virtual or In-person
Jan 17: Turn in Unit 5
Middle School News
Middle School…
One more week until Winter Break Starts and the Semester officially ends!
Courses must be completed by December 18, 2024, to allow for final grade calculations. Other must-dos include any last minute work sample submissions & P.E. logs for any students who may have missed the last submission date, and completion of the StudySync ELA & STAR math assessments.
Please make sure your students are checking into the daily meetings to ensure they do not miss important reminders to successfully end the semester.
The Semester 2 Study Guide workbooks are available for pick up before the Winter Break starts. Semester 2 courses will begin on 1/13/25, the day school resumes after Winter Break.
We are looking forward to an awesome 2nd Semester in 2025!
Thank you, Shark Families for all you do to support your students in their Independent Study journey.
CASH for College Events
The Cash for College workshops is a great opportunity for students and parents to complete the FAFSA and CADAA applications. These practical workshops provide hands-on assistance to ensure financial aid forms are accurately completed.
To make the process smoother, students and parents are encouraged to bring the following items:
- School-issued Chromebook
- Full, legal name
- Student/Parent dates of birth
- Social Security Number (if applicable)
- Student/Parent marital status and dates
- Income information (IRS 1040s, W-2s)
- Records of untaxed income
New District Cell Phone Policy
"During the Day, Off and Away"
To create a focused learning environment and support student mental health, Oceanside Unified School District will now require all student cell phones to be off and stowed in backpacks upon entering campus and remain off until leaving. Exceptions are made for students with IEPs or 504 plans if specified for medical or anxiety-related needs, as determined by site administration. Classrooms have landlines for students to contact parents if needed, and students will have access to their phones during emergencies. The policy aims to reduce distractions, enhance engagement, and prevent cyberbullying, while also reducing the risk of phone theft or loss. Support and disciplinary actions for policy violations could include warnings, phone calls home, and phone confiscations, with increasing consequences for repeated offenses. OUSD is committed to student safety and mental health, fostering academic and emotional growth. For more details, refer to OUSD's Handbook.
Tutor.com Available for FREE
As a reminder, OUSD provides Tutor.com for FREE to all students! Every OUSD student can access Tutor.com at no-cost with 1-to-1 online tutoring in English and Spanish. Students also have access to use drop-off writing review, self-paced test prep from The Princeton Review®, as well as other learning resources. Students can access Tutor.com 24hrs a day every day of the year, except Christmas and New Year’s Eve. Top 10 Facts for Parents - ENGLISH Flyer; Top 10 Facts for Parents - SPANISH Flyer; How it Works - ENGLISH Flyer; How it Works - SPANISH Flyer
Surfside Spirit Wear Store
The Surfside spirit wear store is OPEN!! Represent Surfside in style. You can even put any of the amazing Surfside designs on any piece of clothing offered. Follow the steps on the homepage!!
Items will ship directly to you. Go Sharks!!! All items are available to students, families and staff!!!
Seniors...You can also order your Class of 2025 gear!
Click HERE
Surfside Educational Academy
Website: surfside.oside.us
Location: 1125 South Ditmar Street, Oceanside, CA, USA
Phone: 760-901-8600
Twitter: @SurfsideOUSD
Instagram: surfsideousd