OCEAN Newsletter

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Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:

• School Pictures are Ready
• Save the Date - October 22, 5:30pm K-12 Math and Science Family Workshop
  
• Tidings from The Hobbit
  
• OCEAN Parent Group
  
• 5th and 6th Grade Islandwood Family Info Session - Monday Oct 7, 5pm
  
• Upcoming Community Events
  
• OCEAN High School Student of the Week
  

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• OCEAN SCHOOL
• Event Code: FE272924
• Also Needed: Skyward Student ID

The student ID is a 0 followed by the numbers in your students email password.

Picture retake day is October 24 for anyone who needs retake or still needs your picture taken.

October 22 from 5:30-6:30pm OCEAN teachers are offering a Math and Science Family Workshop.

Families will learn about how to support math and science at home.

We will also have a special guest from Discovery Behavioral Health teaching strategies for families when young people are struggling with emotional regulation.

Plan to attend this informative and helpful evening and connect with OCEAN families and staff.

OCEAN's Winter/Spring Play

Parents, friends, and family of OCEAN students, The Hobbit production team is on the hunt for two very important technical roles - both working in collaboration with our director Marc Weinblatt:

Tech Director / Set Designer

Design and produce our set elements for this epic play. You'll both create pieces and coordinate with other volunteers to build, paint, and bring a version of Middle Earth to life as a backdrop for our amazing student actors. Includes a $500 honorarium if fundraising goals are met.

Prop Master

Responsible for sourcing, building, and/or customizing props as needed.

Please contact Marc Weinblatt if interested or with questions at marc@mandalaforchange.com

We have an awesome OCEAN Parent group helping build the OCEAN community.

You can connect with the the OCEAN Parent group lots of ways.

Email: oceanparentgroup@gmail.com

Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/wnnmWPHr7dEGhXto/

Parent/guardian zoom meeting about the Islandwood overnight trip is coming up; this Monday October 7th at 5PM. MB's Zoom link. This zoom is very much focused on answering questions for the adults though kids are welcomed to join especially if that helps them feel more comfortable with this opportunity.

ISLANDWOOD Family information

• October 7th at 5 PM. Pre-trip family Q & A with Islandwood & OCEAN staff over zoom. Adults and students invited to attend.

• November 4th, arrive OCEAN 9:45 AM. Bus will depart promptly at 10:15. First day of the trip. Transportation provided on a school bus.

• November 7th. Last day of the trip. Pick your child up at OCEAN at 1:00 PM.

Support our robotics teams at the following event.

Each week the Port Townsend Leader Highlights Students of the Week from Jefferson County High Schools.

Helios Brightheart is the OCEAN student of the week. Helios is a joy to have in class. He never hesitates to speak up whether the teacher is asking for opinions on what the class is reading, some input when the class is having a group discussion, or if it’s to advocate for himself and his needs as a student. He is consistently willing to express himself eloquently, thoughtfully, and authentically. In addition to this awesome participation, he is also kind to his fellow students and his teachers.He is always respectful to others’ learning and his own while in the classroom.

The Port Townsend School District is undertaking a long range planning process that includes planning for the futures of the OCEAN and Port Townsend High School Campus. OCEAN students in grades 6-10 will participate in two sessions to help envision possibilities for future facilities for OCEAN School. The first session will be October 2 during the school day.

There is also an opportunity for a small group of students and families members to participate in the OCEAN Facilities Design Advisory Committee. This group will meet Nov. 20, Jan. 8, Feb. 5 from 1:30-3pm and tour other schools on October 24. If you are a student or family member who would like to participate please email srubenstein@ptschools.org to indicate your interest.

Juniors - the PSAT (preliminary SAT) will take place on Monday, October 28 at PTHS. The PSAT provides practice for the SAT test and connects you to potential scholarship providers. The test costs $18 with fee waivers available. Please contact your School Counselor, Emily Eldridge at eeldridge@ptschools.org, if you'd like to take it. We'd like a preliminary list by September 30, so sign up today!

Sign-Up genius link for supporting meals during conference week

OCEAN K-12 Parents: Food LOVE for OCEAN Teachers & Staff (signupgenius.com)

A big thank you to the OCEAN community. The OCEAN staff appreciates your support in providing a nourishing meal during our busy conference days. We are often hustling between conferences and knowing there is a meal waiting for us in the office is an amazing gift to the staff.

Please join us for the annual OCEAN Family Camp Out

A PT PTA sponsored event

WHEN: October 11-13, 2024

WHERE: Fort Flagler Wagon Wheel

WHAT TO BRING:

● Whatever you need to camp your way, including your food

● bikes, games, exploring gear

● Guitar, bongo, harmonicas & your favorite songs for campfire joy

● Campfire stories, myths & urban legends

● Art & craft supplies

Saturday Pancake Breakfast provided by PTA

** bring your own dishes and cutlery**

All Hoodies and T-Shirts are the winning logo made by William DeJarnatt printed on a light blue garment.

All orders due by 12/20. Make checks payable to Port Townsend School District and bring to the OCEAN office with the order form.

FREE Mindful Morning Movement at Blue Heron

Calling all parents, aunts and uncles, grandparents, caregivers... Students and family members, age 11 and up, welcome!

Wake up with gentle stretching! Get over the mid-week hump with a few deep breaths and easy movement.

Wednesdays, Sept. 25 - Oct. 30, 7:30am - 8:10am, Blue Heron Gym

• October 7 - Islandwood Family Info Session - 5pm via Zoom
• October 5 - Mini Maker Fair
• October 9 - Indigenous People's Day In Class Presentations
• October 11-13 - OCEAN PT PTA Camp Out
• October 14 and 16 - 6th-8th grade Salmon Field Trips
• October 18 - Illahee Nature Preserve Field Trip
• October 22 - Family Workshop 5:30pm
• October 24, Picture Retake Day
• October 24, ASVAB Test 12-2pm
• October 24, ASB Movie Night 4-7pm

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Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-680-5750
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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:

Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator for State Law (RCW 28A.640/28A.642): Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Title IX Officer: Carrie Ehrhardt 360.680.5756 cehrhardt@ptschools.org

Section 504/ADA Coordinator: Shelby MacMeekin, 1610 Blaine Street, (360) 680.5763, smacmeekin@ptschools.org

Title IX inquiries may also be directed toward the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights (OCR):https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html