OCEAN Newsletter
August 22, 2023
Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:
- Back to School Night - August 31 5-6pm
- Orientation - Sept 6 and 7, 5:30-7:30pm
- Class Schedule starting Sept 11
- Welcome Counselor Emily Eldridge
New announcements:
We are very excited for the new school year. Staff are busy getting ready for students. The OCEAN office is open from 9-1pm M-F. We look forward to seeing families and students return to campus.
OCEAN Back to School Night - August 31 5-6pm
Drop by for back to school night on August 31 from 5-6pm at OCEAN.
Say hi to the teachers, meet your conferencing teacher, get your first week conference time, check out a chromebook, pick up your schedule, complete paperwork, and see friends.
Orientation and Potluck - Sept 6 and 7, 5:30-7:30pm
Students and families should all plan to join us for an orientation and potluck to kick off the year. Hear about the exciting plans for the year, meet new and returning students and families, and build our OCEAN community. If you are unable to attend please let your conferencing teacher know so we can ensure you get all the important info.
Grades 9-12 - Wednesday, September 6, 5:30-7:30pm
Grades K-8 - Thursday, September 7, 5:30-7:30pm
What to bring:
- Bring a dish or beverage to share with 2-6 servings (it doesn't need to be fancy, big, or expensive). If it is homemade please label the ingredients.
- Bring your own reusable plate and silverware (we will have some extras).
- The whole family is welcome, but at least the OCEAN student and one adult should attend.
23-24 Class Schedule
In person classes start September 11. Here is the schedule by grade level.
At your first week conference your teacher will review the student schedule with you and make any needed changes. K-8 Enrichment sign up will happen at orientation and conferences. Families and students will be notified if they are participating in scheduled intervention or support classes.
Welcome OCEAN Counselor - Emily Eldridge
Please welcome our new OCEAN Counselor Emily Eldridge. We will be sharing Emily with PTHS, Emily will be at OCEAN all day Monday and Friday mornings.
Emily can be reached at eeldridge@ptschools.org.
Kirsten Bledsoe will be working full time at PTHS and will be supporting Emily in the transition to OCEAN.
From Emily: My name is Emily Eldridge and I am looking forward to working with the OCEAN program. I have a long history of working with families and students with a variety of backgrounds and with alternative needs. I feel strongly that no one person is alike and everyone's path to success is different and I am excited to support students in that endeavor.
OCEAN Highlights
See what has been happening at OCEAN.
Information from previous newsletters:
Upcoming Events
- August 31, 5-6pm Back to School Night
- September 4, Labor Day School Offices Closed
- September 5, Activity logs and at home learning begins
- September 5 - September 8, Beginning of Year Conferences
- September 6, 5:30-7:30pm High School Orientation and Potluck
- September 7, 5:30-7:30pm K-8 Orientation
- September 11, In person classes begin
About OCEAN K-12
Email: srubenstein@ptschools.org
Website: https://ocean.ptschools.org/
Location: 3939 San Juan Ave, Port Townsend, WA, USA
Phone: 360-379-4272
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, Darrell Thomas, (360) 379-4548,dthomas@ptschools.org
Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Shelby MacMeekin, (360) 379-4366, smacmeekin@ptschools.org
Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, Darrell Thomas, (360) 379-4548, dthomas@ptschools.org