OCEAN Newsletter

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Here are the new announcements in this newsletter:

• October 22, 5:30pm K-12 Math and Science Family Workshop
  
• October 24, ASB Hot dog and Movie Night
• OCEAN is Hiring a 20 hour/week Paraeducator
  
• Community Events

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.

Join ASB for Movie NIght and Hot Dogs. 4-5:%0 Hot Dogs, 5:30-7:00 Movie. Hocus Pocus.

OCEAN is hiring for an open Paraeducator position. The role is 20 hours a week. This a great opportunity for someone to work with the most amazing group of students and staff. If you know anyone interested please encourage them to apply.

Learn morea and apply here: https://porttownsend.tedk12.com/hire/ViewJob.aspx?JobID=6602

OCEAN families can attend any Art With Heart course for free! Use code OCEAN at checkout.

Join Northwind Art for an exuberant and art-filled date for you and your child! This workshop is designed to foster joyful connection between a child and their grown-up centered in creative expression and play. No prior artistic experience necessary! Registration in the class covers one adult and one child (ages 6 - 17). https://northwindart.org/collections/youth

Upcoming Dates

Tuesday, October 22, 4:00--5:00 pm

Thursday, November 21, 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday, December 19, 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday, January 30, 4:00-5:00 pm

Thursday, February 20, 4:00-5:00 pm

Check out the showings of Little Shop of Horrors at PTHS. Featuring OCEAN students.

• Volunteer in high school math class on a regular basis to work one on one with students. You don't have to be an expert in math or have a high school student. Contact Kyle, kreynolds@ptschools.org
• Donate classroom snacks (examples: goldfish crackers, granola bars)
• Donate non perishable foods the OCEAN pantry for students and families to eat at school or at home.
• Make a staff meals during conference days OCEAN K-12 Parents: Food LOVE for OCEAN Teachers & Staff (signupgenius.com).

To volunteer in the classroom please complete your volunteer background check: https://securevolunteer.com/PORT-TOWNSEND-SD-NO-50/home

Picture retakes are October 29. If your student did not yet get their picture plan for them to attend school that day.

The ASVAB (Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery) is being offered at OCEAN on Thursday, October 24th at 12:00pm. Student sin high school can take this test if they are interested in exploring a military career and to meet a graduation pathway option. To sign up or learn more contact Emily Eldridge, eeldridge@ptschools.org.

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/

View and order at https://shop.jostenspix.com/login

Click "Create Account" if it is your first time using the site.

• 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.

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

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!

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 22 - Family Workshop 5:30pm
• October 24, ASVAB Test 12-2pm
• October 24, ASB Movie Night 4-7pm
• October 29, Picture Retake Day
• Oct 29, PSAT for Juniors at PTHS
• Nov 1, End of 1st Quarter

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Sarah Rubenstein, Principal

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