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From Administration

January 24, 2020

"The ultimate measure of a man is not where he stands in moments of comfort and convenience, but where he stands at times of challenge and controversy." 

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. - Strength to Love, 1963

 

Join the Parent Collective's next Parent Conversation on Media! 

Wondering if/how you should talk to your kids about the election, school shootings, or other news? Trying to negotiate limits on screen time...or figure out what age to allow social media? 

 

Next week we will be hosting January's Parent Conversation on Media. All parents--and perhaps particularly Waldorf parents--struggle with these questions. There are no perfect answers, but when we talk through them together, we gain insights and community. Whether you're a new parent looking for guidance or a parent of an older kid with experience to offer (or questions of your own!), come join the conversation!

 

Tuesday 1/28, 3:45-4:45pm in WC library (RSVP by Monday to Mrs. Lavender at mrslavender@ to ensure we have a group of at least 5-8 parents; childcare is also available via Mrs. Lavender)

 

Friday 1/31, 8:30-9:30am in DR library (no RSVP necessary)

 

GRANDPARENTS’ AND SPECIAL ELDERS’ DAY:  FRIDAY, FEB. 14TH 

We look forward to seeing all our wonderful OCS grandparents on Valentine’s Day, Feb. 14th! Please see the Grandparents’ Day invite for schedule and parking information.

 

2020 Upcoming OCS Diversity Equity Meetings

We look forward to our upcoming parent/caregiver OCS Diversity and Equity meetings in 2020. Join us for formal and informal conversations about equity, identity, bias, blindspots, representation, and outreach opportunities. Look for a link to RSVP for the January meeting from your parent rep.

 

Westchester Campus Meetings - (3:35-4:35 PM)

Thursday, February 20th 2020

Thursday, March 19th 2020

Thursday, April 9th 2020

 

Del Rey Campus Meetings - (8:30-9:30AM)

Friday, February 21st 2020

Friday, March 20th 2020

Friday, April 10th 2020

 

OCS PARTIES - GOAT YOGA!

If you've ever wanted to Savasana amongst goats, now's your chance!! Only a few tickets left for Goat Yoga! Reserve your spot now. It's going to be UN-BAAAAlievably fun!



$50 per ticket, January 25th, 4pm-5:30, Laughing Frog Yoga, Santa Monica

Tickets are now available for ALL six parties including basketball and herbal infusions!

Purchase your tickets now at

Questions? please email ocsparties@

 

SAVE THE DATE: SILENT AUCTION MARCH 21ST

LOCATION: ZEFR Corporate Offices, 4101 Redwood Ave., LA  

BEST NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION FOR 2020 – ELIMINATE PROCRASTINATION!!

Set a great example for your kids - start soliciting NOW for our school’s largest fundraiser of the year.  Each family is asked to provide two HIGH QUALITY donations for Silent Auction.  Solicitation Letters and Donation Forms are attached.  

Items that raise the most money for our school:

Restaurants Gift Certificates

Store Gift Certificates (Grocery/Gift/Department Stores)

Classes (in a series are best)

Handmade/Waldorf  items

Beauty/Wellness Products/Cosmetics

Fine Wine

Jewelry

Services (Haircut, Massage, Facial, Acupuncture)

Dress-up Items for Kids

Waldorf Toys/Play Structures

Vacation Home/Timeshare/Hotels

**Please Avoid Adult Clothing**

Don’t be limited by this list - get creative, carry the forms in your car so when you find yourself at your favorite restaurant or store you can easily ask for a tax deductible donation to your public school!!

PITFIRE PIZZA FUNDRAISER IS BACK!:

The last Pitfire fundraiser raised over $800 for OCS! Please see the flyer below for details. Let’s beat our record! 

 

20/21 OPEN ENROLLMENT:

Apply now for siblings and spread the word to your friends, colleagues, and neighbors!

We are happy to announce Ocean Charter School's 2020-21 Open Enrollment. Lottery applications are now being accepted online at   

 

If you are applying for a sibling for 2020-21 (or, for Kinder In Waiting for 2021-22) you will need to submit an application online during our open enrollment! Please visit our website at for specific information about the enrollment process.

Parent Information Meetings and Tours are being held at both of our campuses during open enrollment. The next tour will be Wed., February 5th at 8:15am at our Del Rey Campus. Additional tour dates are scheduled. Please visit our website at: for more information.

  

OCS on INSTAGRAM! 

Please follow us here: and use #OCS #OceanCharterSchool. #Waldorf #WaldorfEducation when mentioning Ocean Charter School. We are always looking for Waldorf-worthy content/images to post. Do you have any to share with us? If so, please email them to: instagram@ 

DR CAMPUS AFTER SCHOOL ACTIVITIES:                                                                                       

There are still spaces available in the classes listed below. Class flyers, applications, and the payment contract are available on our website at (scroll to the bottom) and in the DR front office.

• Theater – Ignite the imagination with Ms. Tanya from Creative Actors Studio.

• Yoga – Strengthen the body and mind with Ms. Christel. 

• Spanish – Explore culture and language with Profe Ivonne. (Grades only-Kinder class is full)  

DATES TO REMEMBER:

Every Wednesday is an early dismissal day for students while faculty meets and has professional development.

• January 28th, Tuesday-  PC Meeting: Media and LPAC update, 3:45pm, WC Campus

• January 30th, Thursday-  Winter Concert, 5:30pm, WC Campus, All 4th -8th grades

• January 31st,  Friday- PC Meeting: Media and LPAC update, 8:15 am, DR Campus

• February 3rd, Monday- Professional Development, NO SCHOOL

• February 4th, Tuesday - MLK Assembly, WC Camus, 1:30pm (parents welcome)

• February 5th, Wednesday- Prospective Parent Tour, 8:15am, Del Rey Campus

• February 6th, Thursday –Board Meeting, 6:30-8:30pm, 4101 Redwood Ave., LA

• February 13th, Thursday - Governance Meeting, 6:30pm, DR Campus

• February 14th, Grandparents’ Day, both DR and WC campuses (Invitations are coming week, but tell your grandparents to save the date now!)

• February 17th, Monday- President’s Day, NO SCHOOL

• February 19th, Wednesday- Alumni Night, WC Campus

Warmly,

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