OVPN 05.15.15 - Ocean View Elementary School

OCEAN VIEW PARENT NEWSLETTER—MAY 15, 2015
Ocean View School--1000 Jackson Street, Albany, CA 94706
(510) 55
(510) 558-4800 Phone (510) 558-4801 Attendance (510) 528-6486 Fax
Terry Georgeson, Principal 510-558-4804 [email protected]
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Please visit our Website: http://ov.ausdk12.org/
Ocean View strives to support a safe and secure learning environment
that treats all students with dignity, respect and high expectations.
5TH GRADE BAND: Albany Schools’ Year-End Band Extravaganza at Albany High School Gym--Sunday May 17th. 5th
Grade Band Students will be performing with the AMS Cobra Band. All Family members are welcome! The concert will
begin at 1:00, but students should arrive by 12:00 for set up and warm up. Wear white tops and black pants/skirts. If
you are a parent who can help with set up and supervision or if you have further questions, please contact Mr. Nemoyten
(Elementary Band Teacher) [email protected].
SPECIAL WATER CONSERVATION EVENT--SUNDAY MAY 17TH: the Albany Carbon Reduction Action Team (ACRAT) will kick
off a citywide conservation effort with a special event focused on water, Every Drop Counts. We would be absolutely delighted to have you join
us. The program is scheduled for 4 --6 pm on the new patio at Sam’s Log Cabin, 945 San Pablo Avenue in Albany. It features a dynamic climate
action keynote speaker, Trathen Heckman, founder of Petaluma’s very successful Daily Acts, EBMUD representatives, and a variety of water
conservation resources. Equally important, it all takes place in a lovely setting with great food! (Contact [email protected] for more
information)--Max Wei
FUN, FREE, FAMILY-FRIENDLY MUSIC EVENT AT MEMORIAL PARK TUES MAY 19 AT 7:00 PM: The Albany
community is invited to join the Albany High School bands and the Albany Community Foundation at our annual spring band concert in
Memorial Park. On Tuesday, May 19, the AHS Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Orchestra, and Jazz Lab will perform a free outdoor
concert for the entire community starting at 7:00 p.m. Come early and enjoy a preconcert picnic dinner in the park with family and
friends. There will be no food available for purchase, so be sure to bring your own wonderful culinary delights. Albany High School’s award
winning music program promises to provide an evening of delightful entertainment. This end of the year concert will showcase the talents of
these remarkable musicians to the entire community on the park’s outdoor stage. This is a wonderful opportunity for students in the
elementary and middle schools to hear the high school performers and imagine their futures as musicians at Albany High School. The Albany
Community Foundation is proud to sponsor this special event by providing the organizational framework, publicity, and funding. We would like
to thank Craig Bryant, Director of Instrumental Music at Albany High School and the City of Albany and the Albany Unified School District
for their support in this event. We hope to see you all at Memorial Park on May 19 for our third annual band concert.
CHECK LOST & FOUND WHILE AT OPEN HOUSE:
enter the center courtyard).
Friday, June 12th.
Small items:
Please remember to check the Lost and Found (located on your right as you
check Ocean View Office during regular office hours. Unclaimed items will be donated after
GET READY FOR THE OCEAN VIEW STUDENT ART FAIR: You are invited to our annual Ocean View Art Fair! Your child is
creating a masterpiece for the art gallery. Look for it in the Library on the evening of the Open House (Thursday, May 21st). We have
a limited number of frames available this year. A Frame Pre-Order Form is being sent home with your child. Cost per frame is $30.00.
Checks may be written to AUSD. All profits support art in the classroom for Ocean View students. Purchase in advance and your
child’s artwork will be framed and on display!
LIVING WAX MUSEUM AT OPEN HOUSE: At Ocean View School’s Open House on Thursday, May 21, be sure to come to the
outdoor Ocean View School Amphitheater from 6:45 - 7:00 PM to enjoy the Living Wax Museum Biography Presentations
created by our talented third-grade students. They will be impersonating famous Americans who have helped to secure our rights. These
include Abraham Lincoln, Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and Cesar Chavez. Just press the “button” on each student’s
hand to listen to important facts about his or her chosen heroic person. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see these outstanding
presentations by our students and learn from them. These ‘live’ performances will only be for 15 minutes of the evening – be there!
OPEN HOUSE/SCIENCE FAIR/ART FAIR/FOOD—THU, MAY 21ST:
On Thursday, May 21st, we will hold our annual Open
House from 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We will have our Art Fair in the Library and our Science Fair in the Multipurpose Room, both from
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We will also have food trucks on the playground at 5:30 PM, if families would like to purchase dinner and make an
evening of it; proceeds will benefit Ocean View, and local food vendors will be selling a variety of choices.
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2014-15 OCEAN VIEW MEMORY BOOKS FOR SALE ($22.00): Remember your fun-filled year at Ocean View with an
Ocean View Memory Book (also known as a "year book"). Order forms will be sent home in your child's Friday Folder and are also
available in the Main Office. You can also order online at www.oceanview-pta.org - just click on the otter logo to enter the
secure PTA web store. Memory books will be delivered to your child's classroom around June 4th. We are in need of parent
volunteers to help sell the yearbooks. What a treat it would be to watch the students' smiles as they crack open their yearbooks. The link
to sign up to volunteer is: [email protected]
5TH GRADE PARENTS—AMS INFORMATIONAL EVENTS: Albany Middle School will be hosting: a PARENT
INFORMATION NIGHT--Wednesday, May 27th, AMS Gym (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM). All incoming 6th Grade Parents/Guardians are
invited to the Gym to get an overview of Albany Middle School. This is an event for ADULTS ONLY. There will also be a
PRINCIPAL’S COFFEE--Friday, June 5th, AMS Library (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM). This is a less formal opportunity to come and talk
and ask questions of Principal Deborah Brill and other staff about what to expect next year. Students will be coming up for
tours in June during the school day. Additionally, Principal Deborah Brill will be visiting each class during library time to
answer their questions. On August 24, 2015 we will be having an Orientation where parents and students come and meet
in the gym for a brief orientation and then have a chance to get PE clothing, schedules, and more!
EAT ON THE FIELD DAY (BBQ AND SPIRIT DAY)-FRIDAY, MAY 29TH:
Each year we celebrate the coming summer
with an outdoor BBQ and “eat on the field day”. The School lunch for students will consist of: Hot Dogs (beef or veggie), chips, fruit and
sherbet ($3.50). Parents and siblings, who do not attend OV, can also buy the same lunch for $4.25 that day (there will be a special table
manned by the PTA where Parents and Sibs can buy a lunch on that day). Come wearing your BEACH HATS & HAWAIIAN SHIRTS,
enjoy eating on the field, play games and dance to summer-time music. So, if you can help with cashiering, games, serving or clean-up
anytime between 11:00am – 1:30pm, please email [email protected]. To help avoid long student lunch lines, we encourage
students who don’t usually eat a school lunch to pay for a lunch in advance. This can be done in the Ocean View office via the usual lunch
purchase means. If your child is free, reduced, or already has lunch money in their account-- no special payment is needed. This will
occur during normal lunch times.
DID YOU KNOW THAT 1 OUT OF EVERY 3 CHILDREN IN ALAMEDA COUNTY FACES HUNGER EVERYDAY?
Senior citizens are the next largest group facing hunger in Alameda County. Please join Ocean View’s Student Council in working to help those
that go hungry in our community. We will be holding our Food Drive 4/24 – 5/28. There are two ways to donate to our food drive. One
way is to donate healthy, non-perishable food. The second way to donate is to send in cash or a check payable to the ACCFB (Alameda
County Community Food Bank). For every dollar donated, the Food Bank can distribute $5.00 worth of food. Your student will be
bringing home all the details today. Please do not send in: anything in glass, soda, chips, snack foods, anything too salty or sweet.
COINS FOR NEPAL: Ocean View students and families to support earthquake disaster relief in Nepal. Give your coin donations to
either your classroom teacher or directly to the collection box in the Ocean View Office. Last day for donations will be Friday, May
22nd. 100% of proceeds will be donated to INTERNATIONAL RELIEF TEAMS. To donate directly, go online to https://irteams.org
ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT'S FOOD SERVICES DIVISION IS PARTICIPATING IN CALIFORNIA
THURSDAYS! Click on links below and look for more info to come.
AUSD Website: http://www.ausdk12.org/apps/news/show_news.jsp?REC_ID=454905&id=0
AUSD Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Albany-Unified-School-District/213792788667358
ALBANY FAMILIES MUST RE-VERIFY THEIR ADDRESS ANNUALLY:
Parents are required to verify their Albany
address annually at the District Office or via email beginning April 7, 2014 - June 26, 2014. Parents are encouraged to submit the
required documents according to the schedule by alpha group (last name): A-H (April 7- May 1), I-P (May 4 – May 29),
Q-Z (June 1- June 26). Please go to the following link for specific instructions:
http://www.ausdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=92418&type=d&pREC_ID=173230
LINK TO AUSD BOARD MEETING MINUTES AND AGENDAS:
http://www.ausdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=264185&type=d&pREC_ID=696566
LINK TO AUSD BOARD MEETING HIGHLIGHTS:
http://www.ausdk12.org/apps/news/category/1090
LINK TO 2015/2016 AUSD CALENDAR:
http://www.ausdk12.org/pdf/district/AUSD%20Calendar%20-%202015-16%20_Approved%205_27_14_.pdf
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A NOTE FROM ALBANY UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT REGARDING STUDENTS LEAVING EARLY FOR SUMMER
VACATION: Albany Unified School District is dedicated to academic achievement and success for all students. Regular school attendance
is an integral part of that success. California law states that absences are excused only if the child is ill or for bereavement of an immediate
family member. All other absences are unexcused. School districts are required to report students as truant when they have 3 or more
unexcused absences and/or over 30minute tardies in a school year. Many parents may be unaware that taking a vacation or going out of
town for a "family emergency" during school is an unexcused absence, and thus subject their child (or children) to laws related to
truancy. Therefore we are implementing the following policy for students who leave for vacation or family emergencies during the last
30 days of school. Students who are absent 10 or more consecutive days of school and not returning before the last day of school will
be dis-enrolled to avoid being reported as truant. Students must re-enroll at the District Office upon returning to Albany; however
there is no guarantee that you will receive the same school assignment. Returning students will be treated as new applicants and will be
assigned to an elementary school based on space availability. Middle school and high school students will not be guaranteed to receive the
courses previously selected for 2015-16. Courses, including elective, will be assigned on a space-available basis. Parents must also verify their
Albany address at the time of re-enrollment. Students with inter-district permits will be in violation of the Inter-district Attendance
Agreement and risk losing their permit to attend school in Albany. I'm confident that by working together, we can ensure excellent
attendance for each and every one of our students. Thank you very much for your cooperation. If you have any questions, please contact your
school principal. Linda Williams, Student Services Coordinator—AUSD ([email protected]).
HAVE YOU MOVED RECENTLY? If so, you must verify your NEW address with the District Office. Email proof of your
new address to Linda Williams [email protected]. Please help us conserve resources by updating your address when you move.
LOOKING FOR SOME GREAT BASKETBALL AND SOCCER SUMMER CAMPS, BOYS AND GIRLS AGES 7-14?
Albany High School coaches are offering Boys’ Basketball Camps, a Girls’ Basketball Camp, and a Boys’ Soccer Camp this summer. Proceeds
go directly to Albany Athletics! For details and registration, please go to the links below at either:
Albany Middle school-- http://ams.ausdk12.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=92917&type=d&pREC_ID=195807
or Albany High school http://ahs.ausdk12.org/athletics/summer-programs
JINGLE JEFF’S SUMMER MUSIC CAMP:
Jingle Jeff is offering scholarships for his upcoming summer music camps. Please
support this effort by contacting him about the scholarships for your child or by registering your child for camps. Remember there is a
$150 price reduction for students. Register before the remaining spaces are gone. Join the cast of "The Sound of Music" at Jingle
Jeff's summer music camp June 29 - July 10 (evening performance on July 10).
OR WHICH INSTRUMENT SHOULD MY CHILD PLAY? Let them discover this by learning how to play instruments in a school band,
orchestra or Rock Band at Jingle Jeff's fun "Music Exploration" for instruments summer camp June 15 - 26.
Students who have finished Kindergarten through 5th grade are welcome to sign up for the camp. All camps include crafts, snacks, music
games, theater games and many fun activities. Camp runs from 9 am to 3 pm with extended care from 8 am to 5:30 pm. (Extended care is on a
drop-in basis). See more info at jinglejamboree.blogspot.com or sign up at jinglejamboree.com/camp/ Monthly payments available (510)
334-8851. Mention this announcement and pay just $600 (Regular price $750)--Jingle Jeff
MUSICAL TEAMWORK HAPPENS AT BANDWORKS SUMMER CAMP! For kids 8+, BandWorks award-winning Rock n’ Roll
Camp is open to young beginners through advanced, older teen players. Top professional musician-instructors create a team environment while
teaching kids the skills they need to play in a rock band! By the end of the week, students are rocking out in a live performance in the
classroom. Locations in Oakland, San Rafael, San Carlos and Los Altos. For registration and more info about BandWorks Summer Camp, please
contact us today [email protected], 510.THE.BAND (843.2263), or visit the BandWorks website: BandWorks Summer Camp
EDVENTURE MORE SUMMER CAMPS: believes that ALL children and schools should have access to high quality Summer
Camp and School Year enrichment programs. Edventure More has a Sliding Scale (Financial Aid) program. Camp weeks are as low
as $50.00 per week. Assistance will be provided to any Ocean View Elementary School family who needs it this summer-whether they need just a little help or a lot. Contact Edventure More for Camp Edmo (Pre-K—4th grade) or Camp EdTech
(5th-8th grade) at http://edventuremore.org/ 415.282.MORE(6673) 877.993.MORE(6673) Courtney Hann Outreach Mgr.
LOOKING FOR AN AFFORDABLE SUMMER BASEBALL CAMP OR YOUR CHILD TO LEARN THE ART AND
SCIENCE OF BASEBALL? Look no further than the Wheelhouse and UC Village Rec’s baseball camps at UC Village Fields. Our expert
staff and convenient location ensures healthy fun and positive growth. Enroll now at WheelhouseAcademy.com
Attention 5th Grade Baseball Players & Their Parents: Interested in knowing what it takes to play baseball in high school and college? The
time is now to begin planning your path to baseball from middle school and beyond. The Wheelhouse Academy of Baseball, your local college
devolvement baseball program, is hosting a free seminar for parents and free college style showcase for players-- May 9 from 9am to 11am.
Find out more at: WheelhouseAcademy.com
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SUPPORT OCEAN VIEW!
Sports Basement - Shop at any Sports Basement location for your sporting needs and you will receive 10% off your purchase and 5% of
your purchase will be donated to the Ocean View PTA. The closest Sports Basement location is 2727 Milvia Street in Berkeley. All you need to
do is let the cashier know you are shopping for Ocean View School.
Amazon Smile -Ocean View PTA is a charitable organization in the Amazon Smile program. They will give back .5% to the PTA for each
eligible purchase. Go to https://smile.amazon.com, sign in to your Amazon account, enter a search for "Ocean View PTA" and then choose
the Ocean View School listing that is located in Albany. That's it! Your friends and family, as well as your place of employment, can also
register on Amazon and choose Ocean View.
Target REDcard (Gives 1% to Ocean View)--What is a REDcard - Target designed REDcards to complement your lifestyle. Use your Target
Debit Card™, Target Credit Card® or Target® Visa® Credit Card to get everyday savings, support Ocean View School, make prescriptions
rewarding and more. How to apply - Simply apply online, in store or by mail. If you choose the in store Debit Card option, it works like a check
by drawing from your checking account, allowing you to pay conveniently with no bills or late fees. Just bring a voided check to a cashier, and
they will assist you in the application process. More information: Target.com/TCOE or call 1-800-316-6142
Box Tops – Every dime counts! In December the Ocean View PTA received a check for over $400 from redeemed Box Tops. You can find
the small pink Box Top coupon on hundreds of products such as breakfast cereals, crackers, tissue boxes and more. Just clip out the coupons
(your kids will love to do this for you) and leave them in the Box Top collection container on the counter in the Main Office. For more
information on this program as well as to see what a Box Top coupon looks like, visit:www.boxtops4education.com.
WE ARE A NUT-FREE SCHOOL: Please be mindful of our students who have nut allergies or other allergies in your
child’s classroom. Even treats can be a teachable moment! One of our students has recently had a life-threatening reaction,
as a result of exposure to nuts or products manufactured on equipment also used to process nut products. Please join us in
helping to keep all of our students safe. Thank you for your support!
PARENT YARD DUTY SUPERVISORS NEEDED FOR LUNCHTIME:
Do you enjoy working with children? Want to be a part of
our school community? Come volunteer at OCEAN VIEW SCHOOL during lunch and help make lunchtime the fun, relaxing time it’s meant to be!!!
There are paid AND volunteer positions available. Call or email for more information: Gabrielle Galvarro (925-457-4337)
[email protected]
OCEAN VIEW PLAYGROUND IS CLOSED PRIOR TO 8:15 AM: All students at school prior to 8:15 AM, should report to the
Multipurpose Room. The school is responsible for all students when at school; because there is no supervision until 8:15 AM, the playground
must be closed until 8:15 AM. Please also do not drop off students prior to the 9:30 AM recess. Thank you for your support in helping to
keep our little Otters safe!
STUDENTS CAN BUY BREAKFAST AT OCEAN VIEW--(SERVED 8:00 AM TO 8:15 AM):
Ocean View School is piloting
a Before- School Breakfast Program in the Ocean View Multipurpose Room. Doors will open at 8:00 AM with the playground opening at 8:15
AM. This program serves all students including student on the free and reduced program. The regular cost of each breakfast will be $1.50;
the reduced price will be $.30. Students who use an AUSD lunch account can access this account for breakfast.
Available Every Day
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
cereal, fruit, juice, milk French Toast
Breakfast Burrito
Bagel & Cream Cheese
Pancake & Sausage on a Stick
Pizza Bagel
FLU SEASON IS HERE:
Some simple things can help us all stay healthy this flu season—1) wash hands frequently and use
hand sanitizers 2) cover a cough or sneeze with your arm 3) stay home with a fever, vomiting or if you are contagious. If your
child is ill, please keep them home and notify us on our attendance line: 558-4801. Thank you for your help!
POLICY REGARDING ABSENCES DUE TO ILLNESS: Please note that according to Albany Unified School District’s
Administrative Regulation (AR) 5113, a student is allowed to be absent for 10 verified days for illness before requiring further illnesses to be
verified by a physician. If your student has been absent for 10 days due to illness, any further absences will need to be verified with a
doctor's note in order to be excused.
INDEPENDENT STUDY CONTRACTS:
Families are encouraged to use school breaks for vacation plans. However, if you find that
your child must miss school for an extended amount of time (at least five consecutive days and up to 20 consecutive days) for reasons
other than illness, medical appointments or bereavement—your child’s teacher can offer classroom assignments through our Independent
Study program. Please let the teacher know, preferably at least two weeks in advance, so that there is sufficient time to prepare work
for your child; and then request/complete an Independent Study contract (available in the Ocean View Office or on our website) prior to
taking leave from school. Assignments must be completed and turned into your child’s teacher upon return to school.
Many parents
are unaware that going “out of town” with your child during school is an unexcused absence, as are “family emergencies”; planning
ahead will avoid unexcused absences.
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YOUR CHILD’S ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT:
Regular attendance is vital to your child’s success in school, and to the
fiscal health of the district. Thank you for helping to ensure that your child attends school every day, unless they are ill. If at
all possible, we ask that you schedule medical appointments after school, and that you plan family vacations for days that school is
out.
Below are some dates that would lend themselves to vacation days. In the event that your child is going to be absent,
please either email [email protected] or call our attendance line at 558-4801 before 9:30 AM and leave a voicemail
message, indicating your 1) Child’s Full Name, 2) Room Number, and Reason for the Absence. If we don’t hear from you
when your child is absent, an auto dialer call will be sent.
■Memorial Day: 5/25
http://ov.ausdk12.org/(Look under the “Parents” tab at
the top of the page for Parent Information & Forms) .http://oceanview-pta.org/home/
Have a Great Weekend!—Terry Georgeson, Principal
CHECK OUT THE OCEAN VIEW & PTA WEBSITES:
CALENDAR
Sun., 5/17
Tue., 5/19
Wed., 5/20
Thu., 5/21
Mon., 5/25
Wed., 5/27
Thu., 5/28
Fri., 5/29
Fri, 6/5
Fri., 6/5
Fri., 6/12
Fri., 6/12
Tue., 8/25
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Albany Schools Band Extravaganza (1:00 PM)—AHS Gym (Band Mbrs. arrive at 12:00)
AHS/ACF Spring Band Concert (7:00 PM)—Memorial Park
5th Grade Panoramic Photo (8:45 AM)
OV Open House (Food 5:30/Art & Science Fair 6:00/Open House 7:00)
Memorial Day Holiday
AMS Parent Info Night for 5th Grade Parents (7:00 PM – 8:00 PM)—AMS Gym
4th & 5th Grade Talent Show (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)—OV Multipurpose Rm.
Eat-on-the-Field Day (Lunch time)
AMS Principal’s Coffee for 5th Grade Parents (8:00 AM – 9:00 AM)—AMS Library
OV PTA Aloha Potluck (6:30 PM – 8:00 PM)—OV Multipurpose Rm.
Fifth Grade Promotion Ceremony (12:30 PM)—OV Multipurpose Rm.
Last Day of School (minimum day schedule for Grades K-5)
First Day of School