December Newsletter
The end of 2019
Our thoughts go out to the students, staff, and families affected by the tragedy at Saugus High School.
As 2019 comes to a close
There are many important dates and events taking place in December. Please read through the newsletter carefully and reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions of concerns.
Shark Tank Finalists take 3rd Place
Congratulations to Diana Rodriguez and April Ray from our Signal Hill site. They presented a Health and Wellness App called L.E.S. (Lift Everyone's Spirit). They placed 3rd out of 7 finalists, competing against teams from multiple centers in multiple regions. The Shark Tank Finals took place on November 8, 2019 at Headquarters in Pasadena.
Senior Day- Friday, December 6th- MANDATORY for ALL graduating seniors
When: Friday, December 6th from 11am-2pm
Where: Bixby Center: 3501 Atlantic Ave, Long Beach, Ca
Who: ALL graduating seniors that want to participate in our winter ceremony (get the Josten's/Senior packet from the Center Coordinator)
What:
- order their cap and gown (free)
- take their 8x10 grad picture (free) only offered at Senior Day
- can order other grad merchandise at add. cost
- try-out for grad speaker
- be recorded on the Reflections video (see sign-up sheet)
- visit the "Because You Believed In Me" station
- decorate Tiles for all centers
- Connect with student Advisors
- visit Pathways College
- Sign up for Grad Nite
- enjoy music, food & Games!
December is Eating Disorder Awareness Month
Run for a Claus 5K
Students at the San Juan Capistrano center are running a 5k on December 7th At UC Irvine. The "Run for a Claus" event. The race starts at 9 am. This is an event that students have been training for and had to sign up for previously in order to attend. Way to go Capistrano runners!
Santa's Village by the Sea
Community Service on Dec 7th from 1 pm-6 pm.
Location: San Clemente Community Center 100 N. Calle Seville San Clemente, CA 92672
No OFL transportation is being provided.
OFL will be having a booth that provides games and prizes for kids.
Our 2nd round of Renaissance Star Testing
Our second round of the school's Renaissance Star testing will take place between 12/16/19-1/24/20. Students will take the Math and English benchmark tests at their school site. They should speak to their teacher for a more specific testing day and time. Student scores are reviewed to determine if additional courses are needed to increase Math and English proficiency skills. Students are asked and encouraged to always do their best on every test they take.
Winter Break
Begins Monday, December 23rd
and Ends Friday, January 3rd
Student Led Conferences are coming!
Parents, we're switching things up next semester. Our conferences will be taking place during the week of January 6-10th. That's not all, the conference will be led by your student!
Students will be taking ownership of their academic progress and scholastic news and sharing it with you during our conferences in January! Please be on the look out for more information and conference sign ups.