Voice of the Aerie
April 14, 2024
Chancellor Updates
False Social Media Accounts
We wanted you to be aware that we have noticed a rise in social media accounts created and followed by OPA MS students. These accounts utilize the OPA MS logo without our consent. As a school, we are committed to building community and teaching students to respect each other, respect staff, and communicate in more healthy ways.
As a reminder,
- Filming/photographing students or staff during class and on campus, especially those who aren't aware, is a violation of OPA Policy.
- Speaking unkindly publicly about others is against the Bullying Policy
- Misusing the school name, logo and references is fraud and misrepresentation and grounds for legal action.
- That false accounts and disrespectful posts do not fit with our school's values and culture.
- Law enforcement can track IP addresses, and we hope students do the right thing by taking these fake accounts down voluntarily.
I again thank you for your vigilance in keeping our students safe and welcome your continued engagement so we can work together to remind our students to choose healthier ways to express their emotions and work out their conflicts as well as constructively use social media.
OPA MS FOAMALICIOUS Jog-a-thon is coming!
OPA-MS FIRST ANNUAL JOG-A-THON - APRIL 19
We’re holding our Eagle Foam Run on Friday, April 19. We hope each student can raise $40 to reach a goal of $20,000 to support our Champions and Campus. Visit https://opamshonoursociety.membershiptoolkit.com/jogathon for more information on prizes and how to begin your fundraising efforts.
OPA Day of Service
OPA's Annual Day of Service is Saturday, April 20, 2024, 8:00 am-noon
The entire family is invited to participate in this annual event where champions actively practice service-learning by giving back to their community. In partnership with the City of Mission Viejo, participants will plant trees and shrubs along a section of the Oso Creek Trail. All ages and family members are invited!
Learn more and let us know you are coming here: Day of Service email
Honour Society Updates
Don’t miss out on ALL THE FUN STUFF!!!!
- For full information on Honour Society events and opportunities, visit https://opamshonoursociety.membershiptoolkit.com.
- Be sure to follow us on social media to keep up to date!
UPCOMING EVENTS (and links to more information)
APRIL 13: Family Fun Night – Ice Skating, register here.
APRIL 16: 7th Grade Cum Laude Awards. Donate to dessert bar here.
APRIL 18: 6th Grade Cum Laude Awards. Donate to dessert bar here.
APRIL 19: Eagles Foam Run. Register, Fundraise and Win Prizes here.
APRIL 19: Snack Shack
APRIL 23: Spirit Night: Panda Express (see flyer)
APRIL 20: Spring Boutique, 10am-2pm.
APRIL 28: Parents Night Out – Whoop Axe.
Important Reminders
EAGLE FOAM RUN
We’re holding our Eagle Foam Run on Friday, April 19. We hope each student can raise $40 to reach a goal of $20,000 to support our Champions and Campus. Visit https://opamshonoursociety.membershiptoolkit.com/jogathon for more information on prizes and how to begin your fundraising efforts.
UNIFORM DRIVE
Please donate all gently used uniform to the office prior to April 24. These donations enable us to help families in need, provide loaners to students who attend out of uniform, and to raise money for Honour Society programs and events. Note: we hope to have enough items to have a Used Uniform Stall at Open House on April 25.
2024/25 HONOUR SOCIETY EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Do you want to be involved with making Middle School THE BEST YEARS EVER for your child and their peers? Get involved with the OPA-MS Honour Society for the 24/25 school year.
We’re taking expressions of interest for all Honour Society positions for 2024/25 from President to Fundraising Officer, Recording Secretary to Spirit Officer, Communications to Volunteers Officer, or even general board member – please email: parliamentarian@opamshs.org to register. View a list of positions and their responsibilities here.
MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER ON THE OPA-MS HONOUR SOCIETY WEBSITE
- Stay up to date on all the fun OPA-MS Honour Society has planned for your Champions.
- It’s the only way to purchase Spirit Wear, tickets to Honour Society events and fundraisers.
- Sign up for volunteer opportunities, participate with grade level celebrations, etc.
Register at https://opamshonoursociety.membershiptoolkit.com.
HONOUR SOCIETY SOCIAL MEDIA
To keep up to date with Honour Society activities, please follow:
- Instagram: @opamshonoursociety
Facebook: www.facebook.com/opamshonoursociety
Facebook Community Group: www.facebook.com/groups/opamscommunity
Panda Express Fundraiser Day-- April 23
Weekly Lunch Orders
It is strongly encouraged for families to complete the weekly meal order form to assist with adequate meal orders and to reduce food waste. The form is open every week Friday through Tuesday.
PE & Athletics
Please support our athletic program! Your donations will help provide uniforms, equipment and transportation for our PE students and Athletic teams!
Yearbook
The Oxford Preparatory Academy Yearbook is now available for purchase. Please follow this LINK HERE to make your purchase. If you wish to purchase custom pages, you need to order by April 2!
Counseling
Upcoming Events
Eagles View 4/15-4/19
Schoolwide Updates and Reminders
Follow us on Social Media!
Follow us on instagram @oxfordprepms and facebook at https://www.facebook.com/oxfordprepms/
OPA Handbook
Please review our Parent and Student handbook for schoolwide reminders and guidelines.
Cell Phones and Earbuds
Our staff works hard to provide a safe and welcoming learning environment. Cell phones and earbuds/airpods are a huge distraction and safety concern. Students are required to have their cell phones turned off and put away during the school day. Earbuds and Airpods should remain in their backpacks unless a teacher allows them to use them for school work. Please remind your students to "unplug" once they walk onto campus. If they need to contact a parent/guardian during the day, they may go to the office and ask permission to use our phone or their phone. Students are not allowed to take photos/videos and post on social media during the school day.
The Constitution of the State of California requires that we provide a public education to you free of charge. Your right to a free education is for all school/educational activities, whether curricular or extracurricular, and whether you get a grade for the activity or class. Subject to certain exceptions, your right to a free public education means that we cannot require you or your family to purchase materials, supplies, equipment or uniforms for any school activity, nor can we require you or your family to pay security deposits for access, participation, materials, or equipment. Under certain circumstances, students involved in extracurricular programs, clubs and/or sports may be required to attend fundraising events held by the program, sport or club just as you may be required to attend any other event put on by that program, club or sport. However, you will not be required to raise funds as a condition of participation.