Voice of the Aerie
April 21, 2024
Chancellor Updates
CAASPP Testing is Coming April 29-May 21
We will be testing Monday, April 29-Tuesday, May 21, 2024. The middle school will follow a unique testing schedule to ensure students testing the best possible testing environment. Students will take their tests with their ELA, Math, and Science teachers. Monday through Thursday testing will take place first thing in the morning from 8:15-9:56. Each day our schedule will rotate so that a different class period starts the day. If your child has ELA, Math, or Science during that specific class period, then they will be testing. If they have a different subject area, they will have an extended lesson for that class. For example, Monday, April 29 we will begin with period 1 as the testing block. Your child will only test if they have ELA, Math, or Science 8 during period 1. On Tuesday, April 30 we will start the day with period 2, etc. Only make-up tests will take place on Fridays. Please see the linked schedule of classes below so you know which days your child will be testing.
Students must be prepared for testing daily. They need to arrive no later than 8:10 to ensure they are in class, and ready to begin the test at 8:15. Chromebooks should be charged nightly. Students should get a good night's sleep, and eat a good breakfast. Breakfast is available daily starting at 7:45 and testing classrooms will also provide light snacks for students.
CAASPP TESTING DONATION REQUEST
Honour Society needs your assistance in supplying snacks to our hard-working students as they undergo CAASPP testing. Please sign up to donate here.
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.
Honour Society Updates
There’s a lot of events happening between now and the end of the year. For full information on Honour Society events and opportunities, visit https://opamshonoursociety.membershiptoolkit.com or follow us on social media.
HONOUR SOCIETY UPCOMING EVENTS (and links to more information)
APRIL 28: Parents Night Out – Whoop Axe - ticket sales have extended until April 24
MAY 1: Honour Society Meeting, 8:30am
May 1: Spirit Night: Chipotle (Trabuco & El Toro)
MAY 6-10: Staff Appreciation Week (more information to follow)
MAY 7: Family Night Out: Women’s Self Defense Class - limited capacity, tickets selling fast
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.
Counseling
Upcoming Events
Schoolwide Updates and Reminders
Follow us on Social Media!
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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.