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A Happy Holiday season to all OSA families from the OSA staff. We had an exciting 2008 and of course we are thrilled with the opening of school in 2009 at The Fox Theater.
Due to fire regulations, we were not able to take students on a tour of the building prior to going on winter break. In order to make the first day of school in the new building a bit more orderly, I am hosting a tour of the building for students and families on Friday, January 2 at 1:00 PM. At that time I can walk us through the building and allow students to locate their classes and arts emphasis areas.
On Tuesday, January 6, school will begin as usual at 8:20 AM. Please drop students off at 18th and San Pablo near our current location and allow them to walk a half-block down to the 18th St. Fox entrance. This is necessary to avoid traffic problems that could create unsafe conditions.
A few reminders:
Students must purchase their own locks to secure their new lockers. Please support us by reminding students that there is no eating on the second and third floors of The Fox. 10th graders will be permitted to leave campus for lunch. Middle School students must either enroll in the after school program ($50 weekly) for supervision from 3:45 until 5:45pm, or exit the building by 4:00 PM. There will be an opening event on Friday, January 30 at 5:00 PM. Contact your APT representatives if you would like to be part of the planning and parent support process. Our parent group is developing a strong presence in the new school and we would like to encourage everyone to get involved.
My personal thanks go out to everyone in the OSA community for your support of the school and for hanging in there as we awaited the completion of The Fox. Your children have been honored with the city's commitment to their education and their futures, and your patience in awaiting this great moment is about to pay off.
Here's to a great 2009!
-Your Director,
Donn K. Harris |
