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Parents interested in sending a child to a school other than his/her current school of residence may apply for a change of campus through the district’s School of Choice (SOC) option. The Second Window for SOC begins Monday, April 2. All SOC applications must be completed and returned no later than 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 7. Two forms of address verification must be attached to the application. Please note that transportation is NOT provided for students approved for SOC. Applications can be obtained at all OUSD school sites or the district’s Educational Support Services (ESS) office, located at 2080 Mission Ave. All SOC applications are reviewed based on priority criteria and school capacity. Children currently utilizing SOC and who will be attending the same school next year do not need to reapply. Students on Interdistrict Attendance Permits no longer need to re-apply for renewal unless the student is matriculating to middle or high school. This form can be obtained at the child’s school of residence. Please note that Interdistrict requests must be submitted to and will only be accepted at the ESS Office. Faxes or e-mail will not be accepted for SOC or transfer requests. If you have any questions, please call the district at 760-966-7849. Wellness The OUSD Student Wellness Policy focuses on nutrition and physical education. Foods and beverages sold to students through the district’s child nutrition program, student stores, vending machines and fundraisers meet or exceed state and federal nutrition standards. Nutrition education is provided as a part of the district’s health education program. Click "wellness" to learn more about healthy living! Preschool
Children who turn 4 years of age by December 2, 2012, may qualify to participate in the Oceanside Unified School District State Preschool Program. Registration packets will be available in school offices beginning Monday, April 16. Preschool registration will run until Friday, May 25. Registration packets received after May 25 will be processed in the summer and students may be placed on a waiting list to fill openings as they occur. For a complete listing of preschool site locations, click OUSD Preschool for eligibility information in English and Spanish and how to register. You may also contact Mona Gonzales in our ESS Office at 760-966-7851. NCCSE
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OUSD NEWS NOW...LATEST OUSD NEWS AND NOTES....Scroll down to read more on the following OUSD news items.
Click here for Superintendent's Spring Newsletter Peace Officers Day Essay Winner Wins Scholarship Teen Trade Show Board Meeting May 22 Ballet Folklorico at ECHS South O. Essay Winners Samoan Celebration at OHS STAR Testing School of Choice Window 2 Distinguished Awards for Palmquist and North Terrace Flags at Half Staff in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day
In his proclamation, the President said: “We pay tribute to the thousands of men and women who serve us with extraordinary bravery, and we remember the heroes who have laid down their lives in pursuit of a safer, more just society.” Outdoor School Scholarship Awarded to Reynolds Fourth Grade Student
She and her teacher, Diane Boone, were honored at a special ceremony held at the County Office of Education on Monday, May 14. Way to go Maritza! Pictured: Fourth grade teacher Diane Boone and scholarship recipient Maritza Diaz. Teen Trade Show Coming to Local High Schools“Great Futures Start Here” is the theme for the third annual Boys & Girls Club teen trade show, which will be held at El Camino High School on May 18, and again at Oceanside High School on May 25. The aim of the event is to provide students an array of career options, including trade schools, two-year and four-year colleges, and information on financial assistance.
For more information on these events, or to help sponsor or participate, please call the Oceanside Boys & Girls Club at 760-433-8920. Board of Education to Meet Tuesday, May 22
For questions regarding the board agenda or board meetings, please contact Ann Givens in the Office of the Superintendent at agivens@oside.us or 760-966-4006. Not Just Book Smart – Water Smart, Too!
The three winning 8x11 posters were blown up to movie-size posters to demonstrate their outstanding work and talents. South O.’s winners were honored this past weekend at an awards ceremony held at SeaWorld, where they later spent the day enjoy the theme park. Pictured: Blake Gorham (1st), Madie Walls (2nd) and Alexa McGinnis (3rd). Polynesian Club Pays Tribute to Past Samoan LeadersCelebrating the lives of two of its most influential past community members, the Oceanside High School Polynesian Club hosted its annual Wally Molifua Day Friday, including a special tribute to Junior Seau, who passed away earlier in the week. Both Molifua and Molifua, known to many as simply “Uncle Wally,” was a widely popular former OHS teacher and coach. He coached Seau during his tenure at the school. His influence led to the formation of the school’s Polynesian Club in the mid-to-late 1970s. Friday’s activities included a moment of silence for Seau, Polynesian dance performances, and the awarding of scholarships to four OHS seniors who will graduate in June. STAR Testing to be Conducted District-Wide
Parents can utilize the following tips to help prepare children for testing:
Please remember that testing can be stressful at all grade levels. Encourage your child to do his/her best and that you are proud of the work they do in class each day. Distinguished School Honors for Palmquist and North Terrace Elementary SchoolsFor the third time, both Palmquist and North Terrace Elementary schools have been named California Distinguished Schools. The announcement came today from State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson.
To be invited to apply for this award, schools must meet a variety of eligibility requirements, including designated federal and state accountability measures based on the Elementary and Secondary Education Act and the state’s Academic Performance Index (API). Both schools (Palmquist – 872) and (North Terrace – 855) have far exceeded the state’s API benchmark of 800. Later this year, the state superintendent will present each school with a distinguished school flag and plaque. |
Welcome to the Oceanside Unified School DistrictDistrict Office ____________________________ Superintendent Full-Day Kindergarten and Transitional K Programs for 2012-13 School Year
The Oceanside Unified School District will offer several options for students to enroll in kindergarten and transitional kindergarten programs for the 2012-13 school year. Registration for all programs begins April 16, 2012. Eleven sites will offer full-day programs, five will provide half-day offerings, while an additional five campuses will be home to the district's new transitional kindergarten classes. School of Choice options are available for all of these programs. Click OUSD Kinder for information and how to register. Superintendent's Newsletter, Spring 2012
Ballet Folklorico Estrella Coming to El Camino High School
Dancers ranging from grades 1-12 from Del Rio and Garrison Elementary Schools, Jefferson and Lincoln Middle Schools, and Oceanside and El Camino High Schools will participate. Tickets are $5 and available at the theatre box office the night of the show. School To Start on Thursday, August 23 for 2012-13 School Year
Please note that school will begin slightly earlier in August 2013. Refer to the calendar posting below to view the calendar for the 2013-14 school year. New Early Calendar for 2013-14 School Year
The district asks that all OUSD families please take note of these changes in order to plan accordingly for the start of school in August 2013. For questions regarding the calendar change, please call 760-966-4008. Education News... Local and National MediaThe following links provide recently published news articles and stories from local and national publications pertaining to education-related issues and topics.
Palmquist Designated as STEM-E School Students Learn to Read with Blues Songs More County School Districts on Shaky Financial Ground |
In honor of public safety workers who protect citizens, enforce laws and work to keep communities safe, President Barack Obama has proclaimed Tuesday, May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day. In recognition of these brave individuals, the President is encouraging all Americans to display our country’s flag at half-staff.
An outstanding essay from Maritza Diaz, a fourth grade student at Reynolds Elementary School, helped her land one of only 15 prestigious scholarships to the San Diego Outdoor School Program for the 2012-13 school year. Maritza’s selection was quite an accomplishment, with more than 2,900 entries submitted to the countywide competition.
More than 60 vendors including PASS Americorps, Oceanside College of Beauty, Media Tech Institute, Vista Community Clinic, SDG&E, ITT Technical Institute, Fashion Institute of Design Merchandising, Pacific Marine Credit Union, North County Health Services and military recruiters will be on hand.
Talk about a big splash! Three South Oceanside Elementary School fifth-graders swept the top three prizes in this year’s San Diego Water Authority’s “Be SmART” essay/art contest. Following the theme, “How Being Water Smart is Cool,” Blake Gorham, Madie Walls and Alexa McGinnis finished 1-2-3 in the annual contest, which drew more than 400 entries countywide. 
Seau proudly relied on their Samoan American heritage, and used it to benefit students and the Oceanside Community.
STAR testing will be conducted at all OUSD schools throughout the end of April and into the first two weeks of May. Actual testing dates will vary at each campus. Please check with your child’s school for specific testing dates. STAR tests are given annually and required by the State Department of Education.
Only 387 of the more than 5,500 public elementary schools in the state received the prestigious honor this year. Palmquist won the award in 2004 and 1998, while North Terrace was previously honored in ’04 and 2000. 
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Students from several Oceanside Unified School District campuses will present an evening of Ballet Folklorico, a celebration of Mexican folkdance and music, on Saturday, May 26 at El Camino High School. This year's performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Truax Theatre. 
The first day of class for all OUSD students will be Thursday, August 23, 2012. Click 
Beginning with the 2013-14 school year, the first day of class for all OUSD students will be Tuesday, August 20, 2013. The slightly earlier start date is a result of a 
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