Originally delivered on 1/15/2025 8:00 pm

SUBJECT: OA PTA Newsletter

OA PTA Website
President's Message

Ocean Air PTA is excited to kick off another fantastic year at Ocean Air! Start 2025 off right by getting involved in our PTA events and initiatives. Your participation makes a meaningful difference in our school community.

We’re are thrilled to reintroduce Ocean Air's PTA Newsletters as your go-to resource for staying informed and engaged with the latest events, activities, and updates. Thank you for opting in during enrollment to receive PTA communications—it’s wonderful to have your support!

This newsletter is designed to keep you connected, and we’d love to hear from you. Your feedback is invaluable in helping us improve and better serve our school.

Be sure to check out the calendar below for important dates and details. We’re always on the lookout for helping hands to make our events and programs a success! Take a moment to explore the Volunteers Section to find opportunities to get involved and support our amazing school. Every little bit helps, and we truly appreciate your time and dedication.

Let’s make this a memorable year together!

PTA Upcoming Events

1/16 Mandatory Drama Club Parent Meeting (Virtual 7:30pm)

1/20 Martin Luther King Holiday No School

1/22 & 1/23 Talent Show Auditions

1/27 Drama Club Auditions (2:30pm - 5:30pm)

1/27-1/31 Kind Sharks Have Big Hearts Week 

2/6  DMUSD Jog-A-Thon

2/7 United Sharks Assembly (8am Blacktop PARENTS WELCOME!) 

2/10 - 2/11 Show Our Staff Some Love Teacher Appreciation Event (Teacher/Staff only)

2/13 PTA Association Meeting (8:15am in the MUR)

2/17-2/21 February Break No School

2/26 Talent Show (5pm - 7pm in the MUR)

Ocean Air PTA Calendar

Announcements
Librarian Ms. Watkins & Ocean Air PTA Executive VP
Literati Book Fair Fundraiser

A heartfelt thank you to our amazing Ocean Air community and PTA volunteers for making this year’s book fair a tremendous success! Your enthusiastic support helped us sell over $8,500 worth of books during conference week, sparking a love of reading in our students and families.

We’re thrilled to share that thanks to your generosity and the rewards from Literati, the PTA will be donating brand-new books valued at $2,420 to our school library! These books will enrich our library’s collection and provide lasting benefits for all our students.

Movie Night Was A Huge Success!

Movie night was a wonderful evening filled with laughter, connection, and community spirit. Thanks to the incredible generosity of our kids and families, we collected over 100 stuffed animals and donated them to Your Safe Place which is an organization that helps families in need! Your support truly made a difference!

Events & Programs
Drama Club
We Have 4 Spots Remaining for 2-6!

Step into the enchanting world of Alice in Wonderland, where a curious young girl tumbles down a rabbit hole into a whimsical, upside-down world. Along the way, Alice encounters beloved Wonderland characters and discovers valuable lessons about herself on her journey home.

Beyond the magic of storytelling, participating in drama activities like this production offers invaluable life skills. Drama develops strong communication, confidence, empathy, critical thinking, and the ability to perform under pressure—qualities that benefit both personal and professional growth. REGISTER HERE

Kind Sharks Week

This will be a week full of meaningful and fun activities for Ocean Air Students. Click here for volunteer opportunities.

Shine Like A Star!

Mark your calendars for Ocean Air's Talent Show! The committee is working hard on planning a great show!  This is a FREE community event so lets fill the MUR and show support for our talented performers!

We need many volunteers to help bring this show to life!  Click HERE to pick your volunteer spot!  

BINGO NIGHT - Date TBD

We are excited to announce our upcoming Family Fun Bingo Night – an evening full of excitement, prizes, and community spirit! To make this event a success, we need your help.

We are looking for volunteers to assist with planning!  Every bit of help makes a difference!

Jog-a-thon 2/6 & Volunteer Sign Up!

Our annual Jog-a-thon is coming up on Feb 6th! Students from Kindergarten through 6th Grade at Ocean Air will be running laps to help raise funds for our amazing STEAM+ program teachers.

Fundraising Period: January 12th – February 14th

Parent volunteers are essential for making this event a success. Mark your calendar and join us for this exciting day! 

If you'd like to help, please sign up here: Jog-A-Thon Volunteer Sign-up

Please make sure to log in to Ocean Air PTA website to see the signup sheet.

Thank you for supporting our STEAM+ programs and helping us create a fun and memorable experience for the kids!

Running Club Needs Parent Volunteers!

The Ocean Air Running Club is looking for parent volunteers to help supervise and cheer on our young runners during lunch period. This is a fantastic opportunity for kids to practice their running skills, build endurance, and get ready for the upcoming Jog-a-thon. Your support makes a big difference in keeping the club fun and safe for everyone.

Sign Up Here

PTA Board Member or Chair in 2025-26!

Click here! OAPTA Interest Form

The interest form also includes links to the roles and responsibilities along with available chair and committee options

Each role has different time commitments. Many of our current board members work full time and are able to fulfill their duties to the organization and community.

If you are interested or want more information, please contact Jane at volunteers@oceanairpta.org.

Volunteer Now!
Thank You to our Sponors
Jimbo's
Susie Cakes
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Please visit www.oceanairpta.org for more PTA information. 

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