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Movie Night Bake Sale was a Great Success!

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Congratulations 2nd Grade for winning the free dress day! They donated the most homemade baked goods for the bake sale.

Thank you to everyone who participated!  The bake sale, including popcorn, tumbler and glow bracelet sales, was a huge success; we sold over $800.  *Nothing went to waste. Leftover goods were donated.

Thank you again, to everyone who made the movie night and bake sale so successful!

 

Reminder: Feb. 7th-Last day to purchase Harlem Globetrotters tickets

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On February 14th at 7pm, the Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at the Valley View Casino Center (Sports Arena). We have been given a great opportunity to get tickets for a fantastic non-profit discount. This is a great deal! Last year over 100 people from OTA/Athletic Initiative attended.
Tickets are $12 each due by FEB. 7th (tomorrow)!! Athletic Initiative/ OTA will all be sitting together in Terrace section.  You can purchase tickets by check or cash (put in envelope and turn in the office or hand to Coach April Curry).  If you are writing a check for the tickets, please make it to Athletic Initiative.
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April Curry
President, Athletic Initiative, Inc.619-786-0232
aprilcurry@athleticinitiative.org

OTA AfterSchool Programs — Why Join the Chess Club?

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Chess Club will Continue in Third Quarter!

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After-School Chess in the CourtyardNote: It’s not too late to join after-school chess!

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Why Study Chess? Patience, Planning, Problem-Solving, Puzzling, Perseverance… Chess teaches self-control & humility, grace under pressure, & it makes children smarter.*

Larry Evans Chess Camp is taught by master instructors, using very effective tools and motivation techniques.

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STUDIES (see more studies at Quad City Chess Club)

  • In a 1973-74 Zaire study conducted by Dr. Albert Frank, employing 92 students, age 16-18, the chess-playing experimental group showed a significant advancement in spatial, numerical and administrative-directional abilities, along with verbal aptitudes, compared to the control group. The improvements held true regardless of the final chess skill level attained. [1], [2], [7]
  • In a 1974-1976 Belgium study, a chess-playing experimental group of fifth graders experienced a statistically significant gain in cognitive development over a control group, using Piaget’s tests for cognitive development. Perhaps more noteworthy, they also did significantly better in their regular school testing, Continue reading →

Thank You to “Lyrical Groove” • Friday Music Appreciation Performance

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Friday (Feb. 7th) the group, The Lyrical Groove, performed for OTA students for our Friday Music Lunch Concert.

“The Lyrical Groove is a band that combines spoken word and live instrumentation, cohesively crafted to inspire and entertain. With a musical style that balances Jazz, Hip Hop, Blues, RnB, Gospel and Soul, The Lyrical Groove infuse a potent message with social consciousness and a spiritual awareness that sings to your humanity and moves your soul.”

Check out their website to get a preview of tomorrow’s performance!

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Rock Climbing Starts Tomorrow(Fri.) ** Sailing Club Starts Next Thurs.

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Rock Climbing: $126.50 for 3rd quarter Click to download Rock Climbing Afterschool signup, release/ Group Waiver

OTA Sailing Program begins TOMORROW: Thursday (Feb. 13th) -Mr. Olenick can transport students to the Mission Bay Yacht Club after-school. * 3:30-5:30 $150/ten weeks! * Please contact Coach Kevin Olenick for more information 619-787-6946 Click to sign-up

Sailing Skills, Water Safety, Discipline,Fun!

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Bake Sale Competition

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Attention families:                                                                                     21736637.thm

Join in on the class bake sale competition for movie night!  Whichever class donates the most homemade baked goods to sell at the OTA movie night wins a free dress day! Please turn in all home-made baked goods on February 21st by 3:30 pm (please note on the items- your child’s grade and if there are peanuts in the ingredients or if it’s gluten free etc).  Thanks for your participation!!

 

OTA Movie Night Feb. 21st

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Calling all OTA Families!  An OTA Movie Night on the Green will be held Friday Night, February 21st.
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  • The event is FREE and seating on the turf is first come, first served.
  • Bring your lawn chairs and your blankets.
  • Dinner will be provided for a nominal fee benefiting OTA or you may bring your own picnic dinner.
  • Bring cash to buy dinner, glow bracelets, and cookies.
  • If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up here. 
We expect to begin serving food by 5:15 PM with the movie (a crowd favorite) to commence at approximately 6:00 PM. The movie will end at approximately 8:00.
Please note:
  • You may send your children with other OTA families but not unaccompanied.
  • Students will not be allowed to leave campus, without their parents or supervising Adult, until the movie ends.
On behalf of the OTA Foundation Board, we hope to see everyone there!

Harlem Globetrotters Feb 14th – Special Discount for OTA Families

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On February 14th at 7pm, the Harlem Globetrotters will be playing at the Valley View Casino Center (Sports Arena). We have been given a great opportunity to get tickets for a fantastic non-profit discount. This is a great deal! Last year over 100 people from OTA/Athletic Initiative attended.
Tickets are $12 each due by FEB. 7th. Athletic Initiative/ OTA will all be sitting together in Terrace section.  You can purchase tickets by check or cash (put in envelope and turn in the office or hand to Coach April Curry).  If you are writing a check for the tickets, please make it to Athletic Initiative.
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April Curry
President, Athletic Initiative, Inc.619-786-0232
aprilcurry@athleticinitiative.org

Soccer: Volunteer Coaches needed

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Parents, If you play soccer or know someone who has the skills and knows the game, Coach V. is looking for volunteers to help with practices (Tu/Th), especially for the 7-9 age group.

*30 minute Coaching Clinic following Tuesday’s practice(Jan. 28th) 4:30-5:00 for parents who are interested.

Please contact Coach V. if you have any questions: msvalenti@otacharter.org