The 2013 Jog-A-Thon Was a Great Success • Thank You Jog-a-Thon Sponsors!

Our sponsors help fund T-Shirts, Water, and Snacks so that our Jog-A-Thon is able to put almost 100% of donor’s contributions toward school programs. Thank you 2013 Sponsors for supporting OTA’s Mission of “Excellence and Equity” in public education!

2013 Jog-a-Thon Sponsors
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And thank you Jog-A-Thon Chair, Bridget Celentino for another great OTA Jog-A-Thon and Awards Ceremony.

Jog-A-Thon Awards- First Grade

2013 Jog-A-Thon Awards

 

Thank You OTA Students and Parent-Volunteers for a Great 2013 Jog-a-Thon!

2013 OTA Jog-a-Thon Start

Check your child’s classroom blogs for more Photos!

Many Thanks to: Jog-a-Thon Chair Bridget Celentino, MC Chris Celentino, DJ Martin Lopez, all the OTA Parent-Volunteers who checked off laps and passed out refreshments and cheered… and thank you to all 255 OTA students for running with such enthusiasm and grit and endurance!

The OTA Jog-A-Thon is October 25! Goal is 100% participation is each class.

 2013 Jog-A-Thon Overview

The 3rd annual Old Town Academy Jog-A-Thon will take place tomorrow, Friday, October 25th at 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. OTA students will raise money to support OTA and the expansion of its cutting edge academic programs and projects.Girl-Boy-Running-Jog-a-Thon-150x150

Ideally, each student should run about 25 laps at the suggested pledge donation of $1.00 or more per lap — however, the sponsor is welcome to pledge any amount s/he chooses, or can make a flat donation. This is a fun one-day event that encourages all students of Old Town Academy to take an active role in FUNdraising for their School. Continue reading →

Seeking Sponsors for the 2013 OTA Jog-a-Thon

THANK YOU to all our Generous Sponsors for the 2013 Jog-a-Thon. We were oversubscribed again this year!

Support your school and get your company or family’s name on 250+ T-Shirts.

 

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Thank you to 2011 and 2012 sponsors for their support of the OTA Jog-a-Thon.

2012 Jog-a-Thon Sponsors  * jogathon-sponsors-2011 * Jog-a-Thon 2012 2

  • Reminder: Jog-a-Thon is Friday, Oct 25 which will be a half-day.

Seeking Sponsors for the 2013 OTA Jog-a-Thon

Support your school and get your company or family’s name on 250+ T-Shirts.

 

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Thank you to 2011 and 2012 sponsors for their support of the OTA Jog-a-Thon.

2012 Jog-a-Thon Sponsors  * jogathon-sponsors-2011 * Jog-a-Thon 2012 2

  • Reminder: Jog-a-Thon is Friday, Oct 25 which will be a half-day.

OTA Students – Tomorrow is the Deadline to Turn in Your Jog-a-Thon T-Shirt Contest Entry!

Every year the students vote on their favorite T-Shirt Designs and the winning design ends up on our official Jog-a-Thon T-Shirt (which every participating child gets free).

Our First Two Year’s Jog-a-Thon T-Shirts were a big hit with the kids; and we still see them all around campus. This Year’s Design promises to be another classic!

2012 T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Winner, by Zoe Mitchell

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2011 T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST Winner, by Sophie Donahue

OTA Foundation’s “Movie Night on the Green” this Friday

Our first event of 2013-2014 is not to be missed.  The 2nd Annual OTA Movie Night on the Green will be held Friday Night, September 13th.
  • 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 benefitting OTA or you may bring your own picnic dinner.
  • Bring cash to buy dinner, glow bracelets, and OTA Purple Tumblers.
  • Water will be provided…. and Donations will be accepted!
We expect to begin serving food by 6:00 PM with the movie (a crowd favorite) to commence at approximately 7:30 PM. The movie will end at approximately 9:00.
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, until the movie ends.
On behalf of the OTA Foundation Board, we hope to see everyone there!

“Teacher Experiences”: Day on the Bay w/ Mrs Lehr • Fishing with Mr Major & Captain Dan

OTA Teachers generously donated their time for “Teacher Experience” Days as a Spring Gala fundraiser. Below are pictures from Day on the Bay with Mrs Lehr and Fishing with Mr Major & Captain Dan. More “Teacher Experience” photos to come!

An Afternoon on the Bay with Mrs Lehr

See the adventurous side of Mrs. Lehr! Enjoy a boat ride on Coronado Bay, with tubing or waterskiing potential for those with experience. Then sit down with an ice cream snack at Coldstone Creamery.

Teacher Experience-Mrs Lehr

Fishing the Point Loma Kelp Beds with Mr. Major & his Brother Captain Dan

Get to know the saltier side of Mr. Major. Spend a 1/2 day fishing off the Point Loma kelp beds with Mr Major and Captain Dan for two of San Diego’s tastiest fish species, Calico Bass & Red RockFish (Vermilion, Starry, etc. Rockfish).