OTA Families • Project Heart Beat “Heroes in Training” at the Padres Game (Slideshow)

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Old Town Academy

It was a wonderful night at the ball field, OTA was large and in charge. Of the 50 people participating, at least 1/2 were OTA families. Special thanks to all those families who took precious time out of their lives to come and learn how to become EVERYDAY HERO’S!

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San Diego’s Project Heart Beat foundation held a free event for children 8 years + and their families. An opportunity to learn CPR, and become a hero in training! Followed by free entry to the Padres game!❤️

Henry Wong 5K- Sunday, Sept 21 • Support Leukemia Research and Get Ready for the OTA Jog-a-Thon!

Posted on September 17, 2014 by Old Town Academy

OTA students and parents, come show your support by running or walking for cancer research! There are also volunteer opportunities. Register Today at RoadRunnerSports.Fundly.com/HenryWong5k

The Henry Wong 5K is in memory of OTA Grandparent to Zach (4th grade) and Zeke (3rd grade) and Father of OTA Parent Foundation President, Kuan Collins.

OTA Family Movie Night • Friday, September 19!

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Old Town Academy

: Movie Night on the Green

: Cooks at your service!

: Come early and socialize!

Join us for our first OTA Movie Night on the Green to celebrate the new school year.

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, custom
colorful rubber-band bracelets (Looms) courtesy of the 6th Grade students

and Cookies & Cakes (courtesy of the 5th & 7th Grade Students).

If you’d like to volunteer, please sign up here.

We expect to begin serving food by 5:30 PM with the movie (a crowd favorite) to commence at approximately 6:30 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!

OTA Spectacular Third Grade Choir performed for New US Citizens

Posted on April 11, 2014 by Old Town Academy

OTA Students performed at the swearing in ceremony for new citizens today. Thank you Mr. Anthony for setting up this community service opportunity and rehearsing with the students.

OTA choirs will also be visiting Retirement communities this spring.

Philippines Rescue Operations Update

Posted on December 3, 2013 by Old Town Academy

As we finish our Thanksgiving break and celebrations with friends and family, we are reminded by recent newspaper stories that families in the Philippines are still suffering. Many children are orphaned, many are still struggling to find enough food to eat, or to find shelter from the elements. We are therefore reposting the links to charities that are helping to get aid to the victims of Typhoon.

Thousands of Philippine families were left homeless or without food and water in the wake of Yolanda (Haiyan) Typhoon —one of the most powerful recorded typhoons.

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OTA Girl Scouts raise money to help support the Philippines

Posted on November 14, 2013 by Ms. Church

Thousands of Philippine families were left homeless or without food and water in the wake of Yolanda (Haiyan) Typhoon —one of the most powerful recorded typhoons.

This coming Sunday, OTA’s Brownie and Daisy Troops are hosting a bake sale to raise money for the victims of Typhoon Yolanda. The girls will be selling coffee and baked goods for $1.00. All sale proceeds will be donated to San Diego non-profit International Relief Teams (IRT). You can read about the organization HERE. *Donations will also be accepted at their regular Brownie meeting on Monday 11/18 from 3:00-4:30 in the Kindergarten classroom.

Location of bake sale: The Corner of Texas and Landis in North Park, 92104

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OTA encourages families to help support the Philippines

Posted on November 12, 2013 by Ms. Church

Thousands of Philippine families were left homeless or without food and water in the wake of Yolanda (Haiyan) Typhoon —one of the most powerful recorded typhoons.

Students and families have asked how they can help. Listed below are several organizations that provide direct and immediate support. Please do NOT send money to Old Town Academy, send directly to the organization of your choosing. Thank you for your support!

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2013 Rock n Roll Marathon!

Posted on June 2, 2013 by Old Town Academy

We had a large group of dedicated kids and parents from OTA manning the water station in Old Town. These kids got up at 4am and worked hard till 9am! –Terri Cox

Thank You to all OTA Marathon Volunteers! Note: Volunteers may wear their Rock n Roll crew T-shirts to school for Outdoor Ed classes this week.

Optional “Help The Children of Burundi” FREE DRESS DAY, Friday May 24

Posted on May 23, 2013 by Old Town Academy

Today’s Global Outreach Day was a great experience for OTA students. The Burundi Friends International guests visited with a presentation on the history of Burundi, tales of their education programs, and pictures of daily life and friends from back home… and 3rd and 1st had a second guest who had grown up in Burundi and shared his experiences. Thank You, Mrs Diana for arranging the day!

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