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

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!

After-School Sailing K-8Sailing Club 3Sailing Club 1

Harlem Globetrotters Feb 14th – Special Discount for OTA Families

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.
1345619456
April Curry
President, Athletic Initiative, Inc.619-786-0232
aprilcurry@athleticinitiative.org

Soccer: Volunteer Coaches needed

soccer-power-shot-picture

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 

Congratulations to Coach Julio Villanueva & OTA Brazilan Jiu-Jitsu/Self-Defense Students

Xavier Jiu-Jitsu Tournament*** Xavier Major wins the gold in today’s tournament ***

Isabel and Asia in their second tournament in 3 weeks–taking on boys and girls who outweigh them and more than holding their own!

Coach Julio and BJJ:Self-Defense Students

*** Great job all! We salute your courage and dedication. And thank you Coach Julio! ***

After-school Brazlian Jiu-Jitsu/Self-Defense is now so popular  that the class has been split to Monday/Wednesday K-2 and Tu/Thur 3-8th grade. Click link here to sign up.

****

7th Grade Outdoor Ed/Science • Joshua Tree Trip

Image 2

More photos from the 7th Grade Science-Outdoor Ed Trip…. and a report from Mr. Major:

Saw a fox last night and had a star presentation from a local astronomer. Saw the Andromeda galaxy a galaxy cluster in Orion’s belt and the coolest thing with the naked eye was a massively brilliant meteor that lit up the night sky…was bright white then burned red and then fractured into a few pieces!

OTA Pick-up Soccer / Basketball: Sunday 9:00-11:00 AM

Sunday Pickup Soccer / Basketball tomorrow, Oct 13, on the OTA campus.

Open to all OTA students, grades 2-8, and family members.

 

Parents of OTA 2nd-8th Graders- drop children off – or stay and play.

  • No Kindergarteners or First Graders please: we’ve found they cannot go the distance! (But K and 1st Grade parents are welcome to stay and set up separate games for the younger children)
  • Remember: no cleats on the field…

Continue reading →