Reminder: Art Contest Workshop This Weekend – Calling All OTA Artists & Nature Lovers!

CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS FOR JR. DUCK STAMP COMPETITION

Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops (Dec. 3, 10 and 17) to enter the California State Junior Duck Stamp competition. The event is sponsored by Pacific Southwest Wildlife Art (PSWA) and Heritage of the Americas Museum. All students who enter will receive a certificate from the State of California Fish and Game Services and be eligible for ribbons and awards.

There are no fees for the entrants. The goal is for each child to learn about  conservation through the duck stamp program, drawing techniques, competition rules and an awareness of art opportunities.

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Art Contest – Calling All OTA Artists & Naturalists!

CALL TO YOUNG ARTISTS FOR JR. DUCK STAMP COMPETITION

Young artists in grades K to 12 are invited to free workshops (Dec. 3, 10 and 17) to enter the California State Junior Duck Stamp competition. The event is sponsored by Pacific Southwest Wildlife Art (PSWA) and Heritage of the Americas Museum. All students who enter will receive a certificate from the State of California Fish and Game Services and be eligible for ribbons and awards.

There are no fees for the entrants. The goal is for each child to learn about  conservation through the duck stamp program, drawing techniques, competition rules and an awareness of art opportunities.

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This Saturday – First OTA Lego League Robotics Tournament!

Parents, Guardians, Staff, and Friends of OTA:

Our students would love it if any of you would be able to stop by and say hello, even if just for a brief moment!!! Thanks for the support!!

Jeff Major
STEM Director
Old Town Academy

Location: The Preuss School UCSD
Time: This Saturday 11/12 from 9am until 4pm. (Main action takes place 10-2)

Astronomy Field Trip Packing List (6th, 7th/8th Grades)

Mr. Major would like to share his packing list for students going on the Desert Astronomy Star Party camping trip next Thursday, Nov 3.

“We’re planning to leave OTA on Thursday morning around 9am. And we would like to leave the campsite on Friday afternoon around 1pm to return approximately at 2:30 to OTA for pick up.”

OTA Astronomy Trip-Packing list

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