2015-2016 Admissions Lottery Was Held Thursday, March 26 • Waitlist Notices will go out this week

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2015: we are electronic*

Acceptance notices will go out by Friday, April 10. The Lottery is public and parents or guardians of students who were entered in the lottery by the March 6 deadline are welcome to join us in Old Town Academy’s downstairs lunchroom–but attendance is not necessary.

Everyone who submitted an application by March 6th has been entered into the lottery. Families will be notified by email if their child draws a number that gives them a place in the 2015-2016 class or if they are on the wait list.

Thank you for your interest in Old Town Academy!

To learn more about California Charter School Admissions …

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OTA Botball Robotics Team Competes Today! • Saturday, Mar 21

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**Please note: there is no sign in front of the school–tournament is in main gym**

2015 BotBall Tournament Robot Entry

Bear, one of OTA’s Three Entries for the 2015 Botball Robotics Tournament

Come support the OTA Botball Robotics Team as they compete in The Southern California Botball Regional Tournament! From 10 AM until 12 Noon students will be participating in seeding round matches at West Hills High School in preparation for the double elimination tournament from 2 PM – 5 PM.
2015 Robotics Team

2015 Robotics Team (Not all members present)

Team members this year are…
  • 8th graders: Tom, RT, Xavier, Brian, Jake, Andrew;
  • 7th Graders: Donovan, Reese, Tanner, Jeffrey, who will demonstrate their prowess in programming and mechanical engineering as they compete agains 32 other regional teams.
  • Team Coaches: Mr Major and Mr. Doar.
And Welcome to the Insitute Thomas Jefferson Bobtball Team from Mexico City!
The Team has visited OTA for the last three years to practice on our Arena before the tournament

The Team has visited OTA since 2013 to practice in our Arena before the tournament

Jeff Major
STEM Director
Old Town Academy

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Volunteering for the 2015 Wine & Dine, April 25? Sign-up Link now available.

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We Love VolunteersDear OTA Families,
Great news: the 2015 Gala Volunteer sign up sheet is ready.
  • Please click on the link to view volunteer opportunities and times.
  • Early sign up is recommended to find a time that works best for you & your family.
Thank You Volunteers — we are successful because of you.
You make a living by what you get. You make a life by what you give.
(Winston Churchill)
Thank you to OTA Parent-Volunteer, Lindsay Bear, for setting up the SignUp Genius link.

27 New Wine & Dine Tickets Sold Since Last Reminder (Thank You!) • Earlybird Pricing Closes Sunday

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2015 Wine & Dine Thermometer-97 TicketsWe are now at 97 tickets sold! for our April 25 Wine & Dine.

OTA has 160 families, if every family buys one or two tickets…

we will be well on our way to a successful 2015 Wine & Dine!

Visit the Wine and Dine Facebook page to learn more about Sponsoring Restaurants and Wineries and Breweries.

“THIS WEEK’S SPOTLIGHT: Thanks to Sushi On A Roll VIP Sponsors of the 2015 OTA Wine & Dine Gala! This week we will be posting updates, events, and special menu offerings from this fine sushi establishment… Show your love, visit and enjoy.

Sushi on a Roll Classes

Sushi on a Role-2015 Wine & Dine Restaurant

Friday, Saturday, Sunday! Last 3 Days to Get Earlybird Pricing for the OTA Wine & Dine

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Wine & Dine • 3 Days of Earlybird Pricing Left

Students will be out with reminder signs and invitations at today’s pick-up… we’re at 90 tickets sold, let’s break 150 by Sunday…

Please help support our School, Old Town Academy!

Please help support our public Charter School, Old Town Academy!

STEM is the Theme… at the 2015 OTA Wine & Dine

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OTA STEM- 7th Grade Early Stage SUMO Bot Competition 2

OTA STEM- 7th Grade Early Stages SUMO Bot Competition

Get ready for the OTA Wine and Dine! our school’s largest fundraiser, Sat. April 25, 2015.

This year our fundraising efforts will be focused on supporting OTA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), with our special focus on teaching students to solve Design Problems: Robotics-Programming, Science Lab Tools & Equipment, “Maker Spaces” for the classrooms.

Photos from today’s STEM activities at OTA…

OTA STEM- Early Stage SUMO Bot Competition 1What is Sumo Bot? Student Teams use their engineering and programming skills to design robots to compete in the arena–the goal is to push the other team’s robot off the table.