Notes from the Parent Foundation
Today is the last and final day for Jog A Thon donations. CLICK HERE to boost our final drive! We can accept online donations through today, Oct 27 at 5pm!
We have 111 kids with fundraising pages. We are currently at $36,586! Can we break $40,000?
7th grade is still in the lead with 5th and 8th grade right behind. Don’t forget to check your personal standings. The lead fundraising student in each class will be the Teacher for the Day! And the student leading the pack in the whole school will be Principal for the Day!
This weekend kicks off a lot of festivities in our neighborhood! Please join us in celebrating our community and come out for not 1, but 2 parades next week!
- Dia de Los Muertos Mercado: October 28-29, 2023
Dia de Los Muertos Mercado
When: Saturday, October 28 & Sunday, October 29, 2023 Where: San Diego Avenue and Harney Street Time: Sat: 10am-5:30pm, Sun: 10am-4:30pm
Get ready for an enchanting weekend at the Dia de Los Muertos Mercado! On Saturday, October 28, and Sunday, October 29, San Diego Avenue and Harney Street will be transformed into a cultural extravaganza. Want to see OTA art on location? Stop by the upstairs location of the Chamber of Commerce located at 4010 Twiggs Street, San Diego, CA 92110. Our kids worked hard and we are excited to put their work out in the community!
- Halloween Celebration: October 31, 2023
When: Tuesday, October 31 Time: Kick off in the morning!
On Halloween day, join us for a day full of thrilling activities, including a Halloween Parade and a Costume Contest. The parade should kick off at 8:30, followed by a Music Performance by our 4th and 5th grade students! It's going to be a real MashUp!
- Dia de los Muertos - Community Event: November 2, 2023
When: Thursday, November 2, 2023 Time: Procession kicks off around 6/6:30pm
This year OTA is invited to participate! Middle School will be leading the charge. If you and your class want to join in, please attend with parents in tow. At the starting point, look for the OTA paddle, we will get top placement, right behind the amazing Aztec dancers. You won’t want to miss it! Wear your Osprey Pride and see the event details for recommendations on face painting if you want to get really festive!
Event Details:
- Starting Point: The procession will begin at sundown in front of the Immaculate Conception Church, located at San Diego Ave and Twiggs St. (about 6pm)
- Route: The procession will travel down San Diego Ave to El Campo Santo.
- Atmosphere: Expect a mesmerizing display of candles, traditional attire, and heartfelt remembrances.
Join us for this touching cultural event and pay your respects to those who have gone before us.
These community events are all about celebrating the vibrancy, culture, and spirit of our OTA community and being a part of our neighborhood. We hope to see you there and share in the joy and togetherness of these special occasions. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors, and let's make lasting memories together.
Stay connected with your community and stay tuned for more updates as these events draw nearer. We can't wait to see you there!
