Spartan Newsletter, October 18, 2024

Posted Date: 10/18/24 (6:00 PM)

SPARTAN NEWSLETTER

October 18, 2024

Good afternoon, Spartan Families!

This week, we wanted to take a moment to recognize our CTE Theatre Program and give a shout-out before the upcoming performance. The Addams Family is currently being worked on by three classes at Orcutt Academy. Under the direction of Mr. Shaw, the technical theater class is building props and set pieces for the show. Drama production is busy at work to choreograph and block the entire show. Choir is supporting the show musically and Mrs. Sullivan is serving as Music Director. Mr. Shaw is really proud of this group as there are a lot of leaders who have stepped up, and we are also excited to have partnered with PCPA and Orcutt Academy graduate Justin Roslinda.

OATA performed the opening scene of The Addams Family today at the Oasis Senior Citizen Center!

OATA Advanced Technical Theatre builds tombstones for the upcoming production of The Addams Family

The show will premiere in November and will be our first big production in the new gym. The dates for the show are November 8-9th and November 15-16th. Tickets are available in the business office now and we expect them to sell out soon, so get them while you can! We are very excited to share another first with our students, families, and community! To find out more info about OA Theatre Arts, including how to follow them on social media to stay up to date, check out their webpage here.

OA Enrollment Website Updates

Also, here is the Orcutt Academy 2025-2026 Enrollment website and information as promised from last week's Newsletter. Please share with anyone you think might be interested in applying or learning more about the Academy. Word of mouth is our most effective form of advertising by far!

ASB SPOTLIGHT

This week’s Senior Spotlight is Jaslene Medina! Jaslene has been in cheer for four entire years, she has been the yearbook editor-in-chief for two years, and she is the F.I.N.D treasurer! She is also in Color Guard and ASB this year. Congratulations Jaslene Medina!

Senior Spotlight: Jaslene Medina

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Spartan Code Highlight: Volunteer Meaningfully in the community and exceed the service requirement

Volunteering is an essential part of being a Spartan, and we encourage all students to not only meet but exceed the 40 hour service requirement over their high school years. With 10 hours expected each year, this is a great way to give back and make a real difference in our community. A special shout-out this week goes to Landon Paige, who volunteered some of his time this week to help our district technology department by cleaning Chromebooks and iPads —an excellent example of meaningful service! He shared, "This experience has helped me appreciate the behind-the-scenes work that keeps everything running smoothly. It’s given me a better perspective on how important small tasks can be in the bigger picture."

Don’t forget to log your community service hours in x2VOL. Let’s aim to go beyond the minimum and make a lasting impact! There are so many opportunities over the upcoming holiday season to give back--don't miss out on them, Spartans!

Have a great weekend!

Sincerely,

Rhett Carter