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EVENTS
Oakland in the Middle Virtual Tour Week: Nov. 2-9
Calling all rising 6th graders! Tune in for Oakland in the Middle virtual tour week to learn all about our amazing middle schools before the enrollment window for 2022-23 opens on Nov. 15.
COVID vaccine approved for children 5 to 11 years old
New sized doses are being shipped across the country right now, and you can expect to have access at your healthcare provider, pharmacy, and community vaccination clinics by next week.
Read Full Nov. 3 Message
Oakland Promise College Access Fall Family Cafe Workshop for Middle & High School Students
Saturday, Nov. 6 from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Castlemont High School at 8601 MacArthur Blvd. It will be useful for students, parents and guardians, and especially for first-generation college families. You can RSVP at bit.ly/opfamilycafe.
Save the Dates to #EnrollOUSD for 2022-23
The application window for OUSD Enrollment will be open from Nov. 15, 2021 to Feb. 4, 2022. This is especially important if your child is new to OUSD, is in a transition grade (going into 6th or 9th grade next year) or if you simply want to change your child’s school next year. Stay tuned for a new school finder tool, as well as upcoming virtual school tours and events. www.ousd.org/enroll
OUSD Works to Repair Harm and Improve Outcomes for Black Students and Families
Read the full message from Supt. Johnson-Trammell
If you or someone you know is, or has ever been an OUSD student, parent/caregiver or family member, or teacher or staff member, and you identify as Black/ African / African American, share your story and experience!
The Black Students and Families Thriving Task Force is hosting two in-person listening sessions and two virtual listening sessions.
We want to hear directly from our Black families, staff and students - past and present.
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What do BLACK STUDENTS & FAMILIES need to THRIVE & SUCCEED in OUSD?
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What does LOVE look like in practice in OUSD?
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How can OUSD CREATE a SCHOOL culture that HONORS, RESPECTS & VALUES BLACK STUDENTS & FAMILIES?
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How can we REPAIR & HEAL what has been harmed to MOVE FORWARD?
Please register for any session here and join us!
Sunday, Nov. 7
11am-2pm
In Person East Oakland Listening Session
Akoma Outdoor Market at Liberation Park (7101 Foothill Blvd.)
Monday, Nov. 15
6-8pm
In Person North & West Oakland Listening Session
West Oakland Middle School ( 991 14th Street in the Cafeteria)
Tuesday, Nov. 16
6-7:30pm
Virtual Session #1 via Zoom
Wednesday, Dec. 8
6-7:30pm
Virtual Session #2 via Zoom
Task Force recommendations will be used to prioritize the work ahead that is outlined in the Reparations for Black Students Resolution. Our district’s vision is to ensure that Black students, families, and educators experience a high-quality system of care and learning that results in equity, justice, and opportunities for all.
Learn more at www.ousd.org/reparations
RESOURCES
Customize Your ParentSquare Settings!
Did you know? You can customize your ParentSquare settings to receive communications from your school and from OUSD when you want (instantly, end of the day digest, or never) and in the method you want (text, email, app, or none).
https://www.parentsquare.com/feeds/9221753
Still need to get vaccinated?
We've got you covered with several OUSD pop up vaccination sites scheduled for the next several weeks.
Walk ups are welcome but please register if you can. Details, registration links and more dates/locations at www.ousd.org/vaccine
COVID Related Updates
www.ousd.org/reopening2021
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