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Friday Flyer 3/26/2021
 

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Friday Flyer

March 26, 2021
Course Scheduling for 2021-22: Check Your Inbox!
Students and parents in the classes of 2022, 2023, and 2024 – check your inboxes for an email from Laura this morning that includes our curriculum guide and a link to a Google form that students will use to request classes for next year. Also – reminder of the grade level meetings for students and parents:
Tuesday, March 30 – 6:30 p.m. – class of 2024
Wednesday, March 31 – 6:30 p.m. – class of 2023
Thursday, April 1 – 6:30 p.m. – class of 2022
Our college counselor Cyndy will be joining our meetings to say hi!
Laura sent the Zoom link via email, and will re-send it early next week.
OA Spanish on YouTube
Check out OA’s NEW Spanish YouTube channel where you can watch videos of Spanish students’ creative projects. The fashion shows are available now; in a couple of weeks the Great Spanish Cooking Show will drop! Check it out HERE.
OA’s Got Talent – Friday, April 2
Here’s your chance to become OA-famous – send a video of you being talented to Molly Smart who will create a video talent show for us all to watch together on Friday, April 2. Please send your video to Molly by Wednesday, March 31 to give her time to put it all together. Sing, dance, recite poetry…you do you! Our talent shows are tons of fun and you don’t want to miss it.
Calling all Videographers – Lamorinda Super Shorts
The Lamorinda Arts Council (sponsors of this spring’s visual art contest) is sponsoring a short video contest open to residents and people who work and go to school in Lamorinda. There are three categories – youth, adult, and family. You can submit your shorts up to the deadline of May 14, and all the details can be found on their website.
Feather the Nest – Virtual Fundraiser
Please save the date for Orinda Academy’s annual spring fundraiser, Feather the Nest, to be held virtually on Saturday, April 24 at 7 p.m. More details to follow!
A Visit from a Bay Area Baseball Legend
Hall of Fame pitcher Vida Blue stopped by OA on Thursday to say hi. Mr. Blue’s legendary status brought out the superfans especially among the OA staff. Janet gave him a tour of campus and he was kind enough to smile for a photo.  
Creative Writing Contest for High School Students
The Friends of the Orinda Library have announced their annual creative writing contest for high school students. Our very own Matthew M. was an honorable mention winner last year in the poetry category. There are cash prizes for winners in each category. The deadline to enter is April 16 (the Friday during spring break). You can enter once in up to three of the four categories: poetry, science fiction/fantasy, biography/memoir/nonfiction, and short story. Details and entry forms can be found HERE; any questions about the contest email Katherine.
The OA Show With Simon – Episode 22
Click to watch…
College Corner
Sophomores and juniors might be struggling to decide if you are applying to colleges “test-optional” or whether you should be studying for a standardized test. If you’d like to take a free online mock ACT or SAT exam in April you can register AT THIS LINK.
Also: check out these tips for visiting colleges in 2021! Relevant for sophomores and juniors.
Drop-in with Danielle
Danielle Jaynes, our Learning Specialist, hosts a weekly drop-in period every Wednesday during 7th period. Students should email Danielle for a Zoom invitation if you would like to stop by during her drop-in.

Upcoming Events: Mark Your Calendars

April 2 – Talent Show Viewing Party – 6 p.m. on Zoom
April 12-16 – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
April 16 – Friends of the Orinda Library Writing Contest Deadline (midnight)
April 24 – Feather the Nest Virtual Fundraiser – 7 p.m.
May 3-7 and 10-14 – AP testing
June 4 – Class of 2021 Graduation
June 7-8 – College Kickstart for class of 2022

Orinda Academy Contact Information

(925) 254-7553
Attendance
attendance@orindaacademy.org
Sue Porter: Head of School
sue@orindaacademy.org
Mollie Mowat: Assistant Head of School
mollie@orindaacademy.org
Susan Neylan: Business Manager
susan@orindaacademy.org
Danielle Jaynes: Learning Specialist
danielle@orindaacademy.org
Janet Harrison: Admissions Director
janet@orindaacademy.org
Cyndy Gifford-Palermo: College Counselor
cyndy@orindaacademy.org
Laura Turnbull: Director of Academics
laura@orindaacademy.org
Jasmine Coleman: Student Success Coordinator
jasmine@orindaacademy.org
Chloe Jhangiani: Coyote Coast Counselor
cjhangiani@coyotecoast.com
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