Ocean City Primary School

NOW HIRING! District Athletic Trainer Please visit TalentEd School Spring to apply: https://ocsdnj.schoolspring.com/

It's National School Nurses Day, so we're celebrating the OCSD school nurses who provide comfort and caring every day! Our nurses manage screenings, look out for our overall well-being, keep up on health trends and always have a way of making us feel better! ❤️‍🩹 

Please join Dr. Angelillo in thanking OCSD's outstanding teachers during #TeacherAppreciationWeek! Our teachers are the heart of our district, and we appreciate all they do to help our students thrive!

May marks National Mental Health Awareness Month. OCSD prioritizes our students' well-being and offers extensive mental health resources and information. We encourage students, staff and families to check out the OCHS monthly wellness newsletter and visit our Wellness website page so they know what to do and who to contact for support in any situation. Go to www.ocsdnj.org/page/wellness for more.

Raider Ready Program #3 Do you have a child entering Kindergarten at OCPS in September? If so, don't forget to register for our 3rd Raider Ready event taking place Thursday, May 8th at 3:15 pm! The focus of this session is Social Emotional Learning (SEL)! Click the link below for more information and to register! https://bit.ly/RaiderReady3

Spring break kicks off with early dismissal on April 17. Schools are closed from April 18-25 and classes resume on April 28. Have a great break!

Since we'll be off next week for spring break, OCSD is holding Take Your Child to Work Day today! Some new and familiar faces will be seen roaming the halls and getting a firsthand look at what makes our district so special. From art to STEM, and gym to administration, these members of the extended Raiders family will get a taste of what it's like to be part of our school community. Stay tuned for pictures from the day! 

Ocean City Primary School Spirit Week! 4/14 through 4/17 Get ready for a fun-filled week of school spirit leading up to Spring Break! Join us for Spirit Week from April 14th to April 17th with themed dress-up days each day. Show your school pride and creativity – we can’t wait to see you all participating! Here are the themes for each day: Monday, 4/14 – "Local Support Day" Wear something from your favorite local business to show your love for our community! Tuesday, 4/15 – "Sports Team Day" Show off your team spirit! Wear your favorite sports team's gear and represent who you’re rooting for! Wednesday, 4/16 – "Red Raider Out" It’s time to show off your school pride! Dress in red from head to toe and let’s see how strong our Red Raider spirit can be! Thursday, 4/17 – "Vacation Vibe Day" Dress up like a tourist visiting Ocean City! Think Hawaiian shirts, sunglasses, and a fun vacation look to get us all in the Spring Break mood! Let’s make this week a memorable one as we celebrate our school spirit before Spring Break! Don't forget, on Thursday 4/17 we have a 1/2 day with 1:30pm dismissal (1:20pm for PreK). There will be NO School on Friday, 4/18 and the entire following week 4/21 through 4/25!

Multilingual Family Fun Night was an evening of fun, food, games, friends, and some informational resources for PS and IS multilingual families. A great time was had by all! La Noche de Diversión Familiar Multilingüe fue una noche de diversión, comida, juegos, amigos y algunos recursos informativos para las familias multilingües de PS y IS. ¡Lo pasamos muy bien

At Ocean City Primary School, kindness and inclusion are always in the air—just like these bubbles! Our students had a blast blowing bubbles at recess in honor of Autism Awareness Month, celebrating the beauty of neurodiversity and the power of acceptance. Every bubble is a reminder that we all shine in our own unique way! Thank you to OCPD for joining in on the festivities! 💙

Happy Paraprofessional Appreciation Day to the amazing staff members who provide support in our classrooms! We're thankful for all you do to help our students succeed every day!

Today, on World Autism Awareness Day, we celebrate OCSD's commitment to inclusion and support. Every day is an opportunity to learn and grow together as we strive to meet the needs of all students. 

Wear BLUE on Wednesday, April 2nd to help OCSD "Light it up Blue" in support of World Autism Awareness Day. Let's come together as one Raider Nation to show that inclusion matters!

Join Ocean City School District's Special Education Parent Advisory Group on April 15 for an important discussion with the Ocean City Police Department. Learn how the “Blue Envelope” program supports safe interactions with police and other first responders. RSVP to cbrunetti@oscdnj.org by April 7.

OCPS Families: Join Us for the Ocean City PTA's "Under the Sea" Someone Special Dance! Date: Saturday, April 12 Time: 6:00 - 8:00 PM Location: Ocean City Civic Center, 500 Boardwalk Cost: $20 per person Students are invited to bring someone special for a magical night under the sea for an evening of music, dancing, and fun! Click the link below for more information: https://oceancitynjpta.ourschoolpages.com/Doc/General/k5_dance-2.pdf

Reminder OCPS Families: Due to Teacher-In Service, today, Thursday March 13 is a Half Day with 1:30 pm dismissal (1:20pm for PreK). Tomorrow, Friday, March 14, there will be No School! Have a great weekend!

During the month of March, OCPS will be collecting food, toys and supplies for the Ocean City Humane Society. This "Pet Project" has been collecting donations for the Humane Society for over 21 years! We would appreciate any food or supplies you are able to contribute. We also will accept paper towels, old towels, and cleaning materials! All donations can be brought to the collection box in the atrium outside of the main office. Thank you!

Ocean City Primary School kicked off Read Across America Week complete with surprise Mystery Readers! Superintendent Dr. Angelillo stopped by to read The Good Egg to kindergarteners on Monday. Stay tuned to see who else has joined in on the fun! 📚

Read Across America Week starts next week 3/3 – 3/7) and this year, OCPS will be diving into a world of adventure with the theme "Reading is a Sea of Possibilities"! Join us as we celebrate the endless wonders that reading can bring with a fun-filled week of daily dress-up themes that will spark imagination and inspire young readers! Check out the daily themes and get ready to dress up and show your love for reading: Monday 3/3 - "Dive into Reading!" Wear your Summer Best Tuesday 3/4 - "Reading in a Sea of Blue!" Wear Blue Wednesday 3/5 - "ARRRGGG You Reading?" dress like a pirate or mermaid Class snack provided (Pirate booty) Thursday 3/6 - "Get cozy with me and read under the day!" Wear pajamas or comfy clothes & bring a beach towel Friday 3/7 - "Read with the Rainbow Fish and Friends!" Wear rainbow colors or dress as your favorite book character We can’t wait to see all the creative outfits and share in the joy of reading together! Let’s read, dress up, and explore a sea of possibilities! #ReadAcrossAmerica #ReadingIsASeaOfPossibilities

REMINDER: Monday, 2/24 is a half day due to Teacher In-Service. Dismissal will be at 1:30 pm (1:20 pm for Pre-K)