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Through integrated project based activities, as well as, direct instruction, group decision making, and family based opportunities, Oasis Charter Public School will foster the development of responsible citizenship skills, literacy, logical thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to represent one’s ideas in a variety of ways. Our students will be able to raise questions, identify and evaluate options, and access the information necessary to find answers. Our program will equip our students with the skills necessary to fulfill their personal aspirations and advocate for the common good.

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Announcement: October 14, 2024

The Under Construction Educational Network (UCEN) Board is currently inviting candidates to apply for a seat on the governing board.

The Board meets an average of once a month and oversees all aspects of Oasis Charter Public School. Oasis is a small, autonomous charter school located in Salinas, California and authorized by the Monterey County Office of Education. Board members attend meetings in person. The majority of the Board should live in Monterey County.

The process for applying to be considered as a prospective Board member:

Complete the application by Tuesday, November 12, 2024. If you would like a paper copy of the application or a Spanish-language version, please contact Annie Millar, Executive Director.

If you’re not familiar with Oasis or if you’d like to learn more about the responsibilities and commitments of a Board member, please consider attending a Board meeting (next meeting: October 22, 2024) and arranging a visit to the school.

The Board Governance Committee will review applications on Thursday, November 14, 2024 and will invite candidates to be interviewed at the regular November meeting of the UCEN Board (Tuesday, November 19, 2024).

This announcement will be posted on the Oasis Charter Public School website and the school’s family communication system (ParentSquare), shared with UCEN Board and the Oasis school staff, and posted on Oasis’ social media accounts (FaceBook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Next Door).

For further information, please contact:
Annie Millar, Executive Director
Oasis Charter Public School
[email protected]
831-424-9003

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Oasis Charter School will foster the development of responsible citizenship skills, literacy, logical thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to represent one’s ideas in a variety of ways.

Oasis Charter Public School Mission & Vision

Through integrated project based activities, as well as, direct instruction, group decision making, and family based opportunities, Oasis Charter Public School will foster the development of responsible citizenship skills, literacy, logical thinking, creative problem solving, and the ability to represent one’s ideas in a variety of ways. Our students will be able to raise questions, identify and evaluate options, and access the information necessary to find answers. Our program will equip our students with the skills necessary to fulfill their personal aspirations and advocate for the common good.

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Oasis Charter Public School was founded in 2001 as a tuition-free school that serves children grades Kindergarten through 6th grade. Oasis is a constructivist, project-based school, and our curriculum is guided by the California State Curriculum Standards. Our focus is on each student’s educational development over time. We feature small classes and provide academic experiences for students in math, English-language arts, social studies, science,  physical education, and the arts Oasis is an active community of 175 students that invites participation from each student and their family. We provide students the opportunity to learn in a variety of ways so they each can show their learning and understanding.

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Oasis Charter Public School’s philosophy is based on the Constructionist Theory. Constructivist theory explains learning as a process of taking new information gained through experience and adapting existing ideas in order to construct new knowledge. The theory states that individuals are constantly learning through the processes of assimilation and accommodation. What humans learn is directly influenced by their stage of development as well as by the people, materials, and experiences they have.

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Dear Oasis Community,

I am delighted to serve as Oasis’ new Executive Director. Oasis is a very special school with a very special mission…preparing our students for their best future through a constructivist approach. Teaching our students how they can contribute to a better world through thinking big and being excellent communicators is more important than ever!

Throughout my career, I have been committed to providing the best education for students. Over the years, I have worked as a classroom teacher, a principal, a district office administrator and a charter school leader. I worked at Ceiba Public Schools in Watsonville, also a single-site charter school, for five years before retiring in 2020 as the Executive Director. 

A little more about me: 

  • I have two grown children who live in the Bay Area: one in Oakland and one nearby in Santa Cruz
  • While I grew up in San Francisco, I lived in Mexico for a year when I was 14 years old. This was a life-changing experience for me that has deeply enriched my life. I learned what it’s like to learn a second language and to live in a new country! 
  • In my time off, I like to volunteer, play music and do homework! As you get to know me, you’ll see that I am a lifelong learner. I am currently in my last year of an online Master of Social Work program. What I am learning completely ties in with my work in schools. 

Being at Oasis is literally a “dream come true” for me. I love working in schools, especially charter schools where we work together to achieve the dream of:

  • A sense of well-being, belonging and safety
  • Students achieving their fullest potential as learners
  • A warm and happy school community

Please stop in to meet me and connect. I look forward to getting to know you and to learning everything about our school community. I also look forward to working together for a happy, productive school year. 

Enjoy the summer break and see you soon!

-Annie Millar, Executive Director

 

– Annie Millar

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Oasis has brought peace to our family, is small enough that our kids are able to learn at their own pace.  The school teaches them dance, art, robotics, cooking and many other skills that are not offered in other schools.  

Love this “little school” my daughter started there as part of their two year kindergarten program with Teacher Rhoda and she is hands down amazing! By the end of the first year of kindergarten she was proficient in all skills to move to 1st grade.

One thing that Oasis stands out from such is their focus in the whole child. They are concerned about the child feeling comfortable, competent and safe. Academics is always a concern for all educational programs but shouldn’t be the only thing to focus on.