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title: OCASA Elementary School Supply List for a Successful Year
description: Access the OCASA Elementary School supply list to ensure your child is prepared for the school year with all the essential materials for a successful start.
image: https://www.ocasa.org/hubfs/ocasa-elementary-school-supply-list-now-available-01.webp
---

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# OCASA Elementary School Supply List for a Successful Year

Get ready for the new school year with ease! OCASA Elementary School's latest supply list is now online, ensuring your little ones are fully prepared.

## What's New in This Year’s OCASA Elementary School Supply List

The OCASA Elementary School supply list has been streamlined for this year with exciting new additions to help enhance your child's learning experience. Be sure to check out the updated supply list to see what's new!

## How to Access and Navigate the OCASA Supply List Online

Accessing and navigating the OCASA supply list online is quick and easy!

Follow these simple steps to find the supply list on our website:

1\. Visit our website at HTTP://www.ocasa.org.

2\. Go to the [Parent page](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/parent-information).

3\. Look for the 'School Supplies' section.

4\. Click on the link to view the supply list for your child's band.

Once you have accessed the supply list, you can easily navigate through the different categories and items to find exactly what you need.

## Tips for Economical and Efficient School Shopping

We understand that back-to-school shopping can be overwhelming and expensive.

Here are some tips to help you shop economically and efficiently:

\- Take inventory of supplies you already have before purchasing new ones.

\- Look for sales and discounts at local stores and online retailers.

\- Buy in bulk for items that will be used throughout the year.

\- Consider reusable alternatives for items like water bottles and lunch containers.

\- Shop early to avoid last-minute rushes and ensure availability of supplies.

By following these tips, you can save both time and money while still getting everything your child needs for school.

## OCASA’s Commitment to Supporting Students and Families

At OCASA Elementary School, we are committed to providing the best educational experience for our students and supporting their families.

We understand that having the necessary supplies is essential for student success.

If you have any concerns or need assistance with obtaining supplies, please reach out to our school office.

We are here to help and ensure that every student has what they need to thrive academically.

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 June 18, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Empowering Young Innovators: Student-Driven STEAM Projects at OCASA](https://www.ocasa.org/news/empowering-young-innovators-student-driven-steam-projects-at-ocasa)

As technology is the key to modernized education, children must begin early learning through hands-on experience....

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 September 23, 2024 09:40 PM | OCASA

#### [Introducing the Principal of OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/meet-ocasas-principals)

## Dr. Beddow-Schubert - Principal, OCASA Elementary

Dr. Beddow-Schubert brings a wealth of experience and passion to her...

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![Small-Group Instruction: Why Close Teacher–Student Connections Matter](https://www.ocasa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Small-Group%20Instruction-@2x-100.jpg?height=245&name=Small-Group%20Instruction-@2x-100.jpg)

[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 March 04, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Small-Group Instruction: Why Close Teacher–Student Connections Matter](https://www.ocasa.org/news/small-group-instruction-why-close-teacher-student-connections-matter)

“Students may not remember every lesson, but they will always remember how a teacher made them feel.”

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 April 09, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Why STEAM Education Is Essential for Your Child’s Growth](https://www.ocasa.org/news/why-steam-education-is-essential-for-your-childs-growth)

Education is not just learning facts but developing the mind to think critically and creatively. At OCASA, we provide...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 May 06, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [The Role of Family Engagement in Student Achievement](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-role-of-family-engagement-in-student-achievement)

“When families and schools work together, students grow stronger, more confident, and more successful.”

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-role-of-family-engagement-in-student-achievement) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 August 08, 2024 08:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Honoring the Team Behind OCASA’s Educational Excellence](https://www.ocasa.org/news/celebrating-the-incredible-staff-at-ocasa)

At OCASA, our dedicated and talented staff are the heart of our community. Their commitment to our mission and values...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 December 03, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [How OCASA Prepares Students for a Bright Future](https://www.ocasa.org/news/how-ocasa-prepares-students-for-a-bright-future)

“Education is the most powerful tool we can use to shape the future.”

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/how-ocasa-prepares-students-for-a-bright-future) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 August 18, 2024 12:45 PM | OCASA

#### [OCASA Students Shine at Prestigious Art Festival](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-students-shine-at-the-festival-of-the-arts-junior-art-exhibit)

We are thrilled to announce that several talented students from OCASA were recently honored at the prestigious Festival...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 April 22, 2025 10:30 AM | OCASA

#### [Celebrate Earth Day with OCASA: A Journey of Discovery and Growth](https://www.ocasa.org/news/celebrate-earth-day-with-ocasa-a-journey-of-discovery-and-growth)

## Discovering Earth's Marvels

Embark on an adventure as we explore the wonders of Earth. From towering mountains to vast...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 July 29, 2024 08:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Personalized Learning and Mentoring at OCASA College Prep](https://www.ocasa.org/news/mastery-mentoring-self-directed-learning-at-ocasa-college-prep)

At OCASA College Prep, we have created a unique learning environment that focuses not only on academic excellence but...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 July 16, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Benefits of Mixed-Age Classrooms for Students](https://www.ocasa.org/news/benefits-of-mixed-age-classrooms-for-students)

“In mixed-age classrooms, every child is a learner and a teacher, both.”

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 May 07, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Mother's Day Celebration 2025 at OCASA: Priceless Ways to Celebrate Mom](https://www.ocasa.org/news/mothers-day-celebration-2025-at-ocasa-priceless-ways-to-celebrate-mom)

On Mother’s Day, let’s celebrate the women who raised us. 

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/mothers-day-celebration-2025-at-ocasa-priceless-ways-to-celebrate-mom) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 October 21, 2024 08:00 AM | OCASA Elementary PTSA

#### [OCASA Elementary School Unveils New Library Facility](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-elementarys-new-library-is-now-open)

We are excited to announce that the OCASA PTSA Library Committee has successfully relaunched our school library! Our...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 April 08, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [The Importance of Arts & Music in a STEAM Curriculum](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-importance-of-arts-music-in-a-steam-curriculum)

“Learning becomes powerful when students are free to explore through art, music, and creativity."

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-importance-of-arts-music-in-a-steam-curriculum) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 July 17, 2024 04:00 PM | OCASA

#### [New Sign - A preview of a refreshed campus at OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/new-sign-a-preview-of-a-refreshed-campus-at-ocasa-elementary)

 We are excited to announce the installation of a new sign on Crown Valley Parkway that will make our school campus...

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/new-sign-a-preview-of-a-refreshed-campus-at-ocasa-elementary) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 April 23, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Hands-on Learning to Revolutionize Core Education](https://www.ocasa.org/news/hands-on-learning-to-revolutionize-core-education)

While the concept of hands-on learning may be new to some, it quickly becomes clear how powerful and rewarding it is...

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/hands-on-learning-to-revolutionize-core-education) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 September 23, 2024 08:21 PM | STEAM+

#### [OCASA Elementary Inspires Creativity with iPads and Robots](https://www.ocasa.org/news/steam-at-ocasa-elementary-started-the-school-year-learning-how-to-create-with-ipads-and-robots)

| **September 2024 Highlights** |
| --- |
| Red Band- TK students used sensory bags with shaving cream to practice... |

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/steam-at-ocasa-elementary-started-the-school-year-learning-how-to-create-with-ipads-and-robots) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 October 18, 2024 08:58 AM | OCASA College Prep PTSA

#### [Join OCASA College Prep Fall Festival for Fun and Learning](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-college-prep-fall-festival)

🎉 Join us for the OCASA College Prep 2nd Annual Fall Festival! 🍂✨ Enjoy shopping with our amazing vendors, eating...

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-college-prep-fall-festival) 

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![Project-Based Learning: How Real-World Projects Prepare Kids for the Future](https://www.ocasa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/What%20Does%20Student-Centered%20Learning@2x%20(1).webp?height=245&name=What%20Does%20Student-Centered%20Learning@2x%20(1).webp)

[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 August 05, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Project-Based Learning: How Real-World Projects Prepare Kids for the Future](https://www.ocasa.org/news/project-based-learning-how-real-world-projects-prepare-kids-for-the-future)

*"Children learn best when they can explore, create, and see how their learning connects to the world around them."*

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/project-based-learning-how-real-world-projects-prepare-kids-for-the-future) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 September 03, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Celebrating Community and Curiosity: OCASA at the Sea Country Festival](https://www.ocasa.org/news/celebrating-community-and-curiosity-ocasa-at-the-sea-country-festival)

*“At a fair, children laugh, explore, and discover, and that is learning at its best.”*

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/celebrating-community-and-curiosity-ocasa-at-the-sea-country-festival) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 April 02, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Innovative Curriculum Designs That Prepare Kids for the Future](https://www.ocasa.org/news/innovative-curriculum-designs-that-prepare-kids-for-the-future)

In the ever-changing world of education, the aspects of learning are evolving day by day, making innovative learning...

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 July 01, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [More Than a New Building: Bringing the OCASA Learning Experience to Tustin](https://www.ocasa.org/news/more-than-a-new-building-bringing-the-ocasa-learning-experience-to-tustin)

*“A great school is not only built with classrooms but also with care, connection, and opportunities for children to...*

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![](https://www.ocasa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Personalized%20Learning%20in%20Action-%20%20How%20OCASA%20Helps%20Every%20Student%20Thrive@2x.webp?height=245&name=Personalized%20Learning%20in%20Action-%20%20How%20OCASA%20Helps%20Every%20Student%20Thrive@2x.webp)

[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 September 17, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Personalized Learning in Action: How OCASA Helps Every Student Thrive](https://www.ocasa.org/news/personalized-learning-in-action-how-ocasa-helps-every-student-thrive)

“*Every child learns in their own way, and when we honor that, amazing things begin to happen.*”

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/personalized-learning-in-action-how-ocasa-helps-every-student-thrive) 

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![The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education](https://www.ocasa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20Importance%20of%20Play%20in%20Early@2x-100.jpg?height=245&name=The%20Importance%20of%20Play%20in%20Early@2x-100.jpg)

[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 September 02, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [The Importance of Play in Early Childhood Education](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-importance-of-play-in-early-childhood-education)

*"For children, play is not a break from learning. It is one of the most important ways they learn about the world...*

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-importance-of-play-in-early-childhood-education) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 August 20, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [The Joy of Learning: How Fun and Academic Excellence Can Go Hand-in-Hand](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-joy-of-learning-how-fun-and-academic-excellence-can-go-hand-in-hand)

“Students thrive best when learning feels exciting, engaging, and full of purpose.”

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/the-joy-of-learning-how-fun-and-academic-excellence-can-go-hand-in-hand) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 June 04, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [Importance of Critical Thinking in Early Education](https://www.ocasa.org/news/importance-of-critical-thinking-in-early-education)

**“Teach a child to think, and the world opens up to them.”**

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 June 03, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [What Does Student-Centered Learning Really Look Like in the Classroom](https://www.ocasa.org/news/what-does-student-centered-learning-really-look-like-in-the-classroom)

*Students don’t learn best by being told what to think. They learn when they are given the space to question,...*

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 January 08, 2026 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [OCASA in the Spotlight: Founder Kapil Mathur Shares the Vision Behind Student-Centered Learning](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-in-the-spotlight-founder-kapil-mathur-shares-the-vision-behind-student-centered-learning)

"When schools are built around children, learning becomes something students want to be part of."

[Read more](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-in-the-spotlight-founder-kapil-mathur-shares-the-vision-behind-student-centered-learning) 

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 October 08, 2025 10:00 AM | OCASA

#### [OCASA at the Learn and Grow Fair: Inspiring Families Through Hands-On Learning](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasa-at-the-learn-and-grow-fair-inspiring-families-through-hands-on-learning)

*“Every new connection begins with a simple spark of curiosity.”*

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[OCASA Elementary](https://www.ocasa.org/news/tag/ocasa-elementary)

 June 15, 2024 10:13 AM | Coach Dickerson

#### [OCASA Summer Basketball Camp for All Skill Levels](https://www.ocasa.org/news/ocasas-summer-basketball-camp)

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[![Frame 1321319050](https://www.ocasa.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Frame%201321319050.png?width=73&height=52&name=Frame%201321319050.png) OCASA Capistrano Middle School 2A Liberty, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/ocasa-capistrano-middle-school)

##### Board Agenda

- [Board Meetings](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/board#calenders)
- [Governing Documents](https://www.ocasa.org/en-us/board#documnets)

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