THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER
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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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SPOTLIGHT ON OAK DRAMA PROGRAM:
Oak Drama is in the spotlight this week with two events that showcased the talents of our Oak lions. Thirteen of our Advanced Drama students participated in the LAMDA (London Academy of music and Drama Association) drama judging at Los Al High School. Students presented monologues for the visiting judges from London. It was an amazing experience for all.
This week, our Advanced Drama students presented their first showcase on February 27th and 28th. Our students presented individual monologues, and two person scenes. When students were not acting, they were running the sound and lighting board. Special thanks to Mrs. Williams for directing our students and Mr. Miko for being the stage manager for both productions. Bravo!
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SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL SCIENCE: Students in Mrs. Spatharos' sixth grade social science class had a special treat this week. Sixth grade studies ancient civilizations and this month the focus is on India. Special thanks to our Oak parent Mrs. Pathak who shared beautiful artifacts from her native country.
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SPOTLIGHT ON MODELING MONDAY IN MATH: Oak students love Modeling Monday as it gives them an opportunity to solve real life mathematical problems. Students work in teams to solve.
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SPOTLIGHT ON CAREER CAFE: Each month we feature an opportunity for our students to dine in our Career Cafe. This month we welcomed Ms. Lydia Bingley, a rocket scientist , from UCLA. Our students and staff were delighted to hear about her journey and career. Special thanks to Mrs. Hamilton, our counselor, for arranging these wonderful lunchtime opportunities.
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DID YOU KNOW...
The City of Los Alamitos and the Parks, Recreation, & Cultural Arts Commission are making a HUGE CALL FOR ARTISTS! If you or your child has a passion for the arts, whether it be visual or performing, then Weekend of Art is the perfect event to showcase your talents. The 3rd annual Weekend of Art will be taking place on Friday, March 16 - Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the Los Alamitos Community Center. This event, which is free to the public, features the work of artists of ALL AGES, SKILL LEVELS, and MEDIUMS! If your inner artist would like to submit an art piece, visit
www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation<http://www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation
> and fill out a FREE application to become a part of this wonderful event.
The City will be awarding the MOST ARTISTIC school in the Los Alamitos School District! The school with the most entrees will receive a giant school ribbon and artists submissions will be on display for one month at the Los Alamitos Community Center! Not only that, the following nine divisions will be held with prizes for each award winner. The winners will receive a ribbon, certificate, and a gift card to the Art Supply Warehouse in Westminster ($100 for 1st place, $50 for 2nd place, and $25 for 3rd). Below are the divisions:
Mayor's Award (All Ages): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Curator's Award (All Ages): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Commissioner's Award (All Ages): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Art Educator's Award (All Ages): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Elementary School Division (Pre-K-5th grades): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
JR High School Division (6th-8th grades): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
High School Division (9th-12th grades): 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
Adult Division: 1st, 2nd, & 3rd
People's Choice Award:1st
Lastly, if you are an ART/CRAFT VENDOR who is looking to showcase and/or sell your work, follow the link below for more information and to apply. All applications for artists and vendors are due by Monday, March 5, 2018. If you have any questions, please call the Los Alamitos Recreation Department at (562) 430-1073 or visit
www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation<http://www.cityoflosalamitos.org/recreation
>.
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Did you know....
Our choir and Advanced Band performed at Disneyland this week?
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CONGRATULATIONS TO Showstoppers: 2nd place overall, Best Music and Showmen Elite: 1st place overall, BEST MUSIC. Burbank Blast Choir Competition.
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Congratulations to our very own Oak Lion Connor Williams. He auditioned for and was accepted to the California All State Honor Choir held in San Jose. Way to go Connor! Pictured is Connor and his friend Adam from McAuliffe. Go Lions and Eagles!!
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DID YOU KNOW.... PI day is coming on March 14th? PI is a mathematical constant and we study and celebrate PI on March 14 as 3.14 (get it?) We also EAT pie at lunch. Stay tuned.
click here to volunteer
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DID YOU KNOW... REFLECTIONS SHOWCASE WILL BE HELD ON MARCH 20TH FROM 5:30-8:00 P.M.
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DID YOU KNOW...
Kylie Goldman, a student at Oak is conducting a drive for New Life Beginnings in downtown Long Beach. It is a shelter for homeless women who have kids, are pregnant or both. She have been volunteering there for the past few months babysitting the kids. It really is a new beginning for these families and Kylie would like to do anything possible to help with their progress. To do so she needs Oak's help to get items . They need Toiletries such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors, and shampoo. In addition they also need non-perishable food like pasta and canned goods. The drive goes from February 13th to March 10th. Kylie's donation boxes are in front of the office and will be out before school and during school hours. Oak Lions can help make a difference and change the world. Hear Us Roar!
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HEAR US ROAR!
Erin Kominsky
Principal, Oak Middle School
ekominsky@losal.org
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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?
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MONDAY (3/5)
Instrumental Music Concert (LAHS , PAC) 7:00 p.m.
TUESDAY
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3/6):
Teaching and Learning at Oak
WEDNESDAY
(
3/7): Modified day dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
College Day
6th to 7th grade registration assemblies with Mrs. Hamilton 4th period
THURSDAY (3/8):
7th to 8th grade registration assemblies with Mrs. Hamilton 2nd period
FRIDAY (
3/9): Oak Jazz Band to Monterey Jazz Festival today!
Show your school spirit!
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Did you know there are 4 ways to shop and earn money for Oak this year? Last school year, you helped Oak and its PTA earn $869.28 by doing these 4 things!
BoxTops
- Save, clip & turn in your BoxTops to the Office! There are 2 collections in a school year, first one is coming up soon!!
Office Depot
– When you shop for supplies at Office Depot on Katella, tell them you are from Oak Middle School and they will donate 5% of your total to our school!
Ameci's
Pizza
- Our local Los Al shop gives Oak $$ back if you to cut out the
AMECI CARES ABOUT OUR SCHOOLS
icon on the pizza boxes and turn them in to the Office!
Ralph's Grocer
- Follow these instructions to get your Ralph's card linked up to save for Oak!
2. Click on Community > Community Rewards (Top center menu).
3. Scroll down the page to Participant >Enroll now
4. If you already have an account, click Sign In.
5. If you are new to
Ralphs.com
and need to create an account, click on Register (Top right Corner)
6. Do you use your phone number at the register? Call
800-660-9003
to get your REWARDS card number.
7. Once you are logged in, go to My Account (Top right Corner) scroll down to Community Rewards to Find Your Organization and search for
OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA (or our number 81838)
8. Under Select Your Organization, select the button next to OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL PTA
9. Click the Save Changes button to save your selection.
10. The City School will appear at the bottom of your Ralphs receipts. Double check the next time you go to the store.
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Executive Board
2017-18
President
Nicole Nixon
Executive Vice President
Christina Sokol
1st VP (Ways and Means)
Jamie Tubbs
2nd VP Membership
Kristi Kirkendall
3rd VP Parent Education
Stacy Butler
4th VP Legislation
Lisa Berry
Recording Secretary
Marita Frank
Financial Secretary
Kahmissa Steenhausen
Treasurer
Monica Graham
Auditor
Elizabeth Ronnau
Historian
Cindy Welch
Parliamentarian
Marcy Ferguson
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Gear up to show your school spirit on Fridays!
Oak spirit wear is availbable for purchase or go to casswimshop.com search Oak.
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