The Lions Roar

THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

October 20, 2019

In this Issue:

LAUSD WEBSITE

Oak Middle School Website

Oak PTA E-mail

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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE

Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL PRACTICES EARTHQUAKE PREPAREDNESS

Thursday, October 17th was the Great California Shakeout practice across the State. At 10:17 a.m., Oak staff and students practiced all procedures to help us to be better prepared in the event of an Earthquake. We practiced our evacuation procedures, Search and Rescue, Student release and First Aide.

SPOTLIGHT ON ENGLISH: Students in grade 7 participated in a variety of academically challenging activities. Shared Inquiry was used to read and discuss a short article titled " Man in the Water". While some students defended their opinions, others participated in the discussion via a google document.

Students in Mrs. Ibbitson's classroom learned to Peer Review the work of their classmates. Students gave feedback on the use of characterization, theme, metaphor, simile, conflict, symbolism, imagery, allusion and tone.

Eighth grade students continued their work with Edgar Alan Poe with rich discussions about "good vs. evil".

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW... We need parent volunteers to help at our fundraiser celebration from STEP IT UP. This day of Awesomeness will be held on our fields on October 22nd. We need YOU!

Please sign up to volunteer by clicking here

DID YOU KNOW... WE HAVE A PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY?

DID YOU KNOW... We have a wonderful opportunity for students who love to dance and want to perform at the next LAHS Dance Performance on November 14 in the PAC on the LAHS campus! You can sign up now for the Fall 2019 Los Al dance Program Clinic beginning Monday , November 4-Thursday, November 7 3:30-4:30 p.m. This is a four day clinic open to any student in grades 3-8. Click here

DID YOU KNOW... Oak math teachers , Mr. Tully and Ms. Orozco, attended a Mindful Mathematics Conference at Stanford University? Mrs. Vanderlinden, Mr. Berger, Mrs. Gardner, and Mrs. Berthon attended last year. We are excited to work together to lead the change in mathematics!

DID YOU KNOW... We are interested in your career? We have a career cafe and we need YOU! Looking for parents and community members with interesting careers who would be willing to talk with students at our lunch time career cafe 12:00-12:30 and 12:50 to 1:20 Please contact our counselor, Ms. Adrienne Reynolds at areynolds@losal.org

DID YOU KNOW... 6-8 grade students should bring their own computer devices to school each day? Please encourage students to mark their computer laptops with identifying stickers and names. Cases for computers are highly encouraged.

DID YOU KNOW... Class of 2020 shirts are now available? Shirts can be ordered in the main office. Cost of the shirts are $10.00 We are currently sold out, but now taking orders.

DID YOU KNOW.... Dry Fit Tie Dye shirts are here! Shirts are $15 (check or cash) to our Oak Office.

DID YOU KNOW... Every year our Oak choir sells See's Candy as a holiday fundraiser? See's candy makes a great gift for the holidays AND you can help support the choir. You can pick up an order form in the front office or order on line clicking here All orders are due by October 28

DID YOU KNOW... Oak Spirit wear is worn each Friday? You can order your spirit wear by going to our Oak website and clicking on Spirit Wear. go to Team Stores Find: Oak Middle School, Code: OAK in all caps. All spirit wear will be delivered to school and distributed directly to students.

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Erin Kominsky

Principal, Oak Middle School

ekominsky@losal.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

CALLING ALL VETERANS! WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A SCHOOL EVENT ON NOVEMBER 8TH AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE AMPHITHEATER.

RED RIBBON WEEK THIS WEEK AT OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL: THIS WEEK IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION ABOUT "JUST SAYING NO" TO DRUGS, ALCOHOL AND VAPING.

MONDAY (10/21) RED RIBBON WEEK BEGINS

THEME: TACKY TOURIST ATTIRE..LIFE IS A JOURNEY TRAVEL

DRUG FREE. POSTER SIGNING AT LUNCH

CAREER CAFE TODAY AT LUNCH: HAIR AND MAKE UP STYLIST

TUESDAY ( 10/22): STEP IT UP DAY OF AWESOME! (FOR STUDENTS WHO HELPED

TO SUPPORT OUR FUNDRAISER) 9:45-11:15 GRADE 6

11:15-12:45 GRADES 7/8

RED RIBBON WEEK THEME: NEON DAY

WE ARE TOO BRIGHT TO DO DRUGS

GAMES AT LUNCH

WEDNESDAY ( 10/23) : REGULAR modified day dismissal at 2:00

RED RIBBON WEEK THEME: CRAZY SOCKS

"SOCK IT TO DRUGS"

THURSDAY (10/24): RED RIBBON WEEK THEME: DECADES DAY

MAKE DRUGS A THING OF THE PAST

CLASSROOM DOOR DECORATING CONTEST

TRIVIA AT LUNCH

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE FROM

OC HEALTHCARE AGENCY REGARDING VAPING

CHOIR SHOW TONIGHT 7:00 P.M. MCGAUGH

FRIDAY (10/25): RED RIBBON WEEK THEME: WEAR RED SAY "NO" TO DRUGS

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS 8TH GRADE SCIENCE FROM OC

HEALTH CARE AGENCY REGARDING VAPING

LION PRIDE BREAKFAST 7TH GRADE RECOGNITION

INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC WATER BALLOON TOSS AFTER SCHOOL

CHOIR SHOW TONIGHT 7:00 P.M. MCGAUGH

SATURDAY (10/26) CHOIR SHOW MCGAUGH 7:00 P.M.

Oak Middle School PTA Board 2019-20

President- Marita Frank- marita.frank@gmail.com

Executive Vice President- Janet Murphy murphycsr@aol.com

Treasurer- Krista Jameson- mskristaj@yahoo.com

VP Ways & Means- Marci Ferguson- baenam@msn.com

VP Parent Ed- Viki Bragg- vlw24@aol.com

VP Legislation- Remy Hernandez

remyyamaguchi@gmail.com

VP Membership- Cindy Welch- jcjwelch@gmail.com

Financial Secretary- Amy Payne

amy.ll.payne@gmail.com

Recording Secretary- Alison Mohanna

alison.mohanna@gmail.com

Historian- Rebecca Brazier- rebeccabrazier@yahoo.com

Parliamentarian- Jodee Flint

flintfuller@me.com

Purchase Oak Spirit click here On-line

Gear up to show your school spirit on Fridays!

Oak spirit wear is availbable for purchase or go to casswimshop.com search Oak.