THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER
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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
Extraordinary Experiences for Everyone Every Day
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SPOTLIGHT ON PHYSICAL EDUCTION:
At Oak Middle School, we take physical education seriously. Our team of P.E. teachers, Mr. Stembridge, Mr. Meckna, Mrs. Velasco and Mrs. Reynolds , want to promote healthy and fit lifestyles for our students. P.E. focuses on both developing skill and fitness. This week, students participated in Volley tennis, jump rope fitness, and flag football. On Wednesdays, students practice the mile run. Our new Stridetracker system helps students keep track of their running times so that they can beat their personal best.
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- STUDENTS NEED TO WEAR P.E. UNIFORMS EACH DAY. OAK P.E. WEAR CAN BE PURCHASED IN THE MAIN OFFICE. WHITE SHIRTS AND BLACK SHORTS CAN BE WORN IN PLACE OF THE OAK WEAR. OTHER CLOTHING INCLUDING LEGGINGS, JEANS, SWEATSHIRTS AND SCHOOL CLOTHES ARE NOT PERMITTED FOR HYGIENE AND SAFETY. ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO BRING HOME THEIR PE UNIFORMS EACH WEEK SO THEY CAN BE WASHED!
- MAKE SURE STUDENTS HAVE PROPER SHOES. DID YOU KNOW SLIP ON SNEAKERS LIKE VANS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN P.E.?
- IF STUDENTS MISS A P.E. CLASS BECAUSE THEY WERE ABSENT, STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO MAKE UP THE MISSED ASSIGNMENT IN JUST THE SAME FASHION THEY WOULD FOR MATH AND ENGLISH. STUDENTS CAN MAKE UP A MISSED P.E. ASSIGNMENT BY PICKING UP A MAKE UP SLIP FROM THEIR P.E. TEACHERS
- STUDENTS WITH A MEDICAL DOCTOR'S NOTE WILL BE EXCUSED FROM P.E. AND WILL SIT IN A STUDY HALL IN THE MEDIA CENTER.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ACADEMICS: Students in Mr. Tully's math 6A classes are working on an Amateur Architect project based learning. The task is to design a home using knowledge of fractions. Students must utilize quarter and eighth lengths to measure windows, doors and garages.
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In Mr. Miko's 6th grade science this week, students studied weather and currents. How does temperature change the way currents flow?
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This week in Mr. Schiele's computer science and engineering elective, students learned about orthographic and isometric sketches in a technical drawing. Students used additive and subtractive modeling to create the basic shapes.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LION PRIDE CELEBRATION: Each month student's are selected as a Lion Pride recipient from classroom teachers. Awards are given for outstanding citizenship, leadership, academics and character. Congratulations to our 8th grade award recipients and their families. Next month we will highlight 7th grade Lion Pride recipients.
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DID YOU KNOW... On Friday, September 28th, both the Oak and McAuliffe staff worked together in a day long workshop? The morning was spent planning lessons to help support Social Emotional Learning . We worked with Embassy consultants as we planned our upcoming 6th grade summit for October (stay tuned for details).
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DID YOU KNOW... The Oak Scholarship club under the direction of Mrs. Van derLinden and Mrs. Gardner have taken on a community service project to support the McKenna Claire Foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer. This last week, proceeds from the lemonade stand were given to the Foundation in the amount of $1036.25. Way to go Oak Lions!
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DID YOU KNOW... The Global Culture Education Foundation will be offering another opportunity for you and your family to travel to
China? The foundation will be traveling once again
THIS SPRING break and are looking for families that would like to join them on this once in a lifetime opportunity. I had the pleasure of traveling to China with GCE several years ago. My trip to China was something I will never forget. If you are interested in hearing more about this opportunity, there will be a special information meeting on
Monday, October 1 at 4:00 p.m. in room 2 at Oak.
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DID YOU KNOW...
Registration is now open for the Young American’s 3-Day Performing Arts Workshop Presented by LAEF!
Sign up now at
www.LAEF4kids.org/Young-Americans
! Calling all 3rd-12th grade students to the Stage! The Young Americans Program aims to train young people in performance (no prior experience necessary!), strengthen character and develop self-esteem, self-worth and self-discipline.
Friday, January 25 from 3:30-8 pm at McAuliffe Middle School
Saturday, January 26 from 7:45 am to 5:30 pm at McAuliffe Middle School
Sunday, January 27 from 1:00-7 pm at McGaugh Elementary’s Auditorium
Details can be found at
www.LAEF4kids.org/Young-Americans
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Registration Cost: $120 which includes a t-shirt AND footage of Act 2 of Sunday’s performance. Multi-student discounts are available – 10% off the 2
nd
child and 15% off any child thereafter. Scholarships are available on a first come, first serve basis. Tickets will be sold for Sunday, January 27th's performance by the Young Americans during the workshop & 30 minutes prior to the performance. Questions? Email
info@LAEF4kids.org
or call 562-799-4700 Ext. 80424.
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DID YOU KNOW... We have GREAT opportunities for parents to volunteer at Oak.
HELP OAK DRAMATIC ARTS BUILD THEIR SETS AND COSTUME THEIR FALL PLAY
CALLING ALL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS AND SEAMSTRESSES
Oak Dramatic Arts is preparing for our fall mainstage production,
Antigone Now
, a modern take on the Greek tragedy by Sophocles. We are currently looking for parents and friends of Oak to support Drama by donating time and expertise building sets, enhancing costumes, and supporting the hospitality venue the two evenings of the performance. There will be two dress rehearsals after school, and two performances October 9 & 10 at 7pm in the MPR. The set design is simple using wood pallets hammered together and placed on rollers, the construction of a small stage bed, and a few other smaller pieces. If anyone has access to 3-4 old window frames that would also be useful for our design. Regarding costumes, we can use some sewing folks to help enhance garments being used for the production. The sooner the sets are built and costumes are created, students can delve deeper into the characters they will portray on stage. Thank you in advance for supporting Oak Dramatic Arts by offering your services. If you can help please email Dr. Arias at
earias@losal.org
or notify Mrs. Tomi in the front office with your email and phone information.
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DID YOU KNOW.. Antigone Now is coming to the Oak stage?
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DID YOU KNOW.... Reflections is now here! PTA Reflections would like to know who are your "heroes Around Me". Our Oak pride is full of creative students and this is an opportunity for them to share with our community and beyond. Reflections is a national art recognition and achievement program for K-12 students which allows students to find outlets in dance choreography, film production, literature, music competition, photography, and visual arts. There will be an art showcase in the Spring displaying all the entries for Los Alamitos. The deadline for submissions is October 19th in the main office. Entry forms must be completed and turned in with the student's project. If you have questions or your student would like to borrow art supplies, please contact our Reflections Chairperson, Michelle Williams,
click here To access the application
find application here by clicking
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DID YOU KNOW...
The Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department invites you, your friends, and family to join in on the Race on the Base - Los Alamitos Unified
School District Race Challenge. Get a $5 discount by using your own school code and earn credit towards your school. The code can be used by any student, faculty, friend or family member. PLEASE JOIN US FOR TEAM OAK RACE ON THE BASE!
The school with the most race entries by their school code receives:
1)
The winning school name on a traveling championship belt
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A popsicle party for the whole school
3)
$500 towards your school!
Register at
www.raceonthebase.com
. Early bird registration deadline is September 30, 2018. Register before the price increase! See attached flyer for details and school code.
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DID YOU KNOW... You can celebrate a birthday while helping our Oak Middle School Scholarship Club raise money for the McKenna Claire foundation that supports research for Pediatric Cancer?If you would like to post a birthday on our marquee, please click the link and fill out the paperwork.
Celebrate Birthdays at Oak
click here to print the birthday form
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DID YOU KNOW.... Every Friday is Spirit Day at Oak? Please wear your favorite Oak Tee or show your school pride by dressing in our school colors: Blue and Yellow.
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DID YOU KNOW.. Los Al Song and Cheer has a clinic open for anyone interested in cheering on our Griffins.
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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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PROGRESS REPORTS WENT HOME LAST THURSDAY WITH STUDENTS. PLEASE ASK THEM TO SHOW YOU!
MONDAY (10/1)
Global Foundation Information meeting about the Spring Break
China trip. 4:00 p.m. Oak Middle School room 2
TUESDAY (10/2): Teaching and Learning at Oak Middle School
WEDNESDAY
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10/3):
Modified Wednesday 2:00 dismissal for period 7
College Day wear your favorite tee
THURSDAY (10/4):
Teaching and Learning at Oak Middle School
FRIDAY (10/5): Show your school spirit today!
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Parents we need YOU to join PTA. Our goal is 100% membership for Oak Middle School. Please JOIN TODAY!
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Did You Know...?
Oak Families helped Oak PTA raise over $1500 last year by doing these 4 things!!
BoxTops
- Save, clip & turn in your BoxTops to the Main Office before the end of September!
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!
1. Go to www.ralphs.com.
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.
Thank you families for supporting Oak and our PTA!
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Oak Middle School PTA Board 2018-2019
Parliamentarian- Jodee Flint
flintfuller@
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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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