THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

August 12, 2018

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts SPOTLIGHT ON THE FIRST THREE DAYS OF SCHOOL: Students have been busy this week learning routines. Sixth grade students have done an amazing job of figuring out their locker combinations while getting to classes on time. A special shout out to our seventh and eighth grade students for being so helpful with our new students on campus. Our first week at Oak was joyful for everyone.

SPOTLIGHT ON ACADEMICS: Everyone is talking math!! Math instruction was bustling this week with our first three days of school! Students in Mr. Berger's math class debated and defended solutions and strategies to some very challenging math problems. Working collaboratively, students combined their knowledge of mathematical concepts to solve. In Mr. Tully and Mrs. Gardner's math classes, students worked to figure out patterns and conjectures of factoring numbers. In Ms. Orozco's math class, students worked collaboratively to solve Tarsia puzzles. Mrs. Berthon's math students used their write on /wipe off desks to show their thinking.

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW.. Student passwords are  8 characters  for all middle and high scholars. 6 th  Grade students and new students to our District received new passwords this summer.    Below is a where parents can find their password – Login to Aeries Portal    Visit  https://parent.losal.org  and login into Aeries, click  Student Info  and follow the steps below:

DID YOU KNOW... ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A ZERO PERIOD CLASS? LAEF is excited to introduce a new before school class, Mandarin which will occur daily from 7:50-8:30 a.m. at Oak beginning on September 4th!   Your child will be immersed in the Chinese culture through art and music while learning Mandarin. The cost is $499 and the class will conclude on December 21. Sign up now at  www.LAEF4kids.org/programs .  Mandarin  – LAEF is excited to introduce a new before school class, Mandarin which will occur daily from  7:50-8:30 a.m.  at Oak beginning on September 4th!  Your child will be immersed in the Chinese culture through art and music while learning Mandarin. The class will conclude on December 21. Minimum of 20 required to run the class. (Daily – $499)    Public Speaking  – Do you want to become a powerful public speaker before your peers? Public speaking is designed to teach presentation skills for informative, persuasive, debate, and impromptu styles of speech delivery. It will also focus on the written aspect of speech organization, as well as how to be confident and comfortable in front of an audience. This course prepares students for a variety of academic and other situations in which formal presentations are required. Students will learn how to research, outline, and deliver short, informal presentations as well as longer speeches. Students will also learn about the qualities colleges’ value and how to strengthen their preparation for college. (Mondays – $175)   Drawing and Painting  – Master the fundamental techniques of Drawing & Painting while expanding your conceptual boundaries and developing your own artistic vision! Students will create images to tell stories, convey information, and evoke emotions. In our Drawing & Painting class, students will be guided by an instructor with an artistic background. Students will learn techniques, create projects, and use processes that will allow them build a great portfolio. They will also have the opportunity to learn techniques from classical to multicultural artists from around the World. (Fridays – $175) All registration information is presented at  www.LAEF4kids.org/afterschool . Teacher bios and no class days are on our website. Multi-class discounts available – 10% off the 2nd class and 15% off any class thereafter. It is applied to a family or individual student. Call (562) 799-4700 x80424 or email  programdirector@LAEF4Kids.org .

DID YOU KNOW...Scholarship Club applications will be accepted starting Monday 8/13 until Wednesday 8/22? Applications are available on the Oak website on the club page or are available in the Main office. The first meeting will be Monday 8/27 after school in the MPR. Scholarship club first semester is only open to seventh and eighth grade students.

DID YOU KNOW... We have Noon Duty positions if you are interested? We are now interviewing any interested candidates for noon duty. Noon duty is a paid position and we are looking for applicants that can work M-F at Oak. If you are interested, please let our school office know.

DID YOU KNOW... Back to School Night will be this week on Wednesday, August 15th? We will have a special meeting for NEW to Oak parents in the MPR from 5:00-5:45 . Classrooms will open at 6:00p.m. and parents should bring their child's schedule so that they can walk from class to class when the bell rings. This is an adult /parent only event as we want to make sure we have ample seating in each classroom, and, that teachers can focus on meeting all parents. The scholarship club will be having a lemonade stand to help raise funds for the McKenna Claire foundation supporting research for Pediatric Brain Cancer. Please stop by the lemonade stand to show your support. See flyer here

DID YOU KNOW... Sixth and Seventh grade students should bring their own computer devices to school each day? Our BYOD program is being used in both 6th and 7th grades. Please encourage students to mark their computer laptops with identifying stickers and names. Cases for computers are highly encouraged.

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

DID YOU KNOW... Campus does not open for students before 7:40a.m. for zero period and 8:20 a.m. for students in first period? Please do not drop students off prior to these times. Outpost is available on campus beginning at 6:30 a.m. each day.

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.

HEAR US ROAR! Erin Kominsky Principal, Oak Middle School ekominsky@losal.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT FOR PARENTS 8/15 MINIMUM DAY FOR STUDENTS WITH DISMISSAL AT 12:10 MONDAY (8/13)  Regular day for teaching and learning. Dismissal at 3:00 p.m. TUESDAY   ( 8/14):   Board of Education meeting tonight at the District Office. Join us to celebrate the appointment of Allen Mendrin as the new Assistant Principal at Oak. 6:30 p.m. WEDNESDAY ( 8/15): Minimum Day Schedule TODAY dismissal at 12:10 for students Independent Study students dismiss at 11:40 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT TONIGHT FOR PARENTS NEW TO OAK PARENT MEETING IN THE MPR AT 5:00P.M. CLASSROOMS OPEN AT 6:00 P.M. (FIRST PERIOD)- 7:30 p.m.(7th period) 5:45 P.M. FOR ZERO PERIOD THURSDAY (8/15): Step It Up Fundraiser Begins!! Assemblies for all students today. FRIDAY (8/16): Show your Oak pride, wear your Oak spirit wear today! Scroll down to order your spirit wear. All merchandise will be delivered to school and distributed directly to students.

Oak Middle School PTA Board 2018-2019  President- Marita Frank- marita.frank@gmail.com Executive Vice President- Monica Graham- cmograham@hotmail.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- Allison Mohanna- Alison.mohanna@gmail.com VP Membership- Cindy Welch- jcjwelch@gmail.com Financial Secretary- Kahmissa Steenhousen- ksteenhausen@gmail.com Recording Secretary- Christy Croce- croce@mail.com Historian- Rebecca Brazier- rebeccabrazier@yahoo.com Parliamentarian- Will be appointed

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.

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