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'S ADVANCED SHOW CHOIR:
On Thursday, September 26th, the Oak Advanced Show choir, under the direction of Mr. Luke Mizuki, was invited to sing the National Anthem at Angel's Stadium. Our choir sang from the field in front of thousands of spectators. Way to go Oak Lions!
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SPOTLIGHT ON 7TH GRADE SOCIAL STUDIES: Students in 7th grade history social science had the opportunity to visit Ancient Rome. Students had the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the Colosseum, recreate Roman art, create menus for Roman restaurants and learn to wear togas. Great fun and learning was had by all.
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SPOTLIGHT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Workout Wednesdays is serious business on the Oak campus. Students engage in a variety of activities to help promote fitness,cardio vascular health, and healthy exercise habits. Students run, jump rope, lift weights, and run obstacles.
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SPOTLIGHT ON OAK SCIENCE TEACHERS: Mr. Maya, Mr. Miko, Ms. Morrison , Mrs. Moushon and Mrs. Shearer spent two days at the Ambitious Science Teacher training. Teachers learned new ideas for presenting the Next Generation of Science Standards. We are so proud of our teachers!
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FAVORITE PICTURES OF THE WEEK:
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DID YOU KNOW... Team Cheez Whiz has won the Soccer Intramural competition? Congratulations.
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DID YOU KNOW... The PTA Reflections Art Contest is here? This year's theme is "Look Within" National PTA's Reflections program has helped students explore their own thoughts, feelings and ideas, develop artistic literacy, and increase confidence. This year's theme is Look Within and gives the participants a chance to look at what makes them special. Please encourage your student to participate in one of the 6 categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, or Visual Arts. Entries are due to the Oak Office by Thursday, October 17. Click
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DID YOU KNOW... Our Oak Scholarship club supports the McKenna Claire foundation for Pediatric Brain Cancer research? This year they will be donating all proceeds from Birthday marquee wishes to the foundation. In addition, they will be selling raffle tickets for the golf ball drop. Click here for more
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DID YOU KNOW.. Oak and McAuliffe are launching the very first ALL MIDDLE SCHOOL Speech and Debate Team? A combined effort will build one middle school team this year. The first semester will be held for both schools on the McAuliffe campus and the second semester will be held at Oak for both
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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
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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.
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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.
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DID YOU KNOW.... Dry Fit Tie Dye shirts are here! Shirts are $15 (check or cash) to our Oak Office.
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DID YOU KNOW... There is a dance class opportunity for our Oak students? Calling al DANCERS! Oak is excited to partner with LAEF and the Los Alamitos High School Dance Program to offer Lions the opportunity to register for a 6 week zero period dance class. the class will be taught by LAHS Dance program faculty and will take place on the LAHS campus during a modified zero period. The class is open to all level of dancers, from beginning to advanced, and will culminate with Oak dancers performing in the LAHS Dance show in November. Dancers will come dressed each day to LAHS, room #501 in their dance attire. Dancers will have an opportunity to change and be bussed over from LAHS to Oak before first period. The class will run Monday -Friday from September 30-November 8 from 7:15 a.m. to 8:15 a.m. The cost of the dance class is $150 and includes 6 weeks of dance instruction, bus transportation, LAHS Dance Show t shirt, and a trip to LAHS to dance on campus with LAHS dance program students. For more information please see the flyer below. You can register at
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DID YOU KNOW... There is a 6th and 7th grade Puberty Series available for students and their families?
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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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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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MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR LUNCH ON THE LAWN WITH OAK STUDENTS:
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11TH
MONDAY (9/30)
7:00 a.m. rehearsal for Lion King MPR
TUESDAY
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10/1): Teaching and learning at Oak
WEDNESDAY
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10/2): modified day dismissal at 2:00
Rehearsal for Lion King 7:00 a.m.
THURSDAY (10/3):
Teaching and Learning at Oak
FRIDAY (10/4):
Show your school spirit!
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Oak Middle School PTA Board 2019-20
VP Legislation- Remy Hernandez
Financial Secretary- Amy Payne
Recording Secretary- Alison Mohanna
Parliamentarian- Jodee Flint
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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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