THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

February 2, 2020

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING: NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE STANDARDS: Students in Ms. Morrison's class participated in an exciting escape room called "Escaping the Cell Block". Students used their knowledge of cell organelles and their functions to figure out how to unlock the mystery.

Students in Mrs. Shearer's 8th grade science conducted experiments on how sound travels. Teams measured amplitude and frequency.

CELEBRATION OF CHINESE LUNAR NEW YEAR: We are grateful to the Global Culture Foundation for bringing special guests for the Lunar New Year. Chinese music filled the air while our students had an opportunity to be part of the Lion dance and play the special drums.

CONGRATULATIONS OAK JAZZ BAND: Oak Jazz Band, under the direction of Mr. Robert Harrell has been accepted into the Monterey Jazz Heritage Festival in April. Oak will be one of SIX Middle School bands across the Country invited to play. Congratulations!!!

SPOTLIGHT ON VOCAL MUSIC: Our SIX choirs, under the direction of Mr. Luke Mizuki, performed a two night show entitled: "Watch Us Shine". The students sang and danced with their hearts. Bravo on an amazing performance!

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW... After 16 years of service to Oak Middle School, Mr. Rick Sorenson has announced his retirement. He will be greatly missed by both students and staff. Thank you Mr. Sorenson for all you have given to us at Oak.

DID YOU KNOW... Our Career Cafe this week highlighted Janab Kareem, an actress on several current television shows. Our students were delighted to get to meet her, ask questions and hear her stories of life at a television studio.

DID YOU KNOW...During the month of February, members of the MSWB Club will be providing opportunities for Oak students to honor Black History Month and to learn more about the African American community. Some of the planned activities include a special powerpoint presentation in Core classes, a historical voting simulation in math classes, and a significant figures' Escape Room challenge in History Classes. There will be special announcements each week and contests for students to participate

DID YOU KNOW... Our Science Olympiad Team under the direction of Mr. Miko, Ms. Morrison and Mr. Miko competed for the third time at the Invitational olympiad at Portola High School this weekend? Our student teams are gearing up for the big Olympiad at UC Irvine on February `15th.

DID YOU KNOW... The Oak STEAM fair is coming....

DID YOU KNOW... The Los Alamitos Education Foundation's Gala is coming soon?

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

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.

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

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR A SPECIAL BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING FEATURING OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL. PLEASE JOIN US ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH AT 6:30 P.M.  MONDAY  ( 2/3): Oak Celebrates Black History Month: special presentations in all English CORE classes today written and produced by Oak students!. Family Life Parent Preview of materials LAUSD District office 6:00 p.m. District Training room TUESDAY   ( 2/4) :  Family Life Parent Preview of materials LAUSD District office 9:30 a.m. District Training room The Talk 6:30 p.m. Oak MPR WEDNESDAY (2/5) MODIFIED DAY 2:00 dismissal College Day! Wear your favorite gear THURSDAY ( 2/6 ): Executive PTA meeting 9:00 lounge Panoramic Picture for 8th grade period 6 FRIDAY ( 2/7 ): Show your Oak spirit LAEF Gala

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.

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