THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

March 1, 2020

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts SPOTLIGHT ON INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AT OAK: Students in Band and Orchestra performed for families and friends this week at two different concerts. On Thursday evening, Oak hosted their concert at McGaugh Auditorium and on Saturday, they performed at the All District Instrumental Festival. Our students are incredibly talented. Congratulations Mr. Harrell on amazing concerts.

SPOTLIGHT ON OUR SPECIAL VISITORS: This week we had a special visit from our Superintendent, Dr. Andrew Pulver and our Board members Mrs. Meg Cutuli and Marlys Davidson. We walked classrooms and they had a chance to see our students learning up close and personal.

SPOTLIGHT ON REFLECTIONS CONTEST: Reflections participants were honored at a reception this week. Thank you PTA for supporting creativity in our students.

SPOTLIGHT ON MATHEMATICS ON CAMPUS: Students in Mrs. Berthon's math class used our school campus to practice their angles. It was great fun to see math EVERYWHERE!

A SPECIAL SHOUT OUT TO OUR OAK COMMUNITY: As many of you know, three of our Oak families were involved in the fires that left several families displaced. Our Oak community has been amazing by donating an abundance of gift cards for our families. We are grateful to everyone who has contributed. Thank you!!! A special shout out to "future" Oak Lion Grace Galluccio who heard about our families in need through her older brother at Oak. Grace held a lemonade sale to raise money for the fire victims. THANK YOU GRACE for your incredible act of kindness. We are so proud of YOU!

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW... Elections are coming in April for PTA and we need Nominations by March 11. People are welcome to run for any position, but we are most in need of an Auditor, Parliamentarian, and Corresponding Secretary. You can nominate yourself or anyone else by emailing the nomination committee click here. or by turning in a completed form in a sealed envelope addressed to PTA nominating committee in the Oak office.

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

DID YOU KNOW...

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?

MONDAY  ( 3/2): Day #11 Gratitude Challenge. ASB Walking field trip to LAHS TUESDAY  ( 3/3) :  Day #12 Gratitude Challenge LAHS counselor Assembly all 8th grade period 4 Elective Fair for LAHS at lunch today 8th grade parent night for 9th grade LAHS WEDNESDAY 3/4 Day #13 Gratitude Challenge Modified Day 2:00 dismissal Advanced Orchestra to Kennedy High School THURSDAY ( 3/5 ): Day #14 Gratitude Challenge Advanced Band to Kennedy High School FRIDAY ( 3/6 ): Day #15 Gratitude Challenge Advanced Choir to Burbank SATURDAY (3/7 )Oak /Mc/Auliffe choir exchange 10-12 at Oak MPR

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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