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 MATHEMATICS:
Our week began with Modeling Monday in Math for all students. The problem focused on whether one female cat could have 2000 descendants in just 18 months. Students were given information to figure out if this could be a true mathematical statement.
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Students in Mr. Tully's class tried to figure out the cost of a family meal at Red Robin. They had to figure out tax AND Tip! What a great life skill!
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Dr. Yeh, a Professor of Mathematics from Chapman University visited Mrs. Orozco's Algebra class to challenge our mathematical thinking. In Mr. Berger's class, our Los Alamitos Math Tosa, Mr. Chun visited to present challenging Open Middle Math questions.
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SPOTLIGHT ON 6th grade Social Science: Students in Mrs. Spatharos' class participated in an "archaeological dig" to discover items they had never seen before. What do good historians do when they find something they have never seen before? In this dig students found: Kodak film, VCR tapes, flip phones, and floppy discs. Students were joined by our district Superintendent , Dr. Andrew Pulver and our Board of Education President, Mrs. Diana Hill.
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CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LION PRIDE 8TH GRADE RECIPIENTS:
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FAVORITE PICTURES OF THE WEEK:
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DID YOU KNOW... This week we received a $10,000 donation from LAEF (Los Alamitos Education Foundation)? This money will support our STEAM efforts at Oak. In addition to donating $10,000 to each of our nine schools, LAEF donated $25,000 to support the salaries of our district Mental Health Counselors. $115,000 in total donations was presented at the State of the District breakfast. Since 2013, LAEF has given over $1 million to Los Al schools. We are so thankful to LAEF for all their efforts to support Los Al kids through fundraising and enrichment programs.
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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... Students will be coming home with a PTA waiver this week? Please fill it out, sign it and have students return it to their second period teacher. The waiver is required for all PTA sponsored events such as the STEP IT UP day of AWESOME and the 8th grade activities at the end of the year. All students are required to have one on file if they choose to participate in any PTA sponsored activities.
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DID YOU KNOW... There is a Harry Potter Club at lunch. Check out the cool wands they made this week.
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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... we need YOU! School Site Council is a group made up of parents, teachers, classified staff and students. This is the group that helps to give input to the school plan, safety plan, and LCFF expenditures. Our meetings are only an hour and the first one begins on September 26 at 3:30. If you would like to join our School Site Council. Please click here
School Site Council and send us your email and phone contact. Mr. Mendrin, our assistant principal, will send you the dates for the year.
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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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DID YOU KNOW... The Daughters of the American Revolution have an essay contest for middle school 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 (9/23)
Teaching and Learning at Oak
TUESDAY
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9/24): LOCKDOWN DRILL PRACTICE TODAY
ONE LUNCH SCHEDULE FOR ALL STUDENTS TODAY
12:50
WEDNESDAY
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9/25): modified day dismissal at 2:00
PROGRESS REPORTS GO HOME WITH STUDENTS TODAY!
THURSDAY (9/26):
Oak Choir to sing the National Anthem at Angel's Stadium tonight
School Site council meeting today 3:30 All are welcome!
FRIDAY (9/27):
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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