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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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CHECK OUT WHAT'S NEW AT OAK:
LEARNING LAB FOR ALL STUDENTS IS NOW OPEN !!
Need a place to do homework? Need help with some assignments? Our new Learning lab. (homework club) is now open Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.
TWO OPPORTUNITIES TO ATTEND: 11:15-12:00 AND 2:55-3:40
LOCATION: ROOM 16 WITH MRS. PRATT!
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INTERVENTION CLASSES ARE ALSO UP AND RUNNING FOR STUDENTS WHO NEED TO BRING UP THEIR GRADES AND COMPLETE MISSING ASSIGNMENTS. |
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NEW IN P.E.: We have new BRIGHT YELLOW "S" hooks for students to hang their backpacks on the fences during PE. We also have new disinfecting sprayers to keep our equipment sanitized for students. |
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NEW WELL SPACE AT OAK: The Oak staff and students are grateful for the soon to be newest edition of our Well Space on the Oak Campus. This student centered space will support our efforts to promote social/emotional health for all students on campus. Our students have been instrumental in the design of this space and we are excited to watch their eyes light up as their visions become reality. This project is in collaboration with OCDE , CHOC and LAEF. Last Spring LAEF donated $25,000 for the construction, and this year an additional $35,000 to help with the extra furnishing. These funds are shared with McAuliffe so that each Middle School campus can have a Well space. Stay tuned for details and pics as the Well Space is completed.
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SPOTLIGHT ON LEARNING THIS WEEK: Music is alive on the Oak campus for our Orchestra students. It was "music" to our ears to hear them play this week. Thank you Mr. Harrell for adapting your music program for our hybrid students.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE SPOTLIGHT: Students in Mrs. LaVache's history class studied philosophers from the Enlightenment and their influence on the Colonial and Revolution Era. They chose a philosopher who they think had the biggest impact on our Country and completed an "Open Mind" assignment. |
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ASB AND YEARBOOK CORNER:
LOG ONTO YOUR GOOGLE GRADE CLASSROOM AT:
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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS WEEK: |
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THANK YOU ASB FOR CREATING SUCH INSPIRING MESSAGES IN ALL OUR STUDENT RESTROOMS. |
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GREAT JOB WITH OUR DAILY ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OUR VIDEO WEEKLY UPDATE. CHECK OUT OUR VIDEO FROM THIS Click here
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Special shout out to our ASB morning announcers: Hailey Hooper and Madison Lee Cohort A and Amelia Adkins, Landon Parker and Jack Lorenz for cohort B. |
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CONGRATULATIONS: Our PTA honored Marita Frank, last year's PTA president as an Honorary Service Award. Mrs. Frank led our PTA for two years while helping to promote innovation grants, and school wide activities. We are so grateful for all she has contributed to our school. Thank you Mrs. Frank!
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SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAMS AT OAK:
"Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23 team events in each division. Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. In grades 6-12, Science Olympiad functions much like a football or soccer team, requiring preparation, commitment, coaching and practice throughout the year."
INFORMATIONAL MEETING:
3:15 pm Tuesday October 13, 2020. CLICK HERE. to join the ZOOM meeting
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PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY: |
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REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST IS HERE: Each year our PTA sponsors the Reflections art contest for visual and performing arts. This year's theme is "I matter because..."
The PTA Reflections Program encourages ALL students to unleash their creative talents! This year's theme: "I Matter Because..."
Students submit their completed works of art in one or all of the arts categories: Dance Choreography, Film Production, Literature, Music Composition, Photography, Visual Arts.
Deadline to submit: OCTOBER 30TH
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LUNCHES AT OAK:
Lunches available for our Oak families: Each school day, our cafeteria crew is out under the blue canopies handing out free lunch and breakfast. The meals are cold, and will need to be reheated at home. Stop by and show your ID and pick up your lunch!
Oak students can pick up lunches at the snack lines. Snacks are available for purchase when you pick up your lunch: Slushies, water, pop chips, fruit roll ups, poptarts and rice krispy treats are available for purchase.
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JOIN OUR PTA PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY WITH "THE TALK"
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PTA NEWS:
Do you shop at Amazon? Please click on this link and bookmark it. When you shop at Oak's Amazon Smile page, we get 0.5% of what you spend and it costs you nothing! You shop and you help us raise money every time you make a purchase.
Please join us in making a positive difference in our school community and support your
Oak Middle School PTA today.
Join Oak PTA!
Just click the link and join!
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CHECK OUT WHAT IS NEW AT THE OAK SPIRIT WEAR STORE: New face masks with the Oak Logo. Type in casswimshop.com. There are tabs at the top and click on team store. The teams are in alphabetical order so go to Oak Middle School.
YOU MUST PUT IN THE CODE TO SEE OAK PRODUCTS.
CODE IS: OAK (ALL CAPS)
Gear up to show your school spirit on Fridays!
Oak spirit wear is available for purchase or go to casswimshop.com search Oak.
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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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PLEASE NOTE: OUR FIRST SIX WEEKS OF INSTRUCTION IS ALMOST COMPLETED. PROGRESS REPORTS ARE COMING TO AERIES THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 12TH. PROGRESS REPORTS ARE USED TO HELP STUDENTS TO FOCUS ON FINISHING THE SEMESTER STRONG. WE ARE AT THE HALF WAY MARK BEFORE THE SEMESTER GRADING.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 12 : ON CAMPUS HYBRID LEARNING
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 13: HYBRID IN PERSON LEARNING
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 14: DISTANCE LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 15: HYBRID ON CAMPUS LEARNING
California Great Shake Out Earthquake
Preparedness Drill.
Stay Calm Parent Strong Parent Education:
6:00-7:30 pm
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16: HYBRID ON CAMPUS LEARNING, SHOW YOUR OAK PRIDE AND WEAR YOUR SCHOOL TEE.
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Oak Middle School PTA Board 2020-21
Executive Vice President- Tracy Sturm
Treasurer- Stacey Levine
VP Ways & Means- Suzy Johnson
VP Parent Ed- Viki Bragg-
VP Legislation- Remy Hernandez
VP Membership- Alison Mohanna
Financial Secretary- Amy Payne
Recording Secretary- Maria Osorio
Historian- Jodee Flint
Parliamentarian- Chris Lamb
Auditor-Jackie Dominick
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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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