THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

October 27, 2019

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL CELEBRATES RED RIBBON WEEK: Red Ribbon Week was filled with activities and celebrations to be Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco free. The Orange County Health Agency provided in class lessons for all 8th grade students to educate students on the dangers of vaping. School wide pledges hung proudly in our main quad area, and lunchtime trivia games tested our skills about all we have learned. Thanks to our Oak ASB, our themed dress up days were tons of fun. Congratulations to Mrs. Robinson's 2nd period class for winning the door decorating contest.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR LION PRIDE 7TH GRADE RECIPIENTS! Students are selected by their teachers for a variety of reasons including scholarship, citizenship, and school spirit.

DAY OF AWESOME CELEBRATION: Thank you to all the Oak families and friends who supported our biggest fundraiser for Oak this year. Thanks to your generous contributions we have raised over $80,000 for Oak. These funds will be used to support staff collaboration, classroom materials, parent education, school wide activities and support for each department on campus,. We are grateful for your support. Here are some pics from the day of awesome! Special thanks to our PTA, Marci Ferguson and Marita Frank and our very own Tomi Adair for helping to coordinate all the paperwork to make this day happen.

SPOTLIGHT ON OAK CHOIRS: Congratulations Oak Choirs! "Reviving the Magic of Broadway" was a spectacular 3 night show that delighted every audience. Shout out to Mr. Mizuki for an outstanding set of performances. Special thanks to the Oak Choir Booster Board and all the parent chaperones. We could not do this without YOU!

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW... Mrs. Conroy's English 8 students were part of a district wide demonstration lesson using shared inquiry strategies? Special thanks to Mrs. Conroy and her students. They were amazing!!

DID YOU KNOW... Our Advanced Instrumental Students were on the field with the LAHS marching band last Friday?

DID YOU KNOW... WE HAVE TWO PARENT EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES? THE FIRST ONE IS AT OAK THIS WEEK! CHECK THEM OUT...

DID YOU KNOW... HALLOWEEN IS COMING TO OAK THIS WEEK? COSTUMES ARE PERMITTED BUT MUST ADHERE TO THE SCHOOL DRESS CODE. NO MASKS, OR WEAPON PROPS MAY BE BROUGHT TO SCHOOL. STUDENTS WILL BE IN COSTUMES ALL DAY AS THERE IS NO SCHOOL WIDE ACTIVITY. HELP US COLLECT CANDY FOR OUR TROOPS:

DID YOU KNOW... We have a wonderful opportunity for students who love to dance and want to perform at the next LAHS Dance Performance on November 14 in the PAC on the LAHS campus! You can sign up now for the Fall 2019 Los Al dance Program Clinic beginning Monday , November 4-Thursday, November 7 3:30-4:30 p.m. This is a four day clinic open to any student in grades 3-8. Click here

DID YOU KNOW... Our very own Oak teachers made a guest appearance in the Vocal music Broadway show? Can you guess who these stars are?

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.

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.

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

DID YOU KNOW... Every year our Oak choir sells See's Candy as a holiday fundraiser? See's candy makes a great gift for the holidays AND you can help support the choir. You can pick up an order form in the front office or order on line clicking here All orders are due by October 28

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?

CALLING ALL VETERANS! WE CORDIALLY INVITE YOU TO JOIN US FOR A SCHOOL EVENT ON NOVEMBER 8TH AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE AMPHITHEATER. NO SCHOOL THIS FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1. STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY! MONDAY (10/28)  Teaching and Learning at Oak TUESDAY   ( 10/29): Parent Education TONIGHT at Oak Vapes, Alcohol and Other Drugs: Help your children make better choices. 6:30-7:30 p.m. Oak MPR WEDNESDAY ( 10/30) :  REGULAR modified day dismissal at 2:00 Wear Pink today: Breast Cancer Awareness THURSDAY (10/31): Halloween at Oak ***Costumes may be worn. No masks or dangerous objects Dress code appropriate costumes please FRIDAY (11/1): NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS. STAFF DEVELOPMENT DAY!

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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