The Lions Roar

THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

September 1, 2019

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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE

Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts

SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITIES:

PEOPLE EXHIBITING APPRECIATION AND COMPASSION FOR EVERYONE!

PEACE week was filled with great learning opportunities this week. All students attended a special assembly in order to gain tools to be an UP stander. In class lessons focused on anti bullying and lunch time activities encouraged everyone to meet new friends. Our dress up days were fun but each had a special message to build a school where there is No Place for Hate. A special thanks to our ASB for helping to coordinate the events, Mrs. Siegmann, Mrs. Velasco and Mrs. Shearer for leading the charge, and Embassy Consulting for providing an amazing assembly.

School wide assemblies focused on the tools to STAND UP against bullying.

Pajama day was so much fun! Let's put bullying to rest.

We teamed up AGAINST bullying and signed a school PEACE pledge.

Teaming in multiples ...WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!

WHAT? Is that Mr. Cory , Mr. Mendrin, Mr. Maya, and Mr. Filliponio?

We had a Mix it up at lunch day where students were given wristbands and encouraged to sit with new faces. Even our teaching staff came out to dine together.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR PEACE POSTER WINNERS...

DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW... Our Media Center is getting an art make over? Our very own Media Assistant Mrs. Christine Stiller, has created some beautiful works of art in our Media Center. She is currently finishing the author mural. Check out what she can make out of discarded old books!

DID YOU KNOW... Our very own Oak Choir will be singing the National Anthem at Angel Stadium on September 26th? If you would like to get tickets to the game, click here:

DID YOU KNOW.. The Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) has after school enrichment classes at Oak?

LAEF is introducing three exciting Fall after-school classes, Acting Academy, Public Speaking and Drawing, Painting and Digital Arts, at Oak beginning on September 3rd! Sign up at www.LAEF4kids.org/programs .

Acting Academy – This class will allow kids to expand their skills in acting, public speaking and performing. Students will participate in a drama and stage performances that will help build confidence and creativity that can have a dramatic positive impact on academic, personal and professional success. Students will engage in activities such as speech training, mini-scripts and improvisations in small groups, monologues, character analysis, auditioning-skill development and production techniques. (Mondays – $175)

Public Speaking – Do you want to become a powerful public speaker before your peers? Public speaking is designed to teach presentation skills for informative, persuasive, debate, and impromptu styles of speech delivery. It will also focus on the written aspect of speech organization, as well as how to be confident and comfortable in front of an audience. Students will learn how to research, outline, and deliver short, informal presentations as well as longer speeches. (Tuesdays – $175)

Drawing, Painting and Digital Arts – Master the fundamental techniques of Drawing & Painting while expanding your conceptual boundaries and developing your own artistic vision! Students will create images to tell stories, convey information, and evoke emotions. Explore digital arts through use of printer projects by progressing handmade skills to the digital realm. Students will learn techniques, create projects, and use processes that will allow them to build a great portfolio. They will also have the opportunity to learn techniques from classical to multicultural artists from around the world. *LAEF thanks Epson for their generous Digital Arts grant! (Fridays – $175)

All registration information is presented at www.LAEF4kids.org/afterschool . Teacher bios and no class days are on our website. Multi-class discounts available – 10% off the 2nd class and 15% off any class thereafter. It is applied to a family or individual student. Call (562) 799-4700 x80424 or email programdirector@LAEF4Kids.org .

DID YOU KNOW... 8th graders can travel to Washington DC/New York over Spring break? Attention all parents interested in this trip, there will be a parent information meeting on September 4th at Oak in the MPR at 7:00 p.m. Please come and ask any questions you may have. Our very own Mr. Main will lead this trip. Please note, the DC/NY trip is not a school sponsored activity.

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

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... 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.

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.