SPOTLIGHT ON English: Students in Mrs. Conroy's 8th grade English classes were assigned an acrostic poem for their Edgar Allen Poe unit. An acrostic poem is a poem that uses the letters of a focus word, or phrase, to begin each line of the poem. The word or phrase is written down on the left side of the poem. Each letter in the focus word begins a complete thought (sentence or phrase) about the topic, beginning with the given letter.

Students used these symbols (lantern, darkness, watch, or vulture eye) to come up with at least 2 styles of figurative language ( imagery, simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole) to create a poem that connects to the symbolism interpretation from The Tell Tale Heart. Here are some amazing examples!

Students also participated in an activitywith the "Black Cat" poem by Edgar Allan Poe. Students in Mrs. Tighe and Mrs. Conroy's classes selected activities to present their learning

SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE : Students in Ms. Morrison and Mr. Miko's class participated in the "Save the Penguin" project. Students worked in table teams to build a cost effective igloo which houses an ice penguin. Teams competed for the penguin with the highest mass remaining after 10 minutes in Boulders Beach. Students tested materials and designed igloos!

Students in Ms. Katsuki's 8th grade science classes constructed and presented arguments using evidence to support the claim that gravitational interactions are attractive and depend on the mass of the interacting objects. Students used ping pong balls and Croquet balls to demonstrate.

SPOTLIGHT ON Math... Students in Mrs. Orozco's class got a chance to practice their knowledge of functions in Algebra. An outdoor learning environment allowed students to engage in rich mathematical discussions with peers as they worked to solve each problem.

SPOTLIGHT ON EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS: On Thursday, all Oak students participated in the Great California Shake Out Earthquake preparedness drill. Students practiced a duck and cover and evacuation while search and rescue and first-aid teams practiced their roles.

SPOTLIGHT ON STUDENT RECOGNITION: Congratulations to our Lion Pride recipients in 7th grade. These students are nominated by their classroom teachers for academic achievement and/or character, We are so proud of our Lion Pride winners!

Morning announcements this week: Click here for announcements for the week of October 18.

SCHOOL SAFETY...

Parents and guardians....Please remind all skateboard and bike riders that helmets are REQUIRED. If a student fails to bring a helmet to school....they can not ride or skate home. A parent or guardian MUST either bring a helmet or pick up the mode of transportation. Please see page 10 in the Minder Binders for more information. Thank you for assisting with this safety concern. When riding bicycles we ask that all students stop at all 4 way stop signs. Many of our students are racing across intersections and driveways without looking. Please review bicycle safety rules at home.

Our very special Veteran's Day is coming November 10, 2021. We have missed this all school assembly and we are very excited to bring all our students together to honor our local veterans. We are currently inviting ALL veterans past and present to join us at at 9:15 a.m. on the 10th. If you are a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle, brother or sister or even a neighbor or community member and YOU are a Veteran, we would love to have you join us . The event is held OUTDOORS and requires all guests to wear a mask. If you are interested in joining us as a Veteran please send an email to ekominsky@losal.org. Include your name, the students name, your armed forces affiliation and anything else you would like us to know. It would be an honor to have you join us.

SNACKS ARE NOW BEING SERVED AT LUNCH? Students will need to have money on their accounts as cash is not accepted. Student ID's will be required to access snacks during lunch.

DID YOU KNOW....STUDENT ID'S ARE NEEDED EVERY DAY ON CAMPUS?

...Dress code is strictly enforced .Please see page 13 in the Minder Binder

 Monday, October 25th: All students are welcome to join us for Mindful Monday Guided Meditation from8:10-8:40AM. If you would like to participate, please visit us in the Den before 1st period.

Thursday, October 28th: Before school from 8:10-8:40 AM, please join us for session nine of a ten-part series on Taming Anxiety. For today’s lesson we will look at: Learning meditation as aid to help manage anxiety and knowing that you are not alone.

Thursday after school at 12:10 PM: Come to the Den to participate in a lesson on using social media positively.

Friday October 29th: Before school from 8:10-8:40AM Join us in the Den before school to do mindful movement that centers you and recharges you! Get stretching, and moving in the Den.

Friday after school at 12:10 PM: Come to the Den to participate in a lesson on friendship building strategies.

Are you interested in being a part of Oak’s School Site Council (SSC?) If so, please click here: https://forms.gle/29iFmS5TkaKuuF3s6

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PARENT TEACHER CONFERENCES THIS WEEK: OCTOBER 26, 28 AND 29. ALL STUDENTS WILL DISMISS AT 12:10 ON THESE DAYS. TO SCHEDULE A PARENT/TEACHER CONFERENCE PLEASE CALL OUR REGISTRAR NICOLE CAIRNS AT 562 799 4740 EXT. 76100

MONDAY October 25 : Regular School Day 8:40-3:00

RED RIBBON WEEK- Wear Red...Drug Free Looks Like Me!

TUESDAY, October 26: Minimum School Day 8:40-12:10

RED RIBBON WEEK- Jersey Day...Team up against Drugs!

Wednesday, October 27: Modified Day dismissal 2:00

RED RIBBON WEEK- Disney Day...Live Happily Ever After and Drug Free!

THURSDAY, October 28: Minimum School Day 8:40-12:10

RED RIBBON WEEK- P.J. Day...Dreaming of a Drug Free Life!

FRIDAY, October 29: Minimum School Day 8:40-12:10

RED RIBBON WEEK- Drugs are Scary...Wear your Halloween Costume!