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WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK? |
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MONDAY October 3: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm.
TUESDAY, October 4: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm
Wednesday, October 5: Early Release Modified Dismissal 2:10
THURSDAY, October 6: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm
FRIDAY, October 7: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Parent-Teacher Conferences: October 25, 27 and 28
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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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SPOTLIGHT ON Lion Pride Awards: Congratulations to each of the 8th grade students below, for their achievements and recognition as a Lion Pride Recipient. Students receive a lawn sign, a note from their teacher, their name on the school Marquee and the great celebration drive through! Congratulations again! We are so proud of you!
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LUNCH INTRAMURALS
Lunch intramurals are in full swing! Currently students are competing in volley-tennis!
Lunch intramurals are a great way to meet new people, compete and most importantly... HAVE FUN!!!
Sports coming up are...soccer, football and basketball. Huge shoutout to Mr. Stembridge, our Intramurals chair, Mr. Caron our 6th grade intramural facilitator, Mr. Luttrell and Mr. Sliwa our 7th and 8th grade intramurals facilitators! Way to go!!! Checkout some cool pictures of kiddos in action below:
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SPOTLIGHT ON 8th Grade Science : This week 8th grade students started off the Space unit by creating Mars Lander prototypes. As groups, students were given the challenge of designing and building a shock-absorbing Mars lander that would protect an "eggstronaut" on its descent to Mars. After testing their initial prototype and improving their designs, the Mars Landers were tossed off the balcony to test their final prototypes.
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CONGRATULATIONS
LIONS OF THE WEEK
Ava Mauge
Mr. FF
Ms. Reynolds
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The Den
October is Bullying Prevention Month, both nationally, and in our school district, reminding us all to be upstanders when we witness bullying. Being an upstander, takes courage, and emotional strength and is one of the best ways to prevent bullying from continuing. The National Center Against Bullying defines bullying as: “
This month, Wellness Counselors will be providing information addressing bullying prevention, specifically related to the “3 R’s:” Recognize, Respond and Report. Lunch time lessons and activities, information, and posters will be shared. Also, look out for special fun lunchtime activities put on by the SAVE Promise Club this month in the Well Space. If you or someone you know is being bullied please let our counselors, and administration know so we can respond and help, and if you see bullying please be an upstander and positively change someone’s experience. Your positive actions can have a ripple effect. Stay well!
Bullying is an ongoing and deliberate misuse of power in relationships through repeated verbal, physical and/or social behavior that intends to cause physical, social and/or psychological harm. It can involve an individual or a group misusing their power, or perceived power, over one or more persons who feel unable to stop it from happening.”
This week in the Den:
Monday October 3rd: In the morning all students are welcome to join us for Mindful Monday Guided Meditation from 8:10- 8:35AM. If you would like to participate, please visit us in the Den before 1st period.
Tuesday October 4th: During lunch, join fellow students in the Den practicing kindness with each other as they access mindful tools to help keep their calm on.
Wednesday October 5th: During lunch. see a demonstration of mindful breathing.
Thursday October 6th: Before school from 8:10-8:350 AM, please join us for session 4 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 at both lunches: Come to the Den and participate in a lesson on Defining the Role of the Upstander (in Bullying). Learn what you can do, and say, to help stop bullying.
Friday October 7th: 8:10-8:35AM Join us in the Den before school to do mindful movement that centers you and recharges you! Get stretching, and moving in the Den.
At Lunch on Friday: Come to the Den for an activity called, Upstander Tag, which helps you gain practice in seeing the good in others and yourself.
From Well Space Counselors: Kirsten Jensen Psy.D. and Karen Shifflett-Collins
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New England Academy
SPEECH AND DEBATE
The New England Academy is on site at Los Alamitos School District teaching students in grades 5 through 8 the art of modified parliamentary debate. This is the same style used in the Orange County Debate League (OCDL) and the MSPDP, a national program that supports writing, English, grammar, and literacy standards through critical thinking and listening (Debate).
A mix of public speaking and strategic thinking, the class focusses on confident communication, critical thinking/responding, and logical argumentation. It is a fun, educational, and challenging opportunity for novice and experienced debaters.
Introductory Debate – ideal for new for students in grades 5 and 6
Students are introduced to confident, persuasive speaking and logical argument construction. This class includes regular in class debates with age appropriate topics.
· Class runs from 2:25 to 4:25pm, Wednesdays
· September 14th through December 21st
· Students may attend the OCDL Fall Workshop: Saturday, September 17
· Students may attend the OCDL Fall Scramble: Saturday, October 22
· Students may attend the OCDL Holiday Tournament: Saturday, December 10
Intermediate/Tournament Debate - for experienced students in grades 7 and 8
This class, for experienced debaters, allows students to compete in OCDL workshops and tournaments.
· Class runs from 2:25 to 4:25pm, Wednesdays
· September 14th through December 21st
· Students may attend the OCDL Fall Workshop: Saturday, September 17
· Students may attend the OCDL Fall Scramble: Saturday, October 22
· Students may attend the OCDL Holiday Tournament: Saturday, December 10
Based upon performance, students may be moved/blended between classes.
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LAEF OPPORTUNITIES
LAEF (Los Al Ed Foundation) is partnering with the Los Alamitos High School Dance Program to provide a wonderful opportunity for students who love to dance and want to perform at the LAHS Performing Arts Center!
You can sign up now at www.LAEF4kids.org/clinics for the Fall 2022 Los Al Dance Program Clinic which will take place at LAHS from Monday, October 24 through Thursday, October 27,3:45 - 4:45pm. This is four-day clinic is open to any student in grades 4-8. There will be a dress rehearsal on November 3 from 5:00 - 6:00pm and a performance on November 3 beginning at 7:00pm.
Director Mrs. Rikki Jones will teach the performance dance routine and this is a rare chance for kids to work directly with her. No prior dance experience is required. The cost to participate is $50 which also includes a dance program T-shirt and a show ticket for the clinic participant.
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DID YOU KNOW.....
...Lunches and breakfast are free for all students?
...Campus opens at 8:30 each day
...Dress code is strictly enforced. Please see page 13 in the Minder Binder
...Air pods are not permitted on campus (they get lost daily)
...Fridays are Oak spirit days. Need an Oak shirt? You can order online and the orders are dropped here at school.
...If you ride a bicycle or skateboard to school you MUST have and WEAR a helmet.
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SCHOOL SAFETY
As we get ready to fully dive into fall and a very busy holiday season, we wanted to take a quick moment to remind families and talk about the importance of school safety as it pertains to driving, walking and/or bike/scooter or e-bike riding to school. The safety of our students continues to be a priority and a shared responsibility. Whether you drive your children to school or they walk, ride their bicycle or take the bus, it is extremely important that families and students take proper safety precautions. Here are some tips to ensure your child safely travels to and from school.
Driving Your Child to School
● Obey school zone speed limits and follow your school's drop-off procedures
● Make eye contact with children who are crossing the street
● Watch out for school crossing guards and obey their signals
● Never pass a bus loading or unloading children
● When entering a school zone, be sure to slow down and obey all traffic laws
● The area 10 feet around a school bus is the most dangerous for children; stop far enough back to allow them to safely enter and exit the bus
● Stay alert and please do not talk or text on mobile devices when driving
● Be respectful of residents who live near schools - do not block or park in residents’ driveways
Bike, E-Bike, Scooter, Skateboard Riders
● Make sure your child always wears a properly fitted helmet and bright clothing
● Ride on the right side of the road, with traffic, and in a single file
● Come to a complete stop before crossing the street; use crosswalks to walk bikes, e-bikes, skateboards and/or scooters across the street
● Stay alert and please do not talk or text on mobile devices when riding your bike, E-Bike, skateboard, and/or scooter
● E-Bikes should reduce speeds to ensure safe travel to and from school
Children Walking to School
● Walk on the sidewalk, if one is available; when on a street with no sidewalk, walk facing the traffic
● Before you cross the street, stop and look left, right and left again to see if cars are coming
● Make eye contact with drivers before crossing and always cross streets at crosswalks or intersections
● Stay alert and please do not talk or text on mobile device when walking
Thank you in advance for your efforts to help us ensure that our schools and neighborhoods remain as safe as possible.
E BIKE SAFETY AND CLASSIFICATIONS BELOW:
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Middle School Bus Schedule |
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School Calendars can be found by clicking here:
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Oak Middle School PTA Board 2022-23
CONTACT PTA - ptaoak@gmail.com
President Michelle Shahon
Executive Vice President Valerie Kelsey
Recording Secretary Karen Ben Shmuel
Treasurer Abby Harris
Financial Secretary Yvette Suniga
Auditor Amy Payne
Historian Emily Hogenboom
Parliamentarian - Open
Ways & Means Chair Galynn Tran
Membership Chair Faye Vasconcellos
Parent Education Chair Joy Wadleigh
Legislation Chair Roger Goss
Teacher Representative Allen Mendrin
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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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CHECK OUT WHAT IS NEW AT THE OAK SPIRIT WEAR STORE: . 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!
Evelyn Garcia
Principal, Oak Middle School
egarcia@losal.org
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