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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH ACTIVITIES THIS WEEK: A special shout out to our MSWB club members for a great week of activities . This week all science classes participated in an exciting Jeopardy challenge. Our door decorating contest is under way, and our club has provided informational announcements for our students each day. Our campus is filled with beautiful informational posters for our students and staff.
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NEXT WEEK IS KINDNESS WEEK AT OAK: At Oak , we want to spread the message: Be the kind person. To help spread that message, our ASB leadership team has put together an amazing week of activities to bring our Oak community together. #TreatPeopleWithKindness
Here is the schedule for the week:
Monday 2/8: Kindness quotes for our daily announcements
Video: Inclusivity
A special gift to each Elementary School from our ASB All Are Welcome by Alexandra Penfold and Suzanne Kaufman. ASB members recorded themselves reading this beautiful book about inclusivity. Lee, Hopkinson, Rossmoor, LAE, Weaver and McGaugh will each get their own recording and hard copy of the book to share with their students.
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Tuesday 2/9: Video Language Matters
Kindness Sprinkles Period 1 door posters
Kindness Chalk Art
Wednesday 2/10: Kindness Week Flip Grid Pledge
Video: Making Amends
Thursday 2/11: Video: Being an Ally
Kindness special
Friday 2/12: Video: Self Kindness
Kindness welcome by staff in front of the school
Announcement of Poetry winners
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SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING: |
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SCIENCE : In 7th grade: Students in Mr. Maya's Science class learned how to look at both qualitative and quantitative observations.
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SPOTLIGHT ON MATH: In Mrs. Berthon's grade 8 math class. Students were learning about substitution of variables by cutting and moving parts of the equation around.
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SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL SCIENCE: Our 8th graders in Mr. Luttrell and Mrs. LaVache's classes are learning the Bill of Rights by creating special hand motions to remember the ten amendments. They used the outdoor classroom to practice with a peer.
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CONGRATULATIONS MRS. ALFARO: Mrs. Alfaro was named
TEACHER OF THE YEAR FOR THE LOS ALAMITOS UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT! Mrs. Alfaro has been in the District since 1998 and has taught Drama, English Core, and Spanish. Our students and staff know her as a passionate and dedicated educator who continually works to improve teaching and learning. We are so proud of you Mrs. Alfaro!!
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SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS:
The Los Alamitos District Council PTA has a standing Special Education Committee. Oak's representative is Jackie Dominick who is a parent at Oak Middle School. Mrs. Dominic can be reached at jackiedominick@yahoo.com.
Special education information will be shared here weekly including links to resources, parent education opportunities, school, district or Greater Anaheim SELPA events, district and PTA special education website sections, etc.
Please save the following dates;
Greater Anaheim SELPA “Introduction to Special Education” (virtual) parent training - February 9th at 6pm
LAUSD PTA Special Education/504 Plan Parent Information Group (virtual) meeting- February 11th at 9am
Special Education (virtual) Coffee Chat with Mrs. Kominsky and Mrs. Delk, Director of Special Education - May 13th at 9am
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NEW TEE SHIRT DESIGN: Eighth grader, Emma Osborne has created a new design for our 2020-21 Oak Middle School Tee shirt design. Shirts will be available for $12.00 cash or check made payable to Oak Middle School. Sizes range from Youth XL, Adult S, M, L and XL. Larger sizes are available upon request. Shirts are available in the main office.
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CHECK OUT OAK'S NEWSPAPER: Our journalism students, under the direction of Mrs. Siegmann, have created the very first student run newspaper for Oak. We are so excited about our student journalists. New issue here: Click here to read the Mane Page
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DID YOU KNOW... Report cards are now available for viewing on Aeries. A parent square with directions to view the report card was sent out to all families this week. Honor Roll and Principal Honor Roll will be given out to students this week. Each student will receive a certificate, bumper sticker and Oak Honor Roll magnet. To check your GPA, look at the bottom of the report card in Aeries. |
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DID YOU KNOW... Our campus received a very special visit from our Superintendent Dr. Andrew Pulver, along with two Board members Mrs. Meg Cutuli and Mrs. Marlys Davidson.
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DID YOU KNOW: Valentine Grams are available through our Choir Boosters? These singing grams are sent virtually to both students and family members. To order please go to oakchoir.com
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DID YOU KNOW....LOS ALAMITOS EDUCATION FOUNDATION NEWS:
LAEF is introducing a couple of Virtual fee-based classes begin on February 25th for Webpage Development and on March 5th for Coding! The Webpage Development class fee is $150 and increases after February 17th. The Coding class fee is $75 and increases after February 24th! Sign up now at LAEF4kids.org.
Multi-class discounts available – 10% off the 2nd class and 15% off any class thereafter. It is applied to a family or individual student. All registration information including class descriptions and instructor bios are presented at LAEF4kids.org/afterschool. Call (562) 799-4700 x80424 or email programdirector@LAEF4Kids.org.
2020 was a tough year for everyone. Los Alamitos Education Foundation (LAEF) funding is down $400,000, so many of their services are at-risk of cancelation:
- Mental health and wellness support
- Fee waiver scholarships for families in need
- Free elementary World Language classes
- STEAM initiative
Will you consider participating in LAEF’s 2021 “Fundraising February for Los Al Kids” campaign? The 8th annual campaign is going on now. LAEF is asking every Los Al family to give $50 (or more!) to help them bounce back for our kids. You can even choose the area to support when you give!
Even though there will not be a gala this year, LAEF will crown LAHS Principal Dr. Gregg Stone as the 2021 King because of his tremendous leadership, and he will serve as ambassador for 2021. Learn more about Dr. Stone at www.LAEF4Kids.org/FundFeb
How to donate and provide your support to Los Al kids:
Questions? Feel free to contact me or the LAEF office (562-799-4700 Ext. 80424).
Thank you so much for your consideration!
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DID YOU KNOW...CHECK OUT THE SCHOOL NEWS HERE
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DID YOU KNOW: Clubs are available for both students on campus and at Los Al@home. Please check out the google form (hint: you MUST sign on with your golosal account to access. Click here
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LUNCHES AT OAK:
Lunches available for our Oak families: Each school day, our cafeteria crew is out under the white 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! Anyone can pick up the meals as long as they are 18 or younger. You can also pick up lunches for students from other schools at Oak. You do not need to go to the individual school sites to get the meals.
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PTA NEWS:
Please join us at our next Oak PTA meeting, which will be held in the evening for the first time this school year! All are welcome to attend on Tuesday, February 16, 7:00 to 8:00 pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 883 3247 5709
Passcode: 525525
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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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MONDAY February 8: In person hybrid learning
KINDNESS WEEK BEGINS
Honor Roll certificates home this week for students
Honor Roll 3.5-3.99 , Principal's Honor Roll 4.0
TUESDAY, February 9: In person hybrid learning
WEDNESDAY February 10 : Distance learning
THURSDAY,February 11: In person hybrid learning.
FRIDAY, February 12 : In person hybrid learning
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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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