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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITIES:
CLUB RUSH was held on Thursday for all students. We currently have over 20 different clubs for students.
In 6th grade clubs include: Oak News, The Owl House Club, Scholarship club, E-Sports, Improv, Spelling Bee Competition, Cactus and Succulent Club, Ball-Ball club, Star Wars, Calligraphy/Drawing, Hamilton club, Math Counts, Science Olympiad, Lego, Mindcraft, Art, Running, Everyone has a roar inside, Leadership, Broadway Jazz/Lyrical Dance, and Engineering.
For 7/8th grade clubs: Rubik's cube, American Sign Language, Christian Club, Engineering Society, Broadway Jazz/Lyrical dance, Running club, Art club, Mindcraft, GSA, Science Olympiad, Math Counts, Hamilton, Cactus and Succulent, Spelling Bee, Improv, E sports, Scholarship, Oak News, and Digital Art.
If you don't see a club you like, you can create your own. All you need is the form from Mr. Mendrin and a teacher to be the faculty sponsor. Check out the poster below and click to see all the dates and times of our clubs. Clubs will begin next week.
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Check out the below flyer to see all the clubs: |
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This week our students participated in the Harbour Spirit Day to show their love for Rich Harbour, a local surf legend in Seal Beach. We all wore our Harbour gear! |
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SPOTLIGHT ON Science: Kinetic energy is the focus of learning this week in sixth grade science. In Ms. Morrison and Mr. Miko's classes students conducted a variety of experiments using dominoes as well as timing movement across a 10m course.
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Heather Hansen kinesthetic art: Students in Mrs. Harbour's art class were inspired by the work of Heather Hansen, a kinesthetic artist. Her art is part dance, part performance art using large scale format to create beautiful pieces. Our students moved their art classroom to the gym to have more space to draw. The lesson focused on movement of line, symmetry and how the size of artwork can impact a work of art.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ENGLISH: Students in Mrs. Conroy's English classes conducted research on color symbolism. Groups presented to the entire class.
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SPOTLIGHT ON P.E. OLYMPICS: Jump rope Olympic winners for students in Mrs. Reynold's P.E. class
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SCHOOL SAFETY...
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.
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DID YOU KNOW.....
...Lunches and breakfast are free to all students?
...Campus opens at 8:20 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 a helmet.
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DID YOU KNOW...Oaks ONLY fundraiser is coming to a close? All donations go directly to our PTA that helps supports all clubs on campus, teacher innovation grants, parent education, Veteran's Day and more. Your generous donations are appreciated. We have an iPad, tickets to Knott's Berry Farm and a PS5 to give away this week. Get your golden tickets and donations in. Our fundraiser ends on September 14, 2021. |
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DID YOU KNOW.....Science Olympiad Opportunities are now available Click here
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DID YOU KNOW... OUR WELL SPACE CALLED THE DEN IS NOW OPEN?
Come join us the Den, our new WellSpace's in room 33!! Our monthly Social Emotional theme for the month of September is Wellness.
We are pleased to announce the following activities available to all students.
Mindful Monday Mornings
On Monday mornings from 8:10 AM to 8:40 AM Dr Jensen our new Wellness Counselor will be leading mindful morning activities before school. During this time, the first 10 students will be able to participate in different mindful practices that will help them learn ways to practice mindfulness.
Thoughtful Thursday Mornings:
On Thursday mornings for the next 10 weeks ending November 4th from 8:10-8:40 we are offering mindful meditations and discussions to tame anxiety. The first ten students to show up each Thursday can attend. So come join us and get your calm on and feel ready for school.
Counselors in the WellSpace's include , Mrs. Adrienne Reynolds, and Dr. Kirsten Jensen ,Mr. Bailey Adling, Miss Shayla Jordan
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DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GO TO WASHINGTON D.C. AND NEW YORK? |
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DID YOU KNOW....The Oak Choir Booster club has ways for families to dine out and support the arts?
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DID YOU KNOW...LAEF is introducing a new fall after-school class taught by LAHS LAHS Video Production/Griffin News Teacher, Connor Brown. Theis class will occur between September 16 and December 16! Sign up now at LAEF4kids.org.
Filmmaking for Beginners – Los Alamitos High School Film teacher Mr. Brown teaches middle school students at LAHS, the basics of filmmaking and story-telling. Students will learn how to write movie scripts, be actors/actresses, be a film director, operate cameras and edit together clips to make their own short videos! ($175) Class fee increases after September 7th.
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.
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DID YOU KNOW....FAMILIES CAN JOIN OUR OAK PTA?
Oak PTA
DID YOU KNOW.... SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
We are looking for parents to be a part of our 2021/2022 School Site Council! What is School Site Council?
The School Site Council (SSC) is intended to be a decision-making body that represents all stakeholders of the school community. The school principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents and students make up this group. Their primary responsibility is to identify common goals and assist the leadership team in establishing a plan to achieve the goals.
Check out the School Site Council Flyer Below:
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School Calendars can be found by clicking here:
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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 September 13: Regular School Day 8:40-3:00
TUESDAY, September 14: Regular School Day 8:40-3:00
Executive PTA meeting 9:00 a.m.
Science Olympiad try outs
Wednesday, September 15: Modified Day dismissal 2:00
THURSDAY, September 16: Regular School Day 8:40-3:00
FRIDAY, September 17:
Spirit Day! Show your Oak Middle School Pride.
Regular School Day 8:40-3:00
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Oak Middle School PTA Board
2021-22
Executive Vice President- Tracy Sturm
Treasurer- Stacey Levine
VP Ways & Means-
VP Parent Ed- Trista Guetig
VP Legislation- Roger Goss
VP Membership- Faye Vasconcellos
Financial Secretary- Yvette Suniga
Recording Secretary- Maria Osorio
Historian- Lisa Massoumi
Parliamentarian- Chris Lamb
Auditor-Amy Payne
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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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