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THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

August 29, 2021

In this Issue:

LAUSD WEBSITE

Oak Middle School Website

Oak PTA E-mail

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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE

Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts

SPOTLIGHT ON LEADERSHIP: Students in Mrs. Siegmann's leadership class began the year looking at characteristics of great leaders. Students brainstormed ideas together. We are excited to see the work these young leaders will do this year!

SPOTLIGHT ON PHYSICAL EDUCATION: Students in PE classes began their first Fitness Friday. Students work in circuits rotating through a multitude of different exercises.

Check out Oak Olympics: this week's event: Hula Hoops

SPOTLIGHT ON 6TH GRADE ELA: Students in 6th grade ELA classes are working on an outside "WHODUNNIT' scavenger hunt! In this activity, students used their newly acquired capitalization skills learned this week to look for 10 clues! What a great way of getting students involved and allowing them to demonstrate what they know!

SPOTLIGHT ON MATHEMATICS: Students in Mrs. Berthon's class used patterns with positive and negative numbers to determine the height of a dolphin at a certain time.

SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE: Students in 6th grade science learned about rotocopters by constructing their own.

In Eighth Grade Science: Ms. Katsuki and Mrs. Shearer's 8th Grade Science students made boats out of aluminum foil to explore how their size affects how much weight it could carry, and how it related to the density of water. The students were encouraged to use the Engineering Design Process, where they worked together to improve their boats after each attempt to increase the number of marbles their boat could hold before sinking.

SPOTLIGHT ON SOCIAL SCIENCE: Sixth graders learn about G.R.A.P.E.S by sorting historical evidence (Geography, Religion, Achievements, Politics, Economy and Social Structures).

SPOTLIGHT ON VISUAL ART: Students in advanced art make some creative pieces using their names.

SPOTLIGHT ON CAMPUS SAFETY: We held our first of many emergency drills. This week we practiced our fire drill! Students and staff did a great job!

ALSO REGARDING 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.

FANNY PACK FRIDAYS: Mrs. Velasco is bringing fanny packs back into fashion. Why? I don't know...maybe because its middle school and its just cool!!! Check it out below:

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SPOTLIGHT ON FUN FRIDAYS AT LUNCH: More pictures from this weeks Fun Friday...Fridays are the day we show our school pride by wearing our Oak gear and dancing at lunch! What fun!

DID YOU KNOW?

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.

DID YOU KNOW...Oaks ONLY fundraiser is launching this week! Students will come home with more information. All donations go directly to our PTA that helps supports all clubs on campus, teacher innovation grants, parent education, Veteran's Day and more. Watch for a Step It Up Flyer to come home on Tuesday.

DID YOU KNOW.....Science Olympiad Opportunities are now available

DID YOU KNOW YOU CAN GO TO WASHINGTON D.C. AND NEW YORK?

DID YOU KNOW....The Oak Choir Booster club has ways for families to dine out and support the arts?

Click here for Taste of Los Al

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.

DID YOU KNOW....FAMILIES CAN JOIN OUR OAK PTA?

Oak PTA

CLICK HERE FOR PTA MEMBERSHIP FORM

Click here for the form

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.

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

Check out the School Site Council Flyer Below:

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School Calendars can be found by clicking here:

School Calendars

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)

Purchase Oak Spirit click here On-line

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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Erin Kominsky

Principal, Oak Middle School

ekominsky@losal.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

Back to school night. Thursday 9/3/21 6-7:40 (Parents / guardians only)

MONDAY August 30: Regular School Day

8:40-3:00

TUESDAY, August 31: Regular School Day

8:40-3:00. Virtual Step It Up Assemblies in English classes today

Wednesday, September 1: Modified Day dismissal 2:00.

Turn in your Golden Ticket for prizes today.

College Day today: wear gear from your favorite school!

THURSDAY, September 2: Minimum Day. 12:10 Student Release.

Science Olympiad Student interest meeting 12:15

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT 6-7:40 pm (Adults Only)

FRIDAY, September 3: Minimum Day. 12:10 Student Release

Spirit Day! Show your Oak Middle School Pride

Oak Middle School PTA Board

2021-22

President- Janet Murphy. click here

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

Purchase Oak Spirit click here On-line

Gear up to show your school spirit on Fridays!

Oak spirit wear is availbable for purchase or go to casswimshop.com search Oak.