THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

April 16 , 2023

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

MONDAY, April 17th: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm. TUESDAY, April 18th: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm. Kona Ice Fundraiser WEDNESDAY, April 19th: Early Release Modified Dismissal 2:10 THURSDAY, April 20th: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm. FRIDAY, April 21st: Regular School Day 8:50am-3:10pm. UPCOMING EVENTS: CAASPP Testing Schedule: Science Testing for GRADE 8 only: April 24th - April 28th Math all grades: May 2nd -May 5th English Language Arts all grades: May 9th – May 12th Parents and guardians, please try and make all student appointments after school not to interfere with state testing. We appreciate your help and understanding.

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts SPOTLIGHT ON State Testing All students at Oak will be participating in the State testing beginning on Tuesday April 24th. Students in grades 6, 7 and 8 will take the Mathematics portion beginning on Tuesday, May 2nd - May 5th and the English Language Arts portion of the test May 9th - May 12th. Here is how you can help: 1. Make sure our students are getting a good night's rest 2. Arrive to school on time, late students will not be admitted to the classroom after the bell. (Late students will report to the Media Center). 3. Have a good breakfast and come ready with your personal earbuds (no wireless airpods please). We recommend students bring their own earbuds but we have loaner pairs available.  4. The test is all computer generated but must be taken on a district device. We will provide computers for all students during the testing periods. All students will take the test for ELA during their English classes and math during math classes.  5. Make up testing will be conducted for any student who has missed a portion of the test.

SPOTLIGHT ON Student Success: Oak students work hard at school as well as in their extra curricular activities. We are so proud of our lions. Carson Brothers - Wrestling Champions Brayden Carson State Champ, middle school 167lbs Brody Carson 2nd in State, middle school, 126lbs

Skylar Wadleigh - Art “Bear for All Seasons” Skylar participated in the Los Alamitos Weekend of Art that was promoted in part by our school district. She won 2nd place in the 6th-8th grade category.

SPOTLIGHT ON LUNCH STAFF VS STUDENT KICKBALL FUN: Teachers and student squared off at the staff vs student kickball game! The stands were packed and students were cheering loudly for their favorite friends and teachers! Though it was a valiant effort by the students, they were no match for the mighty Oak Lion Staff! Winning (both lunch games) the staff showed their team spirit and kicked their way to victory. better luck next time students :)

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CLUBS ON CAMPUS For all Oak Clubs, Click Here Morning Announcement Video: Video Announcement 

Lions of the Week

LAEF    LAEF4kids.org/afterschool. Call (562) 799-4700 x80424 or email programdirector@LAEF4Kids.org.

Hello Families, 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 Spring 2023 Los Al Dance Program Clinic which will take place at LAHS from Monday, April 17 through Thursday, April 20, 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 April 27 from 5:00 - 6:00pm and a performance on April 27 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.  Check out the flyer – click here!

The Den Our wellness initiative this month is Self-Care, and Mental Healthiness. Good self-care and keeping yourself mentally healthy helps your mind, body and soul. Please check out the links below for more information about Self-Care & Mental Healthiness and its importance in all of our lives.  This month we are beginning our first online Wellness Challenge. Students can now access tons of resources and activities that coincide with our theme of Self-Care and Mental Healthiness through their google classrooms. Students can complete a survey on their own self care and mental healthiness for a chance to win prizes.  Monday, April 17@Lunch: Yoga  Tuesday April 18: Wear Purple to honor military families & @lunch Mindful Activities.  Wednesday April 19: Wellness Wednesday in the Den  Thursday, April 20 @ lunch: Mental Health Workshop  Friday, April 21@ lunch: Self-Care Meditation  Self-Care Resources  Links to More Information and Resources for Self-Care and Mental Healthiness.  https://www.verywellmind.com/self-care-strategies-overall-stress-reduction-3144729  Here is a link to a Ted Talk, by Susannah Joy Winters, and she talks about Self-Care, and breaking through the denial of our self-care needs, and how to begin to practice restorative activities for your own self-care. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBn0ETS6XDk  This resource is specifically helpful to parents in not only establishing their own self-care but in how to teach self-care to your child. https://www.waterford.org/education/teacher-self-care-activities/  Be well,   The Den Counselors: Karen Collins, LMFT; Kirsten Jensen, Psy.D., Morgan Pinedo, LPCC, and Brooke Russell, Intern and Masters Candidate.

DID YOU KNOW?

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 Calendars can be found by clicking here:   School Calendars

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 Principal Evelyn Garcia egarcia@losal.org

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. CHECK OUT WHAT IS NEW AT THE OAK SPIRIT WEAR STORE: 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) 

STAY CONNECTED

HEAR US ROAR!  Evelyn Garcia Principal, Oak Middle School egarcia@losal.org

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