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OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE
Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts
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SPOTLIGHT ON ACTIVITIES:
Congratulations to Sixth Grade for winning the first ever Oak Olympics. Special thanks to our Step it Up fundraising company for donating prizes for our on campus students. All students who participated in the online competitions had the opportunity to be entered into a drawing. Both on campus and Los Al at home students won prizes donated by our PTA.
Special shout out to our ASB for coordinating these efforts in leadership. Thanks to Mrs. Siegmann for heading up this spirited competition.
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SPOTLIGHT ON TEACHING AND LEARNING:
6th Grade Science
Students in Ms. Morrison's and Mr. Miko's classes had fun while learning about thermal energy and heat transfer. Metal, plastic or wood, which one is best to keep a cup of hot chocolate warm for the longest time? Why does an ice cube melt in your hand? These were some of the investigative questions students had to answer.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ELA: Students in Mrs. Olmstead's class are learning to construct argumentative essays. How do you best organize your evidence to defend your thinking? A clever introduction to this lesson was created by one of our student teachers Ms. Mudgett, where students had to read a mystery and use evidence to support their conclusions.
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SPOTLIGHT ON ABILITY AWARENESS WEEK 4/12-4/16
Thanks to Ms. Kuhar and the help of our ASB and Mrs. Siegmann, Oak students had a great ability awareness week. We had an ability gallery outside the main office, music from the para-orchestra in the quad, a virtual museum of abilities, a special guest speaker in science Brad Hurtig, American sign language students from LAHS teaching our social science classes on Friday and a special TED talk from Temple Grandin, a scientist with autism and an advocate for the better understanding of the human mind.
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SPOTLIGHT ON DRAMA: Congratulations to Jenna Currey one of our Oak Drama students who received the 2021 Thespys Superior Ranking in Solo Musical Theater. She is the ONLY Middle School School entrant to win in this category. Congratulations Jenna!
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SPECIAL EDUCATION NEWS:
We are pleased to share that The Greater Anaheim SELPA will be offering a series of informative training videos that are designed to address the behavioral needs of our students who are accessing instruction using a distant learning or hybrid platform. This 3 part series was designed to build upon one another and assist parents in developing a toolbox to navigate the additional stressors and behaviors that can arise while receiving instruction remotely. The videos will be released monthly and can be accessed on The Greater Anaheim SELPA website under Parent Resources and Parent Workshops. We are excited to share that the first video was released today and can be accessed by click here
Monthly Topics:
April
Reinforcement, Motivation, and Contingencies. Ways to reduce problem behaviors using these systems in a practical and effective manner.
As the novelty of online instruction may have faded, we are continuing to try and keep our children at their desks and attentive to the instruction. While doing this, we are competing with the comforts of home, distractions all around, and the temptation to do anything but school work. We will discuss the process for building systems that increase "buy in" and grit to stay on track to assist with reducing problem behaviors that may arise from these circumstances.
May
When behaviors escalate. Strategies and practices that can help to reduce or assist in the de-escalation of problem behaviors when they occur.
Sometimes, we think we have everything in place...and then something goes wrong. We are suddenly faced with an escalating situation that needs to be addressed immediately. In this training, we will review processes that can help parents approach this situation effectively. They will learn de-escalation techniques to bring all parties back to baseline and minimize any potential crisis.
If you have any questions, please contact the Department of Special Education at (562) 799-4700 x 80420.
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.
Please save the following dates;
LAUSD PTA Special Education/504 Plan Parent Information Group (virtual) meeting- April 15th at 6pm via Zoom
Special Education (virtual) Coffee Chat with Mrs. Kominsky and Mrs. Delk, Director of Special Education - May 13th at 9am via Zoom
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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. SHIRTS ARE ON NOW ON SALE FOR $10.00
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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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Oak Instrumental Fundraiser!
Families can dine-in, take-out or even get delivery and if they show the flyer (attached), Oak instrumentals music program gets credit!
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DID YOU KNOW...
- Cash Prizes for Grades 6-8 and 9-12: 1st place = $500, 2nd place = $250, 3rd place = $125
- Projects are due by May 10, 2021
- Students can enter individually or in groups, but the prize will not be duplicated
- Check out video lessons on (1) how to develop your project idea; (2) how to do research, collect data and draw conclusions; (3) presenting your project/how to submit
- Science Experiments or Engineering Design projects will be accepted.
- Grade level groupings for judging/prizes: TK-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
- The top 5 projects per group will present to a judges panel on the evening of Monday, May 24.
- Winners will be announced on May 28
LAEF is introducing an on-campus spring after-school Pickleball camp. This camp will occur on Wednesdays beginning April 21 and ending on May 26! Sign up now at LAEF4kids.org.
Pickleball – If you’ve never played Pickleball before, this is designed especially for you! Taught by experienced instructor Gary Rogers, this instructed course will cover the basics of Pickleball rules, terminology, primary skills, coordination, beginner court time, and more. These sessions help develop technique and strategy for social play. Plus, we provide paddles and balls – so come learn from a veteran instructor and get to know other new players! ($170) Class fee increases after April 13th for pickleball.
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...Web Leader Applications found here:
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DID YOU KNOW... Please Slow Down...
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Lets be safe and cautious by slowing down when you are driving through the front parking lot!
THANK YOU !!!
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DID YOU KNOW... Parents and Students....JUST A REMINDER....
· No cell phone use during school hours even if you aren’t feeling well or forgot something at school. Please go to the office.
· Please plan out your morning for items needed for school, there shouldn’t be any calls home for forgotten items. We are not allowing forgotten items to be dropped off.
· Dress code reminders: no midriff tops, no hoodies on your head and no pajamas should be worn to school.
· Masks should be worn at all times during school and please obey the 6 feet social distance rule.
· Make sure you are showing up to school on time, we will be issuing detentions to any student that is tardy without a valid excuse.
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DID YOU KNOW... End of the Year Planning
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DID YOU KNOW..... We are already planning for the 21-22 school year. Mark your calendars:
6th grade registration and WEB: August 10
7th grade registration : August 11(9-11:30)
8th grade registration: August 11 (12:00-3:00)
Lion Pride Kickoff event: August 12 (pending restrictions)
First Day of School: August 16
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School Calendars can be found by clicking here:
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DID YOU KNOW.... COMMUNITY SERVICE HOURS ARE NOW DUE FOR 8TH GRADE STUDENTS. A SERVICE HOUR WORKSHEET CAN BE FOUND IN YOUR MINDER BINDER. |
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DID YOU KNOW...8th Graders Interested in Choir at Los Al High School next year...Please See the Flyers Click here to watch the video |
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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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SCHOOL NEWS: READ ALL ABOUT IT! CLICK THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE ALL THE ARTICLES. |
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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.
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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 April 19: Hybrid Learning Schedule for in-person students
P.E.A.C.E WEEK Environmental Awareness
Recycle and Reuse Monday
Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4
Cohort A: 8:35-11:15
Cohort B: 12:15-2:55
TUESDAY, April 20: Hybrid Learning Schedule for in-person students
Use Less Water Tuesday
Periods 1, 5, 6, and 7
Cohort A: 8:35-11:15
Cohort B: 12:15-2:55
WEDNESDAY April 21 : Distance learning all students today! 8:30-12:51
Use less Energy Wednesday
THURSDAY, April 22: Hybrid Learning Schedule for in-person students
Drive Through Lion Pride Celebration for selected 6th grade students.
Periods 1, 2, 3, and 4
Cohort A: 8:35-11:15
Cohort B: 12:15-2:55
Enjoy Nature Thursday
FRIDAY, April 23: Hybrid Learning Schedule for in-person students
Periods 1, 5, 6, and 7
Cohort A: 8:35-11:15
Cohort B: 12:15-2:55
Fun Eco Friendly Crafts
Mark your calendars
April 26th/27th: 8th grade meets with HS Counselors via Core
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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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