THE LION'S ROAR NEWSLETTER

OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL

March 14, 2021

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HEAR US ROAR! OAK MIDDLE SCHOOL WEEKLY UPDATE  Academics, Athletics, Activities and the Arts CONGRATULATIONS OAK SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM!: A shout out to our entire Science Olympiad team for doing such an amazing job in the virtual Regional Science Olympiad competition last weekend. Hundreds of teams competed in this first ever virtual competition. A special thanks to our amazing coaches: Mr. Maya, Ms. Mo and Mr. Miko. Oak teams medaled in 3 events!! 2nd Place: Crime busters 4th Place: Disease Detectives 6th Place: Ornithology We are so proud of all our teams. Here are our winning team members; Logan Murr, Emma Osborne, Lucas Beltran, Kaylah Rhee and Emy Chen. SPOTLIGHT ON SCIENCE: Student's in Mr. Miko's class are studying weather and patterns. What a perfect week to be talking about what happens when a cold front meets a warm front. Unstable weather?

SPOTLIGHT ON MATHEMATICS: What fun it is to learn math at Oak! Students in Mrs. Berthon's class were learning all about mathematical rotations, while Mr. Sliwa's students were practicing their knowledge of trinomials by solving Tarsia puzzles.

SPOTLIGHT ON ENGINEERING: Students in Mr. Schiele's class STEM 1 begin to design products that will make a difference in the world. Students first come up with the idea and then try it out. Many go through several iterations before landing with a final product.

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; Special Education (virtual) Coffee Chat with Mrs. Kominsky and Mrs. Delk, Director of Special Education - May 13th at 9am

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.

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

ASB AND YEARBOOK CORNER Morning announcements this week: Click here for announcements for the week of March 8

CLICK HERE FOR 6TH GRADE CLICK HERE FOR 7TH GRADE CLICK HERE FOR 8TH GRADE

OAK DRAMA PRESENTS: Dates: March 26 and 27, 7pm (two shows only) There will be no charge to families for streaming.  People can use this link: oakms.booktix.com Stream passes will be available between 3/12, 8 am to 3/27 6 pm.  There will only be 200 stream passes per production. Families need only one pass for all to watch.

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DID YOU KNOW?

DID YOU KNOW...Day Light Savings is this Sunday.

DID YOU KNOW.... OUR 21 DAY CHALLENGE IS HERE. CHECK OUT THIS VIDEO. Students and families are encouraged to join us for the...  Day Eleven: March 15 FAMILY TREE Day Twelve: March 16 FROM ME TO YOU Day Thirteen: March 17 MOVIE MOMENTS Day Fourteen: March 18 HELPING HANDS / IMPRESS YOUR PARENTS Day Fifteen: March 19 CLEAN IT OUT We want to thank everyone for participating in the 21 Day Challenge. Our winners for the week of March 1st: 6th grade – Josie D.  7th grade – Ethan S.  8th grade – Garrett B.    Please continue to participate and share on your grade level GC or Instagram. Use #oakisfullycharged

‌  Participate and Win! Complete your challenge Post it on social media Use hashtag #oakisfullycharged Or post on Grade level Classroom One grade level winner every week!

DID YOU KNOW... Please Slow Down...

Lets be safe and cautious by slowing down when you are driving through the front parking lot! THANK YOU !!!

DID YOU KNOW...INFORMATION ABOUT 7TH AND 8TH GRADE ELECTIVES FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR IS COMING SOON

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.

DID YOU KNOW... End of the Year Planning

DID YOU KNOW...Our student leadership is organizing a fundraiser for the Texas Relief fund?

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School Calendars can be found by clicking here:  School Calendars

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FUNDRAISER FOR BAND ! See's Candy fundraiser starting now - 3/19 link for families to order and have shipped directly to them: https://www.yumraising.com/secure/oakmsm_oak_instrumental_music39/candy?h=Mar_Bar2754

DID YOU KNOW...8th Graders Interested in Choir at Los Al High School next year...Please See the Flyers Below...

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.

PTA NEWS: Oak Middle School PTA 2020 - 2021 Honorary Service Award Nomination Form   The Oak Middle School PTA is looking for those special individuals and/or organizations that have gone above and beyond the ordinary in their service to the children of our school district and our community. Too often, these amazing volunteers go unrecognized because we think someone else will nominate them. Be that someone else!   To nominate an individual or organization that you believe merits consideration of recognition, please complete this form and e-mail it to ysuniga@aol.com by March 15, 2021.     Do you shop at Amazon? Please click on this link and bookmark it. When you shop at Oak's Amazon Smile page, we get 0.5% of what you spend and it costs you nothing! You shop and you help us raise money every time you make a purchase. Click here.   Please join us in making a positive difference in our school community and support your   Oak Middle School PTA   Join Oak PTA!   Just click the link and join!     Join PTA here

Oak Middle School PTA Association Meeting Agenda Time:    9:00 am Date:    3/16/2021 Location:  Zoom meeting Call to Order                           Janet Murphy Pledge of Allegiance Introductions and explanation of Zoom procedures Principal’s Report                         Erin Kominsky Secretary Report                         Maria Osorio Minutes of Association meeting, 2/16/2021 Report of Executive Board meeting, 3/2/2021 Treasurer Report                         Stacey Levine Treasurer Reports Ratification of checks Budget amendments Release of funds President/Executive Vice President Report               Janet Murphy/Tracy Sturm Evening meeting update Auditor Report                         Jackie Dominick Financial Secretary Report                      Amy Payne Historian Report                          Jodee Flint Parliamentarian Report                       Christopher Lamb Standing Committee: Membership Report               Alison Mohanna Standing Committee: Ways & Means Report              Suzy Johnson Standing Committee: Legislation Report                Remy Hernandez Standing Committee: Parent Education Report             Vicki Bragg Committee Reports HSA Awards                         Yvette Suniga Innovation Grants                      Remy Hernandez LosAl@Home                         Tanya Doby Reflections                        Paraskevi June Special Education                      Jackie Dominick 8th Grade Activities                     Suzy Johnson Staff Appreciation Week                   Janet Murphy New Business – Election of officers for 2021-2022 Old Business Announcements Next Association Meeting - April 20, 2021, 9:00 am Adjournment https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88332475709?pwd=V0JzWUc3d2xJbEFUTENtYkY2cUZ3UT09

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.

HEAR US ROAR! Erin Kominsky Principal, Oak Middle School ekominsky@losal.org

WHAT'S HAPPENING AT OAK THIS WEEK?

MONDAY March 15: In person hybrid learning at Oak 21 Day Challenge continues today! Day 11... Family Tree Reach out and talk to your relatives. Ask about your family history or ask them to tell you a funny story. TUESDAY, March 16 : In person hybrid learning 21 Day Challenge Day 12...From Me to you Donate your gently used toys, books, clothing, blankets and household items. PTA meeting: 9:00 a.m. https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88332475709?pwd=V0JzWUc3d2xJbEFUTENtYkY2cUZ3UT09 WEDNESDAY March 17 : Distance learning all students today! Happy St. Patrick's Day 21 Day Challenge Day 13...Movie Moments What's an inspirational quote from your favorite movie (or book) 7th grade electives workshop with Ms. Reynolds THURSDAY, March 18: In person hybrid learning. 21 Day Challenge Day 14...Helping Hands / Impress Your Parents Help your family out by doing something extra around the house: take the trash out, wash the dishes/laundry, clean up after your pet. Lion Pride Celebration grade FRIDAY, March 19: In person hybrid learning. 21 Day Challenge Day 15...Clean your room, a closet or drawer. Decluttering and organization is proven to reduce stress and increase productivity!

Oak Middle School PTA Board 2020-21  President- Janet Murphy. click here 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

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.

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