Notes from Oak
Thursday, January 16, 2020
Important Dates
Mon, Jan 20 - Martin Luther King Holiday/ No School
Tues, Jan 21 - Staff Development Day, No School
Thurs, Jan 23- Imagination Machine School Assembly
Thurs, Jan 29 - Geography Bee Noon - 3:00 pm in Multi
Fri, Jan 31 - Movie Night - 5-9 pm in Multi
Wed, Feb 5- Author Assembly 3rd-6th- Grades - Lisa McMann- Unwanteds 1:30 Multi
Thur, Feb 13 & Fri, Feb 14- 6th Grade Entrepreneurial Fair
Week of Feb 17- 21- President’s Holiday and Winter Break - No School
The best part of rainy weather
Principal's Message
Spelling Bee this Week!
Fifteen courageous spellers from our 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes took on the Scripps’ Spelling Bee yesterday afternoon. Students were impressive as they tackled difficult words. Two students from each class competed during lunch at the preliminary rounds.
A big congratulations to Emma J (4th Grade) who spelled her way to victory with the word “unquenchable”. Runners-up were Divya B (5th grade) and Sophie B (6th grade).
Emma will go on to take the test to see if she qualifies for regional competition and state level competition. We are behind you Emma -- you can do it!
AMC 8 Math Challenge
In November, some of our Oak students participated in the AMC8 (American Math Competition for 8th Graders). The AMC 8 is a 25-question, 40-minute, multiple-choice competition exam for middle school math students, done without calculators.
The AMC 8 is geared toward middle school students at any age. The competition is run by the Mathematical Association of America who scores the test.
Fifteen of our students competed. Congratulations to all students for challenging their skills. Oak participants were: Jacqueline L, Morris V, Renuka M, Caroline K, Rachna G, Diya R. Diya D, Rohan G, Brigham R, Sophia Z, Roy Y, Amy W, Invank A, Sophie B, and Josi W.
Ivanka A placed third
Sophie B placed second
Josi W placed first
Way to go Oak Students!
Oak Avenue School Tours
Have you heard your neighbors talking about wanting to know more about Oak School? Perhaps a new family just moved into the area and they are looking at different school options. Maybe a neighbor has preschool-age children and they are inquiring about Oak School. Please let families know Oak School is open for tours. Feel free to pass along my email address. I would be happy to set up a time to provide a personal tour and answer questions about the Oak School community. kattell@lasdschools.org
Keeping Healthy
It is definitely Flu Season. Please take a look at the link below regarding when to keep your student at home and what to do to stay healthy!
https://www.lasdschools.org/District/6315-Flu-Influenza.html
PTA News
Dear Oak Community,
It’s January, and I am already looking ahead to fun and busy winter and Spring at Oak. From our family movie night, sixth grade Entrepreneur Fair, STEM Expo, Spring Fling and Auction, Junior Olympics, Talent Show, and so much more, I’m looking forward to a great second half of the year.
Our sixth graders will be busy for the next few months. Join them as the host a family movie night for the Oak community on Friday, January 31. In February, do your Valentine’s shopping at the sixth-grade Entrepreneur Fair, February 13-14.
Oak Spring Auction and Social
Save the date for Saturday, March 21st at the Juniper Hotel in Cupertino for our Spring Fling and silent auction!
Our auction team is forming and we need your help! Do you have a great idea for a class level party? What about an adults only night out? Our parent and kid parties are some of our most profitable auction items. Find a friend and start planning your party!
Our LifeSaver this week is: Mr. Eduardo, our fabulous, hard-working Oak custodian! Mr. Eduardo keeps our campus clean, helps set-up our events, and always gives you a smile when you walk by. Thank you for all you do for Oak School and our PTA Mr. Eduardo!
Sincerely,
Sara Payne
Oak PTA President
2020 Update from LAEF
Happy New Year! Let’s start the year off strong by raising the final $500,000 to reach our 2019-20 goal of $3.4 million. Generous donations from families like you enable your student's school to offer music, PE, STEM, art, computer science, and more.
Donate to LAEF Today. Any amount would be greatly appreciated, and help us reach our goal of 100% participation.
Also, find out if your company will match your donation to LAEF and be sure to apply. Last school year, LAEF received over $840,000 from corporate matches!
Thinking Ahead to Junior High
Tour Blach Intermediate School
Are you a future Blach parent and interested in what the future holds in junior high school for your child? You’re invited to tour our National Blue Ribbon Blach Intermediate School. Meet the principal, talk with students and teachers, and visit classrooms. Learn how classroom instruction, innovative curriculum, and an unparalleled array of electives prepare students for success in high school, college and beyond. Blach is a welcoming and inclusive junior high school that focuses on the whole child and empowers and engages students to become global citizens and lifelong learners.
Take a look at the Blach video in our media gallery and please sign up using this link to join the tour that is most convenient for you. Tour dates are as follows:
Friday, January 24, 1:30pm-3:00pm
Friday, March 13, 9:30am-11am
Monday, March 16, 1:30pm-3pm
Also, please Save the Date for our Junior High School Information Night on February 6 at 7 pm. More information will be provided to our families in upcoming newsletters.
Oak Community News
MVLA Parent Education
The MVLA Parent Education Speaker Series presents:
William Stixrud, M.D. and Ned Johnson
The Self-Driven Child:
The Science and Sense of Giving Kids More Control Over Their Lives
Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020 - 7:00 - 9:00pm
MVHS Spartan Theater
3535 Truman Ave., Mountain View
Evidence strongly suggests that age-appropriate autonomy is vital for young people’s mental health—it helps them to sculpt brains that are resilient, resourceful, and ready to take on new challenges.
When The Self-Driven Child authors Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson began comparing notes years ago, they discovered a common problem among their young clients: kids were feeling acutely stressed. Many complained that they felt powerless to shape their own destinies. Some stumbled in high school, while others hit college and unraveled. Bill is a clinical neuropsychologist who helps kids gripped by anxiety or struggling to learn. Ned is a motivational coach who runs an elite tutoring service. Together they discovered that the best antidote to stress is to give kids a sense of control.
In this talk, Bill and Ned offer a combination of cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioral therapy, and case studies drawn from the thousands of kids they've helped. They advise that parents and educators adopt the role of consultant rather than manager to give kids more responsibility for their own life decisions even before they leave home.
Audience: Parents and educators of students grades 6 - 12.
To register for this free event, go to https://mvla2019-20-stixrudandjohnson.eventbrite.com
Books available for purchase, thanks to Books, Inc., (cash or check)
Sponsored by Los Altos Educational Foundation (LAEF), MVLA High School Foundation, Mountain View Educational Foundation (MVEF), and Los Altos-Mountain View PTA Council.
Oak Avenue School
Mission:
It is Oak School’s mission to ensure high levels of learning for all students. Every day we respectfully collaborate to develop confident, resilient, joyful learners who care about the Oak School community and become responsible citizens.
Email: kattell@lasdschools.org
Website: https://oakschool.org/
Location: 1501 Oak Avenue, Los Altos, CA, USA
Phone: (650)237-3900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Oakavenuesch
Twitter: @OakPrincipal
