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August 29, 2015

	Club Sign-ups

	On Friday, September 4th MCMS students will have the opportunity to sign-up for faculty sponsored Clubs during Club Sign-Up Day at lunch. Most Clubs, once they are formed, are held at lunch and include a variety of student-interest activities. A Club Listing (meetings and sponsors) for the 2015-16 school year will be posted on the MCMS Web Site and Student Window once Clubs are up and running (in about 1-2 weeks). All students are welcome! Students should pay attention to the morning announcements AFTER Club Sign-up Day to listen for Club meeting times and rooms. Should you need additional information, please contact Mrs. Bagheri, Assistant Principal.

	Notes from the Office

	*Food in Lockers* Parents, please ask your students not to leave food or lunch boxes in their lockers overnight. We have been having trouble with ants in lockers and on campus. Registration Pictures Student pictures are here! If you ordered pictures at Registration please ask your student(s) to pickup their picture orders from the Student Window. *Lost and Found* There is already an overload of lost water bottles and lunch boxes. Please be sure to label ALL lunch boxes and water bottles. Any unclaimed items will be donated.

	6th Grade Outdoor Ed Information Meeting this Wednesday

	Wednesday, September 2nd 3:15 in the MCMS Gym: There is a meeting designed primarily for parents to discuss the December Outdoor Education trip to Pali Institute in Running Springs. We will give a short overview of the program and entertain questions you may have. See you on Wednesday!"

	Last Chance to Advertise in this Year's Student Directory

	All directory ad orders need to be received by Tuesday, September 1st. Medea Creek Middle School Annual Directory - The Directory is distributed to all parents who join the PFA. Often times extra copies are purchased for each parent, grandparents, etc. Advertisements will appear following the list of students. Ads start from $50 for a business card size. Last Chance: Directory orders must be received by September 1, 2015. Medea Creek Weekly eNews - Every week an e-mail with events, reports and information is sent to parents to all e-mail addresses submitted during student registration (over 1,300 contacts last year). Weekly e-mails are also posted on the school website and are accessible by all site visitors. Each e-mail features ONE advertiser, so your advertisement will get the full attention of the audience. Prices start at only $45! Click here for pricing and order form. Some additional information about Medea Creek Middle School: We are a public school of approximately 950 families. Advertising and other money raised by the PFA is used to supplement the educational programs, materials and services provided to MCMS students. Advertising Rates and Order Form (Click for pricing and order form) If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact: Melissa Stone at (818) 601-9565 or email melissachanstone@gmail.com Thank you in advance for your support. Melissa Stone

	Parent Faculty Association General Meeting this Thursday

	The first PFA General Meeting of the new school year will be held this Thursday, *September 3rd, from 8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m*. in the faculty lounge. In addition to updates from various PFA Chairs, our principal, Brad Benioff, will fill us in on upcoming school events. Plan to join us, all are welcome. Coffee and treats will be served.

	Homework Club

	Homework Club will be starting on September 1st. Homework Club takes place *Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Library from 3:00-4:00 p.m.* It is facilitated by two MCMS teachers and is a great place to complete homework in the company of friends. Pick up a Homework Club Agreement Form at the Student Window or the Library . Thanks to our PFA for funding this wonderful student resource!

	Notes from the August School Board Meeting

	*Educating Compassionate and Creative Global Citizens* At the regular monthly meeting of the Oak Park USD Board of Education held on August 18th, The Board heard regular reports from Board Members and the Superintendent. A report was also given from Enoch Kwok, Director of Educational Technology, on the progress made over the summer in regard to the deployment of technology and the addition of Teachers on Special Assignment (TOSAs). The Board took action and/or approved the following: Click here for more...

	Community Emergency Response Team - CERT Information

	*EARTHQUAKES-WILDFIRES-EL NINO EVENTS* FREE Oak Park Community CERT Training Oct. 5th - Nov. 9th, 2015 (Monday Nights) 6:30 pm- 9:30 pm Location: Oak Park High School Room G-9 Final Hands-On Exercise: Saturday Nov. 14th, 2015 Following a major disaster, first responders who provide fire and medical services will not be able to meet the demand for service typically rendered. The local population will have to rely on each other for help in order to meet their immediate life saving, and life sustaining needs. The Community Emergency Response Team is a program that focuses on that preparedness. The six week training is conducted by the Ventura County Fire Department free of charge to all citizens eighteen and older. Topics Include: Light Search & rescue Fire Suppression Disaster First Aid Disaster Psychology Home Disaster Preparedness Introduction to Homeland Security For questions or to register email: Di Starzak at DiStarzak@sbcglobal.net

	Save the Dates

	9/1 - Homework Club starts 3 pm - 4 pm in the Library 9/2 - Outdoor Ed Parent Meeting at 3:15 pm in the MCMS Gym 9/3 - PFA Meeting at 8:30 am - Staff Lounge 9/4 - Club Signups at Lunch 9/7 - Labor Day Holiday - No School 9/10 - Principal's Coffee Meeting - at 9:00 am in the Staff Lounge

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