February 13, 2016
Demonstration Day is on February 17th
Best Practices in Action*  Learn quote
Wednesday,February 17, 2016 at MCMS 
8:00 am(check-in) to 2:40 pm (1st  session starts @8:30 am)
 
Attend full day or half day...FREE!
Updated Session descriptions available to download here

*Observe state-of-the art of teaching that utilizes a range of differentiated instructional strategies,hits standards,and utilizes quality materials and technology to deliver a rigorous curriculum in heterogeneously grouped classrooms.

Please note: 
  1. RSVP to Slavene@opusd.org 
  2. Park on side streets only - Do NOT park in lot. 
  3. Check-in at the front office
STEAM Career Exploration Night - February 18



Is your child wondering what career will be best for them? 

There are so many kinds of jobs out there. How do you help them? Come and explore the many faceted and thriving jobs in the STEAM careers that are for EVERYONE! 

Medea Creek will be hosting the second annual Career Exploration Night for 5-12th-grade students on Thursday, February 18th from 7-9 pm in the Medea Creek Gym. Come and talk one on one with local professionals willing to share their insight and expertise. Find out what you want to know about careers in Arts, Media and Entertainment; Building Trades and Construction; Computer Science and Information & Technology; Engineering and Design; Finance and Business; and Health Science and Medical Technology. Also get a chance to win a prize! 

Click here for a listing of presenters and the program schedule. See you there!"
Hoops for the Heart
Parents be on the lookout...for a sponsorship form in your child's backpack in two weeks. MCMS supports the American Heart Association's Annual Hoops/Jump For The  Heart 
event and asks for donations from parents/families/friends in support of your child's participation.  We are also in need of volunteers to help on the day of the event so things run smoothly for our children and coaches.  Tuesday, February 23rd is for 7th and 8th graders.  Wednesday, February 24th is for 6th graders.  Please click here to sign up and help a worthy cause.  

Thank you very much, 
Natalie Friedman & Julie Prince Co-Chairs.
Earn Community Service Hours With Dole Great Race of Agoura! 
This major event, celebrating 31 years of supporting Agoura Hills and Oak Park schools, is the perfect opportunity to get involved in a fun, community-wide activity. You can volunteer as a group, with a friend, or as an individual. There are many different ways to volunteer (minimum volunteer age for all positions is 14 unless working with an adult or older sibling).  Spots will fill quickly! Sign up directly at volunteer.greatrace.run . Questions? Email Jodi@greatraceofagoura.com Race day is March 19. 
History Day at Medea
History DayMedea Creek's  fourth annual History Day Competition will be held in the Library Wednesday, February 24, from 3 pm to 6 pm in the Library. Forty groups of students have signed up to research and present exhibits or documentaries on historical topics related to this year's theme Exploration, Encounter, Exchange. Everyone is invited to attend.  Participating eighth graders earn history with honors designation at graduation for taking part, however a large group of sixth and seventh graders participated this year as well.  Hope you are able to stop in. If you have any questions, contact Sharon Lavene  
Save the Date - International Festival 
Friday, April 8 4:30 - 7:30 pm
Oak Park High School Pavilion

Announcing Oak Park's International Festival 2016 to celebrate cultural diversity and promote global citizenship. 

This 2nd Annual, District-wide Event will include International Country Booths & Demonstrations, Cultural Performances & Fashion Show, and Food for Purchase!   Students from all schools in the Oak Park Unified School District are encouraged to participate!   Get involved and sign up now! 
 
Parents & Students interested in creating/working on a Country Booth, please contact Angela Wells at angelawells805@aol.com for details.

Cultural Performers of all Ages are welcome to Perform!  Please Contact Binky DeMetre at bdemetre@hotmail.com to sign up. 
 
Heartfelt Thanks 
 
Thank you to all the wonderful volunteers who lent their time and positive energy to the Ability Awareness Fair, including Julie John, Rose DeMattia, Beth Felsen, Ragini Aggarwal, Julie Kwok, Sunita Brown, Gigi Dellevigne, Lara Daniels, Carolina Drews, John Oakes, Christine Anderson, Chen Mu-Forster, Adora Chu, Julie Gibbs, Heather Peters, Lynn Wilson, Monay Zamani, Peter Farriday, Sakhi Sundaram, Ilene Seigel, Kathleen Oates, Kim Lerner, Dana Gelick, Eileen Nehira, Barbara Lee, Yogita Jasuja, Beth Meyer, Charisse Lee, Brenda Lam, Kim Ackerknecht, Lisa Franz, Linda Sharp, Chris Killian, Rania Abdellatef, Wendy Einbund, Melinda Quach, Melissa Stone, Jenn Willet, Annapurna Nori, Michele Cunneen, Cristina Sanchez, Sheryl Bluestein, Stephanie Sandlers, Marie Gil, Jamie Solot, Eva Doyle, Event Chair Darla Christensen, and Co-chairs Casey Bridge and Julie Hearst. We greatly appreciate your making this event such a success. 
Save the Date - First Annual Music Festival!
Oak Park Music Fest
The first annual Oak Park Music Festival featuring the Oak Park School's music and choral programs will be held Sunday, April 10, 2016 from 12-4pm. Enjoy a fun-filled family day with revolving stages of talent, food trucks, bake sale, booths, kids games and a silent auction. Admission is only $5.00 and all proceeds benefit OPIMA (Oak Park Instrumental Music Association) and choral programs. 

Promote Your Business
The Oak Park Music Festival is selling booth space to area businesses.  A great way to promote home based businesses, corporate businesses or sell your products or arts and crafts.  Booth space is 10'x10' and includes a table and 2 chairs.  Booths are $100 and all proceeds benefit OPIMA. Businesses may share booth space. Contact Julie Prince at jprince007@sbcglobal.net for more details or to reserve your booth. Space is limited! 
Save the Dates
  • 2/15               -   No School - President's Day Holiday
  • 2/17               -   Demonstration Day - Details  

  • 2/17               -   Intramural Basketball vs Lindero 3-5 pm at Lindero 

  • 2/18               -   STEAM Career Night in the MCMS GYM 7pm - 9pm
  • 2/22               -   Future Freshman Night at OPHS 6pm. Flyer with details
  • 2/23-24          -   Hoops for Heart 
  • 2/24               -   History Day 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • 3/10               -   5th Grade Parent Information Night 6:00 pm
  • 3/25-4/1         -   No School - Spring Break
  • 4/8                 -   International Festival
  • 4/10               -   Oak Park's Music Festival
  • 4/18-4/21       -   8th Grade CAASPP and Science STAR Testing 
  • 4/25-4/28       -   7th Grade CAASPP Testing 
  • 5/2-5/5           -   6th Grade CAASPP Testing
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