April 16, 2016

	CAASPP Testing Starts this Week

	April 18-21 .... 7th/8th Grade Math & Science (4/18, 4/20 are "A" days and 4/19,4/21 are "B" days) April 25-26 .... 8th Grade Language Arts April 27-28 .... 7th Grade Language Arts May 2-3 .... 6th Grade Math May 4-5 .... 6th Grade Language Arts It is essential that your child is not absent during their testing schedule. We ask that parents do not schedule medical or dental appointments on the days of their student's testing. There is nothing parents need to do to prepare students for the tests other than ensure good nutrition and a good night's sleep. However, if parents would like to see examples of the assessments you can explore: http://sbac.portal.airast.org/ca/practice-test-ca/ This link will allow you to take the practice test just like your students will at school. Select the student interface at the bottom of the page and sign in as "GUEST". Pursuant to California Education Code 60615, parents may annually submit to the school a written request to excuse their child from taking the CAASPP. If you would like your child to be excused from taking the CAASPP this spring, please submit your request, in writing, to the site administrator. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the MCMS Office.

	Yearbook Orders Received

	Not sure if you purchased a yearbook this year? Check the attached list.The list of those who purchased a yearbook is also located on the wall adjacent to the library. Yearbooks were not sold at registration. They were only sold online until January 24. There are still a few yearbooks left for sale, that will be sold, on a "first-come" basis. Yearbooks are $55.00 and cash only will be accepted. Students need to see Mrs. Mosley in C-4 to purchase a yearbook.

	Community Dog Walk

	Bring your pooch and join us for the 3rd Annual Oak Park community Walk for the Dogs. Each year the humans have a great time, but the DOGS have a truly AWESOME time! 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM OAK PARK HIGH SCHOOL GREAT LAWN SATURDAY, APRIL 23 $10 requested donation per dog. Checks or cash accepted. Checks can be made payable to the Beagle Freedom Project. There will be two courses - the short course for smaller and older dogs and the long course for larger or younger dogs. Funds raised this year will go to: Beagle Freedom Project works to release dogs and other animals (cats, rabbits, and others) from laboratory situations and find forever homes for them. Beagles are the breed of choice for laboratories because of the docile and friendly nature of the breed. Most of the animals used in labs are used for testing of cosmetics and personal care products and many feel that this is a cruel and unnecessary practice. You can avoid purchasing such products by looking for the words NOT TESTED ON ANIMALS or the 'bunny' logo on products. This event is sponsored by the Oak Park High School SPAE Club - Students Protecting Animals and the Environment. For more information and to fill out the liability waiver form in advance you can visit http://www.oakparkusd.org/spae

	UCLA Engineering School Event

	UCLA invites you and your students to join us for an engineering school event on May 7th, 2016 (Saturday) celebrating Claude Shannon, who was one of the greatest American scientists of the 20th century. Shannon founded information theory and is perhaps equally well known for founding both digital computer and digital circuit design theory. Shannon also laid the foundations of cryptography and did basic work on codebreaking and secure telecommunications. Click here for the event flyer.

	With Much Gratitude

	A Huge THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who helped make the Spring Staff Appreciation Luncheon a success. The room looked spectacular, the food was delicious, and the massages were relaxing. A special note of gratitude to the team: Brigitte Shulze, Kelly Schraeder, Jillian Greenberg, Blanca Rapp, Holly Viane, Sandra Jenko, Jamie Solot, Michelle Cass, Christy Pernin, Denise Helfstein, Beth Felsen and Rania Abdellatef Thank you also to Ali Baba Mediterranean Grill in Simi Valley, Kianna Kiasaleh Nuban for the massages and Debra Leith and her team for helping harvest the vegetables and flowers. It was a wonderful way to show the MCMS Staff how much we value all that they do.

	Oak Park Music Festival is This Sunday

	Sunday, April 17, we will be hosting the first annual Oak Park Music Fest. Come join our fantastic music groups performing. Tickets may be purchased at www.oakparkmusic.org. There will also be booths, food and games for all!

	8th Grade Information

	*Art Gift Submissions* 8th grade art gift submissions are due the 19th! Judging will take place the 20th at lunch in room D-2. All 8th graders are welcome to judge! *Culmination Speech Applications* Culmination speech applications are due the 25th to Mrs. Cadle by 2:45pm. Speech judging is the 26th from 3-4pm. Any questions please contact Mrs. Cadle at mcadle@opusd.org. Any 8th grader is welcome to submit a speech and tryout! *Message from the Dance and Breakfast Committee* If parents have any concerns about food allergies for the 8th grade dance and breakfast, please contact Sandra Jenko at sjenko@gmx.de. We will try and accommodate everyone so that all can participate and enjoy the festivities. We always have vegetarian choices.

	OPUSD Community Outreach Announcements

	Oak Park 50th Anniversary Game Board Pre-Sale Opportunity: Celebrate the last 50 Years of Oak Park by purchasing your very own Oak Park-Opoly Game Board. Pre-sale orders are now available on our district website at: http://www.oakparkusd.org/Page/7278. Pre-sale price is only available through May 1st (Big Sunday). Price goes up on May 2nd. Big Sunday Registrations are Open: If you haven't signed up to volunteer, now is the time! All pre-registered volunteers will receive a T-shirt and have first choice of project location. Walk-up registrations will be placed as needed and will NOT receive a t-shirt. Register today at http://www.oakparkusd.org/Page/5135

	Attention Parents! Save the Date! Mark your Calendars

	MCMS Open House is Thursday, April 28th. Festivities begin at 5:30 p.m. with D' Amore's Pizza and Uncle Chris' Italian Ice. They will be selling delicious food and dessert! There will also be a FABULOUS raffle with great prizes available until 7pm! 5:30pm - 6:30pm:everyone will have the opportunity to listen to music from the MCMS Choir & Band in the Amphitheatre! 6:30 - 7pm:General Meeting 7:00 to 8:00 p.m: everyone will be able view and celebrate student accomplishments from the year. Classrooms will be open and teachers on hand throughout campus to view student work. 7:45 - 8pm:Raffle winners announced! D'Amore Pizza Truck Cheese or Pepperoni Slices - $2.50/slice Specialty Slices - $3.00/slice Salads: $5.00 Garlic Knots: 2 for $1.00 Bottle Water & Soda: $1.50 Uncle Chris' Italian Ice $3 for a single Ice $5 for a double Ice * Please note: we are looking for individuals and/or local businesses to support the MCMS PFA by donating to the Open House raffle.If you or anyone you know would like to make a monetary or in-kind donation, please contact: Ginger at theperinis@msn.com or Denise at denisehelfstein@me.com.

	Save the Dates

	4/18-4/21 - 7 & 8th Grade CAASPP Testing - Math,Science and 8th Grade Science STAR Testing 4/25-4/26 - 8th Grade CAASPP Testing - Language Arts 4/27-4/28 - 7th Grade CAASPP Testing - Language Arts 4/28 - Open House 5:30 pm - 8 pm. Flyer with details 5/1 - Big Sunday Day of Service 5/2-5/5 - 6th Grade CAASPP Testing 5/24-5/27 - Minimum Days for all grades - Dismissal at 12:35 5/25 - 8th Grade Culmination at OPHS 6:00 pm 5/27 - Last Day of School

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