Mountain Oaks School Welcome | Important Announcements

This Week at Mountain Oaks

Week of March 14-20, 2010

Sunday March 14, 2010

Daylight Saving Time Begins - Daylight Saving Time Begins - turn clocks forward one hour

Academic Decathlon State Competition

Academic Decathlon Super Quiz Relay, 4:45-7:45P

Monday March 15, 2010

Academic Decathlon State Competition

Tuesday March 16, 2010

Governing Board, 7-9P

Wednesday March 17, 2010

April Newsletter Deadline - This is the deadline to have all newsletter information & articles to Jean. Please send to mowebmaster@ccoe.k12.ca.us so Jacqueline also receives them. Jean will reply to all emails, so if you do not hear from her, call 754-0532 ext. 2226.

Growing Up Wild, 12:30-3P - Growing Up WILD is an early childhood education program (ages 3—7) that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Through a wide range of activities and experiences, Growing Up WILD provides an early foundation for developing positive impressions about the natural world and lifelong social and academic skills. Every participant will receive a free copy of the guide(a $25 value). Visit www.projectwild.org/growingupwild.htm for more information.

Program Committee, 3:30-5P

Thursday March 18, 2010

Ag Day - grades 4 & 5, 9-11A - Contact Melissa R. at ext. 2264 to let her know if you are going.

Skywatch - Change of Plans! Sky Watch for March has been canceled at Mountain Oaks School. All interested families are invited to attend Tour of the Night Sky at New Melones on the same night. Tour of the Night Sky - Thursday, March 18, at dusk. Local amateur astronomer Denise Combs (and friends) will present spring constellations, sky movements, and other deep sky objects--perhaps we'll see distant galaxies, nebulae, or global clusters! Join us and watch the moon set, allowing dark skies for optimal viewing. Meet at dusk in the New Melones Lake Visitor Center and Museum parking lot. Please wear warm clothes and bring a flashlight, weather and viewing conditions permitting.

Friday March 19, 2010

Last Day to Take Budget Shortfall Survey

Homeschool 101, 2-4P

Important Announcements

	Volleyball Fundraiser - Black & White Semi-Formal Dance Benefits: All proceeds go to volleyball to help purchase supplies. Grades: 7-12 Date: Sept. 17th Time: 7-11P (All students are required to stay until everything is cleaned and put away.) Location: Mountain Oaks San Andreas Cost: $5.00 and bring money to purchase snacks. Details: Come join us for the first dance of the school year. It is a great way to reconnect with friends you haven't seen for awhile and make new friends. Remember: All Mountain Oaks students attending the dance must complete a Special Events Permission Slip and have it turned in NO LATER than Friday, September 10th if you are bringing a non-Mountain Oaks guest or by September 15th if you are not bringing a guest.

	Screaming Eagle Student Newsletter Check out this awesome publication which some of our students have created! Copies are available at the San Andreas site and you can also see the current edition online under Student Art, Projects and Accomplishments. If you would like to submit suggestions, movie reviews or book reviews for the newsletter, please send to mowebmaster@ccoe.k12.ca.us with "For Screaming Eagles" in the Subject line.

	2009-2010 Yearbook Orders You may now see a sample of the 2009-2010 Mountain Oaks Yearbook at the front desk and order one if you like. Click for flyer with more information.

	Calaveras County Office of Education Back to School Picnic and BBQ Click here for more information.

	Topics in Science Class #1 - Life Under a Microscope This class will be on Sept. 13th from 2-3:30P and is limited to no more than 12 students due to equipment limitations. Click for syllabus and more information.

	Life after Mt Oaks: College in the United Kingdom and Travels Presented by Kelly Dolan, a former Mountain Oaks Student Thursday, Oct. 7th, 2:30-3:30P. Kelly Dolan is one of our graduating alums who is presently visiting here in Calaveras County. After high school, Kelly attended UCLA to receive his BA. He then received his MA from Oxford and his high school teaching credential at Cambridge (both in the U.K.). All of his degrees are in his favorite subject, Geography. Join us to hear about some of his adventures in college and around the world!

	Governing Board Student Representative Once again it's time to find an interested high school student who is willing to volunteer to serve as the non-voting student representative to the Governing Board. If you are willing to serve for one year on the Mountain Oaks' Governing Board, please see your site secretary click below for an application. Applications are due to be turned in to an administrator by October 1st.

	Gold Country Homeschoolers Email Group Click article title for more information about this group which Mountain Oaks families have been invited to join.

	PSAT Testing at Mountain Oaks PSAT Testing will be held at Mountain Oaks on October 13th, 9A-12N at both the San Andreas and Ione sites. Sign up with Janice (ext. 2245) by September 13th. The cost is $13 and you may make checks payable to Mountain Oaks. (Please note PSAT on lower left of check.)

	Community Special Events and Field Trip Websites Be sure to watch the Community Special Events and Field Trip Websites page under Activities. There are many fun and educational opportunities posted there on a regular basis. Click on article title to be directed to this page.

	Wish List for Donations Click this article's title to see the current Mountain Oaks Wish List for Donations as well as a list of current Fundraisers. In these tough economic times and budget cuts, Mountain Oaks will need to rely more heavily on donations and fundraisers to be able to continue to provide the high quality and quantity of programs and resources. Be sure to check frequently for updates and additions.

	Community Immunization Clinics Click title for Community Immunization Clinics schedule and flyer.

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