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AB 84 has advanced from the Appropriations Committee on a party-line vote and will be considered by the full Assembly between now and June 6.

This bill threatens to impose costly mandates, strip away funding, and limit choices for families—harming students in all charter schools across California.

Your voice matters! In just two minutes, you can make a difference.

Let’s show our legislators that we stand for student-centered, flexible, and equitable education—not one-size-fits-all mandates.

Click below to send your email and STOP AB 84 today!

Listed below is the original message posted about AB 84 that was previously posted on our website:

AB 84 is one of the most sweeping and concerning charter school bills in recent memory, and we need everyone working together to protect students and schools.

In just a few weeks, AB 84 will be taken up on the Assembly Floor—a critical moment that could determine whether this harmful bill advances. Legislators will be hearing from all sides, and family voices will be essential to stopping it.

We know this time of year is packed, but here’s why this can’t wait:

AB 84 is moving quickly with a vote on the Assembly Floor expected by late May or early June.

Families are among the most persuasive voices in this debate, but only if they understand the stakes and know how to engage constructively.

AB 84 Puts Charter School Flexibility—and Student Success—at Risk

Click article title to learn more and find out how you can make a difference! Posted 5/29/25

2024 graduates, we need your help. Every year the state requires us to have our previous year's graduates complete a post high school survey. We need this information before June 13th to report to the state. The survey will only take about 2 minutes. If you have any questions, please contact Samantha Hamilton at 754-0532, ext. 2258 or your previous resource teacher. Please click on the title for the Post Graduation Survey. Posted 5/28/25

After the passage of Senate Bill 276 in January 2020, new immunization rules were implemented at Mountain Oaks School. Mountain Oaks has always been understanding and supportive of parent choice, while operating within the legal guidelines set by the California Department of Education. We continue to enroll students without current immunizations as independent study only students. We also inform independent study only students that they would not be eligible for enrollment in workshops, classes, events and other group school activities.

I have provided an attachment and a link to the current immunization requirements: CA Immunization Requirements

In the 2025/26 school year, our school and country nurse will be auditing all workshops, classes, outings, and school events for student immunization status before approving enrollment/attendance at the event.

The audit will verify that all enrolled students participating in on-campus and/or group activities (such as workshops and field trips) have up-to-date immunization records reflecting one of the following statuses:
● On Schedule with Immunizations
● Students with IEPs will continue to participate in those activities and workshops that are part of their assigned services. This includes lunch.
● A current state medical exemption will allow you to continue to participate in school group activities. The information for how to apply for a medical exemption can be found on the state website: https://cair-me.cdph.ca.gov/home

Students must meet all specified criteria to participate in on-campus group activities. Those who do not meet the immunization requirements may enroll in Mountain Oaks as Independent Study students only.

If you have any questions about your immunization status at our school, please feel free to call me (Kathleen Lewis @ 754-0532, ext. 2262) or the Mountain Oaks Administrative Services Coordinator, Samantha at 754-0532, ext. 2258

Please click on the title for more information. Posted 5/27/25

We are starting the Girls' Volleyball sign ups for next school year. This is for 7-12th grade girls. Seventh and eighth graders can "Red Shirt" which means they can practice with the team but they are not able to play in the games because it is a high school league. We will have a Volleyball Orientation on August 11th immediately following Kick-Off-Kamp. We would like to have all players and their parents attend the meeting. All players will need to complete an Athletic Packet and have a physical done before they can begin practicing with the team. Click on the title for more information. Posted 5/27/25

Some of our workshops have ended earlier or will be ending sooner than originally posted on the workshop schedule. Therefore, we have decided to list the end date for the different workshops.

Ended week of May 5-9th
American History: Kayle
Art TK-3, 4-6, and 7-12: John
Beg. String 4-12: Noreen
California History: Kayle
Choir K-12: Noreen
Countries & Cultures K-3: Kelly C
Green Team 7-12: Kayle
Home Ec TK-12: Lindsay
Kindness Crew 5-8: Michael
Kindness Cubs 1-4: Michael
Leadership 9-12: Kelly O
Math Essentials 6-8: Chelsea
Math Essentials 4-5: Chelsea
Math Through Literature TK-2: Bethany
PE 3-6: Kayle
Rhythm TK-3": Noreen
Social Skills 9-12: Michael
Transition 9-12: Casey
Writer's Workshop 5-8: Bethany

Ending Week of May 12-13 ( School is closed May 14-16)
Intro to Fractions 2-4: Kelly C

Ending Week of May 19-23
Pre-Algebra 5-8: Luke

Ending Week of May 26-30
Algebra 2 11-12: Sally
Algebra 1 8-12: Joy
Algebra B 8-11: Eric/Kathleen
Creative Writing 6-8: Meta
Creative Writing 9-12: Meta
Geometry 10-2: Sally

We are in need of some photos for the 24-25 Yearbook. If your student attended any school events or field trips and you have photos to share, we would be happy to have them for the yearbook. If your student didn't have their photo taken during Photo Day you can still submit a photo for the yearbook. To submit photos for the yearbook, you can email [email protected] or submit them directly to the Yearbook website (this would be best if you are submitting a lot of photos). We especially need more photos for the following events: Hispanic Heritage Day, Kick Off Kamp, Science Camp, Science Fair & Share Day, Valentine's Day, Dell'Osso Pumpkin Farm Field Trip, College Tours, State Capital Field Trip, Battle of the Books, Chawsee' Grinding Rocks Field Trip, and Lego Discovery. Even if you only have photos of your own child at the field trip or event, it still helps.

Please click on the title for more information on how to upload photos directly to Entourage Yearbooks.

We love it when parents or students that attended an event or field trip create the yearbook page for that item. You can tell it is done by someone who really cared for the events and is done with love. If you are willing to create a yearbook page for a specific event/field trip, please contact Samantha at [email protected]. Our yearbook program is very easy to use and we can send you a video tutorial on the program or you can contact Samantha and she will meet with you to show you the program. Let's make this yearbook full of love from the people who enjoyed their time at these events! Posted on 4/9/25

Dear 8th Grade Graduate and Parents,

This is a special year for your graduates. All of your hard work and dedication towards your K-8th grade education will soon be coming to a close and bringing with it those wonderful high school years. The Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony will be on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Graduates need to be at the school by 4:00 PM on graduation day for photos and rehearsal. Graduates and their families should consider the significance of the event and dress according.

Please complete the Graduation Checklist form which must be done for all 8th graders (even if you are not participating in the graduation ceremony).

If you have any questions, please call Samantha at 754-0532 ext. 2258.

Please click on the title to complete the Graduation Checklist form. Posted 4/9/25

We contract with Calaveras River Academy for our food services and hot lunches. They are currently in the process of hiring someone after receiving notice that their previous employee would not be returning. Unfortunately, we will only be able to offer shelf-stable lunches while they are in the process of hiring someone. Families must still sign-up 5 days in advance through the lunch program and list "Shelf Stable" as their chosen lunch. We need to know in advance to make sure we have enough items to make the necessary lunches. Once they have someone hired, we will post the hot lunch menu. Families are still required to sign up 5 days in advance for the shelf-stable lunches. Posted 4/2/25

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

I regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing the Mountain Oaks Sonora Satellite Resource Center at the end of the 24/25 school year. The building we are currently in was sold a few months ago. Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure a renewal of our lease for the building, which has led to this difficult decision.

Click article title for more information. Posted 3/31/25