Bulldog Staff Bulletin
Oakland Technical High School - Week of Sept. 30-Oct.4
Honor ✧ Focus ✧ Community ✧Positive Expression
Week At A Glance
Sunday, September 29
- Rosh Hashanah*(starting at sunset)
Monday, September 30
- Rosh Hashanah*
- Mexican Folklorico 2nd period 10:00 to 11:00 AM
- Admin Team Meeting 9:30 am
- Grade Reporting Closes at midnight
Tuesday, October 1
- Rosh Hashanah*
- Brazilian Samba Carnival 3rd Period 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesday, October 2
- Bollywood 4th Period 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- PD: Whole Staff 2:30 PM
- Afro Beat 5th Period 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM
Friday, October 4
- West African & Hip Hop 5th & 6th Period 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Lets Make School Funner!
Goal: By June 2020, the Tech staff will redesign their curriculum for our block schedule to support and engage all students in their classes.
To accomplish this, we will design curriculum that
Infuses joy and active learning.
Builds off and aligns best teacher practices.
Includes ongoing formative assessments that build up to a relevant Capstone project.
"Our Future and Our Hope"
First Debate Tournament Was A Success!
Announcements
Rosh Hashana Sep 30-Oct 1 (Begins sunset Sep 29)
This two-day observance marks the beginning of the holiest time of the
year for Jews. School or work will be missed on these holy days and nights.
The Great California ShakeOut
Get Ready to Shake Out: Thursday, October 17th , 11:15 AM
Attention 9th Grade Teachera
Standards & Equity Mini-Institute
We are excited to announce that we are hosting a Standards & Equity Mini-Institute, with a focus on 9th grade. Research tells us that we can predict as early as 8th and 5th grade who will be off track for graduation. “Less than 25% of students who are off-track in their freshman year graduate from high school in four years.” (What Matters for Staying On-Track and Graduating in Chicago Public Schools) If we can help students to develop their cultural academic identities, they will have greater access to grade-level instruction.
As a result of participating in this institute, OUSD 9th grade teachers will...
Explain why access to standards-based instruction is an equity issue
Explain how standards progressions can be used to move students toward grade-level standards
Commit to engaging all students by utilizing their assets (culture, language, and experience) to access grade-level instruction
Make connections between developmentally-appropriate strategies that support 9th grade students and grade-level instruction
Who: Teachers of Algebra 1, Biology 9, English 9, and Ethnic Studies
When: Saturday, October 26, 9:00am - 3:30pm
Where: MetWest High School, 314 E 10th St
For a more detailed overview, please refer to this document.
Light breakfast, lunch, and stipends will be provided.
If you attended the June Standards & Equity Institute or the August New Teacher Institute, please still join us in October! We will have new content, focused on the 9th grade experience.
Paper Distribution at Dewey
A pallet of paper will be dropped off on the basketball court at Dewey Academy at around 10 am on Friday, Oct. 4 and then that afternoon, principals, teachers, and staff will be welcome to come to pick up the paper. Someone will be there to facilitate the pickup, and will remain on site until all the paper has been given out, but no later than 5:00 pm.
It is just one pallet, so the amount of paper is limited. Perhaps one box per school/staff member who comes to pick it up. I don't know exactly how much paper there is, but I am guessing there are about 30 boxes and that the oversized paper will be best used in art classes.
Unapologetic About Supporting Black Boys
Greetings!
At Kingmakers of Oakland, we fundamentally believe that all Black males are brilliant, beautiful, and possess innate greatness. Our goal is to support school leaders and district teams to leverage their collective genius to identify the systems, structures, conditions, and culture that -- when sustained -- lead to improved educational and life outcomes for African American male students.
We want you to join us in this work and thought partnership at our upcoming
in Oakland, CA.
The event is only one-month away! As a friend of Kingmakers of Oakland (KOO), we are offering this limited time "KOOPON' offer for discounted individual tickets. Simply use the code KOOPON-FF19 to receive $149 off. Offer ends Sept. 30.
Reminders
ChromeBook Carts
Teachers if you have a Chromebook cart housed in your classroom we are counting on your support to keep the Chromebooks locked up and in good condition. At the end of the day, you must lock the Chromebook Carts up and make sure the carts are secured to the wall. We have found carts like this at the end of the day. Please show the carts some love and secure our resources.
Restorative Justice Training Link
Please find the new schedule and registration for the OUSD RJ Trainings this year
2019-20 Medicare 101 Seminars Starting in October
Are you close to retiring? Do you have colleagues retiring soon? This is the perfect opportunity for staff to come out and learn about Medicare and how it works.
Contact: Brenda Beaugard, Coordinator, Benefits, brenda.beaugard@ousd.org
Calendar of Main Jewish Religious Observances and Resource Guide
Calendar of Main Jewish Religious Observances and Resource Guide
Please see link for resources and support to help avoid scheduling exams, special programs, and ceremonies that conflict with Jewish observances.
Mindfulness
When: Thursdays from 3:45ish-4:05ish
Where: Room S8 (Mr. Bachicha’s room)
Who: Any Tech staff who want to participate
The O.T. Marquee
The O.T. Marquee (flashing sign with lights in front of the school) will be updated every week or so depending on our needs.
Coaches and Athletics, please fill out this form weekly to ensure your games are included. I am particularly concerned with sports that might not get as much public attention. We want to celebrate all our Bulldogs.
Please get in your requests by the end of lunch on Mondays to be included in updates.
Bus Passes for Field trips
We have 1 day AC Transit bus passes for field trips. If you need bus passes for a field trip, please communicate with the Administrator over your pathway and they will provide you with the number of bus passes you need.
Assessments- State and District
AP Exams: May 4-8; 11-15, 2020
CAA:
- Science: Sept. 30, 2019 - Jan. 30, 2020
- ELA/Math: April 6, 2020 - May 15, 2020
PFT: February 3, 2020 - February 28, 2020; 9th Grade
SBAC: April 6, 2020 - May 15, 2020
Summative ELPAC: February 3, 2020 - March 20, 2020
Useful Links
Fall Sports Calendars
General Information
Administrative Team
Principal
Assistant Principal 9th Grade
Assistant Principal 10th Grade
Assistant Principal 11th Grade
Assistant Principal 12th Grade
Assistant Principal Upper Campus
TSA: Computer Academy
TSA: 9th Grade and Literacy
TSA: New Teacher Support
Counseling Department Hours
The counseling offices will be open from 8:30 a.m. - 3:35 p.m.
8:30-9:00- Student Drop-In hours
1st - 3rd Periods - By Appointments ONLY
Lunch - Student Drop-In Hours
4th Period - Counselor Lunch Break - Please do not send students
5th - 6th Periods - By Appointments ONLY
After School - Appointments/Drop-ins based on individual counselor availability.
* Students who have an appointment with their Counselor will have a pass provided by the Counselor to verify their scheduled appointment.
Theresa Langston
Counseling: 9th Grade A- Luong
Work Email: theresa.langston@ousd.org
Dr. Natalie Cunningham
Counseling: 9th Grade Luu-Z
Work Email: natalie.cunningham@ousd.org
Susheela Moonsamy 10-12
Counseling: Last name A-E
Room 110
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 110Work Email:susheela.moonsamy@ousd.org
Amy Martinez 10-12
Counseling, Last Name: F - Liang
Room 112
Work Email:amy.martinez@ousd.org
Emily Schoenhofer 10-12
Counseling: Last Name: Liao - Q
Work Email: emily.schoenhofer@ousd.org
Jacqueline Johnson 10-12
Counseling: Last Name: R-ZRoom 114
Work Phone:450-5400 Ext 114Work Email:jacqueline.johnson@ousd.org