Bulldog Staff Bulletin
Oakland Technical High School - Week of August 26, 2019
Honor ✧ Focus ✧ Community ✧Positive Expression
Week At A Glance
Monday, Aug 26
- 9:30 AM: Admin. Team Meeting
Wednesday, Aug 28
- 2:30 PM: PD Departments
Monday, September 2
- Labor Day Holiday
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.
From creating gremlins of negative inner voices in Ms.Green’s Art class, to singing “Wade in the Water” with students in Mr.Allen’s Chorus class, to Ms.Coleman’s students analyzing conversation strategies and triggers, and Mr.Nicholas’s students working through meaty short stories at high cafe tables, the first week of school was filled with joy and active learning!
Ms. Rivera RPL/English
Students were analyzing their leadership styles in groups and creating visual aids using the Lakota Leadership Wheel.
Ms. Monroe FADA Fun
Ms. Nord and Mr. Luman English/History
Ms. K. Johnson Fashion
New Announcements
Back to School Night
Back to school night is quickly approaching. We will have Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 4th at 6 pm. You should have your syllabus available for parents during Back to School night. During your class presentations, you will have the opportunity to inform parents about your program, requirements, tutoring times and any other information that is pertinent to your program. ALL teachers are required to be at Back to School Night. If you can not attend, you must have a CONVERSATION with Ms. Morrison. In your absence, an Administrator will be in your class to provide your syllabus to parents and your contact info, so parents can reach out.
Staff Lunch
Johanna Langill and Sierra Flynn will be hosting daily lunches for faculty and staff. Everyone is welcome to join, and we especially encourage new teachers to join!
Johanna will be hosting in her room --238 -- on Mondays and Tuesdays. Sierra Flynn will be hosting in her room -- 229 -- for lunches on Wednesdays and Thursdays.
The S building cordially invites everyone to eat in the garden on Friday's weather permitting.
Syllabi
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.
First Fridays
Fall Courses with Education4Equity and CSUEB
Reminders
All Staff Mandated Reporter Training 2019-2020
- All OUSD staff are required to take this online training by September 23, 2019.
- if you have any questions, please contact Laty Johnson, Human Resources Compliance Manager at laty.johnson@ousd.org or 510-879-8819.
Active Shooter Training
- All advisory level leaders, school and office site leaders, and front office staff are required to take this online training by September 23, 2019.
- All other OUSD employees are encouraged, but not required to take the training
- If you have questions please contact Vilma Bermudez, Emergency Preparedness Manager at vilma.bermudez@ousd.org or 510-874-7782.
IWE's
Staff please ensure your IWES are under your supervision at all times. Please do not leave them unattended at any time. IWEs must sign in daily and cannot be sent across the street during class time.
PTSA Fall 2019 Grant Deadline - August 30th
The PTSA fall grant application window is officially open! Please note that we have moved the deadline up by a few weeks in order to accommodate the new school calendar.
Apply now for either a Mini-Grant (up to $500) or a Maxi-Grant (up to $3,000). Maxi or Mini Grants will be awarded for general grants, sports related grants, and technology grants. Applicants must be current members of the Oakland Tech PTSA. Details and online application are here. The deadline is Friday, August 30th @ 10 PM.
Fall proposal deadline: Friday, August 30th, 2019, 10:00 PM.
Fall grants approval: Monday, September 9, 2019
Fall grants deadline for submitting grant reimbursement invoices: Thursday, December 19, 2019
Please email the PTSA Grants Coordinator at grants@oaklandtech.com with questions or requests.
Counts dates for 2019-2020 are as follows:
Day 15: Friday, August 30th
Day 20: Monday, September 9th
2019 Pre-Season Football
August 30: JV: 4:30 PM, Varsity-- Mission High School@ Oakland Tech
September 6: JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM-- Oak Grove@Tech
September 13: JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM-- El Cerrito
September 20: JV 4:30 PM, Varsity 7:00 PM-- Alhambra
September 27: JV 4:30 PM. Varsity 7:00 PM-- Jefferson@Tech
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
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