Bulldog Staff Bulletin
Oakland Technical High School - Week of Sept. 16-20
Honor ✧ Focus ✧ Community ✧Positive Expression
Week At A Glance
Monday, September 16
- Admin Team Meeting 9:30 am
Tuesday, September 17
CSSC Meeting 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Girls Volleyball: CCPA@ OT JV 5:00 PM and Varsity 6:00 PM
Wednesday, September 18
PD: Pathways 2:30 – 4:00 pm
Thursday, September 19
- Equity Team Meeting 4:30 – 6:00 pm
Girls Volleyball: OT@ McClymonds JV 5:00 PM and Varsity 6:00 PM
Friday, September 20
- Varsity Football: OT@Alhambra HS 7:00 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.
Technology In the Classroom
Mr. Clark 10th Grade World History
Mr. Sutton English
Mr. Baum 12th Grade AP Gov.
OT Senior Capstone Projects 2019-20
Announcements
Grade Reporting: 1st Marking Period Sept. 13-Sept 30
September 24: All Grades Due (9:00 AM)
September 30: Grade Reporting Closes at Midnight
October 1: Report cards mailed to parents
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
Physical Education Teacher Trainings 2nd Wednesdays starting Sept. 1
Please share! Professional development for all OUSD PE teachers will be every second Wednesday, starting Sept. 11, 2:15-3:30 pm. The first PD will be at Montera.
Contact: Marcella Wasson, OUSD Physical Education TSA, Health & Wellness, marcella.wasson@ousd.org
SSC Invitation
Oakland Tech’s SSC is looking for staff members who love data, want to see all students be successful and want to work with parents and students to make a change in our community. Is that YOU? If so, Please throw your name in the hat and we will vote at our next Staff meeting.
The SSC or School Site Council is a group of parents, students, teachers, community members, and school staff that work collaboratively to improve Oakland Tech and help close the achievement and opportunity gaps that exist in our school community. The SSC examines our school’s data and through a series of meetings collectively contributes to the writing of Oakland Tech’s site plan (SPSA). Throughout the year, the SSC monitors the implementation of the SPSA and evaluates the effectiveness of the actions. The SSC is also responsible for the budgeting of Title 1 and Supplemental school funds. The SSC plans for spending with the guidance of the principal for the following year and any current remaining funds.
This year we need 4 teachers to serve on the SSC. The responsibilities include:
attending 1 meeting a month on the 3rd Thursday
Stepping up to a leadership position and take on a role within SSC
Wanting to help plan for students success
Review data and assist with writing the SPSA
Reminders
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.
Fire drill Wednesday, Sept. 25th 10:00 am
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.
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