The Lion Link

"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out." – Robert Collier

This quote reminds us that progress is not always about grand gestures but about the consistent, everyday choices we make to be our best selves. Whether it's staying curious in class, lending a helping hand to a peer, or tackling a challenge with determination, these small moments add up to something truly remarkable.

As we encourage our students to keep building on their successes, let’s work together to model the power of perseverance and positivity at home and in school.

Let's make it a wonderful week, Lions!

Natalie Daniels
Principal

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

School will not be in session for Oceanside Unified schools on Monday, January 27th.

We look forward to seeing you when classes resume on Tuesday, January 28th!

Dance tickets are still on sale. Make sure to pick up a permission slip at the student store or E-2, the ASB room. Dance tickets are $5 dollars without an SAC card and free with one.

Please remind your student to check the ASB Google Classroom and website (linked here) for student events and updates.

The Oceanside Police Department, in partnership with Oceanside Unified School District, invites families to use Genasys Protect for real-time emergency updates.

This trusted platform ensures your privacy, sharing information only when necessary to protect our community. With location-based alerts from emergency services like Fire, Police, and Community Managers, Genasys Protect keeps you informed and prepared. Access it via the website or app for reliable updates tailored to your area.

Our district is committed to ensuring all students feel safe and supported at school. As part of this commitment, we are sharing our Board Policy: Response to Immigration Enforcement to keep our community informed about our practices. Here are some additional resources from the California Attorney General’s Office regarding your educational rights.

Nuestro distrito está comprometido a asegurar que todos los estudiantes se sientan seguros y apoyados en la escuela. Como parte de este compromiso, compartimos nuestra Política de la Junta: Respuesta a la Aplicación de las Leyes de Inmigración para mantener a nuestra comunidad informada sobre nuestras prácticas. [Se puede traducir la página web a español haciendo clic en la palabra TRANSLATE en la esquina superior a la derecha. Después haga clic en la palabra Spanish]. Aquí hay unos recursos adicionales de la Fiscalía General de California sobre sus derechos educativos.

Save the Date for 8th grade promotion at MLK! We look forward to seeing you and your families on Wednesday, June 11th!

More information to come!

All 8th graders are expected to maintain a GPA of 2.00 to participate in the end of year promotion ceremony and 8th grade activities.

Please support your 8th grade student to earn a 2.00 or higher GPA by:

• Checking Aries on a regular basis
• Supporting use of tutor.com or on-site tutoring
• Asking your student to turn in any missing work
• Encouraging your student to access the Retake Center

Here is the link for the latest edition of The Roaring Report.

Our students did some great work on this issue. They interviewed teachers about their New Years Resolution, updates on the LA fires, sports news, memes and more.

Each week, Mr. Aldridge's Digital Experience course works hard to develop a news production featuring King students and staff.

Please enjoy this week's Friday News (7:05).

A huge congratulations to this week's Lion Pride winners who selected gift cards during this week's drawing. Thanks for making great decisions on campus!

Don't forget to turn in your Lion Pride tickets to Room E-2 on Tuesdays and Thursdays to be entered into our weekly drawing.

Our students brought history to life in this week's Oside USD in One Minute.

Watch it in Spanish.

The following survey (linked here) will provide our district with information on your experiences at Martin Luther King Middle School.

This year, we will collect demographics and share the group data with our LCAP committee. Your feedback will be used to make recommendations to the Board of Education based on the needs of our OUSD community. Please take a few minutes to complete this survey by January 31, 2025.

Beginning 01/21, SDG&E will be completing a construction project at the corner of Mesa and Ivey Ranch Road for approximately 2 weeks.

No parking will be available on either side of Ivey Ranch Road during this time.

Save The Date! We are excited to announce that MLK PTSO is organizing King night with the San Diego Clippers at Frontwave Stadium!

This fundraiser, to support our amazing After School Sports, will be held on Saturday, February 21st at 7PM. The more tickets we sell, the better the experience for our students that night, from high fives with the players to playing a game with them at half time! The flier with ticket information will be sent home soon!

Join us for an upcoming ELAC meeting on Wednesday, January 29th. See the agenda (linked here). A virtual link will also be provided.

Since 2010, the Department of Homeland Security's Blue Campaign has worked to unite efforts to combat human trafficking.

By focusing on this critical issue, we aim to increase awareness, support and protect victims, and hold those responsible accountable. Together, we can make a difference. Please join us in this vital mission to keep our communities safe.

Yearbook Nameplates

If you have not yet purchased an engraved metal nameplate for your child, there's still time! The deadline to purchase a nameplate is Wednesday January 29th. The cost is $6.00. Purchases may be made through the Student Store either online or on campus. *A yearbook must be pre-ordered in order to purchase a nameplate.

Yearbooks

Yearbooks are still available for pre-order through the Student Store either online or on campus. The cost is $45.00. They're selling out fast, so please do not miss out this chance for your child to have an amazing memory of their year here at King! Once they sell out, we cannot order additional yearbooks.

Yearbook Signing Party

Each year students who purchase a yearbook have the opportunity to participate in our signing party. It's a fun event where they receive their yearbooks early, and come to the MPR to have their friends sign their books for two class periods. The cost is $4.00. Payments may be made through the Student Store either online or on campus. *A yearbook must be pre-ordered in order to attend the event. The deadline to purchase the signing party is Wednesday May 28th.

• King Middle School
  Please view the document linked here for details regarding dates and times.
  
  
• Virtual Tutoring - All OUSD Gr. 6 -12 Students
  OUSD has partnered with Tutor.com for FREE, on demand, online tutoring! Connect with a tutor right away, schedule a future session, drop off a writing assignment for a writing review, find test prep and self-study materials. View instructions linked here.

• Wellness Together
  Our on-site mental health specialist is available to all students by referral through Student Services or your student's counselor. If you feel that your child may benefit from this service, we encourage you to reach out.
  
  
• PASS Americorps
  Our two on-site PASS team members provide academic and social emotional support for referred students based on qualifying criteria.
  
  
• Palomar Family Counseling Services
  Our PFC team is available on-site for not only student support, but also for family wrap around services. Students may see one of our favorite PFC team members, Rosie the service dog, on campus on Fridays! Check in with your student's counselor for a referral.
  
  
• Transformational Consulting
  Our TC team members support King on a daily basis for ongoing student check-ins and to support with student mediation opportunities. Life Skills 101 in room B-1 is offered on a regular basis at lunch. This program encourages leadership, responsibility and accountability for all participants. Students can report to Student Services if they'd like to access these supports.
  
  
• Restorative Practice Small Groups
  Restorative Practices circles and small group supports are provided by our OUSD central office team. Creation and implementation of these small group circles are ongoing. Check in with your student's counselor for access to these groups.
  
  
• School Resource Officer
  Our SRO is an OPD officer who is available and accessible for students / families as needed. He is often seen at Nutrition and / or lunch and works to develop strong and trusting connections with our students.
  
  
• Student Training & Assemblies
  During this school year, the central office team will be / has offered trainings / assemblies for all OUSD sites. These topics include E-Bike safety, Drug Prevention, Inclusion & Belonging, Standing Together Against Bullying & Threats. More information to come on the presentations / trainings that have not yet occurred at King.

For weekly ASB updates, ensure that your student has access to their grade level Google Classroom. Details related to upcoming student events and activities are posted in the Google Classroom and on the ASB Website.

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Follow MLK on Instagram on the following accounts:

• kingmspride
• kingmiddleschool_asb
• kingmiddleschool_njhs
  
  

Follow OUSD on Instagram on the following account:

• osideusd

• March 4th: Future Freshman Event at El Camino High School
• March 12th: New Pirate Day/Night at Oceanside High School
• April 2nd: New Lion Night at MLK
• June 11th: 8th Grade Promotion at MLK

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (Website)