The Lion Link

Dear Lion Families,

We look forward to welcoming you to our annual Back to School Night on Wednesday, September 4th. This event marks a wonderful opportunity for you to engage with our school community, meet your child’s teachers, and get a glimpse into the exciting year ahead.

Please view the general agenda below:

• 4:30 pm - 5:30 pm (Food Trucks, Campus & Community Fair)
  Consider joining us as early as 4:30 pm to meet some of our community partners and to purchase delicious dinner & treats from Guahan Grill & Dole Whip!
  
  
• 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm (Welcome in the MPR)
  Our administrative team look forward to welcoming you to campus!
  
  
• 5:25 pm - 6:35 pm (Classroom Visits)
  Your student will fill out the form linked here during their Advisory class on Wednesday to support your classroom visits. Maps will be available on site and our wonderful ASB Ambassadors will support families with navigating the campus.
  
  
• PARKING
  Parking will be available both on site and at the parking lot across the street.

We hope that you will join us for this wonderful community event!

Natalie Daniels

Principal, Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Since the start of our school year, a number of exciting opportunities have become available to our students.

Lunch Period

• Library
  As of Monday, August 26, the library is now open for students to attend at lunch time.
• Equipment Check-Out
  Students may check out sports equipment with an ID card at the PE area during lunch time.
• Clubs
  Our Club Fair will take place this upcoming Friday, September 6th in front of F1. Several clubs have already begun to meet including Poly Club, TC Leadership & Rock 'n Roll.
• Games & Tournaments
  ASB games and handball tournaments have been a recent addition to the lunch time lineup. While not offered daily, these events are advertised in the daily announcements during Advisory.
• Love on a Leash
  Beginning September 11th, Love on a Leash will visit King Middle School on the 2nd Wednesday of each month.

After School Sports

• Volleyball, Flag Football & Cross Country
  All three sports will begin to practice on Tuesday, September 3rd. Be sure to sign up at the school website (linked here). Details for each sport are also included.
  
  

Please consider reviewing the slide deck (linked here) for Device Care recommendations and supports to ensure that your student's device is cared for and functioning properly. Details include:

• General Care
• Screen Care
• Keeping Your Device Clean
• Power Adapter Care
• Passwords
• Repairs

A huge congratulations to this week's Lion Pride winners! Langston and Sidoni won gift cards to Chick-Fil-A 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.

Each week, at least one student is selected to participate in the Roar of the Week!

Thank you, Matthew, for joining this week's Announcements team! Who will be up next?

Each week, Mr. Aldridge's Digital Innovations works hard to develop a news production featuring King students and staff. Check out this week's Friday News!

We have two new reasons to cheer for OUSD. Get ready to meet the newest athletes of the district's latest team, set to bring their energy and excitement to the field!

It's this week's Oside USD in One Minute. Watch it in Spanish

To best support your student's success at King this school year, each student will need (as soon as possible):

• 3 ring binder
• 4-6 binder dividers
• (optional) Pencil pouch & supplies

View additional details in the document linked here. Advisory classes will support each student with organizing these materials.

Required materials can be provided if needed.

Just a friendly reminder that Snap-On cases on the Chromebooks need to stay on at all times. Beginning Tuesday, Chromebooks will be collected if they do not have a case. If the case is off and the Chromebook gets damaged, families will be responsible for the repair costs - even with the Device Protection Plan.

The fine for a case is $30. A typical screen repair is $200. Devices damaged beyond repair and require replacement are $380.

All King students will be provided with a Chromebook as a means of accessing their instructional materials. If you are interested in purchasing a Device Protection Plan for your student's Chromebook, you may do so online with a credit card or electronic check at www.myschoolbucks.com.

The plan is only $20 and typical repairs for the new Chromebooks range from $100-$350.

Our first PTSO meeting will be held on online Tuesday, September 3rd at 5:30pm. Please email kingptso@gmail.com with any questions. Zoom link here.

Hope to see you there!

Join us for our first PTSO Fundraiser on Sept. 11th (4:00pm - 8:00pm) at Handel's Oceanside!

20% of proceeds will be donated back to King Middle School.

As a parent/guardian/caregiver of an OUSD student, you can receive free parent coaching with Parent Guidance and the Cook Center for Human Connection! Check out their website (linked here).

Our bell schedule has been updated for the '24 - '25 school year! Please take a look at the new schedule (linked here).

1st PTSO Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 3 (Online @ 5:30pm)
Back to School Night: Wednesday, Sept. 4 (4:30 pm - 7:00 pm)

Club Fair @ Lunch: Friday, September 6th
Handel's Fundraiser: Wednesday, September 11th
Spirit Week: September 16th - 20th

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (Website)