The African American Literature read in is in full effect and its not too late to volunteer, also, the OUSD teacher recruitment fair, meetings of the Community Advisory on Special Ed., the Audit committee, Measure N, Budget and Finance, the OUSD spelling bee and MLK Oratorical fest, governance training for charter boards, a community meeting on the OUSD school year calendar, Latitude High has an information session, Mack has Signing Day, AAMA’s press conference, all that and much more with link and info below– please read, share and get involved
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This Week
2/5 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Community Advisory Group on Special Education
2/5 6:00pm – 7:30pm OUSD Audit Committee
2/5- 2/9 African American Literature Read In
2/6 5pm – 7pm Measure N Commission
2/6 7pm – 9pm Facilities Committee (Ad Hoc)
2/6 11:30 AAMA Press conference
2/6 4:30pm Educators Curriculum Workshop!
2/6 William (Bill) Ayers, Rick Ayers, and Crystal Laura
2/6 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM New First Day: Community Meeting about the 2018-19 School Year
2/7 6pm – 9pm Budget and Finance Committee
2/7 1:00 p.m McClymonds Football Signing Day & Dress Clothing Donation
2/7 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Teacher Recruitment Event. Join us at the first hiring event of the season!
2/7 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Oakland Charters BoardOnTrack Governance Training
2/8 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM OUSD Spelling Bee
2/9 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m OUSD All-City Council Student Union General Meeting
2/9 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Alameda County Early Childhood Policy Committee 2018 Parent Forum
2/10 10:30 am – 11:30 am Attend an upcoming Latitude information session
2/10 Black History walking tour
Further Out
2/11 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Fest Final Competition
2/13 6:00pm – 8:00pm Black Tides: Race, Geography & Impact of World War II on Alameda
2/14 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting
2/16 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tour at East Bay Innovation Academy Middle School
2/17 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 15th Annual Black College Expo
2/20 10 AM – 12 PM Event Marketing Basics: From Concept to Completion
Opportunities / Funding for Educators and Youth
SMASH Academy Accepting Applications
How you can help
Help ICS survive the OUSD budget cuts
Ms. Zissis, from Sankofa Elementary, needs iPads for her speech students
Wondering how to support students and staff through the OUSD #budget cuts?
Help out ICS, Sankofa, or other youth being affected by budget cuts
This Week
2/5 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm The Community Advisory Group on Special Education is excited to host a special training with DREDF (Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund) this Monday at Fremont High School. Understanding Your Rights and the Special Education Process: IEP Basics & Beyond. The training is for all Oakland Families and Educators. Please come and share the invitation and attached flyer with your community and school! There will be Spanish Interpretation, a light meal/snacks and childcare if needed. [email protected]
2/5 6:00pm – 7:30pm Audit Committee -KDOL TV Studio, B-237 Met West High School Entrance – 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (map)
2/5- 2/9 African American Literature Read In – JOIN US! In a diverse city like Oakland, our students need opportunities to see themselves—and all of their classmates—in the books they read. To celebrate Oakland’s diversity through literature, the Ed Fund hosts three volunteer Read-Ins a year. Save the date for our upcoming Read-Ins:
- African American Literature Read-In Week, February 5-9, 2018
• Asian Pacific American Literature Read-In Week, May 7-11, 2018
• Latinx Literature Read-In, October 2018
SIGN UP YOUR SCHOOL
We can help you host special guest readers from the community or send staff to document other celebrations you might choose to host (examples: assemblies, family engagement event, cross-grade buddy reading, after-school special activity). If you’d like some pointers, try our tips on hosting Read-In volunteers at your school.
2/6 5pm – 7pm Measure N Commission – KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance – 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (map)
2/6 7pm – 9pm Facilities Committee (Ad Hoc) – Committee Room, KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance, 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (map)
2/6 11:30 AAMA Press conference- OUSD will be hosting a press conference to highlight the national recognition it’s receiving for the pioneering work of the African American Male Achievement (AAMA) program. A new report has identified Oakland and OUSD as one of the top 5 cities in the country committed to improving educational and life outcomes for AA males. Oakland and its rich history created conditions that gave birth to AAMA while alarming data ignited a regional commitment to improve life outcomes for AA boys in Oakland and Alameda County. Since then, African American male cohort graduation rates have increased, dropouts have decreased, and students who are enrolled in our Manhood Development Program demonstrate higher self-efficacy (which makes them stronger advocates of their education) than their peers. WHERE: Montera Middle School, 5555 Ascot Drive
2/6 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Fest. Where Do We Go From Here: Continuing the Legacy 50 Years Later
February 6: Secondary Schools 6-12 Grade: District-Wide Competition
All competitions are located at Castlemont High School, Philip Reeder Performing Arts Center
8601 McArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605 Contact: Awele Makeba [email protected], 510-601-0178
2/6 William (Bill) Ayers, Rick Ayers, and Crystal Laura – The authors will talk about “You Can’t Fire the Bad Ones!” And 18 Other Myths About Teachers, Teacher Unions, and Public Education. The book overturns common misconceptions about charter schools, school “choice,” standardized tests, common core curriculum, and teachers’ unions.
2/6 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM New First Day: Community Meeting about the 2018-19 School Year– Join us for a community meeting about the New First Day of School and the 2018-19 School Year. You’ll have the opportunity to learn more and ask questions about the following:
Introduction of the full 2018-19 school year calendar*
New First Day survey results and District decision-making process
*Pending Board of Education approval
Location: Westlake Middle School, 2629 Harrison St, Oakland, CA 94612The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.
2/7 6pm – 9pm Budget and Finance Committee – KDOL TV Studio, B-237, Met West High School Entrance – 314 East 10th Street, Oakland, CA 94606-2291 (map)
2/7 1:00 p.m McClymonds Football Signing Day & Dress Clothing Donation
WHERE: McClymonds High School, 2607 Myrtle Street McClymonds High School Warriors will have two special events. One is when several players who have agreed to play for specific colleges next year will sign their letters of intent to attend those schools. That will be followed by a major donation of dress clothes for the team’s upcoming trip to Sacramento to be recognized on the floor of the State Senate and Assembly for their remarkable accomplishments.
2/7 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm Teacher Recruitment Event. Join us at the first hiring event of the season! Over 20 Oakland schools will be present to find the next amazing educator to join their community for the 2018-19 school year. Please come prepared to speak with principals about teaching positions and copies of your resume. We look forward to seeing you there! Location: Think College Now / International Community School Gymnasium, 2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA 94601
2/7 4:30 pm – 6:00 pm Oakland Charters BoardOnTrack Governance Training – Oakland Charters is excited to announce a new partnership with BoardOnTrack for our February professional learning opportunity. This next governance training is once again being offered to all Oakland charter school leaders and board members. You can decide who to send from your team. Mark your calendars now. GO Public Schools, 134 Linden St, Oakland. Please RSVP to David Castillo to register your team for this event
2/9 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m OUSD All-City Council Student Union General Meeting
Cole Campus, 1011 Union Street, the District’s All-City Council Student Union has its final meeting of the year. The students will continue their work around the main focus of the year, Meaningful Student-Adult Partnerships. Additionally, they will also be doing work in their different committees which are culture and climate, health and wellness and LCAP. This would be a great opportunity to interact with the ACC Leaders from across the district.
2/8 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM OUSD Spelling Bee – International Community School / Think College Now Auditorium (Cesar Chavez Complex), 2825 International Blvd, Oakland, CA
Grades 4-5 will compete from 5:30 – 6:45 pm
Grades 6-8 will compete from 7:00 – 8:15 pm
2/9 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm Alameda County Early Childhood Policy Committee 2018 Parent Forum – From Vision Into Action: A Community Discussion on Defining Quality. Dinner and child care provided. Space is limited and registration is required. All registered parent participants will receive a $20 gift card. Please direct any questions to [email protected] or 510-338-3049. LOCATION: Oakland Asian Cultural Center, 388 9th St, San Leandro, CA 94607
2/10 10:30 am – 11:30 am Attend an upcoming Latitude information session! Apply to be a part of our community at Latitude! The deadline for applications is February 16, 2018, and mailed applications must be postmarked by February 16th or earlier. Location: Epic Middle School, 1045 Derby Avenue, Oakland, CA 94601
2/10 Black History walking tour with Oakland Urban Paths, Oakland Walking Tours, the African American Museum and Library at Oakland (AAMLO) and This Is Oakland Bike Tours, plus special programming at AAMLO. See the OUP calendar for more info as it becomes available.
2/10 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Emerson Elementary Xtreme Hip Hop Class – Join Emerson families at the Xtreme Hip Hop Class with Phil. Purchase Tickets at here. Proceeds benefit Emerson. The event will take place at Piedmont Elementary School (4314 Piedmont Ave). Location: Piedmont Avenue School, 4314 Piedmont Ave, Oakland , CA
Further Out
2/11 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM 39th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Oratorical Fest Final Competition
Where Do We Go From Here: Continuing the Legacy 50 Years Later.
Final Competition for PK – 12th Grade. Students seated at 12:30 PM. Finals Competition begins at 1:00 pm sharp. Awards Ceremony: 3:00 PM (approximate time). Contact: Awele Makeba, [email protected], 510-601-0178. Location: Castlemont High School, Philip Reeder Performing Arts Center, 8601 MacArthur Blvd., Oakland, CA 94605The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.
2/13 6:00pm – 8:00pm Black Tides: Race, Geography & Impact of World War II on Alameda – “Black Tides: How World War II Transformed the Racial Geography of Alameda, California”. World War II was a transformed the Pacific Coast cities of the United States. The second World War ushered in what some historians call the “Second Great Migration,” as five million African Americans migrated from southern states.
2/14 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM Board of Education Regular Meeting– Closed session begins at 4:00 p.m.Open session begins at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the OUSD Board of Education, please visit ousd.org/boe. For meeting agendas and to watch certain legislative meetings streamed live, please visit ousd.org/boewatch. Location: The Great Room at La Escuelita, 1050 2nd Avenue, Oakland , CA 94606The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.
2/16 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Tour at East Bay Innovation Academy Middle School Are you applying to East Bay Innovation Academy? We recommend you to attend one of their tours and information nights! See the list of dates below. If you have any questions please contact the school at 510-577-9557.
« OPEN HOUSE at American Indian Public High School (9-12)
Tour at East Bay Innovation Academy Middle School »
Coming Up Dates for Tours (Times: 1:30pm-2:30pm)
Friday, February 16th
Coming Up Dates Information Nights (Times: 7pm-8pm)
Wednesday, February 21st
2/17 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM 15th Annual Black College Expo -Join us for the 15th Annual Black College Expo. The Black College Expo™ is an event the highlights over 50 of the 104 historically black colleges and universities, along with other higher learning institutions and educational services. It was developed 17 years ago to serve as a vital link between minorities and college admissions. Although the purpose is to educate ALL students about HBCUs and the college admission process, you’ll find public colleges, private colleges, ivy leagues, baby ivies, and even military colleges on site. The overall goal is to encourage and promote the importance of higher education, while providing positive guidance and pathways towards positive post-secondary pursuits for students from underserved and underrepresented communities. Our programs and events have produced valedictorians, salutatorians, doctors, lawyers, scientists, engineers, educators, leaders, and even successful entrepreneurs. We know with support students can succeed and National College Resources Foundation will continue to connect students to college, careers & beyond! Oakland Marriott City Center, 1001 Broadway, Oakland , CA 94607The zipcode must be numeric with at least five numbers.
2/20 10 AM – 12 PM Event Marketing Basics: From Concept to Completion Join us for a session with Florence “Flo” Wiley. This hands-on workshop session is designed to provide instruction on the basic marketing tools necessary to successfully sell a fundraising event. Workshop leader, Florene “Flo” Wiley, has directed marketing programs for the Apollo Theatre, Scholastic, Uniworld Group, Memorial Baptist Church of Harlem, the San Francisco International Film Festival, the Black Filmmakers Hall of Fame, and the City of Oakland, CA. This event is free to attend!
Opportunities / Funding for Educators and Youth
Our district-wide scholarship is now live! Apply for the East Bay College Fund Opportunity Scholarship today and share with all Oakland high school seniors. Let’s get to college!
SMASH Academy Accepting Applications– Since 2004, SMASH has helped bring a rigorous STEM education to hundreds of students from low income, underrepresented communities. A few SMASH facts: Impact: SMASH is a 3 year STEM acceleration summer residential and academic year program that works: check out their alumni outcomes here. Free of Cost: SMASH is a free program — equivalent to a $24,000 scholarship.
Nationwide: SMASH is continuing to expand to serve more students across the nation. In addition to existing sites at Berkeley, Stanford, UCLA, Davis, and Morehouse College, SMASH will be opening two new sites in 2018: Wayne State University and the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. The SMASH 2018 application deadline is March 1, 2018. Students can apply here.
2018 KPAA Scholarship Program now accepting applications
Please share this opportunity with anyone who may be interested.
The Kaiser Permanente Asian Association (KPAA) Scholarship Program is now accepting applications from high school students who are scheduled to graduate in spring 2018. KPAA scholarships recognize students who have brought demonstrable, tangible benefit to an Asian community and who have the potential to be future leaders. Students may have demonstrated this potential through their activities in school, in the community, or in the face of unusual circumstances.
Since its inception in 2000, KPAA has awarded 107 scholarships totaling $287,500. In 2018, KPAA offers seven scholarships of $3,500 each.
Applications are being accepted online at this website. Online applications must be submitted by Feb. 21, 2018. On May 1, 2018, the KPAA website will list the names of those awarded scholarships.
Scholarship funds will be distributed in August 2018. The funds will be sent directly to the college, university, trade, or technical school the winners will attend in the fall.
Have questions?
If you have questions about the scholarship application, please visit http://www.applyists.com/contact-us/contact-us-customer-care/ . For general questions about the scholarship or to learn more about KPAA, please visit https://kaiserpermanente-asianassociation.org. The following Kaiser Permanente business resource groups also offer scholarships:
Kaiser Permanente African American Professional Association – contact Charvette Blincoe at [email protected] . KP Pride – contact Jay Bachicha at [email protected]
Kaiser Permanente Latino Association – contact Eva Ramirez at [email protected]
KP employees interested in financial aid for their own education efforts should call the Kaiser Permanente Student Financial Aid Program toll-free at 866-232-2934 for more information about scholarships and loans to complete degree and certificate programs in nursing and allied health fields. There also is information on the KP Careers Planning website, under Regional Resources.
How you can help
Help ICS survive the OUSD budget cuts Oakland Unified is facing another enormous budget shortfall. District level budget cuts are being shouldered by teachers and families, with each school being asked to cut on average $120 per student. What this means for many schools is an IMMEDIATE LOSS of after-school programs, support staff, access to technology, field trips, and many of the enrichment activities that make their schooling experience enjoyable and equitable. At schools in Oakland’s wealthier neighborhoods, these cuts will be offset by parent donations and annual fundraisers that bring in an average of $300,000 per year. At flatland schools, populated predominantly by students of color, these cuts will be felt by teachers and children, and they will be felt deeply. Please click here to help.
Ms. Zissis, from Sankofa Elementary, needs iPads for her speech students. An iPad would be a great supplemental therapy tool. Learn more about similar projects from Oakland teachers that still need funding. GO will match your contribution!
Wondering how to support students and staff through the OUSD #budget cuts? Here are 5 ways — from donating school supplies to staying engaged!