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Some of our workshops have ended earlier or will be ending sooner than originally posted on the workshop schedule. Therefore, we have decided to list the end date for the different workshops.

Ended week of May 5-9th
American History: Kayle
Art TK-3, 4-6, and 7-12: John
Beg. String 4-12: Noreen
California History: Kayle
Choir K-12: Noreen
Countries & Cultures K-3: Kelly C
Green Team 7-12: Kayle
Home Ec TK-12: Lindsay
Kindness Crew 5-8: Michael
Kindness Cubs 1-4: Michael
Leadership 9-12: Kelly O
Math Essentials 6-8: Chelsea
Math Essentials 4-5: Chelsea
Math Through Literature TK-2: Bethany
PE 3-6: Kayle
Rhythm TK-3": Noreen
Social Skills 9-12: Michael
Transition 9-12: Casey
Writer's Workshop 5-8: Bethany

Ending Week of May 12-13 ( School is closed May 14-16)
Intro to Fractions 2-4: Kelly C

Ending Week of May 19-23
Pre-Algebra 5-8: Luke

Ending Week of May 26-30
Algebra 2 11-12: Sally
Algebra 1 8-12: Joy
Algebra B 8-11: Eric/Kathleen
Creative Writing 6-8: Meta
Creative Writing 9-12: Meta
Geometry 10-2: Sally

A message from your Admin Team at Mountain Oaks:

AB 84 is one of the most sweeping and concerning charter school bills in recent memory, and we need everyone working together to protect students and schools.

In just a few weeks, AB 84 will be taken up on the Assembly Floor—a critical moment that could determine whether this harmful bill advances. Legislators will be hearing from all sides, and family voices will be essential to stopping it.

We know this time of year is packed, but here’s why this can’t wait:

AB 84 is moving quickly with a vote on the Assembly Floor expected by late May or early June.

Families are among the most persuasive voices in this debate, but only if they understand the stakes and know how to engage constructively.

AB 84 Puts Charter School Flexibility—and Student Success—at Risk

Click article title to learn more and find out how you can make a difference! Posted 5/9/25

The basketball club is officially closing as of today, May 5, 2025.  Unfortunately, I am unable to supervise the club for the remainder of the school year.  It has been a true pleasure, and let's keep it rolling starting next year!  All the best! - Eric

We are in need of some photos for the 24-25 Yearbook. If your student attended any school events or field trips and you have photos to share, we would be happy to have them for the yearbook. If your student didn't have their photo taken during Photo Day you can still submit a photo for the yearbook. To submit photos for the yearbook, you can email [email protected] or submit them directly to the Yearbook website (this would be best if you are submitting a lot of photos). We especially need more photos for the following events: Hispanic Heritage Day, Kick Off Kamp, Science Camp, Science Fair & Share Day, Valentine's Day, Dell'Osso Pumpkin Farm Field Trip, College Tours, State Capital Field Trip, Battle of the Books, Chawsee' Grinding Rocks Field Trip, and Lego Discovery. Even if you only have photos of your own child at the field trip or event, it still helps.

Please click on the title for more information on how to upload photos directly to Entourage Yearbooks.

We love it when parents or students that attended an event or field trip create the yearbook page for that item. You can tell it is done by someone who really cared for the events and is done with love. If you are willing to create a yearbook page for a specific event/field trip, please contact Samantha at [email protected]. Our yearbook program is very easy to use and we can send you a video tutorial on the program or you can contact Samantha and she will meet with you to show you the program. Let's make this yearbook full of love from the people who enjoyed their time at these events! Posted on 4/9/25

Dear 8th Grade Graduate and Parents,

This is a special year for your graduates. All of your hard work and dedication towards your K-8th grade education will soon be coming to a close and bringing with it those wonderful high school years. The Eighth Grade Graduation Ceremony will be on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 6:00 PM in the Mountain Oaks gymnasium. Graduates need to be at the school by 4:00 PM on graduation day for photos and rehearsal. Graduates and their families should consider the significance of the event and dress according.

Please complete the Graduation Checklist form which must be done for all 8th graders (even if you are not participating in the graduation ceremony).

If you have any questions, please call Samantha at 754-0532 ext. 2258.

Please click on the title to complete the Graduation Checklist form. Posted 4/9/25

We contract with Calaveras River Academy for our food services and hot lunches. They are currently in the process of hiring someone after receiving notice that their previous employee would not be returning. Unfortunately, we will only be able to offer shelf-stable lunches while they are in the process of hiring someone. Families must still sign-up 5 days in advance through the lunch program and list "Shelf Stable" as their chosen lunch. We need to know in advance to make sure we have enough items to make the necessary lunches. Once they have someone hired, we will post the hot lunch menu. Families are still required to sign up 5 days in advance for the shelf-stable lunches. Posted 4/2/25

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

I regret to inform you that due to circumstances beyond our control, we will be closing the Mountain Oaks Sonora Satellite Resource Center at the end of the 24/25 school year. The building we are currently in was sold a few months ago. Unfortunately, we have been unable to secure a renewal of our lease for the building, which has led to this difficult decision.

Click article title for more information. Posted 3/31/25

Thank you to all of our Mountain Oak families. We appreciate you and how you support your student(s) in our program. All families will be receiving the attached letter in the mail next week. Yes, we are sending it to families that do not have students eligible for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). We want all families to know how important the CAASPP scores are to the continued success of our school.

I encourage you to reach out to me and/or your mentor teacher if you have any questions regarding how CAASPP, iReady and MAP assessments impact our continued growth at Mountain Oaks.

Kathleen Lewis, Administrator
Mountain Oaks

Click article title to view letter. Posted 2/28/25

​Just a reminder that if you signed up for lunch and are not going to be on campus to get lunch please let us know before 11:00 that day.  That way we have time to inform the cafeteria lady and she won't prepare the food.  Just today alone we had 11 out of 18 students not show up for the lunches they ordered.  That is a lot of wasted food.  At some point, it could become an issue and we could lose the hot lunch program and only be able to offer shelf-stable lunches to our families. Posted 11/12/24

Dear Mountain Oaks Community Members,

We have recently installed vape sensors in the All Gender Restrooms and the Student Restrooms in the gym hallway. These sensors will alert staff when anyone is smoking or vaping in these restrooms. Anyone who is seen leaving the restrooms after the vape alert (cameras are in the hallways) can face investigation and potentially discipline.

Please contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding the vape sensors.

Thank you, Kathleen Lewis, Administrator