Great Oak - Newsletter Volume 10.4

We want to make you aware of an ongoing issue involving the junior/senior “Assassins” game. While many students see this as a fun tradition, the game has increasingly caused disruptions on campus and, more concerningly, resulted in injuries to both students and staff this week.

Please know that Great Oak High School does not condone participation in this activity during the school day or on school grounds. Any student who engages in behavior that violates school rules, for example, but not limited to:

• Caused, attempted to cause, or threatened to cause physical injury to another person.
  
• Willfully used force or violence upon the person of another, except in self-defense.
  

• Disrupted school activities or otherwise willfully defied the valid authority of supervisors, teachers,

  administrators, school officials, or other school personnel engaged in the performance of their duties.

• Caused or attempted to cause damage to school property or private property.

• Committed an obscene act or engaged in habitual profanity or vulgarity.

as part of this game will face appropriate disciplinary consequences.

We strongly encourage you to speak with your student(s) about this game and ask that you encourage them to refrain from playing it while on campus or during school activities. Our priority is always to maintain a safe and respectful learning environment for everyone.

Thank you for your partnership in helping keep Great Oak a positive and safe place for all members of our Wolfpack community.

Our PTSA makes a tremendous impact on our campus—funding student scholarships, providing staff pick-me-ups, and coordinating countless volunteer efforts. You can help them continue their great work by supporting the current fundraiser!

All proceeds go directly back to Great Oak and help PTSA expand the programs and opportunities that benefit our students and staff every day. Thank you for your support!

Congratulations to our Mu Alpha Theta competitive math team for earning 3rd Place at the CSULB Math competition! Well done and keep up the GREAT work!

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A huge thank you to our incredible community partners—like Pizza Factory, who donate 8 pizzas a week to our WSB program—for their generous support of Great Oak programs, from athletics to activities. Your contributions help our students shine in the classroom, on the field, and beyond. We truly could not do it without you—thank you for being such an important part of the Wolfpack family!

The deadline to take your senior photo with Studio-94 is October 31st. Please schedule your appointment today! Students must take their photo with Studio-94 to be included in the yearbook.

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) was launched in 2022 by the State of California with a clear mission: make it easier for more children to save for their future education.

Administered by the ScholarShare Investment Board, CalKIDS takes the initiative by automatically offering newborns and eligible low-income public school children in California an initial seed deposit, along with other potential financial incentives. This ensures that they can start their college and career savings journey right from the beginning. TVUSD students who qualified have at least $500 in their CalKids account, and some might have more. Here are the steps students need to take to claim their account:

Great Oak High School is committed to maintaining a safe, respectful, and orderly campus environment. To support this goal, running and horseplay are prohibited on campus except in designated physical education or athletic areas under staff supervision.

In addition, unwanted physical contact of any kind is strictly prohibited at all times, regardless of location or activity. This includes touching, grabbing, pushing, or any other physical behavior that is uninvited or makes another person feel uncomfortable, threatened, or unsafe.

Expectations:
Students are expected to move about campus in a calm and controlled manner, respect personal boundaries, and engage in physical activity only when appropriate and supervised.

Consequences:
Violations of this policy may result in disciplinary action consistent with school rules and the student handbook, up to and including suspension.

There's a lot in store for you and we don't want you to miss out on all the fun things we're planning.

For those of you who are new to Great Oak High School, WSB sends you a newsletter each week that features events, activities, and news.

We'll see you at this week's events!

What's in this Newsletter:

1. Red Ribbon Week

2. Great Oak Gazette - October Edition

3. Peer Leaders FMP Newsletter - October Edition

4. Operation Christmas Child Fundraiser

5. Lunchtime Activities

6. Athletic Events This Week

7. Club News

8. Other GOHS News and Information

9. Social Media and WSB Card

Congratulations to The Spirit of Great Oak on their first competition at Escondido High School! First place in Division 4a, with an absolutely beautiful show! Thank you to everyone who helped make this a success!

"Appreciation can make a day, even change a life. Your willingness to put it into words is all that is necessary." - Margaret Cousins

The TVUSD Community High Five Program is designed to empower and encourage the community to acknowledge and appreciate the dedicated employees of the district. This program serves as a platform for parents, students, and local residents, to recognize and celebrate the relentless commitment and hard work put forth by district employees.

Whether it's the passionate educators who shape the future of our children, the diligent administrative staff who keep the educational machinery running smoothly, or the unsung heroes who contribute to the district in various ways, the TVUSD Community High Five Program provides a means to express gratitude and support for their unwavering dedication to the educational well-being of the community. Through this program, TVUSD fosters a sense of unity and appreciation, strengthening the bond between the district and the community it serves.

All children are offered a breakfast AND a lunch every school day for FREE! Most of our school sites operate under the community eligibility provision and do not require meal applications. However, if you have a student that attends any of the schools listed above, and you think you may qualify for free or reduced price meals submit an application today! Having an approved application on file may qualify you for utility discounts, testing waivers (including AP exams!), and earn money for your school/district.

Care Solace can quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance.

Care Solace's care navigation services are confidential and complimentary to TVUSD students, staff, and their families. Care Solace's team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.

• Call 888-515-0595
• Visit www.caresolace.com/tvusdfamilies and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

How can Care Solace help you?

• Mental Health & Substance Abuse: Find community-based providers & secure appointments.
  
• Food Assistance: Access food pantries, home delivery meal programs, and government/non-profit programs.
  
• Shelter Support: Find transitional housing, shelters, and housing programs.
  
• Community Health Services: Connect with low-cost or free medical and dental care, female health services, and preventative care.
  

Please be aware that these are the only approved GOHS social media handles:

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*GOHS does NOT endorse or support the messaging of any other social media platform claiming connection to our site.