The Lion Link

Dear Lion Families,

This past week, students across all grade levels reviewed our campus expectations, including the eligibility requirements for our upcoming ASB Fall Carnival! This event will take place on campus, after school on Friday, October 23rd (3:00 pm - 5:00 pm).

To be eligible, students must meet the following expectations during the September 28–October 23 eligibility window:

• No more than two referrals
• No more than two days of Suspension or at Restorative Reset
• A six-week grading period GPA of 2.0 or higher, or demonstrated progress through our PAWS program.
  
  

We want every Lion to have the opportunity to celebrate their hard work and enjoy this exciting school event! If your student is interested in attending, please encourage them to stop by the Student Store during Nutrition or Lunch to pick up a permission slip.

Thank you for partnering with us to support our Lions to make positive choices and work toward academic success!

Warmly,

Natalie Daniels, Principal

Emily Rae, Assistant Principal

Josh Thibodeaux, Assistant Principal

Please review our live 2026 - 2027 Campus Calendar for important dates.

As events continue to be scheduled, the document will be updated.

The next School Site Council meeting will take place on Wednesday, October 14th in the Conference Room.

Feel free to take a look at the agenda linked here.

Many thanks to all who shopped at the Book Fair! A portion of every sale helps us buy new books for the library.

THANK YOU also to the PTSO for sponsoring this event and to all who came to volunteer. The in-person fair will be open through Monday, October 12th. Online shopping will be available through October 18.

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

Check out this week's Roarin' Report! (linked here)

Check out how some very special visitors brought smiles to our students and staff....

Here's your Oside USD in One Minute!!!

Our next PTSO meeting will be on October 14th at 6pm in the Library.

If you are not able to attend in person, please consider joining at the link here. We hope to see you there!

They will donate 20% of all sales when you mention the fundraiser.

Date - Tuesday, June 8th

Time - TBD

Location - Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School

Additional details will be provided during 2nd semester.

ASB Fall Carnival tickets will be on sale soon! The event will take place after school on Friday, October 23rd. To participate, students must meet the following between Monday, September 28 - Friday, October 23rd.

• Earn a 2.0 OR are progressing through our academic support program, PAWS (Practice Accountability, Work to Success)
• No more than 2 Referrals
• No more than 2 days at Restorative Reset or Suspensions

Our goal is to ensure that all students meet this criteria. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out.

You can set up an eWallet for your student and get a sneak peek at the Fair on our home page.

We are committed to caring for your child’s total well-being.

If your student is covered by Medi-Cal or is currently uninsured, they qualify for Peer Link—a free, confidential mental health counseling program right here on campus.

If you feel your child could benefit from extra support this year, please reach out to the King counseling team to learn more.

• King Middle School
  Tutoring by our on-site staff (linked here!)
  
  
• 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 (accepting referrals now)
  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 (Beginning in October)
  Two on-site PASS team members will provide academic and social emotional support for referred students based on qualifying criteria.
  
  
• TruCare
  Our TruCare team is available on-site for student support. 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. Officer Walker 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.

Please feel free to review the 2026 - 2027 MLK Student Handbook (linked here). All students will also receive a planner from their Advisory teacher.

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 (link here!)

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7th Grade - njpjiudi

8th Grade - cyzq6k32

OUSD aims to be a safe, affirming, and inclusive space for all individuals.

If you are aware of a violation that compromises all schools and spaces being safe for all people, or if you are the victim of any incident/violation, please use our anonymous reporting option found on our district website.

More info here: https://www.oside.us/student-tip-line

Follow MLK on Instagram on the following accounts:

• kingmspride
• kingmiddleschool_asb
• kingmiddleschool_njhs
  
  

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• osideusd

Martin Luther King Jr. Middle School (Website)