5th graders enjoy their first art docent lesson, Art That Speaks. I am in awe of student messages conveying what they believe is true. Thank you LAEF & our fabulous volunteers. @lasdk8

Fifth grade reflects on partnerships in Writing Workshop. @lasdk8

5th grade demonstrates the beauty of 6-word memoirs. We are amongst lives that are full & fulfilling! @lasdk8

5th grade nails it!…teaching us how we can keep KINDNESS at the forefront of leadership responsibilities. Character Strong 💪🏻 @lasdk8

Thank you to Principal Shah for reading to our 5th graders this week, “We the People/U.S. Constitution”; this helped us launch the design of our class rules. @lasdk8 @avenue_oak @MsBautista5th

5th grade takes on the challenge!…build the tallest free-standing tower using marshmallows/toothpicks; winner, 8 1/2 in.! 💪🏻😎

A successful visit!…Pigeon Point never fails to show us the magic of nature. 5th graders embrace the world around them and learn the importance of being together. Many thx to parent chaperones & our ENH nature leaders! @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal

5th grade reflects on skills learned from their debates on controversial reading topics - insightful! @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal

This evening’s beautiful sunset overlooking a trifecta of Leigh activities…girl’s JV soccer, swim team & winter percussion…sts are busy on campus everywhere! @Leigh_CUHSD @LeighAthletics

Demonstrating the use of interviews to support our RW inquiry topics, my daughter gave us a tour of her biology lab at SFSU. Proud moments! @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal

…by far the most vibrant full-double rainbow ever showcased at Oak. Nature continues to inspire and keep us in awe. A great day ahead! @OakPrincipal @lasdk8

LASD Art Docents teach a lovely lesson on “fauve landscapes” using Ansel Adams photos in Yosemite as baseline images. @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal

Leigh HS marching band & color guard putting another full Sat. into mastering this year’s performance, One Step Beyond @Leigh_CUHSD

Another full Saturday @ LHS; theater & marching arts sts practice and build for their respective fall events. So great to see & hear them producing and collaborating with each other. @Leigh_CUHSD @LeighPAPA1 @LeighDrama

…and the new school year starts with a bang! A sea of fresh smiling faces 😁 greeted us all week! Excited to return to routines, unexpected ah-ha’s & the joy of learning w my students. @OakPrincipal @lasdk8

Can’t think of a better way to end the school year than at the ballpark with my team partner & friend⚾️🧡🖤 @OakPrincipal @lasdk8 @MsBautista5th

Potato Olympics today! Events included the Long Roll, High Dive, Dance & Gymnastics. Contenders came in many shapes, presenting a variety of sporting challenges 😜 @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal

Wow! Students were so excited to meet famous local writer, @kellyyanghk & enjoyed hearing her new book, “Yes, We Will: Asian Americans Who Shaped This Country.” Thank you @kellyyanghk for sharing your wisdom with our aspiring writers! @lasdk8 @OakPrincipal @CeliaForrest1

Student enthusiasm at an all-time high! @OakPrincipal @lasdk8

A beautiful morning to launch LASD’s Jr Olympics @ LAHS! Wonderful to see current/former students enjoying the day. Applause to our community volunteers who help bring this event together. @OakPrincipal @lasdk8