On a momentous day across the nation, people from Oakland are playing a prominent role starting with Vice President Kamala Harris, who was born in Oakland. The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to VP Harris with a video that features an OUSD student, and guard Stephen Curry. In it, as the team celebrates Ms. Harris becoming Vice President, Stella, a student at Melrose Leadership Academy TK-8 OUSD School talks about what it means for her to see a woman of color - like her - reach the White House. And while VP Harris speaks about what it means to her, and what she wants young people to see in this progress for the nation, the team and Curry present her with a Madame VP jersey. Check it out! ... See MoreSee Less
“Because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. . . . . #Repost @thekingcenter #MLKDay... See MoreSee Less
Registration for the 2021 virtual Run*Walk*Ride 4 A Reason is now open. Students and grown-ups can set a personal goal to run, walk, or ride during the month of April, while raising funds for Oakland and Alameda public schools! While this event is a big departure from the real thing, R4R is just as committed to keeping (and growing!) the event for schools and kids. Sign up now and start training! (Photos are from past years.)
runsignup.com/Race/CA/Anywhere/R4RWalkRunRide
*Teachers and students get FREE registration! Message us for the registration code!*
Timeline PhotosOUSD is scheduling Reopening Info and Listening Sessions over the next several weeks. Please plan on joining us for one of the upcoming sessions! Find access details and future dates at: www.ousd.org/reopening2021infosessions
Topics include: state & county safety standards, OUSD safety plans & plans for in-person learning, and our process & timeline for returning. ... See MoreSee Less
Hi Brewer Team--for the District 5 link, the google form to RSVP is requiring me to "sign in", but I am already signed into google. Wonder if there is something wrong with the permissions setting of the Google RSVP form? Are you able to reach out to OUSD to let them know? Thanks!
🇧🇷Today through Wednesday! 🇧🇷 Brewer Fundraiser at @paulista510. Please spread the word!
Earn 10% back for Edna Brewer when you order from Paulista, Monday January 11 through Wednesday, January 13. Eat delicious Brazilian food, raise funds for Brewer, and support a Brewer-parent-owned restaurant.
Order online at www.paulista510.com or in person. *Put in your comments that you are with the Edna Brewer Fundraiser or we won’t get credit!*
-Valid at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom, 4239 Park Blvd, Oakland -Breakfast, lunch & dinner items available, as well as bottles/cans of beer/other alcohol (alcohol is pick-up only, not for delivery orders) -Good for take-out/pick-up and delivery through Paulista website -Not valid with 3rd party delivery apps such as Doordash/Caviar -Masks/face coverings should be worn if picking up ... See MoreSee Less
Starting next week, join the Workout Club with Ms. Corin! Mondays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
Come and get your workout on! Must sign in with your OUSD google email. No camera on policy! It is your workout so you can have your camera off if you choose.
Get in or stay in shape, improve your mood, be healthy, feel good about yourself and life. No one ever said, "I shouldn't have worked out today" after a workout!
Workout club is for all little and big panthers! All physical fitness levels are welcome. Modifications will be available to those who need it.
Zoom link will be posted on Schoology on Monday. ... See MoreSee Less
Brewer Fundraiser at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom. Please spread the word!
Earn 10% back for Edna Brewer when you order from Paulista, Monday January 11 through Wednesday, January 13. Eat delicious Brazilian food, raise funds for Brewer, and support a Brewer-parent-owned restaurant.
Order online at www.paulista510.com, or in person. *Put in your comments that you are with the Edna Brewer Fundraiser.*
-Valid at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom, 4239 Park Blvd, Oakland -Breakfast, lunch & dinner items available, as well as bottles/cans of beer/other alcohol (alcohol is pick-up only, not for delivery orders) -Good for take-out/pick-up and delivery through Paulista website -Not valid with 3rd party delivery apps such as Doordash/Caviar -Masks/face coverings should be worn if picking up ... See MoreSee Less
Leading By Example Series: Please join us in an informational session and discussion January 6 from 5:30 - 6:30m via zoom. The session will discuss the services that Edna Brewer's Coordination of Student Support Team (COST) will provide in the Winter & Spring Quarters of 2021. Information will be shared on the different types of Life Skills (social, emotional, & behavioral) groups that will be offered to students in 6-8 week sessions. We will also discuss how the Leading By Example Series will help to inform parents of the various skills and strategies reviewed in the groups as well as provide a space for discussions (successes, challenges, and concerns) on how to help support students with the learned Life Skills. Zoom link available on Schoology. ... See MoreSee Less
#Repost @ousdnews ・・・ Grab and Go Meal Pick up for Oakland kids will resume on Monday, Jan 4. New for 2021: some locations have changed. See map below or visit www.ousd.org/covid-19studentmeals to find the location nearest to you! ... See MoreSee Less
Oakland's 2020 Youth Poet Laureate, Greer Nakadegawa-Lee from Oakland Technical High School is providing a powerful voice for her generation. The Mercury News did this great profile of her. Take a look!
Check out the full Pixar virtual premiere here! The Brewer Jazz Band with Mr. Pitt-Smith perform at the 2:58 mark, and then continue watching for some awesome shout-outs to Brewer from Jamie Fox and the movie’s directors. Thanks to Yamaha and Pixar for outfitting Brewer with new instruments! ... See MoreSee Less
Check out this preview for Saturday's virtual premier of "Soul." Can you spot a certain Brewer band teacher and talented Brewer musicians? ... See MoreSee Less
Winter break art competition! Submit one drawing to Padlet and vote for the ones you think should win. The winner will get an acrylic paint set with brushes and canvases. Find the Padlet link on Schoology! ... See MoreSee Less
2 days ago
#repost from Oakland Unified School District:
On a momentous day across the nation, people from Oakland are playing a prominent role starting with Vice President Kamala Harris, who was born in Oakland. The Golden State Warriors paid tribute to VP Harris with a video that features an OUSD student, and guard Stephen Curry. In it, as the team celebrates Ms. Harris becoming Vice President, Stella, a student at Melrose Leadership Academy TK-8 OUSD School talks about what it means for her to see a woman of color - like her - reach the White House. And while VP Harris speaks about what it means to her, and what she wants young people to see in this progress for the nation, the team and Curry present her with a Madame VP jersey. Check it out! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
4 days ago
“Because the arc of the moral universe is long but it bends towards justice.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
. . . .
#Repost @thekingcenter #MLKDay ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
1 week ago
Registration for the 2021 virtual Run*Walk*Ride 4 A Reason is now open. Students and grown-ups can set a personal goal to run, walk, or ride during the month of April, while raising funds for Oakland and Alameda public schools! While this event is a big departure from the real thing, R4R is just as committed to keeping (and growing!) the event for schools and kids. Sign up now and start training! (Photos are from past years.)
runsignup.com/Race/CA/Anywhere/R4RWalkRunRide
*Teachers and students get FREE registration! Message us for the registration code!*
Also, if you order from Proposition Chicken any Monday in January, they'll donate 10% of all orders to R4R schools and kids! direct.chownow.com/order/998/locations ... See MoreSee Less
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2 weeks ago
Timeline PhotosOUSD is scheduling Reopening Info and Listening Sessions over the next several weeks. Please plan on joining us for one of the upcoming sessions! Find access details and future dates at: www.ousd.org/reopening2021infosessions
Topics include: state & county safety standards, OUSD safety plans & plans for in-person learning, and our process & timeline for returning. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
Hi Brewer Team--for the District 5 link, the google form to RSVP is requiring me to "sign in", but I am already signed into google. Wonder if there is something wrong with the permissions setting of the Google RSVP form? Are you able to reach out to OUSD to let them know? Thanks!
2 weeks ago
🇧🇷Today through Wednesday! 🇧🇷 Brewer Fundraiser at @paulista510. Please spread the word!
Earn 10% back for Edna Brewer when you order from Paulista, Monday January 11 through Wednesday, January 13. Eat delicious Brazilian food, raise funds for Brewer, and support a Brewer-parent-owned restaurant.
Order online at www.paulista510.com or in person. *Put in your comments that you are with the Edna Brewer Fundraiser or we won’t get credit!*
-Valid at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom, 4239 Park Blvd, Oakland
-Breakfast, lunch & dinner items available, as well as bottles/cans of beer/other alcohol (alcohol is pick-up only, not for delivery orders)
-Good for take-out/pick-up and delivery through Paulista website
-Not valid with 3rd party delivery apps such as Doordash/Caviar
-Masks/face coverings should be worn if picking up ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
2 weeks ago
Starting next week, join the Workout Club with Ms. Corin! Mondays at 2 p.m. and Wednesdays at 8 a.m.
Come and get your workout on! Must sign in with your OUSD google email. No camera on policy! It is your workout so you can have your camera off if you choose.
Get in or stay in shape, improve your mood, be healthy, feel good about yourself and life. No one ever said, "I shouldn't have worked out today" after a workout!
Workout club is for all little and big panthers! All physical fitness levels are welcome. Modifications will be available to those who need it.
Zoom link will be posted on Schoology on Monday. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
2 weeks ago
Brewer Fundraiser at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom. Please spread the word!
Earn 10% back for Edna Brewer when you order from Paulista, Monday January 11 through Wednesday, January 13. Eat delicious Brazilian food, raise funds for Brewer, and support a Brewer-parent-owned restaurant.
Order online at www.paulista510.com, or in person. *Put in your comments that you are with the Edna Brewer Fundraiser.*
-Valid at Paulista Brazilian Kitchen & Taproom, 4239 Park Blvd, Oakland
-Breakfast, lunch & dinner items available, as well as bottles/cans of beer/other alcohol (alcohol is pick-up only, not for delivery orders)
-Good for take-out/pick-up and delivery through Paulista website
-Not valid with 3rd party delivery apps such as Doordash/Caviar
-Masks/face coverings should be worn if picking up ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
3 weeks ago
Leading By Example Series: Please join us in an informational session and discussion January 6 from 5:30 - 6:30m via zoom. The session will discuss the services that Edna Brewer's Coordination of Student Support Team (COST) will provide in the Winter & Spring Quarters of 2021. Information will be shared on the different types of Life Skills (social, emotional, & behavioral) groups that will be offered to students in 6-8 week sessions. We will also discuss how the Leading By Example Series will help to inform parents of the various skills and strategies reviewed in the groups as well as provide a space for discussions (successes, challenges, and concerns) on how to help support students with the learned Life Skills. Zoom link available on Schoology. ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
3 weeks ago
#Repost @ousdnews
・・・
Grab and Go Meal Pick up for Oakland kids will resume on Monday, Jan 4. New for 2021: some locations have changed. See map below or visit www.ousd.org/covid-19studentmeals to find the location nearest to you! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
3 weeks ago
Check out Mr. Pitt-Smith and Brewer musician Joaquin on KCBS talking about their experience being a part of Pixar’s ‘Soul.’ ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago
Oakland's 2020 Youth Poet Laureate, Greer Nakadegawa-Lee from Oakland Technical High School is providing a powerful voice for her generation. The Mercury News did this great profile of her. Take a look!
Also, the application period for the 2021 Oakland Youth Poet Laureate is open from January 1 to February 1, 2021. Students who apply should be 13-18 years old as of Feb. 1. Students can apply here: www.oaklandlibrary.org/teens/events-programs/youth-poet-laureate-program/youth-poet-laureate-appl... ... See MoreSee Less
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Nathan’s sister?
4 weeks ago
Check out the full Pixar virtual premiere here! The Brewer Jazz Band with Mr. Pitt-Smith perform at the 2:58 mark, and then continue watching for some awesome shout-outs to Brewer from Jamie Fox and the movie’s directors. Thanks to Yamaha and Pixar for outfitting Brewer with new instruments! ... See MoreSee Less
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Boy is Mr. Pitt-Smith remarkable! He’s one great music teacher
There will be a story about Brewer and the Soul movie on KCBS in the 2pm hour today (Dec 28th): www.radio.com/kcbsradio.
This is awesome! Congratulations Edna Brewer!
Congratulations !
This is amazing! Congratulations to the jazz band and Mr. Pitt-Smith!
Amazing! Thank you, Zack Pitt-Smith and the Brewer jazz band!
yippy, Brewer!
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4 weeks ago
Check out this preview for Saturday's virtual premier of "Soul." Can you spot a certain Brewer band teacher and talented Brewer musicians? ... See MoreSee Less
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4 weeks ago
Edna Brewer band classes were the inspiration for some scenes in the new Pixar movie 'Soul.' How cool is that?! ... See MoreSee Less
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That's awesome 😎👏
Very cool!
1 month ago
Winter break art competition! Submit one drawing to Padlet and vote for the ones you think should win. The winner will get an acrylic paint set with brushes and canvases. Find the Padlet link on Schoology! ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook