Rattler Roundup
Week of April 28
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
👟 TRACK MEET RESULTS!
The Rattlers had a great start at their 1st Track meet of the season at Placer High School! Both 6th Grade girls and boys took 1st Place in the 4x100 relay. 7th Grade boys and 8th Grade girls both took 3rd Place in the relay. In the 400 meter, 1st Place went to Sydney Asuncion; in the 100 meter: 6th Grade girls, 1st Place went to Makenzi Mahoney, 2nd Place went to Isabelle Stevens; 6th Grade boys, 1st Place went to Paxton Litchfield; 7th Grade boys, 3rd Place to Grason Nahas; 8th Grade girls, 2nd Place went to Frankie Valencia and 3rd Place to Heidi Simpson. Field results were unavailable at the time of this writing. GREAT JOB Rattlers!!!
🏐 GIRLS VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY
The Girls Volleyball season wraps up this week with a tournament, Tuesday-Thursday at one of the high schools. Tourney details are coming soon; Coach Phelps will be sending info as soon as it's confirmed. There is no practice this week. You got this Rattlers!!
💚 HELP TREAT OUR TEACHERS
Teacher Appreciation Week is May 5-9. Help celebrate Magnolia's amazing teachers and staff this year! PTM will set up some fun treats and snacks in the Teacher's Lounge. Please see their SignUp Genius (Link) and consider dropping off an item by May 2 or donating via Venmo (Link). Thank you!
🔬 BRIGHT IDEAS STEAM FAIR
The Bright Ideas STEAM Fair will be on Saturday, May 17, 10 am to 3 pm. The event, which is free and open to all 6th-8th grade Nevada County girls, includes STEAM-related interactive workshops as well as opportunities to talk with women in a variety STEAM careers. Register by May 8. See Flier
🎶 OVERNIGHT ADVANCED BAND TRIP
Reminder: The "Music in the Parks" overnight Advanced Band competition and field trip is this weekend, May 3-4. There are still a few outstanding balances, so please make sure these are turned in to Mr. Horton by Friday, May 2. Have a great time Rattler musicians! Questions? Email Mr. Horton: jhorton@prsd.us
🎓 PLEASE HELP WITH GRADUATION
We need your help for graduation! Please consider donating supplies and/or your time to make this a special celebration for our 8th graders! Unable to volunteer? Please consider a Venmo donation to help fund needed supplies (note "Graduation" with your payment): Link. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here: Link. Supplies are needed! See our wishlist: Link. Questions? Email Becky Koehn: ptmsecretary@prsd.us
🪩 SAVE THE DATE: GRADUATION DANCE
This year's 8th Grade Graduation Dance theme is “Glow in the Dark.” The event will be Friday, May 30, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the big gym. Students must meet school behavior and grade policies to attend. Questions? Email Becky Koehn: ptmsecretary@prsd.us
MONDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
🎶 3RD PERIOD PERFORMANCE WITH 7 HILLS!
Today is Day 1 of our "Middle School Music Festival." Concert Band students will be released from periods 1-3 so that they can host Seven Hills, rehearse, and perform in a daytime concert that all classes are invited to! There will be a 3rd period concert in the small gym featuring both bands. Teachers, if your class is attending, please lead students to the small gym in time for an 11:10 start. All participating teachers should stay to help supervise.
MONDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: (Link)
✨ 3D PRINTING CLUB MEETING
The 3D Printing Club meets in the Rattler Pit at lunchtime today. No prior knowledge of 3D printing is necessary to attend. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
👟 TRACK PRACTICE
Magnolia's Track & Field team practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on the Bear River Track. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
TUESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
🎳 8TH GRADE HONORS TRIP TODAY
Reminder: Today is the 8th Grade Honors Trip to Sierra College. Attendees should bring a light bag with their water bottle and sack lunch only; there is no need for full school backpacks. DO NOT go to 1st period; please meet in the quad overhang first thing in the morning. Buses will depart soon after the bell. See ya there!
🎶 DAY 2: "MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC FESTIVAL"
Today is Day 2 of our "Middle School Music Festival." Concert Band students will be traveling to Seven Hills to perform a concert for their student body and deepen musical bonds with fellow middle school musicians! Questions? Email Mr. Horton: jhorton@prsd.us
8TH GRADE MATH EXTRA HELP
8th graders in Math Course 3 may get extra help from Ms. Souza on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Questions? Email: csouza@prsd.us
🚀 ROCKET LEAGUE GAMING @ LUNCH
Rocket League, Mrs. McKnight's gaming club in the Rattler Pit, will meet today at lunch. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
👟 TRACK MEET AT COLFAX HIGH SCHOOL
Magnolia's Track & Field team will compete in a meet at Colfax High School. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
WEDNESDAY
WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: (Link)
👟 TRACK PRACTICE
Magnolia's Track & Field team practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on the Bear River Track. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
THURSDAY
8TH GRADE MATH EXTRA HELP
8th graders in Math Course 3 may get extra help from Ms. Souza on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 8:30 a.m. Questions? Email: csouza@prsd.us
🚀 ROCKET LEAGUE GAMING @ LUNCH
Rocket League, Mrs. McKnight's gaming club in the Rattler Pit, will meet today at lunch. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
STEAM TEAM MEETING @ LUNCH
The Magnolia STEAM Team will meet today at lunch in C3. Questions? Email: kadams@prsd.us
👟 TRACK PRACTICE
Magnolia's Track & Field team practices on Monday, Wednesday and Thursdays from 3:30 - 5 p.m. on the Bear River Track. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
FRIDAY
FRIDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: Link