Rattler Roundup
Week of Oct. 26
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
📄 CHKS PARENT SURVEY NOW OPEN
The California Health Kids Survey is an opportunity to share your perceptions about our school. This voluntary survey provides data that guides district efforts to promote safety, enhance interventions, and improve achievement. The survey is anonymous; any question can be skipped. If you have multiple children at Magnolia, you only need to submit it once: Survey
🎃 HALLOWEEN COSTUMES
Students may wear a Halloween costume to school on the Friday before the holiday. Please keep in mind the following school rules: NO full-face masks, prop weapons, extreme gore, or outfits that break dress code. Thank you for helping us promote a safe, appropriate school environment.
✍🏻 WRITING TEAM STARTS THIS WEEK
If you are a 7th or 8th grader and are interested in participating in the Nevada County Writing Tournament, please come to Mrs. MacDonald's classroom in D3 Friday, Oct. 30 during lunch! Questions? Email: rmacdonald@prsd.us
🎭 'OUTSIDERS' FIELD TRIP
All 7th graders are invited to attend "The Outsiders" the Broadway musical, on Thursday, Jan. 7, 2027, at the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center in Sacramento. The show pairs with S.E. Hinton’s novel The Outsiders, which students are reading in class. Trip info can be viewed here: Link Paperwork is due back by Friday, Nov. 6; please see information regarding cost and fee waivers. At a later date, we may be requesting parent volunteers to chaperone. Questions? Email: rmacdonald@prsd.us
SITE COUNCIL MEETING: Nov. 6
Magnolia's Site Council is a committee of parents and staff who work together to guide the school's programs, budget, and other matters. Join us for our first meeting on Nov. 6 at 2:30 p.m. in C6 as we review the School Plan for Student Achievement: Agenda
🎭 THEATRE ARTS SHOWCASE: Nov. 12
Join us for Magnolia’s Theatre Arts Showcase on Thursday, Nov. 12, at 6:30 p.m. in the Big Gym! Students will perform favorite scenes and acts, showcasing their creativity, talent, and growth: Flier
💚 HELP MAGNOLIA'S TEACHERS
Teachers often need extra supplies during the course of the school year. If you would like to gift your child's teacher(s) a classroom need, please review the wishlists posted here: Link
🧠 SIGN UP NOW FOR ACADEMIC TOURNEYS
Students can represent Magnolia in one or more of the following county competitions: speech and writing. (Math & Science are later this year.) Sign up on the form and our teacher coaches will reach out with info and an invitation: Tourney Sign Up Form
⭐ NEW MAGSWAG AVAILABLE!
Magnolia's on-demand store is live and open all year round. PTM has added some fun new items, including blankets, mugs, tumblers, bags, and more! Visit our online Spirit Wear Store: Link
MONDAY
📝 LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Lunchtime tutoring is available with Ms. Smith in room C8 today. Students may drop-in, there is no need to sign up. Questions? Email: mturner@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams practice Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the big gym. For questions, email Coach Frisk: kfrisk@prsd.us
TUESDAY
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
🔨 CTE WALKING FIELD TRIP
Today, 8th graders will go on a walking field trip to Bear River High School. All 8th graders should report to their 1st period class for roll call; teachers will then give further directions. Students will be back in time for Magnolia's lunch.
📝 SPELLING TEAM MEETING
Students on our school's spelling team should attend the lunchtime meeting today in Ms. Comer's room. Meetings are Tuesday & Thursdays at lunch. Questions? Email kcomer@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL HOME GAME
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Grass Valley Charter at a home basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Frisk: kfrisk@prsd.us
WEDNESDAY
📝 LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Lunchtime tutoring is available with Ms. Smith in room C8 today. Students may drop-in, there is no need to sign up. Questions? Email: mturner@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams practice Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5:30 p.m. and Fridays, 2:30-4:30 p.m. in the big gym. For questions, email Coach Frisk: kfrisk@prsd.us
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
📝 SPELLING TEAM MEETING
Students on our school's spelling team should attend the lunchtime meeting today in Ms. Comer's room. Meetings are Tuesdays & Thursdays at lunch. Questions? Email kcomer@prsd.us
🐴 CHESS CLUB MEETING
Join the Magnolia Knights, our after-school chess club! The team practices every Thursday 3:25-4:15 p.m. in A5/A6. See the permission slip and info here: Link Questions? Email: dwalsh@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL AWAY GAME
The Rattlers take on Seven Hills at an away basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Frisk: kfrisk@prsd.us
🎶 HALLOWEEN SPOOKTACULAR @ BRHS
Join Magnolia and Bear River High School musicians for their "Halloween Spooktacular" performance on Oct. 29, from 7–9 p.m. in the BRHS MPR. Enjoy live music, trick-or-treating, a caramel apple booth, and a cakewalk. Tickets at the door: $5 students, $10 adults, and free for children 6 and under: Flier
FRIDAY
🎃 HALLOWEEN SPIRIT DAY
Leadership is getting into the Halloween spirit! All students who wear a costume today will receive a raffle ticket. Student names will be pulled during lunch for fun prizes! Please note the following costume rules: NO full-face masks, prop weapons, extreme gore, or outfits that break dress code.
✍🏻 WRITING TEAM MEETING TODAY
Seventh or 8th graders interested in participating in the Nevada County Writing Tournament should go to Mrs. MacDonald's classroom in D3 today during lunch! Questions? Email: rmacdonald@prsd.us
📝 LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Lunchtime tutoring is available with Ms. Smith in room C8 today. Students may drop-in, there is no need to sign up. Questions? Email: mturner@prsd.us