Brockett Bulletin

Superintendent Communication: May 4, 2023

Cinco de Mayo!

Today, Mac High’s Culturas Unidas Club sponsored an assembly to celebrate the culture of Mexico. There were dancers, games, singing and an impromptu dance party!

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Student volunteers raced to see who could finish the horchata (a drink made from rice, milk, vanilla, and cinnamon) first.

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La danza de los viejitos (dance of the little old men), a traditional folk dance, was performed by MHS staff.

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Student (and one staff) volunteers raced to see who could swallow several jalapeño peppers first!

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Save the Date!

Patton Thespians are mounting a production of Frozen, JR. next weekend. The show will be performed at Patton Middle School on May 11, 12, and 13 at 7 p.m.; and May 13 and 14 at 2 p.m.

The show includes various audience participation features and a “Royalty Party.”

Find details and ticket ordering info here.

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National Library Week

In celebration of National Library Week, Mac High sponsored a “Bookmark Art” contest, invited students to create a sticker mosaic, and held a “Favorite Book of All Time” nomination.

First prize winner was David Van Hooser, who won a $25 gift certificate to Powell’s Bookstore. Second prize went to Cadence Packard, who won a $15 gift certificate to Third Street Books.

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Seedlings for your Garden!

Edible Landscapes of Yamhill County is offering a free seedling giveaway on Saturday, May 13 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. outside the Mac Market.

Get your kids outside to plant these organic seedlings and watch them grow over the summer!

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Mission Mac High

The annual pageant is back with its friendly competition and fun for the family!

Saturday, May 13 at 6 p.m. at the McMinnville Community Center.

Pre-sale tickets $8 (“Hometown fan” app, search “McMinnville High School, Mission Mac High) or $10 at the door.

Come support the kids and their mission to donate 100% of the proceeds to Doernbecher Children’s Hospital.

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Resource Fair

On Saturday, May 13, from 9 a.m. to noon, the City of Lafayette is sponsoring a community resource fair for Lafayette and McMinnville families.

The event includes presentations from PGE, NW Natural Gas about utility rates and other community programs with resources to help families.

The event will be held at the Community Center at 133 Adams Street in Lafayette. Find more details on the flyer attached below or on Peachjar.

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Lemonade Day is Coming!

McMinnville Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring the event that encourages young people to become entrepreneurs by opening a lemonade stand.

Registration for the August 19 event is open now. Students in McMinnville and Lafayette are welcome to participate!

See the flyer on Peachjar for more info and register here.

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Reminder: Families of Bus Riders

If you haven't already, please complete the form about transportation for the 2023-24 school year.

Please fill out the form (it’s short!) even if your student will NOT ride the bus next year. This helps First Student create the most efficient bus routes.

Questions? Call your school’s office.