Rattler Roundup
Week of Dec. 1
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
🎄 MAGNOLIA'S GIVING TREE
Every holiday season we have an opportunity to support families in need within our community through our Giving Tree program. Here’s how to participate:
1) Visit the Christmas tree in the front office and select a gift tag. Scan the QR code on the tag to register your gift—this helps us track what has been purchased.
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2) Browse our Amazon Wish List and choose a gift to purchase. Items can be shipped directly to Magnolia Intermediate or sent to you if you'd prefer to wrap and drop them off.
Please return all wrapped gifts to the Magnolia office by Friday, Dec. 12. Be sure to attach the original Giving Tree tag or include the unique code so we can identify the gift. Questions? Email: kcreighton@prsd.us
🍿 "ELF" MOVIE NIGHT
On Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., students are invited to Movie Night, a screening of "Elf"! Tickets are on sale this week in the Music Room for $7, and $12 for the Popcorn Package (includes ticket, popcorn, soda, and a small candy). English teachers have the permission slips; students must meet behavioral and academic standards to participate. Questions? Email: JHorton@prsd.us.
✨ 20% OFF SPIRIT WEAR ON 11/30!
Get your MagSwag and show your school spirit! Shop on 11/30, use promo code "BF20" to get 20% off entire order! Our online store: Link
🚗 REMINDER: WATCH YOUR SPEED
For the safety of our students, please drive slowly on our school's streets and parking lots during morning drop off and afternoon pick ups. The speed limit is 15 mph. Thank you!
🔬JOIN THE STEAM TEAM!
Do you love Science? Magnolia is starting up our '25-26 STEAM Team this week. If you are interested in creating a science or engineering project for the Nevada County STEAM Fair, this is the club for you. Last year our team took home 3rd place for 6th grade and 2nd place for 7th grade! Meetings will be Thursdays at lunch. Questions? Email: kadams@prsd.us
🐻 FUTURE BRUIN DAY FIELD TRIP: Jan. 27, 2026
Eighth grade families, we're planning our walking field trip to Bear River High School's "Future Bruin Day." This is an opportunity for your student to preview high school life. Parent permission slips are due by Friday, Dec. 12.
Eighth grade families interested in Bear River High School, please save the date, 1/27, for the Future Bruin Parent Night: Flier
📄 PARENT SURVEY CLOSES DEC. 12
It's not too late to share your perceptions of our school. The California Health Kids Survey provides data that guides district and school efforts to promote safety, interventions, and achievement. The survey is anonymous; any question can be skipped. If you have multiple children at Magnolia, you only need to submit it once. The survey is posted on our website under the "Parent" link: Survey
🧠 SIGN UP NOW FOR ACADEMIC TOURNEYS
Students can represent Magnolia in one or more of the following county competitions: speech and writing. Sign up and our teacher coaches will reach out with an invitation: Tourney Sign Up Form
MONDAY
🚀 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
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams practice Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. in the big gym. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us
TUESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL AWAY GAME
The Rattlers will take on Lyman Gilmore at an away basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us
WEDNESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
🎬 NARRATIVE NOOK @ LUNCH
Narrative Nook, Mrs. McKnight's movie-making club, meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Rattler Pit at lunch. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th Grade Girls Basketball teams practice Monday-Thursday, 3:30-5 p.m. in the big gym. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us
PTM MEETING: 4 to 5 p.m., A5/A6
Get involved with Magnolia's Parent Club! See Flier
THURSDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
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
🔬JOIN THE STEAM TEAM!
Do you love Science? Magnolia is starting up our '25-26 STEAM Team this week. If you are interested in creating a science or engineering project for the Nevada County STEAM Fair, this is the club for you. The first meeting is today at lunch. Questions? Email: kadams@prsd.us
🎬 NARRATIVE NOOK @ LUNCH
Narrative Nook, Mrs. McKnight's movie-making club, meets on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the Rattler Pit at lunch. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
🏀 GIRLS BASKETBALL HOME GAME
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Seven Hills at a home basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us
FRIDAY
*EARLY RELEASE* Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.
⚡ 3D PRINT FUN @ LUNCH
3D Print Fun happens on Fridays in the Rattler Pit at lunch. No experience required to participate. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
SITE COUNCIL MEETING: 2:30 p.m. in C6
Magnolia's Site Council is a committee of parents and staff who work together to make decisions about the school's academic programs, budget, and other matters. Join us for our 2nd meeting as we reconvene to review Magnolia's Site Safety Plan: Agenda
🍿 "ELF" MOVIE NIGHT
Today at 6:30 p.m., students are invited to Movie Night, a screening of "Elf"! Tickets were on sale this week in the Music Room for $7, and $12 for the Popcorn Package (includes ticket, popcorn, soda, and a small candy). English teachers have the permission slips; students must meet behavioral and academic standards to participate. Questions? Email: JHorton@prsd.us.