Rattler Roundup
Week of May 5
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
📝 CAASPP TESTING BEGINS TUESDAY
State testing begins this week! This important assessment measures our students' performance and provides valuable feedback for teachers and families. Please see this brief video: LINK. If you have any questions, feel free to email Mrs. Levinson: cLevinson@prsd.us
🎶 ADVANCED BAND COMPETITION RESULTS!
The "Music in the Parks" Advanced Band competition was Saturday. Advanced Band students competed in the festival and earned a Fourth Place trophy and a rating of Excellent! They celebrated with a trip to Six Flags. Way to go Band students!! Thanks to all our volunteers and to Mr. Horton.
👟 TRACK MEET RESULTS!
We had another great track meet at Colfax. In the 100 Meter, 6th Grade: 1st Place went to Makenzi Mahoney, 4th Isabelle Stevens, 2nd Paxton Litchfield, 3rd Tyler Rabo. 7th Grade: 3rd Place to Colton Vallee. 8th Grade: 1st Place went to Frankie Valencia, 4th Heidi Simpson, 3rd Dalton Allen. In the 400 Meter, 1st Place went to Sydney Asuncion and 4th to Bennett Brown. In the 800 Meter, 1st Place went to Sydney Asuncion. In the 4x100 Meter Relay, 6th Grade: 1st Place went to Sydney Asuncion, Makenzi Mahoney, Isabelle Stevens and Bridget Schumacher; 1st Place went to Paxton Litchfield, Tyler Rabo, Zach Standstedt and Arete student Hunter Herring. 7th Grade: 3rd Place went to Colton Vallee, Bennett Brown, Sydney Asuncion and Makenzi Mahoney. 8th Grade: 4th Place went to Sophia Alonso, Jackie Griffis, Frankie Valencia and Kallyn Kinne. Field event results were not immediately available but we had great performances in Girls Shot Put by Alleina Alonso and by Sydney Asuncion in the Long Jump. WAY TO GO RATTLERS!!
🏐 VOLLEYBALL TOURNEY RESULTS!
The Girls Volleyball teams wrapped their season with tournament successes last week. Congrats to both the 7th and 8th Grade squads: 7th Grade took 3rd Place in the tournament and 8th Grade took 2nd Place! Thank you for a fantastic season!! GO RATTLERS.
DRESS CODE REMINDER
With the warmer weather, we've seen an uptick in dress code violations. Please review the attached guidelines with your student: Link. We appreciate your support!
📘 DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITY
Attention 8th Grade families: Dual Enrollment is a chance for your student to receive college credit for high school classes. Both BR & NU are offering this option for their freshman Career Choices course. To opt your student in, please fill out the attached form by May 15 and return it to the Magnolia office: Form
🧡 THANK YOU MRS. ROWE
Attention all former Cottage Hill Elementary students! Did you have Mrs. Rowe? After 39 amazing years, she is retiring! We are hoping to gather short video clips from her former students. Please send a video of yourself saying: "Thank you for..." followed by a short 1-3 word phrase (for example: "believing in me" or "inspiring creativity"). We want to send Mrs. Rowe off with a heartfelt tribute, showing her how deeply she has impacted our community. Please send your video to Brittany Duckett: brit.duckett@gmail.com.
BROKEN CHROMEBOOKS
Unfortunately, a recent TikTok trend has resulted in students breaking school Chromebooks. Please note: Any student who intentionally breaks a school Chromebook will be billed a minimum of $250 (device costs may vary). Thank you.
💙 DISCOVERY FAIR & APPRECIATION LUNCH
Foster Youth Services of Nevada County is hosting a Discovery Fair & Appreciation Lunch. It's a fun, free day for families. Additional foster, kincare, and/or guardianship parents are needed to serve in Nevada County. Find out more at this event: Flier
🔬 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
🎓 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.
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 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
🥬 HARVEST OF THE MONTH
Today in Science class, students will enjoy a tasting of blueberries! Flier
🚀 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
WEDNESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: (Link)
PTM MEETING: 4 to 5 p.m., A5/A6
Get involved with Magnolia's Parent Club! See Flier
👟 UNION HILL TRACK MEET AT NU
Magnolia's Track & Field team will compete in the Union Hill School meet at Nevada Union High School. 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
👟 FINAL FUN 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