Rattler Roundup
Week of August 31
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT!
Don't miss Back to School Night, which is this Tuesday, Sept. 1 from 6-7:30 p.m.
📚 BOOK FAIR VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Magnolia's Book Fair will be open for Back to School Night on 9/1, 4:30-7:30 p.m. It will also be open during school days (except 5th periods) 9/2 through 9/3, 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m., and 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Friday 9/4. Parent volunteers are needed, please sign up here: Link Questions? Email Mrs. Bartholome: cbartholome@prsd.us
🚌 BUS PASS POLICY
Reminder: Students who'd like to ride a different bus (e.g., to go home with a friend), must have a written note from their parent submitted to the office. Students must process this request with the office no later than lunchtime. Passes to switch a bus will not be issued after lunch.
BUS 28 ROUTE DELAYS
Bus Route 28 will be delayed by as much as 20 minutes both mornings and afternoons Monday-Wednesday of this week. Durham is impacted by construction taking place along the route. Thank you for your understanding.
📝 LUNCHTIME TUTORING BEGINS!
Starting this week, free lunchtime tutoring with Ms. Smith will be offered in room C8! On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, students may simply drop-in, there is no need to sign up. (There's no tutoring on Tues. or Thurs.) Students are responsible for arriving to tutoring on their own, however we can send a reminder slip if there is an urgent need. Email: mturner@prsd.us
Please see this opportunity for free tutoring at Lake of the Pines. Note: This is not a PRSD-sponsored program: Flier
🏃🏃🏻♀️ MAGNOLIA COLOR RUN
Mark your calendar for the Magnolia Color Run on Friday, Oct. 2! All students will run during their scheduled PE class. Donations and volunteers are needed, so please sign up to help with supplies and/or volunteer your time: Link Don't miss your chance to help throw color at your kid! This is PTM's largest fundraiser for the year and helps fund numerous projects all year.
🏈 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS
All girls, 6th-8th, interested in playing Girls Flag Football this season: Tryouts are Tues., Sept. 1, and Weds., Sept. 2, from 4-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will take place on the grass field behind the Big Gym. Please plan to attend both days. All girls must have an athletic clearance form turned in: Link The season will run from Sept. 1 through Oct. 10. Questions? Email: mschumacher@prsd.us
🐴 BATTLE A CHESS MASTER!
We’re excited to welcome back nationally-known Chess Master Arthur Braden! On Sept. 11, Mr. Braden will be playing chess against our Magnolia students; he will battle all students simultaneously! Students of all skill levels are welcome to participate. Students can sign up in the front office. Flier: Link
🎉 THIS WEEK: 6TH GRADE FUN NIGHT
Mark your calendars for Friday, Sept. 4, 4-5:30 p.m. — this is our Science Camp fundraiser, Minute to Win It. It's a fun challenge with friends, games, and prizes. (Note: School is out at 2:25 p.m.; there is no extra supervision for students until the event.) Permission slips will be available from your 6th grade Science teacher or the office. Tickets go on sale Sept. 1-3 at lunchtime in the 6th Grade Quad; no tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for admission only -or- $10 for admission, a pizza slice, candy, and a drink. Extra candy and drinks will be sold separately at the snack bar. 6th Grade Fun Night is also seeking donations and parent volunteers. Please see the following link: Link
📸 PICTURE RETAKE DAY
Students and staff who missed Picture Day can mark their calendars for our Picture Retake Day, which is set for October 22.
MONDAY
*ADVISORY* Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.
🐍 SPIRIT DAY!
Category is: Wear a Hat to School Day! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point for each day they dressed up from their 1st period teacher.
👉 PE CLOTHES REQUIRED TODAY!
Attention students, starting today, students are now required to dress out for PE. Be ready in your grey shirt, green shorts and athletic shoes. Let's get ready to move!
📝 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
👟 CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE
Cross Country practice is on Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. and Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Students must have their athletic clearance forms turned in to participate: Link Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th grade Boys Volleyball teams practice Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. in the gym. Questions? Email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
TUESDAY
🐍 SPIRIT DAY!
Category is: Dress Like a Teacher Tuesday! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point for each day they dressed up from their 1st period teacher.
🍈 HARVEST OF THE MONTH
Today, Rattlers will have an opportunity to sample locally grown melons from our Harvest of the Month program: Flier
⭐ CANDIDATE MEETING @ LUNCH
Are you a Student Council candidate? There is a mandatory meeting at lunch today in B3. Please bring your completed speech. Questions? Visit Ms. Santos in B3 or email her at tsantos@prsd.us.
🎉 6TH GRADE FUN NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE
6th Grade Fun Night tickets are on sale today at lunch in the 6th Grade Quad; no tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for admission only -or- $10 for admission, a pizza slice, candy, and a drink.
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL HOME GAMES
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Union Hill at a home volleyball game. Games start at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
🏈 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS
All girls, 6th-8th, interested in playing Girls Flag Football this season: Tryouts will be held Tues., Sept. 1, and Weds., Sept. 2, from 4-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will take place on the grass field behind the Big Gym. Please plan to attend both days. All girls must have an athletic clearance form turned in: Link The flag football season will run from Sept. 1 through October 10. Questions? Email: mschumacher@prsd.us
📚 BOOK FAIR OPEN!
Magnolia's Book Fair will be open for Back to School Night on 9/1, 4:30-7:30 p.m. Be sure to swing by the library!
🍎 BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT: 6-7:30 p.m.
It's time to explore your student's classes, meet teachers and see what's cookin' at Magnolia! Event starts at 6 p.m., bells begin at 6:15 p.m. Spirit wear will be on sale.
WEDNESDAY
🐍 SPIRIT DAY!
Category is: Saddle Up for Success: Dress Country! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point for each day they dressed up from their 1st period teacher.
📚 BOOK FAIR OPEN!
Magnolia's Book Fair will be open today (except 5th period), 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Parent volunteers are needed, please sign up here: Link Questions? Email Mrs. Bartholome: cbartholome@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
🎉 6TH GRADE FUN NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE
6th Grade Fun Night tickets are on sale today at lunch in the 6th Grade Quad; no tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for admission only -or- $10 for admission, a pizza slice, candy, and a drink.
👟 CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE
Cross Country practice is on Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. and Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Students must have their athletic clearance forms turned in to participate: Link Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL PRACTICE
The 7th & 8th grade Boys Volleyball teams practice Monday-Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. in the gym. Questions? Email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
🏈 GIRLS FLAG FOOTBALL TRYOUTS
All girls, 6th-8th, interested in playing Girls Flag Football this season: Tryouts will be held Tues., Sept. 1, and Weds., Sept. 2, from 4-5:30 p.m. Tryouts will take place on the grass field behind the Big Gym. Please plan to attend both days. All girls must have an athletic clearance form turned in: Link The flag football season will run from Sept. 1 through October 10. Questions? Email: mschumacher@prsd.us
💚 PTM MEETING: 4-5 p.m., A5/A6
Get involved with Magnolia's Parent Club!
THURSDAY
🐍 SPIRIT DAY!
Category is: Throwback Thursday: Dress as Your Younger Self! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point for each day they dressed up from their 1st period teacher.
📚 BOOK FAIR OPEN!
Magnolia's Book Fair will be open today (except 5th period), 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. Parent volunteers are needed, please sign up here: Link Questions? Email Mrs. Bartholome: cbartholome@prsd.us
🎉 6TH GRADE FUN NIGHT TICKETS ON SALE
6th Grade Fun Night tickets are on sale today at lunch in the 6th Grade Quad; no tickets will be sold at the door. The cost is $5 for admission only -or- $10 for admission, a pizza slice, candy, and a drink.
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL HOME GAMES
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Yuba River Charter at a home volleyball game. Games start at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
FRIDAY
🐍 SPIRIT DAY!
Category is: Rattler Pride Friday: 8th grade wears pink, 7th wears green, 6th wears yellow! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point for each day they dressed up from their 1st period teacher.
📚 BOOK FAIR OPEN!
Magnolia's Book Fair will be open today (except 5th period) 8:45 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Parent volunteers are needed, please sign up here: Link Questions? Email Mrs. Bartholome: cbartholome@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
👟 CROSS COUNTRY PRACTICE
Cross Country practice is on Monday & Wednesday, 3:30-5 p.m. and Friday, 2:30-4 p.m. Students must have their athletic clearance forms turned in to participate: Link Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
🎉 TONIGHT: 6TH GRADE FUN NIGHT!
Tonight in the gym from 4-5:30 p.m. is our Science Camp fundraiser, Minute to Win It. (Note: School is out at 2:25 p.m.; there is no extra supervision for students until the event.) Students must have a permission slip and ticket to attend; no tickets will be sold at the door.