Rattler Roundup
Week of May 11: TESTING WEEK 1
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
📝 CAASPP TESTING BEGINS MONDAY!
State testing begins this week. This important assessment measures our students' performance and is a reflection of our school to the state. Please see this brief video: LINK Here is a link to our two-week testing schedule: LINK Students will get free food at break from Community Roots; we'll also have prize raffles and attendance incentives. LET'S GO RATTLERS! Questions? Email: cLevinson@prsd.us
⭐ LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE: May 15
Leadership is offering a "tryout" for interested Leadership candidates on May 15, 2:30-4 p.m. It is not a mandatory event, but an opportunity to show off your potential Leadership skills! Questions? Email: tsantos@prsd.us
🐴 BATTLE A CHESS MASTER!
Students can sign up to be amongst a group who simultaneously battle nationally-known chess master Arthur Braden at lunch on May 27! All skill levels welcome. See flier: LINK
📚 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE: May 22
Magnolia Library would like to remind families that all library books are due no later than May 22. All textbooks are due no later than the last day of school on June 10. Flier
🏈 BRHS SPORTS PHYSICALS: May 27
Bear River High School requires all athletes to get a sports physical in order to participate. Their football program is offering a sports physical night on May 27 starting at 6 p.m. for $20. Eigth grade athletes bound for BRHS are invited to attend; the physical is good for the entire '26-27 school year. Questions? Email: jbickmore@njuhsd.com
💉 7TH GRADE IMMUNIZATIONS: TDAP
Is your student ready for 7th grade with all their required immunizations? Please review these guidelines from our school nurse: Link. Questions? Email gshield@prsd.us.
🎓 8TH GRADE PROMOTION INFO
Promotion season is almost here! Please review the key dates and information from PTM:
May 29 (7–9 p.m.): Graduation Dance – “Under the Stars”
Donations are needed — please see our Amazon wishlist: Link
Volunteers are needed — please see the SignUpGenius: Link
June 10: 8th Grade Breakfast & Promotion Practice. Students will report to Room A5/A6 for breakfast, then head to practice. Please volunteer to help: Link
June 11: Promotion Ceremony at the Bear River High School football field. Students arrive at 6:30 p.m.; the ceremony begins at 7 p.m. Volunteers are needed for chair setup, details coming soon.
Enter our Raffle! In our VIP Raffle, you can win reserved parking + front-row seating for 6–8 guests! ($5 = 1 ticket | $20 = 5 tickets; supports promotion events) Raffle tickets sold here: Link
Can't volunteer? Consider donating to our promotion efforts: Venmo Link
Questions? Email: ptmtreasurer@prsd.us
📗 HAVE YOU BOUGHT YOUR YEARBOOK?
Purchase your yearbook! Go to Link and enter the school code: 101566172917594. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
✨ SPIRIT WEAR STORE
Get your MagSwag and show your school spirit! Our online store: Link
MONDAY
Testing Schedule! Start your day in 1st Period.
🚫 RATTLER PIT CLOSED
The Rattler PIT is closed for student activities today.
🚲 MOUNTAIN BIKING PRACTICE
The Magnolia Mountain Biking Team practices on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please see this detailed information about the Mountain Biking Team: Link Questions? Email Coach Loch: mloch@prsd.us
🎓 GRADUATION MEETING: 6 p.m.
There will be a Graduation Committee meeting on Monday, May 11 in Room 7 at 6 p.m. All parents welcome. Questions? Email: ptmtreasurer@prsd.us
TUESDAY
Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Testing Schedule! Start your day in 3rd Period.
8TH GRADE MATH EXTRA HELP
Eighth 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
👉 LIMITED RATTLER PIT AVAILABILITY
The Rattler PIT will be open at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Esports & Rocket League Only on the PIT B Side; TinkerCAD, WeVideo and any homework needs will only be on the PIT A side.
WEDNESDAY
Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Testing Schedule! Start your day in 5th Period.
👉 LIMITED RATTLER PIT AVAILABILITY
The Rattler PIT will be open at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Esports & Rocket League Only on the PIT B Side; TinkerCAD, WeVideo and any homework needs will only be on the PIT A side.
☝🏻 RATTLER RAISE UP @ LUNCH
The Rattler Raise Up club meets on Wednesdays at lunch in the music room. This service club's goal is to raise money to benefit school culture! All students are welcome. Questions? Email: jhorton@prsd.us
🚲 MOUNTAIN BIKING PRACTICE
The Magnolia Mountain Biking Team practices on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30-4:45 p.m. Please see this detailed information about the Mountain Biking Team: Link Questions? Email Coach Loch: mloch@prsd.us
THURSDAY
Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
Testing Schedule! Start your day in 1st Period.
8TH GRADE MATH EXTRA HELP
Eighth 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
👉 LIMITED RATTLER PIT AVAILABILITY
The Rattler PIT will be open at lunch on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays. Esports & Rocket League Only on the PIT B Side; TinkerCAD, WeVideo and any homework needs will only be on the PIT A side.
🐴 CHESS CLUB MEETING
The Magnolia Knights, our after-school chess club, meets today in A5/A6 from 3:20-4:15 p.m. See the permission slip and more information here: Link Questions? Email: dwalsh@prsd.us
🚲 MOUNTAIN BIKING RACE @ READY SPRINGS
Today is a bike race at Ready Springs at 4:15 p.m. Please see race details here: Info Questions? Email mloch@prsd.us
🗽 DC/NYC MEETING: 7 p.m.
On May 14 at 7 p.m., there is a meeting in room A5/A6 for the DC/NYC trip. This meeting is for current 7th graders who would travel in June 2027. Please note: This is a third-party field trip not sponsored by Magnolia. Questions? Email: ttoft@prsd.us
FRIDAY
Testing Schedule! Start your day in 6th Period.
🚫 RATTLER PIT CLOSED
The Rattler PIT is closed for student activities today.
⭐ LEADERSHIP SHOWCASE: 2:30-4 p.m.
Leadership is offering a "tryout" for interested Leadership candidates on May 15. It is not a mandatory event, but an opportunity to show off your potential Leadership skills! Questions? Email: tsantos@prsd.us