Rattler Roundup

📝 NEW TRIMESTER, NEW SUPPLIES

Welcome to Trimester 2! Students should check their new class schedules online. Also, please take a moment to check in about school supplies. At this time of the year, it's good to stock up on pencils, glue sticks, etc. Thank you!

🎨 PEACE POSTER WINNERS!

Congrats to Magnolia's winners of the 2025 Lions Club International Peace Poster Competition! This year's theme was "Together As One"; 1st place was awarded to Liam Meenan (8th grade). Liam's poster will be judged at the district level and may go on to be judged at the state and national levels. Also, Adam Saber (7th grade) placed 3rd and Ainsley Paasch (8th grade) came in 4th place. The winning posters: Link

🔬JOIN THE STEAM TEAM!

Do you love Science? Magnolia is starting up our '25-26 STEAM Team the week after Thanksgiving break. 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. Info will be posted in the Rattler Report in Google Classroom and in the Rattler Roundup. Questions? Email: kadams@prsd.us

🍿 MAG MOVIE NIGHT

On Friday, Dec. 5 at 6:30 p.m., students are invited to Movie Night! Tickets go on sale this week in the Music Room for $5, and $10 for the Popcorn Package (includes ticket, popcorn, soda, and a small candy). Prices will increase to $7/$12 after Thanksgiving Break. The movie will be announced during Monday announcements. English teachers will have the required permission slips; additionally, students must meet behavioral and academic standards to participate. Questions? Email: JHorton@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 for their Future Bruin Parent Night: Flier

📄 CHKS PARENT SURVEY STILL OPEN

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

✨ SPIRIT WEAR STORE

Get your MagSwag and show your school spirit! Our online store: Link

📝 COUNTY SPELLING TOURNAMENT: 6th Grade

Sixth grade members of the Rattler Spelling Team will compete today in the Nevada County Spelling Tournament at the Miner's Foundry in Nevada City. Parents/Guardians will be transporting students, Coach Lavelle will meet you there. Best of luck to our intrepid spellers! Questions? Email LLavelle@prsd.us

🚌 BUS EVACUATION DRILLS

Today during Advisory, students will take part in a bus evacuation drill led by Durham officials. We'll learn about the safety exits and practice exiting the back of the bus.

🚀 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

Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

📝 COUNTY SPELLING TOURNAMENT: 7th & 8th Grade

Seventh & 8th grade members of the Rattler Spelling Team will compete today in the Nevada County Spelling Tournament at the Miner's Foundry in Nevada City. Parents/Guardians will be transporting students, Coach Lavelle will meet you there. Best of luck to our intrepid spellers! Questions? Email LLavelle@prsd.us

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 HOME GAME

Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Yuba River Charter at a home basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us

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

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

🎬 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 Union Hill at a home basketball game, starting at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Main: cmain@prsd.us

*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

🎉 COLOR RUN CELEBRATION!

At lunch today, PTM will bring treats for all students to celebrate the success of our recent Color Run. Students will receive their incentive prizes and the lead student fundraisers will get to silly string the principal!