Rattler Roundup
Week of September 14
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
🐸 TIME FOR SCIENCE CAMP!
We are so excited for Science Camp 2026! Drop off is Monday morning, 7 a.m. sharp. Please note, our buses leave promptly at 8 a.m. Parents, please do a health check of your child on Monday morning. If your student already received their color-coded luggage strings, please have them already tied on your two pieces of luggage. (Strings will be available in the morning as well.) Please remember, technology is not allowed at Science Camp, so phones should stay at home. Your student should bring a sack lunch for the trip to camp. Here is the packing list: List Questions about Science Camp? Email: vmcknight@prsd.us
👉 8TH GRADE PROMOTION POLICY
This week, we'll inform students about the school's requirements for walking at the promotion ceremony and participating in end-of-year activities. Families are encouraged to review our school's policy as well: Link
💚 HELP MAGNOLIA'S TEACHERS
Teachers often need extra supplies during the course of the school year. If you would like to gift your child's teacher(s) a classroom need, please review the wishlists posted here: Link
🐴 CHESS FACE OFF!
Last Friday, Chess Master Arthur Braden battled Rattler chess players simultaneously at lunch. Congrats to Bently Darneal, Brody Goering, Lordy Domingo, Nico Spurgeon, Sam Stalcup, and Pierce Jackson for putting up a great fight, with competitive matches lasting well into 5th period!
🏃🏃🏻♀️ 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.
🧠 SIGN UP NOW FOR ACADEMIC TOURNEYS
Students can represent Magnolia in one or more of the following county competitions: spelling, speech, writing. (Math & Science are later this year.) Let's show the other schools what the Rattlers are made of! Sign up on the form and our teacher coaches will reach out with info and an invitation: Tourney Sign Up Form
🐴 JOIN OUR CHESS CLUB
Join the Magnolia Knights, our after-school chess club! All levels of chess players are welcome. Starting 9/24, the team will practice every Thursday for upcoming local tournaments. See the permission slip and more information here: Link Questions? Email: dwalsh@prsd.us
🌻 PARENTING RESOURCE
Please see this flyer for local trauma-informed parenting group: Flier
⭐ BUY SPIRIT WEAR
Start the year off with school pride! Visit Magnolia's online Spirit Wear Store: Link
MONDAY
🐸 SCIENCE CAMP DROP OFF: 7 a.m.
Science Camp attendees should be at school no later than 7 a.m.; buses leave at 8 a.m. If your student received their color-coded luggage strings, have them already tied on your luggage. (Strings will also be available in the morning.) Remember, students' phones should stay at home. Bring a sack lunch for the trip to camp. Please do a morning health check. Questions about Science Camp? Email: vmcknight@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. 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
🏈 FLAG FOOTBALL PRACTICE
On non-game days, the Girls Flag Football team practices Monday through Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Questions? Email Coach Loch: mloch@prsd.us
TUESDAY
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
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL AWAY GAMES
The Rattlers take on Lyman Gilmore at away volleyball games today. Games start at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
🏈 FLAG FOOTBALL PRACTICE
On non-game days, the Girls Flag Football team practices Monday through Wednesday, 4-5:30 p.m. Questions? Email Coach Loch: mloch@prsd.us
WEDNESDAY
📝 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 MEET @ SEVEN HILLS
Please see this important information from Coach Roz about today's offsite Cross Country Meet: Flier
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL HOME GAME
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Nevada City School of the Arts at a home volleyball game. Please note: There is only one game today, so students should be picked up earlier. Game starts at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
🏈 FLAG FOOTBALL AWAY GAME
The Rattlers take on Grass Valley Charter at an away Flag Football game today. Game starts at 6 p.m. For questions, email Coach Loch: mloch@prsd.us
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
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL 7TH GRADE AWAY GAME
The 7th grade Rattlers take on Grass Valley Charter at an away volleyball game today. Game starts at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
🏐 BOYS VOLLEYBALL 8TH GRADE HOME GAME
Cheer on the Rattlers today as they take on Forest Lake Christian at a home volleyball game. Please note: There is only one game today, so students should be picked up earlier. Game starts at 4 p.m. For questions, email Coach Phelps: lilyphelps@prsd.us
FRIDAY
📝 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. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
🐸 SCIENCE CAMP PICK UP: Estimated arrival 4:30-5:30 p.m.
Students are scheduled to return back to Magnolia anywhere from 4:30-5:30 p.m. (Please note: Buses often run late due to traffic.) The school will send an all call when the buses are nearing Magnolia. Questions about Science Camp? Email: vmcknight@prsd.us