Rattler Roundup

🎶 WINTER BAND CONCERT

Please join us for the Winter Band Concert on Thursday, December 11 at 6:30 p.m. in Magnolia's large gym! This performance will feature Magnolia's musicians: 6-8th grade students from Advanced Band, Concert Band, and Piano Studio. The whole community is invited to this festive celebration of the holiday season!

🏀 ATTENTION BOYS BASKETBALL PLAYERS

Interested in trying out for Magnolia's 7th and 8th grade boys basketball teams? Pick up an Athletic Clearance Packet from the office, fill it out and turn it back into the office by Thursday, Dec. 11. This paperwork is required to participate in open gyms and tryouts; stay tuned for those days and times. Questions? Email: dmulholland@prsd.us

🎄 MAGNOLIA'S GIVING TREE

Every holiday season we have an opportunity to support families in need within our community through our Giving Tree program. Here’s how to participate:

1) Visit the Christmas tree in the front office and select a gift tag. Scan the QR code on the tag to register your gift—this helps us track what has been purchased.

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2) Browse our Amazon Wish List and choose a gift to purchase. Items can be shipped directly to Magnolia Intermediate or sent to you if you'd prefer to wrap and drop them off.

Please return all wrapped gifts to the Magnolia office by Friday, Dec. 12. Be sure to attach the original Giving Tree tag or include the unique code so we can identify the gift. Questions? Email: kcreighton@prsd.us

🧡 TRAUMA INFORMED PARENTING GROUP

The Nevada County Superintendent of Schools hosts an ongoing monthly support group for foster, adoptive, and kincare (relative caregiver) families. Connect with other parents who understand the challenges and gain practical tips in a welcoming environment: Link

📄 PARENT SURVEY CLOSES DEC. 12

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

Eighth grade families interested in Bear River High School, please save the date, 1/27, for the Future Bruin Parent Night: Flier

✨ SPIRIT WEAR STORE

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

*ADVISORY* Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.

🎉 7TH & 8TH GRADE RALLY

During Advisory today, the 7th & 8th graders will attend a rally in the big gym. Sixth graders will do an alternate activity in their Advisory class.

🐍 MAGNOLIA MARKET @ LUNCH

Today at lunch, shop at a holiday-themed Magnolia Market. The Market is housed in the OC next to the library. This is a chance for students to spend LiveSchool points, earned for their amazing work at school. Great job Rattlers!

🚀 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.

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

✍🏻 WRITING TEAM MEETING @ LUNCH

Members of the Magnolia Writing Team meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch until the tournament. Questions? Email: jlukenbill@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 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.

🎬 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.

🏀 ATHLETIC PAPERWORK DUE TODAY

The Athletic Clearance Packet, found in the office, is due today for those interested in trying out for the 7th & 8th Grade Boys Basketball teams. This paperwork needs to be turned in to participate in open gyms and tryouts. Questions? Email: dmulholland@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

🔬STEAM TEAM MEETING @ LUNCH

Members of Magnolia's STEAM Team meet today at lunch in C3. Questions? Email: kadams@prsd.us

✍🏻 WRITING TEAM MEETING @ LUNCH

Members of the Magnolia Writing Team meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at lunch until the tournament. Questions? Email: jlukenbill@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 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

🎶 WINTER BAND CONCERT TONIGHT!

Please join us for the Winter Band Concert tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Magnolia's large gym. The whole community is invited to this festive celebration of the holiday season!

*EARLY RELEASE* Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. to 2:25 p.m.

🐻 PERMISSION SLIPS DUE

Parent permission slips are due today for the 8th grade walking field trip to Bear River High School's "Future Bruin Day" on Jan. 27, 2026.

⚡ 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