Rattler Roundup
Week of May 19
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
🎶 SPRING BAND CONCERT
Don't miss Magnolia's Spring Concert on May 21! There will be more than 80 student performers taking the stage, so be sure to come early to secure your seats (and carpool if possible). The performance begins at 6:30 p.m. This is a community performance that includes Advanced Band, Concert Band, and members of Piano Studio. To recognize students in this program, there will be a dessert reception after the concert. Mr. Horton is seeking parent volunteers and contributions of cookies, cupcakes, brownies, etc. If you can help, please fill out this form: Form. To volunteer, email jhorton@prsd.us.
🏰 RENAISSANCE FAIR THIS FRIDAY
Hear ye, hear ye! Magnolia's annual Renaissance Fair is this Friday! All 7th graders should be prepared to wear their medieval costumes for a day of fun, learning, treats, activities from the era, and surprises. Parent visitors, please be sure to sign in at the office.
🎬 STEAM EXPO WINNER!
Congrats to 7th grader Izabella Powell who took 1st Place winner in the Nevada County STEAM Expo Art Showcase 2025. Her incredible video project showcased both filming and editing talent, as well as creative expression. Well done Izzy!
👟 FINAL TRACK MEET RESULTS!
The Rattler Track team had a great finish to their season at the Union Hill/Nevada Union meet. Our athletes took home over 35 ribbons for the event! In Hurdles, 6th Grader Jessica Yoder took 3rd. 8th Grade: Heidi Simpson took 1st and Sophia Alonso took 5th. In the 100 Meter, 6th Grade: Mackenzi Mahoney took 3rd and Paxton Litchfield took 3rd. 8th Grade: Heidi Simpson took 2nd and Frankie Valencia took 5th. In the 400 Meter, 6th Grade: Sydney Asuncion took 1st. 7th Grade: Thomas Russell took 3rd and Vincent Cooke took 4th. In the 800 Meter, 6th Grade: Sydney Asuncion took 1st. 7th Grade: Thomas Russell took 4th. In the 4x100 Meter Relay, our 6th Graders went undefeated! 1st Place went to Sydney Asuncion, Isabelle Stevens, Mackenzi Mahoney, Bridget Schumacher, Paxton Litchfield, Tyler Rabo, Zach Standstedt and Hunter Herring (Arete). 7th Grade: 2nd Place went to Connor Simpson, Colton Valle, Bennet Brown and Sydney Asuncion. 8th Grade: 2nd Place went to Jackie Griffis, Heidi Simpson, Frankie Valencia and Sophia Alonso. In the Long Jump, 6th Grade: Sydney Asuncion took 1st Place. 7th Grade: Thomas Russell got 2nd and Connor Simpson took 5th. 8th Grade: Heidi Simpson took 3rd, Sophia Alonso took 4th and Dalton Allen took 4th. In Discus, 6th Grade: Alleina Alonso took 3rd and Jessica Yoder took 5th. 7th Grade: Brieanna Milliron took 1st Place. 8th Grade: Frankie Valencia took 1st, Lena Von Ruden took 2nd and Kaytin Dahlen took 3rd. In the High Jump, 7th Grade: Brieanna Milliron took 4th. 8th Grade: Heidi Simpson took 1st and Lena Von Ruden took 2nd. In the Shot Put, 6th Grade: Alleina Alonso took 2nd. 7th Grade: Kallyn Kinne took 2nd. 8th Grade: Lena Von Ruden took 1st, Jackie Griffis took 2nd, and Kaytin Dahlen took 4th. EXCELLENT WORK RATTLERS!
📚 ALL LIBRARY BOOKS DUE 5/22
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 5. Flier
📜 COMING SOON: ANCIENT CIV DAY
Ancient Civilization's Day will be held on Tuesday, June 3 and it will be an all day event. It takes place on the 6th grade field and basketball courts. Mr. French will send home a letter to all 6th grade parents with more details.
DRESS CODE REMINDER
With the warmer weather, we've seen an uptick in dress code violations. Please review the attached guidelines with your student: Link. We appreciate your support!
💙 DISCOVERY FAIR & APPRECIATION LUNCH
Foster Youth Services of Nevada County is hosting a Discovery Fair & Appreciation Lunch. It's a fun, free day for families. Additional foster, kincare, and/or guardianship parents are needed to serve in Nevada County. Find out more at this event: Flier
🪩 GRADUATION DANCE: MAY 30
This year's 8th Grade Graduation Dance theme is “Glow in the Dark.” The event will be Friday, May 30, from 7 - 9 p.m. in the big gym. Students must meet school behavior and grade policies to attend. Questions? Email Becky Koehn: ptmsecretary@prsd.us
🎓 PLEASE HELP WITH GRADUATION
We need your help for graduation! Please consider donating supplies and/or your time to make this a special celebration for our 8th graders! Unable to volunteer? Please consider a Venmo donation to help fund needed supplies (note "Graduation" with your payment): Link. Volunteers are needed! Sign up here: Link. Supplies are needed! See our wishlist: Link. Questions? Email Becky Koehn: ptmsecretary@prsd.us
MONDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
MONDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: (Link)
✨ 3D PRINTING CLUB MEETING
The 3D Printing Club meets in the Rattler Pit at lunchtime today. No prior knowledge of 3D printing is necessary to attend. For questions, email: vmcknight@prsd.us
TUESDAY
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
🚀 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
WEDNESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
WEDNESDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: (Link)
🎶 SPRING BAND CONCERT TONIGHT!
Magnolia's Spring Concert is TONIGHT. There will be more than 80 student performers taking the stage, so be sure to come early to secure your seats (and carpool if possible). The performance begins at 6:30 p.m.
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
🚀 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
FRIDAY
🏰 RENAISSANCE FAIR TODAY!
All 7th graders, please wear your medieval costume for a day of fun, learning, treats, activities from the era, and surprises. Parent visitors, please be sure to sign in at the office.
FRIDAY LUNCHTIME TUTORING
Students enrolled in lunchtime tutoring should go immediately to D4. Tutoring application: Link