Rattler Roundup
Week of May 4
🐍 ANNOUNCEMENTS
WEIGHTS NEEDED FOR REN FAIR
Do you have weight plates sitting in your garage? Magnolia's Woodshop would like to borrow them for the month of May. We're building a trebuchet as an exhibition for the Renaissance Faire and we need them as counterweight. We're seeking four 45 lb weight plates: Example If you can help, please reach out to Mr. Cassidy: jcassidy@prsd.us
👉 RESPECT OUR BATHROOMS
We've seen an uptick in bathroom vandalism, particularly in 6th grade. These incidents force us to close facilities and create extra work for our maintenance team. Please discuss bathroom etiquette with your student. If they see vandalism occur, they can anonymously report it. Thank you.
🍎 TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK
PTM is excited to celebrate our incredible teachers! They would love the help of Magnolia's families. Check out the sign-up links below. Thank you for celebrating our fantastic teachers!
Tuesday, May 5: Teacher & Staff Appreciation Luncheon, sign up: Link
Please drop off all items to the Magnolia Office no later than 10 a.m. on 5/5/26.
Friday, May 8: Teacher & Staff Beverage Blitz, sign up: Link
Please drop off all items to the Magnolia Office by 5/7/26.
🚫 MAY 9 TRACK MEET CANCELLED
The Nevada Union track meet that was tentatively scheduled for Saturday, May 9 is cancelled. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
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
🎓 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 ASAP to make sure it's included in our year-end shipment. 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
✨ MAY THE 4TH BE WITH YOU!
It's May 4th! Any student wearing Star Wars attire may claim a LiveSchool point from Mrs. Levinson or the office today.
💚 SPIRIT DAY!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Today, category is: "Mindful Monday," wear a hat or hair accessories! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point from their 1st period teacher.
🚫 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
🚫 NO TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE
There is no Track & Field practice today. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
TUESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
🔨 CTE SURVEY FIELD TRIP TO BRHS
Trimester 3 CTE Survey students will take a walking field trip to Bear River to explore the high school's CTE pathways and learn more about those programs. Students should not report to their first period class and instead report to the woodshop. Students will be able to store their backpacks; we'll return to Magnolia in time for lunch. Questions? Email: jCassidy@prsd.us
💚 SPIRIT DAY!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Today, category is: "Train Your Brain Tuesday," wear exercise or workout clothing! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point from their 1st period teacher.
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.
🤼 WRESTLING PRACTICE: 3:30-5 p.m.
Magnolia's Wrestling team practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Mat Room, B2. Students must have an athletic clearance packet turned in to the office to participate and may join the team at any time. Questions? Email: handes@prsd.us
WEDNESDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
💚 SPIRIT DAY!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Today, category is: "Shade Out Negativity," wear sunglasses! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point from their 1st period teacher.
👉 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
👟 LAST TRACK & FIELD PRACTICE
Today is the last Track & Field practice of the year, from 3:30-5 p.m. Athletes should meet the coach at the Bear River High School track. If parents would like to contribute a fun snack, treat or drink that would be great! Please have your athlete bring their uniform to practice so they can turn it in. Questions? Email Coach Roz: rosalynnschneider@gmail.com
PTM MEETING: 4 to 5 p.m., A5/A6
Get involved with Magnolia's Parent Club! See Flier
THURSDAY
Regular Bell Schedule: 9:05 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.
💚 SPIRIT DAY!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Today, category is: "Go Green Thursday," wear green for mental health awareness! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point from their 1st period teacher.
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
🤼 WRESTLING PRACTICE: 3:30-5 p.m.
Magnolia's Wrestling team practices on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Mat Room, B2. Students must have an athletic clearance packet turned in to the office to participate and may join the team at any time. Questions? Email: handes@prsd.us
🚲 MOUNTAIN BIKING RACE @ NCSA
Today is a bike race at Nevada City School of the Arts at 4:15 p.m. Please see race details here: Info Questions? Email mloch@prsd.us
🎶 SPRING CONCERT!
You are invited to the Spring Concert on May 7 from 6:30-8 p.m. in the big gym. All are welcome, and admission to this event is free! Come prepared to show your appreciation for the wonderful music created by Magnolia's very own band, piano, and percussion students.
FRIDAY
💚 SPIRIT DAY!
It's Mental Health Awareness Week. Today, category is: "Feel Good Friday," bring a stuffed animal! Students who dress for Spirit Days may claim a LiveSchool point from their 1st period teacher.
🚫 RATTLER PIT CLOSED
The Rattler PIT is closed for student activities today.
🎉 CAASPP KICKOFF RALLY
During 6th period today, there will be a 7th & 8th grade rally in the big gym AND a 6th grade rally in the small gym. This event kicks off our CAASPP testing. Let's show the whole world what we've learned this year! Go Rattlers!