Daily Bulletin January 8, 2020

Students:
 
Winter Dance "Dress to Impress" tickets will be sold starting today during lunch time.  The dance will be on Friday, January 17th.  The dance is open to 6th, 7th and 8th graders.  The cost to attend is $5.00, there will be pizza for sale for $1.00 a slice and free snacks.  Proceeds will go towards Sixth Grade Science Camp.  Permission slips are available and must be turned in no later than January 16th. 
 
A “Girls Who Code” Club will be starting on January 9, 2020. The club will be on Thursday afternoons from 3:30 - 4:30 and Thursday's at lunchtime beginning January 16. If you are interested, please see Mrs. McKnight during break or lunchtime to sign up.
 
Leo Club will meet this Thursday , January 9th , during lunch in A4.
 
Found: Silver engraved locket, please come to the office to identify.
Lost: Air Buds on bus 25, please turn in to the office if found.

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Parents Corner:

Band parent meeting
Date: 1/8/2020, 7 PM – 8 PM
Location: Music Room

United Way of Nevada County and the California CareForce (The charitable arm of the California Association of Oral and Maxilofacial Surgeons) will be offering free healthcare services on January 11 & 12 2020 at the Nevada County Fairgrounds in Grass Valley, CA. 

Where is the Clinic? 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley, CA. When is the clinic? Saturday, January 11, 2020 and Sunday, January 12, 2020. What services will be available? Medical: General exams, physicals, and immunizations (flu shots) Dental: Dental screenings, x-rays, cleanings, fillings, and extractions Vision: Eye health exams, vision exams, and custom prescription glasses made on-site

What services will NOT be available? Dental: Deep cleanings, root canals, crowns, dentures, implants, or bridges

Is there any cost for these services? No. All our services are free.

How do I receive service? A limited number of wristbands guaranteeing next-day service will be distributed on the afternoon proceeding each clinic day. You can only receive a wristband for the next clinic day.  You MUST have a wristband to receive services. Grass Valley Area Residents – Friday and Saturday, January 10 and 11 from 4 pm  – 6 pm at the Nevada County Fairgrounds, 11228 McCourtney Road, Grass Valley; enter through Gate 4 and go to the  Main Parking Lot and then to Gate 5.  For more information please visit californiacareforce.org./patients/grassvalley

Saturday, January 11th, will be the next United Way Food Access Saturday. The Food Access Saturday program was originally created to help working individuals & families who need help putting food on their table, but are unable to pick up food at local food distributions during the week. Since it began, the program has grown to encompass a larger population; welcoming others to the table. Through the Food Access Saturday program, anyone who needs food can pick up healthy groceries, including fresh produce. The program is open to all Nevada County residents who cannot make it to other food distributions Monday through Friday. United Way of Nevada County, in partnership with Interfaith Food Ministry (IFM) distributes food on the second Saturday of each month. Since its inception, nearly 3800 bags of food have been distributed to more than 1700 individuals and families.

United Way of Nevada County strives to assure individuals and families in Nevada County are able to meet their basic need for food, emergency shelter and access to health care. The distributions take place at 440 Henderson Street, in Grass Valley, from 10am-noon on the 2nd Saturday of each month. For more information contact United Way at 274-8111 or [email protected].
 
Attention parents, if your contact information has changed or you have recently changed your address, please log in to your account and make the necessary changes.  If you are not able to do that please call the office to notify us of any changes.
 
Dress Code: Please make sure your student's clothing is meeting Magnolia's dress code. The dress code is in the student agenda. If you have any questions please feel free to call or check in with the office. Thank you.
 

Sierra Harvest News:

U-Pick your own fresh, organic, seasonal produce and flowers every Tuesday from 4:30 to 6:30pm at the Food Love Farm<https://sierraharvest.org/children-connect-to-fresh-food/upick-at-food-love-farm/>, benefitting farm to school education for 9,500 students. Bring a picnic to eat on the farm with your friends and family. Harvest menu posted on Sierra Harvest's Facebook page weekly. Calfresh (EBT) welcome!
 
Tobacco Use Prevention Education (T.U.P.E.)
As our kids head back to school, it's the perfect time to make sure as parents, teachers and educators we are educated as well. 
The Partnership for Drug-Free Kids released a great guide for parents.

We are always happy to answer questions, share resources and problem solve. Marlene Mahurin, Program Coordinator
Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program
530-478-6400 x 2031

 
Washington D.C. & New York City:
There is still time and space available to join the trip.  Trip dates are 6/8/2020-6/13/2020.  Scholarships are available. Trip ID is 175655, sign up at  World Strides Sign up
or call 800-468-5899. Question? Contact Tina Toft at [email protected].
 
Parents: Please be prepared to show a picture ID when checking your student out during the school day.
 
Monday through Thursday school starts at 9:05 and is dismissed at 3:15
Friday school starts at 9:05 and is dismissed at 2:25
Minimum Day Schedule school starts at 9:05 and is dismissed at 1:20
Please remember that Magnolia does not have any campus supervision until 8:40am. Students may not be on campus until then. Thank you for your cooperation!

Library: To keep up to date on events please click on the Library link on the Magnolia Website. You can also to view the leaders for Counting on Words and more.
 

Upcoming Dates:

1/20 M.L. King Day

2/14 Presidents' Day

2/17 Presidents' Day

2/28 Minimum Day

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Have a great day, and remember: Character Counts!

Be Kind  Be Respectful  Be Responsible