Daily Bulletin January 29, 2020

Students:
 

Esports Take 2:

There will be another Esports Rocket League for the Spring Season. If you would like to participate and have already filled out the permission slip OR you need a permission slip please see Mrs. McKnight at break or lunch THIS WEEK to let her know you would like to try out for the team. Tryouts will begin next week on Tuesday and Wednesday at lunchtime. When the teams have been decided gameplay will be on Wednesdays after school from 3:30 to 4:00 pm. We will be playing Northern California Schools and possibly teams across our nation.

 

Poetry Contest:

The Yearbook crew is having a poetry contest. Each grade will have a winner. The winner's poem will be published in the 2019-2020 yearbook. Each winner will also receive a free fro yo. Poem requirements: The poem may be free verse and of any style , May only be a maximum of 4 stanzas or 16 lines.  It will be due February 4th.

The 8th grade boys basketball team finished the DRV Tournament in Elk Grove with a 1-2 record and 6th place. It was a hard fought tournament against tough competition and all of the boys had strong performances.
 
 
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Parents Corner:

Starmakers/Bella Voce Pancake Breakfast Cabaret:
Saturday, February 1st, 8am-12:pm.  Tickets are $8.00 per person (kids 5 and under free) Family of Four $25.00, includes a delicious breakfast of scrambled eggs, sausage, pancakes, fruit and beverages.  The Magnolia Starmakers and Bella Voce Choirs will be hosting and performing at this fun family event!  Tickets may be purchased from Starmakers/Bella Voce members, Mr. Richardson, Choir Director or at the door. A special thanks to our local firefighters who will be cooking for this event.
 

Odyssey of the Mind: Odyssey of the Mind Schedule
Tuesdays Room B4 3:15-5:30 (beginning 1/14/2020)
Wednesdays Room B4 3:15-5:00

All Parents:  There is a new way to collect Box Tops for Education for Magnolia School.  All you need is your phone.  Download the All-New Box Tops app.  Shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participation products.  The app will automatically credit your school's Box Top earnings online. 

Magnolia Leo Club is sponsoring a contest to collect Box Tops for Education. From now until February 14, bring in Box Tops for Education to your first period class. The class with the most eligible box tops will receive a rootbeer float party. Mrs. Randall

Flowing Through History-The Bridgeport Bridge Restoration Project is a Nevada County Superintendent of Schools student competition for grades K-12.  The challenge is to create a poster, painting or collage depicting the history of the South Yuba River State Park and the Bridgeport Covered Bridge.  The permission slips are available in the office.  Project deadline is February 28th.  Winners will be first to cross the Covered Bridge and Cash Prizes will be awarded for each grade level.

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:

This month Harvest of the Month is Kiwi. Our students tasted Kiwi this week. Kiwi has a unique flavor that some people compare to a combination of strawberries and bananas. The whole fruit, including the skin, is edible. Kiwi is rich in in nutrients and low in calories. It is particularly rich in vitamin C, vitamin K, antioxidants, and fiber. Sponsored by Briar Patch Co Op.  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.)
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

Saturday, February 8th, 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].

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:

2/1  Pancake Breakfast & Cabaret 8am-12pm Magnolia Big Gym

2/14 Presidents' Day

2/17 Presidents' Day

2/20  Pops Concert (All Bands) 7:00pm Magnolia Big Gym

2/26 Winter Choir Concert 7:00pm Magnolia Big Gym

2/28 Minimum Day

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Have a great day, and remember: Character Counts!

Be Kind  Be Respectful  Be Responsible