Magruder News Email Blast May 9, 2014 Date Saturday May 10 Upcoming Events and Activities As of May 9, 2014 Dates are subject to change please check website for updates Magruder Madness 10:00am 3:00pm Mon - Fri May 12-16 Blue Ribbon Week Tuesday May 13 No Late Start, Open House, Early out 1:20pm Wednesday May 14 8 th Grade Activities Parent Meeting 6:30pm at Round Table Pizza Friday May 16 Students of the Month Assembly Mon- Fri May 19-23 Smarter Balance Testing Early out Monday, No late start Tuesday Monday May 26 Memorial Day No School! Tuesday May 27 School Site Council Meeting, 5 th Grade Parent Night 6:00pm Wed - Thurs May 28-29 CST Science Testing Friday May 30 Variety Show Dear Magruder Family, A Message from the Principal We are moving quickly towards the end of the school year. As you can see from the calendar, May is packed with activities, testing and other events. Our 2 nd Annual Magruder Madness will be taking place this Saturday. Please stop by anytime between 10am and 3pm. This is a community event with booths, food trucks and entertainment. Last year we had a great turnout and hope to repeat our success. The event is free so please come on by and have some fun. Testing will be taking place the week on May 19 th. Just like the STAR testing last year, Magruder will be on a special schedule. In order to do their best, students should come to school well rested and have a good breakfast. SCHEDULING CHANGES FOR TESTING WEEK: Monday, May 19 th is an early out day (1:20pm). Tuesday, May 20 th will be a regular school day (8:10 am 2:57 pm) NO late start. Wednesday Friday, normal bell schedule. Lastly, the weather is getting warm and it s been very tempting for some students to challenge the dress code. I ve included those guidelines in this eblast as a reminder. Hope to see you all at Magruder Madness this Saturday and have a very happy Mother s Day this Sunday. Sincerely, Chris Sheck, Principal
Magruder Madness This Saturday!!!!!! May 10 th 10:00am 3:00pm We have some great entertainment like the TNT Dunk Squad who have performed at several NBA games. Street Beat will also be there with 2 exciting hip hop percussion performances. Of course, there will be booths and Food Trucks!! Please plan to stop by and have some fun. Tell your friends and neighbors Saturday May 10 th it s free!. See the attached flyer for more information Open House Tuesday May 13 th at 5:45pm No Late Start with Early Out at 1:20pm There will be no late start on this day and students will be dismissed early at 1:20pm. Please come to a quick PTSA meeting at 5:45 in the cafeteria. Classrooms will open at 6:00pm. Attention 8 th Grade Parents Promotion Gown Forms must be returned by May 16th!!!!! We will be sending our school gown order after next Friday May 16th. If your gown form isn t in we cannot order one for your student. If you student does not have a gown he/she cannot be in the promotion ceremony: this is a TUSD policy. Please call the office with any questions or contact the PTSA 8 th Grade Chairperson Mrs. Spellman at Denise_Spellman@yahoo.com Also, we are still in need of donations for the 8 th grade activities. This donation goes to pay for the dance, t-shirts and the park party: these activities are only paid for by 8 th donations (not PTSA or Magruder). We have some great things planned but cannot do it all without your support. Thanks! Smarter Balance Testing May 19 23 Monday May 19 th - Early Out 1:20pm Tuesday May 20 th No Late Start Our Smarter Balance Testing window will be the week of May 19 23. You will be hearing more about this in the next few eblasts. This year marks a transition from the California State Standardized Testing to a new more comprehensive Smarter Balance testing. The new system will be given on computers using a secure testing site and browser. The test allows for more varied type of questions than the old bubble sheet forms. You can learn more and look at some sample test questions by clicking here. Student Safety Please Slow Down your Vehicles and Watch for Students Making sure our students get to school and back home is of the utmost importance to you and Magruder. PLEASE, when driving slow down your vehicle and watch for students. As much as we try to teach them, students have been known dart out into traffic or cross at inappropriate spots along the street. We are asking all drivers please be aware and cautious.
Dress Code Reminder As the weather warms up, please take a moment to share these reminders with your student regarding dress code: Shorts or skirts length must be no shorter than the longest point of their fingertips when arms are relaxed at the side. No less than 2 strap on shirts, tank-tops and tops. No bare midriffs or fishnet fabrics; cut off or low cut tops must not exceed 3 below neck line. Shoes must be closed-toed, no slippers or sandals allowed. No swimwear, pajamas or nightgowns. No mini-skirts, short-shorts or sagging. The dress code is strictly enforced. Parents will be called to bring replacement clothing if a student comes to school dressed inappropriately.
Magruder Madness 2014 Gift Basket Give-A-Ways Magruder Middle School 4100 W 185th St. Saturday, May 10, 2014 10am 3pm Tentative Schedule of Events 12:00 Street Beat - A Hip Hip Percussion Experience 1:00 TNT Dunk Squad - This well-known professional Aerial Slam Dunk Team has entertained at NBA games and will now be showing off for us!!! 2:00 Street Beat - A Hip Hop Percussion Experience Games and Inflatable Playground Demonstrations by the Way of the Shadow Academy D.J Anthony Complimentary Back Massages sponsored by Community Booths the National Health Bureau Food Trucks Cotton Candy ExxonMobil Magruder Tech Elementary UFC Gym North High School Clubs Candy Apples Club Magruder s Garden Guru Magruder s Family Photo Booth Tupperware Grades of Green Avon State Farm Magruder Robotics Ahni & Zoe Creative Memories Sticky Genius And More... Magruder PTSA Premier Designs And More... Edison Yukon Elementary
PROMOTION GOWN & CERTIFICATE Students must purchase new gowns. (NOTE: Students who wish to wear a previously used gown MUST have it approved by the Front Office. Thank you!) Please print neatly. Student Name (First & Last Name): Parent/Guardian (First & Last Name): Phone: Student Period 6 Class: Please return this completed form with your $20.00 payment for the gown ASAP. (Cash or checks payable to: Magruder PTSA) ************************************************************************************************************ Please print neatly and specify How you would like the name of your son/daughter to appear on the Promotion Certificate: Name for Promotion Certificate First Last Name to be Announced at Promotion First Last Please return this completed form ASAP.
The Magruder Drama Club Presents! Hairspray is Coming: Wednesday, June 4 @ 6pm Thursday, June 5 @ 6pm Friday, June 6th 4pm (Matinee) (all tickets for Friday s performance only $2.00) Tickets Donation Prices are : $3.00 for adults $2.00 for children 10 and under Tickets on sale now in room 12
Blue Ribbon Week Magruder wants to say Thank You to the Torrance Police Department May 12th May16 th Is Blue Ribbon Week! We are honoring the men and women of the Torrance Police Department. Below is a list of activities that we are planning. Please encourage your students to participate. Monday We kick Off Blue Ribbon Week! Please show your support by posting, this Blue Ribbon (see Magruder News Letter). We will also be making posters at school to display, for the Police Departments visit on Wednesday. Tuesday We will be taking a token of our appreciation to the Police Department. Wednesday Torrance Police Officers will be joining us for afternoon lunch. Thursday We will have a gift for the students from our Torrance Police Officers. Friday Show your support by wearing as much blue as you can. To Parents and Students: Magruder Middle School would like to thank you in advance for your support.