The Eagle Eye: February 12th

February 12, 2019

"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."

-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE

Film Festival is here! Check out our complete list of guidelines by clicking on the poster. Come out to our first mentor session this Wednesday at 2:15 in the MPR

Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,

Every day at McAuliffe we strive to find new ways to connect students to school through the 4 A's (Academics, Activities, Athletics, and the Arts). We have a packed schedule! We want all students to have an opportunity to find something they are passionate about and find ways to pursue their interests in high school, college, and career. We believe that a student's middle school years are essential building blocks for self-discovery!

In this issue:

Deadline to buy Yearbook approaching fast! Click here to order!
Save the Date! McAuliffe Film Festival and Spring Play, 3/19 and 3/20
Pennies for Patients collection drive
Film Festival Mentor Sessions continue Wednesday, 2/13!
PTA Updates: Reflections and The Talk
PTA Honorary Service Nominations!
8th Grade Class of 2019 Shirts are now available!
High school registration: Save the Date!
Spotlight on Science Olympiad and Speech and Debate!
Middle School Socials this week!
Middle School Dance Intensive

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Keep dreaming big, Eagles!

Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright

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Weekly Student Bulletin

Highlights

Homework Club meets after school for 45 minutes Monday through Thursday in the Media Center, we also now have Homework Club before school in Room 24.

Monday, 2/11: STEAM Club at 3:15

**Pennies for Patients Drive happening all week**

Tuesday, 2/12:

6th Grade February Social 3:15 in the MPR!

6th Grade Robotics Team at 3:15

Wednesday, 2/13:

Make-a-Wish Face Painting before school

2:15 Film Festival Mentor Session in Room 87

Thursday, 2/14:

Make-a-Wish Face Painting before school

7th/8th Grade February Social 3:15 in the MPR!

Friday, 2/15:

Lunar New Year Celebration during lunch!

**There is no school from February 18th through February 22nd** School resumes on Monday, February 25th

For complete 18/19 School Year Calendar, click here .

Calling all McAuliffe parent volunteers!

We would like to ask for your help at our upcoming 6th grade and 7/8 grade socials, coming up this week after school (6th grade social is on Tuesday 2/12 and 7/8 social is on Thurs. 2/14, both from 3:15-4:15). If you can donate items, volunteer for setup/decorating, or come to chaperon/assist with games or crafts, please sign up today on the volunteer SignupGenius links below! As always, thanks for your support of our school and PTA!!

6th Grade Social 2/12, click here to donate snacks or volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c45aca928a7fb6-6thgrade

7/8 Grade Social 2/14, click here to donate snacks or volunteer:

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c0c45aca928a7fb6-7thand1/39362855

Click on the image for details

McAuliffe Film Festival and Spy TV

March 19th: Spy TV

March 20th: Spy TV and Film Festival

Order Your Yearbook Now! The Deadline is March 1st!

Yearbook online orders are open NOW ! Don't miss your last chance to preserve this year's memories through the purchase of the 2018-19 yearbook! The deadline to buy the 2018-19 yearbook is March 1st.

Click here to order!

jostensyearbook.com

Search: McAuliffe MS-Los Alamitos

Cost: $35

STEAM Club Engineering an Electromagnet

This week, our STEAM Club students engineered their own electromagnets from common household materials. By using a battery, conductive copper wire, and a nail, students were able to pass an electric current through a nail. Students learned that by passing the positive and negative charge of a battery through a conductive metal, it magnetizes the metal.

Students then tested their magnets with different, battery leads, and types and number of coils to find out which method led to engineering the strongest material.

McAuliffe Debate Team at Los Altos High School

This past weekend, our Debate team competed in the Winter Classic Tournament at Los Altos High School in Hacienda Heights. We debated 3 different topics: 1. Cash bail systems do more HARM than GOOD, 2. It is wrong for teachers to go on strike, 3. The Orange County Debate League (OCDL) should formally adopt A-R-E-S-R. The students will be required to debate pro and con on each topic.

There were 360 students participating. There were 100 debate teams. Kaitlyn Mady, Andrews Jew, & Jamie Nguyen all won team trophies & individual trophies. Kaitlyn Mady won 1st place for all the 6th graders who were competing.

Our Debate class meets every Wednesday from 2:15 pm to 3:45 pm. We currently have 22 students enrolled in our Debate class this semester.

Japanese Tea Ceremony!

This week, students in World History had a cultural day where they participated in a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony. Students were excited to participate in the ritual of a culture they had been studying this unit!

Science Olympiad Students Earn High Marks!

This Saturday, February 9th. Students from McAuliffe traveled to UCI to compete in the local Science Olympiad.

We would like to congratulate Sydney Kendler and Karlie Nguyen who took home medals in the Roller Coaster Event.

Pennies for Patients: Happening Now!

In the month of love ASB is joining hands with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society to help cure blood cancers. First period classes are in competition to see which class can raise the most money. Top winning classes will win an Olive Garden Pasta Party, pizza party, and donut party. Please help us reach the school wide goal of $4,000!

Class of 2019 McAuliffe Spirit Shirts are available to order now!

8th Graders! Get your Class of 2019 McAuliffe Shirts! Order now! Deadline to order is Friday, February 1st!

Order Here!

Run Seal Beach with Team McAuliffe!

We want you on our team! Join hundreds of McAuliffe students, staff, and their families as we take on Run Seal Beach on April 6, 2019!

Direcign up here !

Make sure you register as part of Team McAuliffe!

Run Seal Beach is an annual family fun race for all ages! You won’t want to miss this scenic race, through Old Town Seal Beach, featuring historic landmarks and amazing views of the beautiful Pacific Ocean. This one of a kind course takes you along the San Gabriel river, past stunning homes on the famous “Gold Coast” and our iconic wood pier.

Questions?? Contact Mr. Grillo at jgrillo@losal.org

Huge thank you to our sponsors for the McAuliffe Run Seal Beach Team!

Important Message about Immunizations

Dear Parent/Guardian:

To comply with the California health and safety code requirement for 7th grade advancement, our health services department is in the process of reviewing immunization records for all current 6 ^th grade students .

If your child’s school record is missing proof of required vaccines, you will receive a letter in the mail that identifies the missing immunization record(s) that are needed.

· If you have records at home that verify the missing doses were given, please send a copy to the school office as soon as possible.

If you do not have proof of these vaccinations for your child, please make an appointment to have these missing doses given to your child. Then send the proof of vaccination(s) to your child’s school before the due date below so we can update your child’s record.

DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 28 ^th

For questions about his message: please contact our school health office by selecting option #5 when you call your child’s school.

Breakfast at McAuliffe is here!

The McAuliffe Breakfast Program started this week on December 3rd. Breakfast at school is affordable! If you qualify for free and reduced price meals, you also qualify for the breakfast program, with no additional paperwork. If you must pay, breakfast costs $2.25. Nowhere else will you find a balanced breakfast at such a low cost.

So take advantage of this opportunity to start the day on the right foot. Your child will find breakfast at school provides not only a nutritious meal but also a relaxed atmosphere for socializing with friends and siblings.

Save the Date! 8th Grade Promotion on May 28th!

Our Class of 2019 will promote at LAHS on Tuesday, May 28th at 7:00pm.

Tuesday, May 28th is also the date of the 8th grade trip to Cal State Long Beach for their class party.

We are excited to celebrate our 8th graders!

LosAl District Challenge: Race on the Base--February 23rd

Register Now! A friendly competition between Oak and McAuliffe to see which middle school can register the most participants in the Los Alamitos Race on the Base competition!

The Los Alamitos Recreation & Community Services Department invites you, your friends, and family to join in on the Race on the Base - Los Alamitos Unified School District Race Challenge. Get a $5 discount by using your own school code and earn credit towards your school. The code can be used by any student, faculty, friend or family member.

The school with the most race entries by their school code receives:

The winning school name on a traveling championship belt
A popsicle party for the whole school
$500 towards your school!
Register www.raceonthebase.com. Early bird registration deadline is September 30, 2018. Register before the price increase! See attached flyer for details and school code.

FLYER

PTA Sponsors "The Talk"

Attention Parents!!

Starting this week both Oak and McAuliffe are offering a unique opportunity for parents who are interested in participating in their children's education about sexuality and want their children to more easily talk to THEM. The Talk Institute has been providing programs at both schools for over 10 years allowing parents and kids to learn to talk “THE Talk” together. There is still space available. The PTA supplemented course fee of $75 covers ALL 4 sessions. Scholarships are also available. Please see the attached flyer and registration form and get signed up right away.

Click the flyer for the registration form and information

PTA Honorary Service Award!

The PTA Honorary Service Award Selection Committee is looking for extraordinary nominees who provide outstanding service to our students and/or our community. Nominated individuals or organizations who have made significant contributions are eligible for an award. Honorary Service Awards were designed as a unique way to publicly acknowledge and honor those that have provided outstanding community service to students, children and youth in our community.

Click on the picture to download the form!

PTA Reflections Event: Heroes Around Me!

Wednesday, February 27th

Join us as we celebrate student submission to the annual Reflections Gallery on Wednesday, February 27th!

This section is for all important reminders from the District and McAuliffe Middle School

NEW!!

We have Club spirit shirts for McAuliffe!

I am excited to announce the new Competitive Aquatic Supply website will be launching Monday November 26 ^th . A private Team Store has been set up specifically customized with your apparel and discounted pricing. McAuliffe Middle School families will now need a code , assigned here in this email, to enter your Team Store. This privacy code allows CAS to offer your team custom items along with discounted accessory items normally only offered when purchased in one of our retail stores.

The domain name will remain unchanged.