"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."
-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE
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Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,
This past week I was fortunate enough to accompany a team of 6-12 math educators from our school district to Stanford University for a conference on Mathematical Mindsets with Jo Boaler! We dove into the adolescent mindset around how the process new information and planned new ways to engage and excite our students about math.
For more information on mathematical mindsets, please visit the youcubed
website
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We look forward to igniting unlimited possibilities for our students in math this year!
Keep dreaming big, Eagles!
Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright
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Highlights
Homework Club meets after school for 45 minutes Monday through Thursday in the Media Center
Monday, 9/17:
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, 9/18:
Regular Schedule
Wednesday, 9/19:
2:05 Dismissal
Thursday, 9/20:
Regular Schedule
Friday, 9/21:
Regular Schedule
Monday, 9/24:
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, 9/25:
Regular Schedule
For complete 18/19 School Year Calendar, click
here
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STEP IT UP!
WOW!! At the conclusion of our Step it Up! fundraiser, we have raised over $100,000! This amazing work will benefit our school clubs, intervention programs, advocate programs, arts, and academic extension opportunities. Thank you for all your support!
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Modeling Monday is a districtwide initiative for all students in grades 6-12 to work in collaborative groups on solving a math problem as a team. The math problem fosters high levels of critical thinking and creativity. In these pictures students are engaged in an academic debate about how to solve the problem! Give it a try!
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JUNIOR MODEL U.N. GOES TO LOS AL HIGH!
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This past Saturday, the McAuliffe Junior Model United Nations club members met with the Los Alamitos High School MUN club for a mock conference to see what the MUN life is all about. There was no holding back as our students jumped right in as country delegates discussing the current Rohingya Muslim crisis in Myanmar, making speeches, and writing policy papers. We can't wait to see these kids compete at their first official conference! Go JMUN!
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Debate Team Coming to McAuliffe!
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If you are interested in being part of the
McAuliffe Debate Team
which will be competing in the Orange County Debate League this year!
More information will be coming up on practices for our team in the next week. But if you are interested in more information on the Orange County Debate League, check out this workshop offered this Saturday, September 22nd!
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LosAl District Challenge: Race on the Base--February 23rd
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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.
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PTA REFLECTIONS PROGRAM
PTA Reflections Program would like to know who are your “Heroes Around Me.” Our McAuliffe pride is full of creative students and this is an opportunity for them to share through their own unique interpretation of the theme with our community and beyond. The Reflections program is a National Art recognition and achievement program for K-12 students. The categories include Dance choreography, Literature, Film production, Music composition, Photography, and Visual Arts. There will be an art showcase in the spring displaying all of the art pieces for the Los Alamitos School District.
Pick up your submission guidelines and entry form today in the Main Office.
The deadline for entry is October 19
th
in the main office. All Entry forms must be completed and turned in with the student’s project by the due date. If you have any please contact the Reflections Chairperson, Brandi Fullen at
bfullentsfl@gmail.com
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PTA/SPED 504 Group Meetings
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We meet from 6:00PM to 7:30PM in the training room at the Los Alamitos Unified School District Office at 10293 Bloomfield Street, Los Alamitos 90720. We will have a variety of speakers throughout the year, but the major goal of our meetings is to provide Los Al parents support through each other and by better getting to know the Los Al SPED/504 and Mental Health staff. Mark your calendar with the following dates:
September 18, 2018
October 16, 2018
March 19, 2019
April 16, 2019
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Thank you for coming out to our Parent Ed Night this past Thursday--it was a great opportunity to discuss key topics at McAuliffe Middle School!
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Calling all DANCERS!
McAuliffe is excited to partner with LAEF and the Los Alamitos High School (LAHS) Dance Program to offer Eagles the opportunity to register for a 6-week zero period dance class
. The class will be taught by LAHS Dance Program faculty and will take place on the McAuliffe Campus during a modified zero period.
The class is
open to all level of dancers
, from beginning to advanced, and will culminate with McAuliffe dancers performing in the LAHS Dance show in November. Dancers will come dressed to school each day in their dance attire and will have an opportunity to change before first period. T
he class will run Monday-Friday from September 24 - November 2, from 7:45am-8:30am. The cost of the dance class is $50
and includes six weeks of dance instruction, a LAHS Dance Show t-shirt and a trip to LAHS to dance on campus with LAHS dance program students.
This is a great opportunity for students to start or continue their love of dance and have an opportunity to work with the LAHS dance program faculty and students.
For more information please see the attached
flyer
. Dancers can register for the class at
www.laef4kids.org
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Space in the class will be limited so please register as soon as possible. If you have additional questions you can email Rikki Jones, LAHS Dance Program Director at
rjones@losal.org
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Los Alamitos High School Dance Intensive at McAuliffe Middle School
September 24 - November 2
7:45am - 8:30am
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Join LosAl Jr. Guard and Jr. Marching Band!
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Attention 6th, 7th, and 8th graders! Los Alamitos is starting a brand new music performance group just for you. The Junior Griffin Drum Line and Junior Griffin Color Guard are the newest competitive, performance groups on campus! All rehearsals will be at Los Alamitos High School, and no experience is necessary! If you love music, want to learn about drumming, love to dance, or want to learn and represent Los Al in local performances… this is for you!
Come to our information meeting on October 1st at 7pm at LAHS.
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Click this link
to celebrate your child’s birthday on the school marquee. For only $20, you child’s name will be on the marquee the entire week of their birthday. At the bottom of the birthday wishes information page, click
donation
and your donation will go directly to the Make a Wish Foundation. It’s a win-win! Celebrate your child’s birthday and help grant the wish of a critically ill child. McAuliffe has granted three wishes and with your help, we will be granting a fourth wish this school year. Need more information? Contact
vmiller@losal.org
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8th Grade East Coast Trip
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8th grade students will be given priority on the trip and spaces are limited.
Click on this link
for more information about the trip and how to sign up. Contact
vmiller@losal.org
if you have questions!
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Don't miss out on sharing & reliving the big events that will make this year special!
Order your 2018-2019 McAuliffe yearbook today.
Yearbooks are $35 each and can be personalized for $6
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Orders are due 9/28/2018.
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The Counseling Corner is a spotlight on resources and information for parents who have adolescent children! Check back often for updates and helpful tips!
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Social Emotional Learning
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Middle School is a vital time for your child. Here at McAuliffe we strive to incorporate solid social emotional elements across your students day and infuse in our teaching practices. In addition, we have a School Counselor and School Psychologist who can also assist your child in times of need.
This article highlights the tenets of social emotional learning. Here at McAuliffe we strive to incorporate solid social emotional learning practices across your students day. As your child has needs, we adjust and respond to them as a school team.
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GET INVOLVED IN CAREER CAFE!
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Volunteers Needed!
Career and college readiness is part of our vision in Los Al. It is our goal to prepare students for their future employment by providing awareness and skills training.
At McAuliffe we offer Career Cafe monthly as a way for students to learn about the careers performed by individuals within our community
. Speakers will share their career journey with a group of 25-35 students at both lunches. Speakers will share:
- Their interest in their current field
- Their education and training needed for their job
- What a typical day is like for someone in this field
- Advice to students looking to pursue a career in this field
Speakers will speak to students for about 20 minutes each session including time for questions and answers.
If you are interested in sharing your career, or know of anyone within the community that would be willing to share, please complete the google form
here
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This section is for all important reminders from the District and McAuliffe Middle School
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Join our Los Al Operations Steering Committee
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Operations Steering Committee
If you are interested in joining the McAuliffe team for the Los Alamitos Unified School District Operations Steering Committee, please email contact our school office, or email mmcculloch@losal.org
The areas of responsibility of the Operations Steering Committee for District Goals include:
- Funding
- Facilities
- Governance
- School/Parent/Community Involvement
- Technology
- Property
The Committee is made up of Board members, parents, business and community members, teachers, classified staff, principals and administrators. The Operations Steering Committee meets quarterly on selected Wednesdays.
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Los Al High School Musical!
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Los Alamitos High School Choirs cordially invite you to
TRADITION
Our 2018 Broadway Show
September 27 - 29, 2018
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McAuliffe Middle School | losal.org/mcauliffe | 714.816.3320 | 4112 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, California
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