"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."
-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE
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Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,
We hope you join us for the 2019 McAuliffe Presentation to the Board of Education next Tuesday, February 5th from 6:30-7:00 to hear about our school programs and areas of focus for McAuliffe Middle School. You will also hear performances from our Jazz Band and Sforzando Choir, hear from our Make a Wish Club, meet our student of the year, and hear the announcement of our 2018-2019 Hero of the Heart! We hope you can join us!
In this issue:
- Save the Date! McAuliffe Film Festival and Spring Play, 3/19 and 3/20
- STEAM Club Returns!
- PTA Updates: Reflections and The Talk
- PTA Honorary Service Nominations!
- 8th Grade Promotion Save the Date: May 28, 2019, 7:00pm
- 8th Grade Class of 2019 Shirts are now available!
- Middle School Dances coming soon!
- Valentine Grams!
- Make a Wish Movie Matinee!
- Middle School Dance Intensive
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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, we also now have Homework Club
before
school in Room 24.
Monday, 1/28:
Regular Schedule
Tuesday, 1/29:
6:30pm Los Al USD Middle School Information Night at LAHS PAC for parents who are new to middle school
Wednesday, 1/30:
2:05 Dismissal
Thursday, 1/31:
Regular schedule
Friday, 2/1:
3:30-5:30
Make a Wish Movie Matinee!
Regular schedule
Monday, 2/4:
Regular schedule
Tuesday, 2/5:
6:30-7:00 McAuliffe Presentation to the Board of Education
For complete 18/19 School Year Calendar, click
here
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McAuliffe Film Festival and Spy TV
March 19th: Spy TV
March 20th: Spy TV and Film Festival
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Click on the image for details
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Thank you to everyone who has supported our BYOD initiative at McAuliffe! We hope you consider sending your child to school with a Chromebook or another device in order to better support their learning!
Please view our promo
video
and visit our
website
to get your Chromebook set up!
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These science students are building bio bottle to show how life grows in a closed environment.
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STEAM Club Builds Aluminum Boats
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This week the STEAM Club resumed with a special project building aluminum weight-bearing boats. Students were challenged with constructing boats using the least amount of resources to support the most weight.
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Spotlight on Drama superstars!
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Congratulations to McAuliffe Drama students for a great day at the Jr. Thespian festival on Saturday. 5 students performed and all received the highest ranking of superior- many getting the highest scores of the festival. Shout out to Ava Raine, Ruby Flaim, Ivan Perdomo, and Clair Kang. Eben O'Brien received a superior score and was chosen as one of the "judges favorite" for his performance. Way to go, Drama!
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Final Call! 8th Grade East Coast Trip
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Final call for any interested travelers, 7
th
or 8
th
grade, for our DC/NYC/Philly trip over Spring Break. We have 6 available spots left. Absolute last date to sign up and pay in full is Saturday, February 9. Most of the itinerary is planned and we will be leaving on Saturday, April 20 for a week of great adventure! Mets game in NYC, Mean Girls on Broadway, a tour of Howard University, a day tour of Philadelphia, plus much much more! Email me if you would like more information or have any questions!
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Win a Chance to be Principal for the Day!
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The Los Alamitos Education Foundation’s 6
th
annual Royal Ball and Coronation is on Friday, February 8
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and ticket sales close THIS Thursday, 1/31. This culminating event of the King & Queen of Hearts campaign is held at The Grand in Long Beach and begins at 6:30pm.
Click here to view the event invitation
. To purchase your ticket or learn more, visit
www.LAEF4Kids.org/KingAndQueen
. We hope to see you there!
Another way to support LAEF and the King & Queen campaign is through their amazing Online Auction. It ends on Sunday (2/3/19) at 11pm, so don’t miss your chance to bid on
Principal for the Day with me
, side by side lockers at McAuliffe for 2019-20 and more!
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Choir Show Tickets on Sale Now!
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Winter McAuliffe Choir Show tickets Are on sale for the general public NOW! The first 10 rows are $15 reserved seats ($10 performance plus $5 reserved-seat processing in rows 1-10). The remaining seven rows are $10 general admission tickets ($10 performance general admission seating in rows 11+).
The shows are:
Wednesday, 2/6 @ 6:30 PM
Thursday, 2/7 @ 6:30 PM
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Make a Wish Movie Matinee!
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Join us on Friday, 2/1 for a Make a Wish movie matinee from 3:30-5:30!
This Friday, February 1, Make a Wish club will be hosting McAuliffe Matinee. We will be playing “Everything, Everything”. Movie will begin at 3:30. A short intermission/snack bar will be hosted with delicious treats from popcorn to cookies to cupcakes. All treats are $1.00. Admission is $3 for general seating and $5 for preferred seating. Tickets will be sold at the door. Make a Wish club has just completed a 4
th
wish and we are working on McAuliffe’s 5
th
wish! We would love your support.
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Valentine Grams on Sale in February!
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February 13 and February 14 Make a Wish will be doing a face painting/hand painting booth before school.
Cost is $1.00 and they will get a small candy thank you as well
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Class of 2019 McAuliffe Spirit Shirts are available to order now!
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8th Graders! Get your Class of 2019 McAuliffe Shirts! Order now! Deadline to order is Friday, February 1st!
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Run Seal Beach with Team McAuliffe!
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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!
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
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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.
jostensyearbook.com
Search: McAuliffe MS-Los Alamitos
Cost: $35
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Important Message about Immunizations
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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
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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.
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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
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For questions about his message: please contact our school health office by selecting option #5 when you call your child’s school.
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Save the Date: Middle School Info Night--January 29th
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All incoming middle school students are invited to attend the Los Alamitos Unified School District Middle School Information Night at the Los Alamitos High School PAC from 6:30-8:00pm.
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Breakfast at McAuliffe is here!
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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.
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Back by popular demand, a new order of Drama t-shirts will arrive January 22nd! It is a limited supply (Youth Medium- Adult XL) and will sell out quickly. Order directly from Mrs. Armstrong- aarmstrong@losal.org, room 85.
New- Drama sweatshirts! Order directly from
https://tinyurl.com/mcauliffe-drama
- fundraiser closes February 2nd! Money raised will pay for costumes and props for the all-school play,
Spy TV,
7th and 8th grade play,
Law and Order: Fairy Tale Unit,
and festival fees for students attending the Jr. Thespian festival! Thank you for your support!
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Save the Date! 8th Grade Promotion on May 28th!
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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!
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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 Honorary Service Award!
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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!
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PTA Reflections Event: Heroes Around Me!
Wednesday, February 27th
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Join us as we celebrate student submission to the annual Reflections Gallery on Wednesday, February 27th!
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The Talk Institute has been providing programs at Oak & McAuliffe for over 10 years allowing parents and kids to learn to talk “THE Talk” together. We build and support open communication between parents and their children by providing factual, age-appropriate information about sex and growing up in a fun, group environment. Class format includes mini lectures, videos, games, and role-plays to accommodate a variety of learning styles. Course fee covers ALL 4 sessions. We strive to supplement the school system’s sex education by providing detailed parental participation, the key to what makes The Talk Institute’s programs so successful and rewarding for families. We hope your family joins us!
Click the flyer for the registration form and information
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This section is for all important reminders from the District and McAuliffe Middle School
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NEW!!
We have Club spirit shirts for McAuliffe!
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I am excited to announce the new Competitive Aquatic Supply website will be launching
Monday November 26
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. 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.
- casswimshop.com
- Enter the : TEAM STORE
- McAuliffe Middle School team code is : MAC (case sensitive-all caps)
Call 714.898.2655, in case you have any difficulty
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TO ORDER:
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.
- casswimshop.com
- Enter the : TEAM STORE
- McAuliffe Middle School team code is : MAC (case sensitive-all caps)
Call 714.898.2655, in case you have any difficulty
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LAHS is offering another round of dance intensive at McAuliffe! Don't miss this opportunity to perform on stage at the next LAHS dance show!
Click on the picture of the flyer for all the details!
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McAuliffe Middle School | losal.org/mcauliffe | 714.816.3320 | 4112 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, California
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