APRIL 2, 2020
"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."
-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE
Our students shout out our amazing McAuliffe teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week!
Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,

This week is all about celebrating our teachers and showing them our appreciation for the ways they go above and beyond for students! The transition to virtual learning has not been easy for anyone, but our McAuliffe teachers have tackled all changes with the same passion and drive for education that they always have. This year more than ever, we want to say 'thank you'!

Ways to get involved:
  1. Shout out! Complete this form to give a shout out to teachers!
  2. Take time this week to send a nice email or message on Google classroom to teachers to let them know you appreciate them!
  3. Every day we will spotlight different teacher teams and departments, so follow along in our morning announcements to see who we are spotlighting

Morning Announcements : Every day we are bringing you a look at what's happening at McAuliffe. Follow on Instagram or YouTube .

Spot the Eagle: Maybe you've already heard! The McAuliffe Eagle has been spotted driving around our community trying to spread the school spirit while students are learning from home! Check out our videos here .


In this issue:
  • Spotlight the Eagle in our community!
  • Update on Volunteer Hours
  • DIY Masks--student sponsored
  • School News digital issue
  • Recap on Parent Education Opportunity: Pandemic Parenting
  • Order your 8th grade lawn sign!
  • Parenting in a Pandemic Newsletter
  • Order a Yearbook!


Keep dreaming big, Eagles!

Dr. Ryan Weiss-Wright
This Week at McAuliffe

Monday, April 20th
  • Shout out to our PE, Electives and VAPA Teachers!
  • Fitness Challenge: Jump rope for 10 minutes

Tuesday, April 21st
  • Shout out to English Teachers!
  • Fitness Challenge: Obstacle course!

Wednesday, April 22nd
  • Shout out to Science teachers!
  • Fitness challenge: Weighted Squats!

Thursday, April 23rd
  • Shout out to History teachers!
  • Fitness challenge: Shoulder press and lateral raises!

Friday, April 24th
  • Shout out to Math teachers!
  • Fitness challenge: Triceps and biceps!
Site Improvements
We are thrilled that when we reopen our doors we will have a new outdoor learning space to utilize for classes! Our STEAM Lab also got a facelift! Can't wait to show you guys!
Drama Students Keep Their Play Alive!
This week our Advanced Drama students started filming their Spring Play "A Lighter Shade of Noir" via Zoom. We are so sad we didn't get to see the production, but hopeful for what you're going to come up with!

For more updates, please follow @drama_mcauliffe on Instagram
Science Virtual Hours
Our Science classes use Kahoot to keep kids active and engaged in their science review!

For more updates on our Science department, follow @mcauliffe_science_stem on Instagram
Parenting Tips in Your Daily Feed
Parents--if you need a daily tip for helping navigate this time of quarantine with your middle schooler, follow @mca_c.a.r.e.s on Instagram to hear daily updates from our counselor and school psychologist. We are here to help you navigate this time with your tweens!
This section of the Eagle Eye is for all information related to 8th grade activities and information for the Spring of 2020
Los Al Choir Auditions Happening Now!
Join the LAHS Choir Audition Google Classroom listed below. This is where you will complete and submit all audition requirements. Students may also fill out the Student Leadership Application.
All current Los Alamitos middle school & high school students, you must use your golosal.net email to access the LAHS Choir Audition Google Classrooms.

MEN Audition Class Code: 3qiex47
WOMEN Audition Class Code: cpcw5am
Students NEW to Los Alamitos Unified, you must use a gmail.com email to access the LAHS Choir Audition Google Classroom.  
NEW STUDENTS Audition Class Code: q3upn34
8th Grade Volunteer Hours Update
Hey 8th Graders!

You may remember in the Spring of 2019, we made the decision to encourage our students to collect 100 hours of community service per year. Therefore, the 8th Grade Class of 2020 would have been recognized for 200 hours of community service and the Class of 2021 and beyond would have been recognized for 300 hours of community service.

For this year, we will be recognizing students who completed 75 hours of community service or more during their 8th grade year, and students who completed 175 hours of community service (or more) during their time at McAuliffe.

Information for submitting your hours will be sent out in Tuesday’s Eagle Eye Newsletter.

Community Service Log (click to download)

When you're ready, SUBMIT hour verification here .
Make A Wish Birthday Posts!
We are still doing birthday shout outs, every day in our morning announcements!

Three-fourths of the school year is done, but there’s still time to order your Make a Wish Birthday wish for birthdays from now through the summertime. For only $20.00, you can honor your child for one week on the school marquee AND donate to a great cause of granting a wish for a critically ill child. McAuliffe has granted 5 wishes and with your help, we will be able to grant Wish #6 ! Click on this link  to get started. Please email Ms. Miller  vmiller@losal.org  if you need any help or have any questions.
 
Amazon Smile! We know you're shopping online!
On your first visit to AmazonSmile  smile.amazon.com , you need to select a charitable organization to receive donations from eligible purchases before you begin shopping. Choose McAuliffe Middle School PTA ! Amazon will remember your selection, and then every eligible purchase you make at  smile.amazon.com  will result in a donation. AmazonSmile will occasionally contact you about donation amounts disbursed to your chosen charity or about the program.

Read the full letter here.
Community Service at McAuliffe!
VOLUNTEER HOURS?
If you know of any non-profit organizations offering volunteer opportunities for middle school students, please submit the name of the organization and their contact info (phone or email) and we will add them to our list! Send to mcauliffemiddlepta@gmail.com. All 8th grade students earning 100 or more volunteer hours during the school year will be recognized at 8th grade promotion. Beginning this year, 6th and 7th grade students may start accumulating volunteer hours and will be recognized for each year they achieve the 100 hour goal. To track your hours, use the "Community Service Log", available in the main office and online:  

Download Log here .

  1. Seal Beach Leo Club is always looking for new recruits!
  2. Los Alamitos Girls Softball League (LAGSL) is a 501 3C non-profit that plays out of Rossmoor Park. They have been serving the community with recreation softball since 1974. They have a snack shack during the spring season and anyone 14 years and old can volunteer for community service hours.  Contact: Regina Zawalick, SnackShack@lagsl.org, 562-900-3153
  3. Orange County Children's Theatre, occt.org, prodsecretary@occt.org, (714)-502-2244.
  4. Child Evangelism Fellowship, cefwoc.org, cefwoc@gmail.com, (714)-788-6889.
  5. Cornerstone Church Long Beach Children's Ministry, CCLBkids.org, kids@cclb.org, (562)-296-6487.

If you know of any volunteer opportunities, please email rweisswright@losal.org to promote!
Virtual Parent Ed Recap
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our first virtual parent education session with parent coach Mary VanGeffen. If you missed it, you can catch the recording on our YouTube channel.

Check it out!
PTA Silent Auction Postponed.

If you can donate an item, please click here for the auction donation form and letter. If you can volunteer to help during open house, please email mcauliffemiddlepta@gmail.com.

Thanks and happy bidding!

Parenting Resource called Your Teen, click for more information!
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