The Eagle Eye: December 4th

December 4, 2018

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

-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE

These STEMgineers were the first to complete this week's PIpeline Challenge

Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,

At McAuliffe we are constantly looking for new ways to expose students to different concepts in hopes they find something to connect to at school. Our STEAM Club has provided students an opportunity to explore the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics.

We would like to announce that this week is the National Hour of Code. Students are challenged to spend at least one hour doing something related to coding. Please see our list of Hour of Code Activities . And next week in STEAM Club, our students will start coding our EV3 Robots!

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, 12/3: Regular Schedule

STEAM Club 3:15 in Room 27

Tuesday, 12/4: Regular Schedule

Wednesday, 12/5: Wear College Spirit Gear, 2:05 Dismissal

Thursday, 12/6: CJSF Field Trip to USC

STEAM Club 3:15 in Room 29

Friday, 12/7:

Hot Cocoa with Make a Wish 8:15-8:40
See's Candy Orders Due
Career Cafe with a Registered Dietician at both lunches
"Stuff the Student" ASB Activity at both lunches

Monday, 12/10: Drama auditions begin for Spy TV--last all week

STEAM Club 3:15 in Room 29

Tuesday, 12/11: Regular Schedule

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

ORDER SPIRIT WEAR NOW!

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

Bubble Time!

These 7th grade Science students are studying how thermal energy from the hot water is passed to the gas molecules in the bottle, creating permanent pressure which forms the bubble at the top.

African Culture Day

As part of our World History unit on

Africa, these 7th graders participated in an African Culture Day where they studied the language, customs, and traditions of this continent!

Supporting our Community during the Holidays

McAuliffe is a community that cares! Last year, we were able to raise funds to support our own community provide for their families during the holidays. If you would like to donate to this cause, please bring cash or gift cards to Mary McCulloch in our front office as we compile gift packages for families in our community.

McAuliffe Make a Wish Club is proud to announce that we are almost to our goal of granting Wish #4! Thank you to your generosity during "Minute to Give It" we were able to raise $1800!

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.

Make A Wish Hot Cocoa on Friday, December 7th!

Friday, December 7, Make a Wish Club will be hosting our second Hot Chocolate Morning. 8:10- 8:35…. Marshmallows, whipped cream, and delicious hot chocolate for only $1.00! Help support Wish #4

**Also, on Saturday, December 1 at the Barnes and Noble Book Fair for McAuliffe, the Make a Wish Club will be hosting a gift wrap table, make sure to visit the table for all your Holiday Gift Wrapping needs!

Save the Date for the Drama Production of Spy TV

Auditions are happening for the Drama Production of Spy TV the week of 12/10 and the show will be 3/19 and 3/20! Come out and try out!

Save the Date: Hearing and Vision Screening on January 10th and January 24th

8th grade students will have their hearing and vision screening on January 10th during PE. Any student that is not seen that day will have their screening on January 24th.

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

8th Grade East Coast Trip

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!

See's Candy is Due December 7th!

See's Candy fundraiser starts November 8th and will run through December 7th!

The student that sells the most candy will win a $50 Amazon gift card!

Book Fair Success!

The McAuliffe Book Fair was a huge success! Thank you to everyone who came out to support our school! We hit out $10,000 sales goal, and you can still support our school by purchasing online!

The Counseling Corner is a spotlight on resources and information for parents who have adolescent children! Check back often for updates and helpful tips!

Career Cafe this Friday, December 7th

Come by Room 82 during both lunches to hear from a registered dietician. A registered dietitian is someone who helps others make healthy choices about how they eat and live. Come hear about this important field!