"BE YOURSELF. TRY YOUR BEST. NEVER BE AFRAID TO DREAM."
-SHARON CHRISTA MCAULIFFE
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Dear McAuliffe Parents and Families,
In this week's issue:
- Book Fair is still happening!
- Register for the Spring Semester of Speech and Debate!
- What's happening this week in the Birdwatch! Click here.
- Book Fair this weekend December 6th through 8th!
- Birthday on the Marquee with Make a Wish!
- BYOD Information
- Follow us on Instagram!
- Order a Yearbook today! Available online only!
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 starting August 19th, we also now have Homework Club
before
school in Room 24.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 9TH:
Regular schedule, dismissal at 3:10
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 10TH:
PTA Meeting and Coffee with the Principal, 8:50am
Regular schedule, dismissal at 3:10
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11TH:
Shortened Day, dismissal at 2:05
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 12TH:
See’s Candy Distribution!
Regular schedule, dismissal at 3:10
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13TH: See's Candy Orders Due!
Stuff the Student Lunch time activity
Regular schedule, dismissal at 3:10
For complete 19/20 School Year Calendar, click
here
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McAuliffe Book Fair Success!
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Thank you to all who participated and volunteered at our Book Fair this past weekend! It's not too late - YOU CAN STILL SHOP OUR FAIR and earn money for McAuliffe!
It's easy:
- Use Book Fair ID#12549283,
- Shop online or in-store at Barnes & Noble Marina Pacifica (6326 E. PCH, Long Beach) until this Friday, December 13th,
- and a portion of your purchase will come back to McAuliffe!
Looking for a holiday gift for your student or their teachers?
Check out our recommended reading lists and teacher wishlists
here
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McAuliffe Choir Performs at Los Al Winter Wonderland
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So proud of our students for sharing their talent at this weekend's winter wonderland!
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Every year we collect gift cards to donate to needy families in the McAuliffe community. If you are able to donate a gift card to anywhere, in any amount, please bring to our office by Wednesday, December 18th.
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Do you ever wonder what to do with the books you have laying around? Hello, my name is Alina Goddard and I am a student here at McAuliffe working on my Silver Award project for Girl Scouts. There is a book drive collecting used and unused books of all reading levels for the Rossmoor library that will occur until Dec. 20. Please help me exceed my goal of 300 books. The box to deposit your books is located in the main office.
Thank you!
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Community Service at McAuliffe!
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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:
If you know of any volunteer opportunities, please email rweisswright@losal.org to promote!
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Two easy steps:
Click this link
and hit “birthday wishes.” Complete the information and then hit “donation” at the bottom. That takes you straight to the Make a Wish Foundation and you can make your contribution directly to the Foundation. Minimum donation: $20.00.
McAuliffe has granted 4 wishes and we will be celebrating Wish #5 this school year, with your help!
Please email
vmiller@losal.org
if you have any questions. Thank you and welcome back to school!
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Order Your Yearbook Today!
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Order your yearbook early! They are available for purchase online only using this
link
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NEW VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
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We need volunteers to help supervise students during our Instrumental Music students during their Winter Performance.
If you are available on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:30-8:30. Please consider volunteering by signing up
here
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CLICK THE IMAGE TO DOWNLOAD THE ORDER FORM!
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Dear Members and Friends:
We are excited to begin our See’s Candies fundraiser! We are raising funds for
Since all of us will benefit from this fundraiser, we greatly appreciate everyone’s participation. You can help us reach our goal by taking orders from friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers. Famous for American-made deliciousness with no added preservatives, See’s is easy to sell because people love the candy.
Important dates:
Fri. 12/13 Fundraiser ends (all orders and money must be turned in).
Wed. 12/18 Candy will be available for delivery to your supporters.
Helpful Hints: • Fill in the pre-sell form completely. • Collect money from your supporters when they order. Ask them to make their checks payable to "McAuliffe PTA" • Verify order quantities and money collected. • Put money in the collection envelope. • Be sure to thank your supporters.
Sweet!
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Now there are two ways to earn money for McAuliffe. You can download the Box Tops app and scan your receipt for eligible products. Traditional box tops clips are also still available on some products. Be sure to clip these and return to the office. Please check out the flyer for more details. If you have any questions, please contact Julie Billings at
jvrb006@gmail.com
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We have many open positions and can use your help! Please contact Scott Fayette at scfayette@aol.com if you are interested in any of the following:
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Parent Education
: Plan informational nights for parents on topics and issues important to middle school parents
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Box Tops 4 Education coordinator:
Promote, collect, and turn in box tops as a fundraiser
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Family “Funraiser” Nights coordinator
: Set up and promote family fundraiser nights at local restaurants
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See’s Candy Fundraiser
: Promote, collect orders, and fulfill orders for See’s candy (Typically in November and March/April)
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7
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Grade Social Coordinator
: Assist in planning the 7/8
th
grade socials/dances
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Volunteer Coordinator
: Set up volunteer signups as needed for various school events
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Staff Holiday Luncheon
– Plan lunch for staff/teachers
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This section is for all important reminders from the District and McAuliffe Middle School
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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
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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TO ORDER:
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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McAuliffe Middle School | losal.org/mcauliffe | 714.816.3320 | 4112 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, California
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