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Principal's November Message
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Medea Creek Establishes "Where Everyone Belongs" (WEB)
Several years ago, Medea Creek Middle School began looking at implementing a program that addressed a cultural change at the school to help transition students from elementary to middle school. Alleviating the anxiety that comes from this transition leads to confidence and better success in the middle school experience. Camp Medea began as a two-day event with older students leading games and activities that introduced the campus to the incoming 6th graders. This was a very successful event from the beginning, but the staff recognized that it only impacted the beginning of the year.
School Counselors trained in a program called "Where Everyone Belongs" (WEB), which takes the beginnings of Camp Medea and extends them through the years. WEB trains 8th grade leaders to become mentors and positive role models to support the incoming students throughout the year. The idea behind WEB is that..... Click here to read more
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AstroCamp November 9-11
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8th Graders attending the NOVEMBER 9th to 11th AstroCamp trip:
- Please be sure to arrive at the school gym by 7:00 am on Monday, November 9th.
- Bring a sack lunch, with no glass, to eat on Monday.
- Don't forget to check the weather for Idyllwild, CA, and pack accordingly.
- Be sure to pack a sleeping bag and pillow, and also bring your empty and clean 2-Liter soda bottle for rocket building.
- Remember, AstroCamp does not allow electronic devices (except for cameras).
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Odyssey of the Mind - Parent Coaches Needed
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Parent or Adult Volunteers are needed to coach teams for Odyssey of the Mind! Becoming an Odyssey of the Mind Coach will probably be one of the most rewarding volunteer roles you could possibly ever have. In the end, you will absolutely be amazed by what the kids have created and the problem they will have solved completely on their own...but they could not have done it without you as their coach!
- You will have the opportunity to work with a team of 5-7 kids to facilitate creative problem solving, team building and brainstorming.
- You do not need to be an expert in a particular area, you just need to have a passion to see kids grow and learn.
- You will provide an opportunity for students to showcase a wide range of talents such as script writing, prop and scenery design, music, dance, building, robotics, etc.
- Being a coach is the only way to ensure that your child, or any child, will be on a team!
Learn more and get trained on November 14 from 10 am -12:30 pm at Oak View High School in room 104. For more information and to sign up go to http://www.friendsofoakparkschools.org/programs/odyssey-of-the-mind
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Catalina
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Thank you to all seventh grade students and chaperones for a successful Catalina trip! Our students had a fun and educational experience. We are especially grateful that enough donations were received to fund the trip.
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Teacher Appreciation Comes Early this Year
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Our first Teacher/Staff Appreciation event of the year is coming up on Thursday, 11/19. Please help show our gratitude for all the wonderful things the MCMS staff does for our kids every day. You can sign up to donate food at the following link:
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050445aaa62ca75-coffee
Also, if anyone has a massage chair and/or access to a couple of masseuses, we would like to provide 5 minute massages to the teachers at the luncheon. We would need them on Thursday, 11/19 from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please contact me at the email below.
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Open Casting Call for MasterChef Junior
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The producers of MasterChef Junior have asked us to share with our Medea Creek families an interesting competition opportunity. MasterChef Junior is going to be in Los Angeles on Saturday December 5th looking for kids who love to cook and want to try out for this fun lighthearted show! This is a unique and incredible opportunity for any kid with a passion or a talent for cooking.
The casting call is a total blast for all the kids who try out and everyone leaves with a huge smile, feeling like a winner! For more details click here
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Save the Dates
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- 11/9-11/11 - 8th Grade AstroCamp Trip 2
- 11/11 - No School - Veterans Day Holiday
- 11/14 - Odyssey of the Mind - Coaches Training
- 11/16-11/20 - Santa Comes to Agoura and Beyond - Food Drive
- 11/23-11/27 - No School - Thanksgiving Break
- 12/2-12/4 - 6th Grade Outdoor Education Trip to Pali Institute
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