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November 17, 2015 Volume 9 Issue 11
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11/18 (Wed): - Science Olympiad Student Lunch Meeting, Room 403 - Mr. Benjamin's, 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium 11/19 (Thurs): SSC/SGT Meeting, 2:30pm, Library 11/20 (Fri): - 7th Grade Yosemite Registration Due to World Expeditions - 7th Grade Financial Aid Forms Due to Ms. Judy Visque by 2:30pm, Rm B6 11/23 - 11/27: Thanksgiving Break 12/2 (Wed):- Minimum Day, 12:32 Dismissal - Teacher/Staff Luncheon - Mr. Benjamin's, 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium 12/4 (Fri): End of 2nd 6-week grading period.
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This week's video news from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands includes a moment of silence for the victims of the Paris attacks, the weekly trivia question and information about many important happenings at our school.
Be sure to check out this fun source of school information each week!
www.otlmuirlands.weebly.com
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Muirlands Science Olympiad Club
Student Lunch Meeting Tomorrow (Wed) Room 403 -- Officer Elections! A student lunch meeting will be held TOMORROW (WEDNESDAY) in room 403 (Ms. Halpern's classroom). This is an important meeting, as students will be voting for club officers. All interested Science Olympiad students are encouraged to run for office.
An UPDATED practice schedule has been posted to the website. Please check the schedule, as PRACTICES FOR ADDITIONAL EVENTS are beginning after Thanksgiving Break. If you have not yet turned in your student registration paperwork, please do so ASAP.
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Mr. Benjamin's Tomorrow (Wed.) 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium
$1 Treats, Proceeds Benefit Muirlands Foundation
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SSC and SGT Meetings
This Thursday, Nov. 19, 2:30pm, Library - School Site Council (SSC) from 2:30-3:15pm.
- Site Governance Team (SGT) will meet from 3:15-4:00pm
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Student Trips
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8th Grade East Coast Expedition
The 8th Grade East Coast Expedition is scheduled for March 26-April 2, 2016. Registration is closed. Click here for the trip website.
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7th Grade Yosemite Trip
The 7th Grade Yosemite Trip dates have been FINALIZED: Wednesday, June 29 - Sunday July 3, 2016.
Registration must be received (with deposit) by World Expedition by THIS Friday, Nov. 20th. Financial Assistance Application is also due to Ms. Judy Visque by this Friday, Nov. 20th and should be dropped off at Rm B6 by 2:30pm.
Click here for trip information and forms. Contact Judy Visque at [email protected] with any questions. ________________________________
6th Grade Camp Cuyamaca Click here for trip information. A participant list (first name, last initial only) will be posted by the end of the week.
PLEASE HELP - Chaperones are needed to make camp possible! Please email to Michelle Scherrer at
[email protected] if are able to participate in this amazing experience!
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Thanksgiving Holiday is Next Week
School is Closed Nov. 23th - 27th
Enjoy your holiday!
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Gently Used Jacket & Sweatshirt Drive Nov. 30th - Dec. 4th
Benefiting Genisis Diez/Orphaned Children in Ensenada
The Muirlands Physical Education teachers will be holding a gently used jacket/ sweatshirt drive. This year we will be donating the clothes to Genesis Diez, which helps orphaned kids in the Ensenada area. Please feel free to email Coach Wood with any questions:
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Leave Your Mark at Muirlands!
Add Your Personalized Tile to Our Wall
Leave your mark AND benefit the Muirlands Foundation by decorating a ceramic tile to be added to our existing project. Tile kits can be purchased online for $50 and picked up at the front office (please bring your receipt). Each kit includes a tile, paint and a brush. Simply paint the tile with a design of your choice and return it to the front office. We will fire it and add it to the tile wall outside the Auditorium (installation planned for late February). This is a GREAT holiday project for your child or the whole family!
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Help Our Gardens Grow!
Two Great Opportunities
1. The Upper Garden is cleaned up, weeded, and ready for planting. Foundation volunteers and School Staff are partnering on a plan for best use. To help with next steps, email [email protected].
2. To share your love of gardening with a committed group of Muirlands students on a regular basis during school hours, please consider helping with the ASB Student Community Garden by contacting Coach Suzanne Serafin ( [email protected] ). |
Thank You Library Donors!
THANK YOU to those who have contributed to our Library Tribute Fund, which allows us to add great new books to our Muirlands Library!
Anonymous Backlund Family
Alejandro Balzaretti Cabrera
Jorge Meckelein Coalla
Lori Gildred Conlan Epperson Family
Fish Family Hagey Family Lansky Family
Rory MacLean Mayer Family
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Jori and Scott Mendel Ken and Tara Nitahara Rachel PetersonDan and Trish Ryan Jacob Schenck
Scherrer Family
Shimp Family
Stobo Family Tanaka-Roberts Family
Tseng Family
Wahl Family
Rob Woodbyrne
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Trish Ryan, Marcia Branstetter & Nina Ferrell Library Volunteer Coordinators
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Welcome to the MMS Counseling Staff's "Counselor's Corner". Be sure to check here each week for news, opportunities and events that may benefit your student. Click here for our web page.
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Parents, please click here for the November issue of the Middle Years Parent Newsletter. Each month will feature a new Parent Newsletter with helpful tips for understanding your Middle Schooler. ______________________________________
Muirlands Middle School Parent Tours
RSVP Required, 25 person limit
8:30-9:30am
November 17, 2014
December 9, 2014
January 6. 2015
February 3, 2015
March 2, 2015
April 6, 2015
Please CLICK HERE to sign up for a tour slot. Tours will run from 8:30-9:30 in the Library. Please check-in at the front office where you will be directed to the Library.
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Help Keep Muirlands Excellent!
Muirlands Gives raises the majority of the funds needed to sustain the quality of our students' education. Every gift helps and benefits every child.
Please consider ANY size donation as we hope to achieve 100% PARTICIPATION in reaching our goals.
THANK YOU to those who have already donated. Your generous contributions have gotten the campaign off to a great start! Click here to see our donor list as of 11/13/15.
Beth Wilensky and Renee Kenagy
Annual Giving Campaign Co-Chairs
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Can You Bring In a Dish for the
Teacher & Staff Holiday Luncheon?
On Wednesday, December 2nd, Muirlands Foundation needs your help to provide a winter holiday lunch for our wonderful teachers and staff! This comes up quickly after Thanksgiving break, so please help us plan ahead and do a great job.
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8th Grade Western BBQ Friday, December 18th During Lunch
8th Graders, you are invited to a Western BBQ on Friday Dec. 18th at 11:30. This is a real slow cooked BBQ! Click here to learn more about this fun Muirlands tradition. Be sure to come to school on the 18th dressed in Western attire.
Students need a ticket to attend:
- Suggested donation for tickets is $5-$10. (The cost of food and supplies has increased, so larger donations are greatly appreciated to cover those costs).
- Tickets will be available at the office Financial Window before school and during lunch through Wed. 12/16. Tickets can also be secured online. Note: Students ordering online will still need to pick up a hard copy ticket at the Financial Window during the above times -- Please bring your online receipt.
8th grade parents: Volunteers are needed to make this event a success. Please click here to sign up.
Please contact Trish Ryan ([email protected]) with any questions.
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Yearbook Deadline Approaching!
Prices Go Up December 18th
Online orders only. Current price is $35, but don't delay -- Prices go up after December 18! Click here to order now. Parents of 8th graders: Yearbook ads are a great way to celebrate student success and milestones and reflect on the person your student has become. Show your pride and support your school at the same time. You can create a custom ad for your student's yearbook at www.jostens.com/yearbookads.
Ad price is $30. Deadline is February 14, 2016.
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After School Classes are offered through outside vendors for a fee. Parents sign up and pay the vendors directly. Click here for the After School Class Calendar.
You can sign up now for Club Xcite's Winter Session! Click here for a flyer with details.
The Palette eARTh students will have their work on display at Te Mana Cafe in Ocean Beach, the entire month of December. We will be holding our official art show on Dec 6th. The M&Ms (Glee Club) will be performing at the show. We are looking forward to sharing their hard work. Click here for more info.
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School Clubs are teacher run groups that meet during lunch or after school, and are offered at no cost. Click here for current clubs, and check back -- More will be added soon! Outside the Lens/LJ Radio TV Lunch Club: Join us on Mondays & Wednesdays during lunch in Room 108. Questions? Contact [email protected]. Math Counts Club:WE HAVE ROOM FOR A FEW MORE MEMBERS! We are preparing for a competition in January, so come join us on Tuesdays after school in Room 505. Contact Mr. Totoris ( [email protected]) with questions. Quiz Bowl Club:
Join us Wednesdays during lunch in room 408 (excluding Minimum Days). Contact Mr. Heinze ( [email protected]) with questions.
Muirlands Political Club:
Thursdays from 2:20-3:00pm, in room 104. Chocolate included! Questions? Please contact Yasha Kharrati at [email protected].
Circle of Friends: We meet every Thursday during lunch in the cafeteria. Questions: Contact Ms. Emison ( [email protected]) or Ms. Miller ( [email protected]) .
Additional activities can be found in our Community Directory, under the the Classes & Sports sections. Check it out!
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LJHS Happenings
Vikings Varsity Basketball at PETCO Park Tuesday Dec. 1st, 7:20pm
Don't miss the excitement! La Jolla boys Varsity Basketball will open its season at Petco Park on a specially constructed outdoor court on Tuesday, December 1st at 7:20 pm, versus Helix High.
Tickets are $15 each and can be purchased from basketball players at Muirlands and LJHS.
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ALL are invited to Join Torrey Pines Elementary School families at the first annual 5K/1 mile Torrey Trot fun run on Sunday, 11/22, 9am, at Roadrunner Sports. The proceeds from this community-building event will benefit the TPES Foundation.
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Learn about the new Life Science Collaboratory at the La Jolla/Riford Branch Library here or visit the Lab's Facebook page.
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Our Community Directory is a great resource! Browse it to find:
- Camps and Classes
- Health Services
- Home Services
- Real Estate
- Restaurants and Retail
- Salons/Beauty
- Sports Teams/Club Sports
- Tutoring/Test Prep
- ... and more!
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Easy Money!
Please Participate in these great Give-Back Programs to raise money for our school!
In time for the holidays! Bring your photos to life in books, cards, gifts and home decor, and 13% of your purchase will be donated to the Muirlands Foundation!
Simply go to:
and create memories!
Amazon Shoppers -- Support Muirlands when you shop on Amazon.com!
click Community, click Community Rewards,click Enroll Now, Select Muirlands Middle School
Ralphs Shoppers -- Support Muirlands when you shop at Ralph's and use your Ralph's card
Log on to Ralphs.com, Click on Create an Account and follow the instructions.
We are NO LONGER collecting Box Tops. Thank you!
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eSplash Newsletter Submissions
Do you have announcements for our weekly eSplash newsletter? The deadline for content is NOON Sunday for the next Tuesday's eSplash, but sooner is better. For 'best results' please submit early! Email content to [email protected] and please put 'For eSplash' in the subject line. All content is subject to approval by Principal Klein. Thank You! Barbara Hagey, Muirlands Foundation Communications
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