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December 15, 2015 Volume 9 Issue 14
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12/16 (Wed):
- LAST CHANCE for 8th Grade Western BBQ Tickets (pick up before the end of lunch at the Financial Window)
- Mr. Benjamin's Winter Dance, 7:30pm, Auditorium 12/17 (Thurs):
- SSC/SGT Meeting, 2:30pm, Library - La Jolla Cluster Board Meeting, 4:15pm, Library - 6th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert, 5:30-6:30pm, LJHS Parker Auditorium - 7th/8th Grade Band & Orchestra Concert, 7:00-8:00pm, LJHS Parker Auditorium
12/18 (Fri):- 8th Grade Western BBQ - 6th & 7th BBQ Lunch - Yearbook Prices Go Up After Today 12/21-1/1: Winter Break, School Resumes on Monday, 1/4/2016
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This week's video news from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands includes a RECYCLING FACT of the week, a new DOLPHIN of the Week and information about many important happenings at our school. Be sure to check out this fun source of school information each week!
 Camera Donation Drive: Are you getting a new camera for Christmas? LJRadioTV is seeking used Canon DSLR cameras and accessories to add to our student equipment inventory. Please click here for a flyer with more information and help us if you can!
www.otlmuirlands.weebly.com
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Please Sign and Return Yellow Progress Report Acknowledgement by Tomorrow (Wed)
 Progress reports came home with your student last Friday. Please sign the yellow progress report acknowledgment slip and have your child return to their 6th Period teacher by tomorrow. You and your child should take advantage of PowerSchool Parent Portal to monitor performance on an ongoing basis so there are no report card surprises. The 1st semester grading period ends January 29th. If your child's grades need improvement:
- Please consider contacting your child's counselor for additional advice or strategies.
- Muirlands offers After School Homework Help on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, and a late bus that leaves at 3:40 p.m. so all students can take advantage of this extra time on task.
- In addition, many teachers host small group tutoring and support in their classrooms during certain lunchtimes and by appointment.
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8th Grade Western BBQ THIS Friday
Ticket Sales end TOMORROW (Wed.)
More VOLUNTEERS Needed on Friday!
WE STILL NEED SEVERAL VOLUNTEERS to help set up & serve food from 11:15 - 2pm. Please click here to sign up.
Please contact Trish Ryan (trishryan29@gmail.com) with any questions.
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Mr. Benjamin's Winter Dance Tomorrow (Wed.) 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium
Some important details:
- Boys MUST wear a TIE, along with a SUIT or SPORTS JACKET or LONG SLEEVED SWEATER (bow tie & vest are acceptable).
- Girls can wear a party dress or regular class attire.
- Parents are strongly encouraged to attend, no matter what your child says!! There will be one parent dance during the evening (Mom with son, Dad with daughter, or a relative, family friend, etc.) Other than chaperones, there is no dress code for parents.Come as you are and enjoy!!
- This is a great opportunity for photos.
- The Muirlands Foundation will NOT be selling treats at this event (but will be back next time).
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SSC and SGT Meetings
This Thursday, Dec. 17, 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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La Jolla Cluster Association (LJCA) Board meeting is THIS Thursday, December 17th at 4:15pm in the Library.
Science -Technology -Engineering -Arts -Math Click here for STEAM opportunities for Middle School Students. Click here for STEAM Opportunities for Educators. Click here for General STEAM Information (articles, statistics, etc.).
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Band & Orchestra Winter Concerts This Thursday Evening
ALL are invited to enjoy Muirlands Band and Orchestra students perform at their annual Winter Concerts this Thursday evening in the La Jolla High School Parker Auditorium.
- At 5:30pm, the 6th grade orchestra and then the 6th grade band will perform.
- At 7:00pm, the 7th & 8th grade orchestra and band will perform.
Click here for additional details.
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6th & 7th Grade BBQ Lunch
Special Cafeteria Lunch on Friday, December 18th -- Parent Volunteers Needed
The cafeteria will serve a special Western BBQ Lunch this FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18th. This BBQ for 6th & 7th Graders is completely separate from the 8th grade BBQ (which takes place on the same day, but in a separate location.) There is no additional cost for the lunch served by the cafeteria that day -- the same daily price applies.
Parent volunteers are needed to help serve food so please click here to sign up. If you haven't had the opportunity to see your kids in lunch action yet, this is a great opportunity. Its easy, fun, and we only need a couple hours of your time! Please contact Erin Brown (erin.brown@san.rr.com) with any questions.
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Yearbook Prices Increase After This Friday!
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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Winter Break Dec. 21st - Jan. 1st
School Resumes Monday, Jan. 4th Have a Happy and Safe Holiday Season!
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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.
Winter sessions for several classes are beginning right after the break. Please click here for more info and to sign up. Winter classes include:
- Art: Palette eARTh
- Club xCite
- Glee Club
- NEW Hip Hop Dance
- Outside the Lens Digital Media
- Tennis
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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.
 Parents, the December Issue of the Middle Years Parent Newsletter. Click here to view this and prior newsletters which contain helpful tips for understanding your Middle Schooler.
Muirlands Middle School Parent Tours
RSVP Required, 25 person limit
8:30-9:30am
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 12/14/15.
Beth Wilensky and Renee Kenagy
Annual Giving Campaign Co-Chairs
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  Muirlands 6th Graders Impress SDUSD Board of Education!
A group of awesome Muirlands 6th grade students presented to the SDUSD Board of Education on Tuesday, December 8, 2015. These students were sharing their work and experiences using Google Apps for Education (GAFE) this year, particularly in their Science class as part of a District pilot. The Board and others were very impressed!
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Art News!
- DRAWINGS IN MEDITATION by Art 7th & 8th grade students now on exhibit at the San Diego Art Institute (SDAI) in Balboa Park. These ink and carbon transfers on rice papers were inspired by the drawings, prints and fiber artworks of Louise Bourgeois. The show is up through January.
- CONGRATULATIONS TO JOSHUA JUAREZ, 7th grader, whose Self Portrait Painting took second place in an art competition at San Diego State University. His artwork will be on display with other student artists from all over San Diego now through May in the Conrad Prebys Student Union building in the SDSU Student Center (just across the new walking bridge on campus).
- Looking for parent volunteers for our up-coming spring field trip to Balboa Park February 9th. It should be a fun day of art exploration! Please email art teacher Patricia Cox (pgreenhalgh@sandi.net) if you can help.
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8th Grade Author Event on Jan. 5th
Muirlands Alumnus Judy Bernstein
Book Drive Jan 5-8 to Benefit IRC
Judy Bernstein, Muirlands alumnus and co-author of They Poured Fire on Us From the Sky, will speak to 8th grade students at a special author event on Tuesday, January 5th. In conjunction with this event, our school will hold a book drive Jan. 5th -8th to benefit refugee children served by the International Rescue Committee (IRC). Please donate gently used books for children of all ages. |
Incoming 6th Grade Parent Coffees
Held at the Homes of Current Muirlands Middle School Parents
 Join us at one of the neighborhood coffees for an informal discussion about Muirlands and what to expect from 6th grade. You will have a chance to see a Muirlands Student Planner, Power School online grading system and speak with current Muirlands parents. Principal Klein will be at all 3 coffees for a Q & A. If you cannot attend the coffee in your neighborhood, please feel free to attend any of the others. - January 11, 2016, 9am - Hosted at the home of a Torrey Pines Elementary family. Click here to RSVP.
- January 12, 2016, 9am - Hosted at the home of a Bird Rock Elementary family. Click here to RSVP.
- January 14, 2016, 9am - Hosted at the home of a La Jolla Elementary family. Click here to RSVP.
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Library News
NEW Ultra Quiet Zone for Individual Study
To accommodate more students AND to provide an extra quiet place for individual study, we've opened a new Ultra Quiet Zone in the computer room. Library volunteers are needed to staff this room during lunch -- Please click here to sign up!
 Thank You 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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Muirlands Science Olympiad Club
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 Health Office News
NEW LAW: Under a new law enacted by SB 277, beginning January 1, 2016 personal beliefs exemptions will no longer be an option for the vaccines that are currently required for entry into child care or school in California. Personal beliefs exemptions already on file will remain valid until the child reaches the next immunization checkpoint at transitional kindergarten/ kindergarten or 7th grade. Hygiene Concerns Abound:  Please talk to your child about taking care of body odor. Washing and using deodorant becomes an issue in Middle School and beyond! If your child sweats a lot, he/she can keep a change of clothes in the Health Office and privately "wash up." The student will not be marked late for next class. Thank you!
Pat Robbins, RN, BSN, M.Ed Alma Olivares, Health Tech
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Help Muirlands While You Do Your Holiday Shopping!
Here are two EASY ways:
  1. Are you creating photo cards or gifts this holiday season? Order you Shutterfly or Tinyprints items via the link below and 13% of your purchase will be donated to the Muirlands Foundation!
Simply go to:
and create memories!
2. Amazon Shoppers -- Support Muirlands when you shop on Amazon.com!
click Community, click Community Rewards,click Enroll Now, Select Muirlands Middle School.
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Student Trips
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. Click here for trip information and forms, and contact Judy Visque at jvisque@gmail.com with any questions. ________________________________
6th Grade Camp Cuyamaca Click here for trip information. PLEASE HELP - Chaperones are needed to make camp possible! Please email to Michelle Scherrer at
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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). This is a GREAT holiday project for your child or the whole family!
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FREE Winter tennis camps for kids ages 5 to 16. Click here for a flyer with details. ___________________________________
Click here to search for events at the San Diego Library branches.
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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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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 barhagey@yahoo.com 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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(All advertised sports teams/clubs are NOT Muirlands Middle School teams)
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