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March 22, 2016 Volume 9 Issue 26
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3/22 (Tues): Return Signed Progress Report Acknowledgement (Yellow Form)
3/23 (Wed): - Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting, 1pm, Library - Grade East Coast Expedition Final Participant (Student) Meeting, 2:20 - 3:00pm, Auditorium
3/24 (Thurs): SSC/SGT Meeting, 2:30pm, Library 3/28 - 4/1 (Mon-Fri): Spring Break 4/4 (Mon): School Resumes 4/6 (Wed): - Minimum Day, School Dismissed at 12:32pm - Mr. Benjamin's Final Party, 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium 4/9 (Fri): Principal's Chat, 9am, Library
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This week's video bulletin from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands provides information about MANY important happenings at our school, as well as 8th Grade Peer Awards, the weekly Trivia Question and much more. Enjoy our brand new intro, created by 8th grade student Sam Smiley!
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Please Sign and Return the Yellow Acknowledgement Form Today
 A yellow acknowledgement form came home with your child's progress report last Friday. Please review the criteria for end-of-year activities on the back of the progress report, sign the yellow acknowledgement form, and return it today.
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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| ASB Talent Show at Muirlands!
April 29th, 4:00-6:30pm, Auditorium
Participants: If you'd like, you can practice your act during lunch tomorrow (Wednesday) in the auditorium.
Come enjoy the performances of your friends at the ASB Talent Show at Muirlands coming up on April 29th from 4:00-6:30pm! (Students must be accompanied by a parent). |
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Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting
Tomorrow (Wed.), 1-2:10pm, Library
 Please join us for the weekly Muirlands Rocks planning meeting tomorrow (Wed.) from 1-2:10pm in the Library.
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Student Trips
8th Grade East Coast Expedition
Click here for the trip website.
Final participant (student) meeting, Wednesday, March 23rd, 2:20-3:00pm, Auditorium.
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7th Grade Yosemite Trip
We still have open spots for the Yosemite Trip. We will be accepting registration cards until these spots are filled or by April 29th, whichever comes first.
6th Grade Camp Cuyamaca Click here for trip information. ________________________________
6th Grade Sacramento Trip
The trip is scheduled for June 11 & 12. You can email sixthgradetrip@gmail.com with questions.
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SSC and SGT Meetings
Thursday, March 24th, 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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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.
- Art: Palette eARTh (Tues), began Jan 5th. - Glee Club (Thurs), began Jan. 7th. - Club xCite (Thurs) began Jan. 28th. - Outside the Lens Digital Media (Mon & Wed), began Feb. 1st. - Team Touche' Fencing (Thurs), began Feb. 11th
- Archery (Wed.), began Feb. 10th. - Tennis (Tues.), began March 1st.
- Future DJs (Thurs), staring March 24th
- NEW: Golf Squad (Wed), starting April 20th
School Clubs are teacher run groups that meet during lunch or after school, and are offered at no cost. Click here for info about current clubs, including: - Quiz Bowl: Wednesdays (except Min. Days) during lunch, Room 408
- Political Club: Thursdays after school, Room 104
- Theater Club: Tuesdays during lunch, Room 106.
- Circle of Friends: Thursdays during lunch, Cafeteria.
- Outside the Lens/LJRadioTV: Mon-Wed. during lunch.
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Spring Break March 28th - April 1st
School Resumes On Monday, April 4th
Have a fun and safe break!
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 Request from Health Office
Item Donations Needed
- Throat Lozenges (Cough Drops)
- Individually Wrapped Snacks (Crackers, Granola Bars, Trail Mix)
- Kleenex
Thank you!
Pat Robbins, RN, BSN, M.Ed Alma Olivares, Health Tech
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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.
Click here to view the monthly issues of Middle Years Parent Newsletter.
5th grade students visit Murilands this week week:- BRE: Monday, March 21st
- TPES: Wednesday, March 23rd
- LJES: Thursday, March 24th
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Help Sponsor a Student In Uganda!
ASB's Uganda Education Campaign (U-Touch) Runs Now Through April 15th
 Raising awareness of problems around the world is an important part of our children's education. The Muirlands Middle School ASB Philanthropy Team is calling on all students, faculty, staff, families and friends to give the "Gift of Education" to improve the lives of orphans in extreme need. A letter and donation form was sent home with your child last week. The campaign runs now through April 15th. The ASB Philanthropy team is asking each class to raise $350 to keep these students in school. Click here to read the bios of students whose education we are sponsoring! Click here for a with a flyer with more information about how Muirlands can make an important and meaningful impact on the lives of others through this effort. |
 Principal's Chat Friday, April 8th, 9-10am, Library
Join Principal Klein for a Principal's Chat on Friday, April 8th from 9-10am in the Library. You will learn about the exciting things happening at our school and have an opportunity to ask questions.
To maximize time with Mr. Klein and make sure all voices are heard, we're providing a format for questions/topics in advance. IF YOU HAVE SUGGESTED QUESTIONS/TOPICS for PRINCIPAL KLEIN, please email them to: Muirlandsfoundation@gmail.com. These will be given directly to Mr. Klein so he can focus his discussion based on your input. |
GATE Parent Meeting
Save the Date: April 12, 6-7pm More details coming soon! |
Community Education Event
NOTE DATE CHANGE!
Monday, April 25th, 2016
Film Screening & Discussion Panel for
BEYOND MEASURE
5:30pm - Doors Open
6:00pm - Movie
7:30pm - Panel Discussion
Please join us for an evening that takes a look at education and offers a vision for what is possible as our schools continue to transform.
A discussion panel of experts will follow this critically acclaimed movie.
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| Save the Date for 8th Grade Promotion
June 21st, 8:30-9:30am, LJHS Gym
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Muirlands Foundation
Featured Sponsor 
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Local craft beers
Bar bites
Large screen TVs for all sporting events.
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LJHS Happenings
April 14th is Vikings Day at The LOT - La Jolla's new destination dining and theatre complex.
Please support The La Jolla High School Foundation ALL Day LONG on Thursday, April 14th! 20% of all proceeds generated at The LOT from open to close will go directly to the LJHS Foundation. - take your mom to breakfast and a movie
- treat your co-workers to lunch at The LOT
- take the kids to an afternoon matinee
- reward your teen's academic efforts with an afternoon at the movies
- meet a friend for happy hour
- or ATTEND OUR ANNUAL SPRING FUNDRAISER VIKINGS at The LOT. Doors open at 6:00 pm. Click here to purchase tickets.
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 20th Annual LJHS Vikings Golf Classic, Monday, April 25th, La Jolla Country Club
Check-in and Lunch: 11 am - 12:15 pm
Shotgun Shamble Start: 12:30 pm
It's a great way to meet other current and future Vikings and support YOUR awesome High School! Click here to purchase tickets or sponsorships!
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There are many FREE EVENTS at our public libraries!
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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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Got Amazon Gift Cards?
Be sure to use them at
Smile. Amazon.com for a percentage of your purchase to go back to our school!
To learn more about this, and other Muirlands Give Back programs, click here.
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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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