4/6 (Wed): - Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting, 11:30am, Library - Minimum Day, School Dismissed at 12:32pm - Mr. Benjamin's Final Party, 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium 4/9 (Fri):
- ASB Recycling Hat Contest! - Principal's Chat, 9am, Library 4/12 (Tues): GATE Meeting, 6-7pm, Auditorium 4/14 (Thurs): 7th Grade Yosemite Trip Parent/Student Meeting, 6-7pm, Auditorium 4/15 (Fri): - U-Touch collection ends.
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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 the weekly Trivia Question, a touching tribute to the victims of the Brussels attack, and much more.
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Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting
Tomorrow (Wed.), 11:30am, Library
 Please join us for the weekly Muirlands Rocks planning meeting tomorrow (Wed.) at 11:30am in the Library. There will be an AWESOME exhibit of student artwork at Muirlands Rocks this year, but it takes a lot of hands to prepare the student work for display. Please click here to sign up for one or more slots in April to get the artwork ready. NO EXPERIENCE needed. THANK YOU!
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Tomorrow, April 6th is a Minimum Day
12:32 pm Dismissal
Wednesday, April 6th is a minimum day. School will be dismissed at 12:32pm. It is also Go Green Recycling Spirit Day! Wear a shirt that shows the earth, promotes recycling or is green. |
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Join ASB Recycling Fun This Week!
ASB will be hosting a series of recycling games this week (at the east court where Coach Serafin's class meets) AND a recycling hat contest this Friday in the auditorium. Come join us!
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Mr. Benjamin's Final Party
Tomorrow (Wed.) 7:30-8:30pm, Auditorium
Some important details:
- Boys MUST wear a TIE (or bow tie), along with a SUIT or SPORTS JACKET or LONG SLEEVED SWEATER (vests 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 so they can enjoy the dance with their kids.
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 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
April 12, 6-7pm, Auditorium
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Student Trips
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7th Grade Yosemite Trip
Parent/Student Meeting
Thursday, April 14, 6-7pm in the Auditorium
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.
Contact Judy Visque at jvisque@gmail.com with questions. ________________________________
6th Grade Sacramento Trip
The trip is scheduled for June 11 & 12. You can email sixthgradetrip@gmail.com with questions.
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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.
-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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 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.
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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. |
| ASB Talent Show at Muirlands!
Rehearsals: - April 19th, 2:20-3:30pm
- April 26th, 2:20-3:30pm
- Mandatory dress rehearsal April 29th, 2:20-4:00pm
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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Community Education Event
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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 SAVE THESE DATES!
2016-17 School Year
STARTS BEFORE LABOR DAY
Making your summer plans? Here are two important dates for your calendar:
- TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2016 - Muirlands Orientation for new and returning families, campus open 8-11AM & 3-5 PM.
- MONDAY, AUGUST 29, 2016 - First Day of School.
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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!
WetLab April Events:
- La Jolla Riford Library, Tues. 4/5/2016, 6pm: Dr. Jessica Young, UCSD/Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine
Title: Understanding Alzheimer's Disease Using Human Stem Cells
- Downtown at the Central Library, Thurs. 4 /21/2016 6pm, Dr. Aaron Groen; Title: In defense of basic research, the case of cell division.
Cell division is a fundamental biological process underlying the growth and proliferation of all life on earth. Dr. Aaron Groen will use his research into the basic mechanisms of cytokinesis as an example for the enduring value and general interest of basic biological research
To see what else is available at the La Jolla Riford Library visit: lajollalibrary.org/events Click here to search the calendar of events for ALL San Diego Public Library branches. ___________________________________
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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