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April 19, 2016 Volume 9 Issue 30
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| :: Muirlands Weekly Video Bulletin | | :: We Need Your Help Preparing Student Art for the Annual Exibition - No Experience Required! | | :: Student Trips: Sacramento/San Francisco Trip, Sign Up for Roommates During Lunch TODAY | | :: After School Classes & Clubs: Golf Squad Starts Tomorrow (Wed.) | | :: La Jolla Cluster Association Board Meeting this Thursday, April 21st, 4:15pm, Library | | :: La Jolla Cluster Student Concert this Thursday, April 21st, 6pm, LJHS Big Gym | | :: Collecting Spare Change this Week for Ugandan Students (U-Touch) | | :: Engineering Event at USD for 6th-8th Grade Girls this Sat., Register by Tomorrow (Wed.) | | :: Tickets Now On Sale for "Beyond Measure" Film Screening & Discussion Panel on April 25th | | :: Progress Report Grading Period Ends Next Friday, April 29th | | :: Counselor's Corner | | :: Celebrate Muirlands: CUE Conference 2016! | | :: ASB Talent Show: Come See Your Friends Perform on April 29th, 4-6:30pm | | :: Muirlands Rocks! May 1st, 2-5pm | | :: College is for Me Conference, Saturday April 30th, CSU San Marcos | | :: ASSESSMENT TESTING from May 3rd - 20th | | :: IMPORTANT INFORMATION About 8th Grade Promotion - LIMITED SEATING | | :: LJHS Happenings: 8th Grade Welcome Event, May 18th, 6pm | | :: In Our Community: Free Library Events; Online Community Directory |
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4/19 (Tues): - Sacramento/San Francisco Trip Roommate Selection, Room 103A, Lunchtime. - Talent Show Mandatory Rehearsal #2, 2:20-3:30, Auditorium 4/20 (Wed): Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting, 1-2:10, Library
4/21 (Thurs):
- La Jolla Cluster Association Board Meeting, 4:15pm, Library
- La Jolla Cluster Concert, 6pm, LJHS Gym 4/22 (Fri): End of U-Touch 'Spare Change' Collection
4/23 (Sat): Society of Women Engineers Middle School event, 12-4pm, USD
4/26 (Tues): Talent Show Mandatory Rehearsal #3, 2:20-3:30, Auditorium 4/27 (Wed): Muirlands Rocks Planning Meeting, 1-2:10, Library 4/28 (Thurs): SSC/SGT Meeting, 2:30pm, Library 4/29 (Fri): End of P4 Grading Period 4/30 (Sat): College is for Me Conference, 9am-1pm, CSU San Marcos
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This week's video bulletin from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands includes important information about what's happening at our school, at interview with the dolphin of the week, the weekly trivia question and recycling fact, and more!
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We Need Your Help Preparing for the Annual Art Exhibition (at Muirlands Rocks this Year)
NO Experience Needed, Just Willing Hands
Parent help is needed for Muirlands Annual Art Exhibition!!! You do NOT need to be "creative". Please contact me if you can get involved in any of the following ways: - Prep artworks (mount/mat works or attach name cards) now-April 29th anytime during school hours
- Help hang artwork Friday, April 29th (anytime 7:45-3:00)
- Help pop (we'll need muscles) and then prep Art Tent on field before show (on display at Muirlands Rocks), Sunday May 1st from 11:00-1:30.
- Help take down tent and/or move show onto campus after Muirlands Rocks, Sunday May 1st from 5:30-6:45 (we'll need muscles)
- Simple flower arrangement(s) for show.
 Please let me know how & when you can help. Thank you! Patricia Cox, pgreenhalgh@sandi.net
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Student Trips
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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.
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. Go to Mr. Lawrence's room (103A) during lunch TODAY to pick trip roommates!
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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.
-NEW: Golf Squad (Wed), starting April 20th
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The next La Jolla Cluster Association board meeting is Thursday, April 21st, 4:15pm, Library.
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La Jolla Cluster Student Concert
Thursday, April 21st, 6:00pm
La Jolla High School Big Gym
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Spare Change Collected This Week Will Support a Child's Education!
 Thank you to everyone who supported their child with the "Uganda Education Campaign" donation drive. We are continuing to raise funds through our "Spare Change" initiative in 1st period classes through Friday April 22nd. Students are encouraged to donate any spare change in the "Uganda Education Campaign Jars" that were passed out to their 1st period teachers last week. |
Society of Women Engineers Exploring Technology Special Event for 6th-8th Graders
Saturday, April 23rd, 1-4:30pm
University of San Diego
REGISTRATION DEADLINE is April 20th!
The San Diego Professional Section of the Society of Women Engineers (SWE-San Diego) is hosting an exciting opportunity for middle school girls to learn about science and technology careers. The program features four exciting science-based activities where the girls will learn to think like an engineer in a hands-on environment.
Parents and teachers are given the opportunity to attend a parallel program that will help sustain the girls' STEM interests long after the activity day is over.
Click here for an event flyer.Click here for website, and to register.
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Film Screening & Discussion Panel for
BEYOND MEASUREFor parents, teachers
and students (ages 12+) 
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.
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Progress Reporting Period Ends Next Friday, April 29th
 Next Friday, April 29th is the end of the P4 progressing reporting period. 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. 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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 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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 Getting CUEd Up!
With the support of the Muirlands Foundation, 7 teachers and Principal Klein attended the 3 day Computer Using Educators (CUE) Conference in March held in Palm Springs. They learned a tremendous amount: more about Google Apps for Education, Google Cultural Institute, Thinglink, Ed Puzzle, YouTube, Go Formative, Quizizz, graphic organizers and flowcharts, digital rubrics, and more! This professional conference was inspiring and a great opportunity for Muirlands colleagues to collaborate, network, and further develop skills.
Our students will benefit from a high degree of focused adult learning. To learn more about CUE, visit www.que.org/about.
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| ASB Talent Show at Muirlands!
Come Enjoy the Performances of Your Friends on April 29th, 4-6:30pm, Auditorium
Mandatory rehearsals: - April 19th, 2:20-3:30pm
- April 26th, 2:20-3:30pm
- Dress rehearsal April 29th, 2:20-4:00pm
Rehearsal helpers needed! Please contact Coach Serafin at sserafin@sandi.net, if you can help! Come Enjoy the Talent!
Don't miss the Muirlands Middle School Talent Show on Friday April 29th at 4pm in the Auditorium. Students are working hard on their acts, and ASB is working hard to get the music, lights, and backstage ready.
$3 admission tickets maybe be purchased at the Financial Window or at the event. There will also be a snack bar. It's a great way to start the weekend. |
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Rock With Us, May 1st, 2-5pm
- Student performers and live music from teen bands
- Games and activities for all ages
- Booths featuring Muirlands student clubs, including Science Olympiad, Politics Club, Drama Club, Math Counts, Quiz Bowl and more!
- Awesome art exhibit featuring Muirlands art students
- Opportunity to win prizes: Go Pro, Wet suits by Vissla, Sector 9 skateboard, tickets to Disneyland and SeaWorld, and more!
FREE ADMISSION!
Purchase TICKETS online for games, activities, snacks, treats and opportunity drawing.
The more ticket you buy, the better the deal! SPONSORSHIPS help us cover our costs. 
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College is for Me Conference
Saturday, April 30th, 9am-1pm, CSU San Marcos
The Early Assessment Program (EAP) at CSU San Marcos is proud to announce the first annual, "College Is For Me" Conference.
This conference is scheduled for Saturday, April 30, 2016 from 9 am to 1 pm and is for middle & high school students and their families. It is an opportunity for people who have not considered college to learn how higher education can be a means for self-empowerment. Topics:
- What college/higher education can do for you
- How to get into college
- How to pay for college/higher education
- Connections to make in college/higher education
- The college experience student panel
- Community organization and higher education fair.
Click here to RSVP. Admission is free but RSVPs are needed to help plan food (free breakfast and lunch provided).
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Please Note: Important Testing Dates
Assessment testing will be on select days between May 3rd and May 20th. Click here for testing calendar. Please plan appointments for your students and absences other than illness accordingly.
For an explanation of the current assessment testing process, please read this parent information from Superintendent Cindy Martin:
More details about testing at Muirlands will be provided next week.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION about the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony!
The Muirlands 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony will be on Tuesday, June 21, 8:30-9:30 a.m. in the La Jolla High School (LJHS) Gymnasium. PLEASE NOTE: Due to construction on the stadium, promotion will be held in the LJHS Gymnasium this year and seating will be limited. Each qualified 8th grade student will receive three (3) guest tickets. Students who will not use all three tickets can give their "extras" to peers/families in need of additional tickets or turn them into the Front Office for others to use. We will do our best to accommodate all requests. PLEASE CLICK HERE for additional information.
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La ceremonia de promoción de grado 8 de Muirlands será el martes, 21 de junio de 8: 30-9: 30 am en el Gimnasio de la Escuela Secundaria de La Jolla.
NOTA: Debido a la construcción en el estadio de La Jolla High School (LJHS), y para minimizar los gastos, la promoción se llevará a cabo en el Gimnasio de LJHS este año. Como resultado, Asientos será limitado. Cada estudiante calificado octavo grado recibirán tres (3) entradas para los huéspedes.
Los estudiantes que no vayan a utilizar las tres entradas pueden dar a sus "extras" a los compañeros / familias en necesidad de entradas adicionales. De lo contrario, los boletos que no sean necesarios se deben dar a la Oficina de Recepción. Estas entradas "extra" estarán disponibles en un primer llegado, primer servido base a través de la solicitud a través de la Oficina de Recepción. Haremos nuestro mejor esfuerzo para dar cabida a todas las solicitudes. Haga clic aqui' para obtener informacion adicional.
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LJHS Happenings
 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! Contact Event Chair Paul Devermann with any questions at pdevermann@gmail.com____________________________________ Welcome Event for 8th Grade Students and Families
Wednesday, May 18th, 6pm, LJHS  The LJHS PTA invites you to attend the annual Welcome to LJHS event on Wednesday, May 18th at 6 p.m. This informational evening will be outside, on the green, in front of the school office at LJHS. We will have a variety of presenters including the Principal of LJHS speaking about what LJHS has to offer to you and your family! Please join us for this wonderful evening! No RSVP needed.
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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)
Lele's Tailoring and Cleaners: 5617 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 551-1130.
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