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May 10, 2016                                                                          Volume 9 Issue 33   


Contents
:: Muirlands Weekly Video Bulletin
:: LJHS Sports Physicals
:: LJHS Cheer Squad
:: In Our Community: Upcoming Library Events for Middle Schoolers
:: IMPORTANT INFORMATION About 8th Grade Promotion - LIMITED SEATING
:: Student Assessment Testing and Block Scheduling May 3rd - 20th
:: Excellent Student Leadership Opportunities for Current 6th & 7th Graders - Link Crew
:: 8th Grade Welcome Event at La Jolla High School on May 18th, 6pm
:: Enjoy Working with a Great Group of Volunteers Next School Year
:: Counselor's Corner
:: After School Classes & Clubs
 UPCOMING EVENTS  

 
Click here for school calendar. 
Click here for Foundation calendar. 




5/3 - 5/20: Assessment Testing/Block Scheduling on certain days by grade level.

5/11 (Wed):
- Minimum Day, 12:32pm Dismissal
- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

5/12 (Thur): 12:30pm Muirlands Rocks Wrap-Up meeting

5/12 (Thur): 1pm Final Foundation Meeting in the Library

 


This week's video bulletin
from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands includes important information and lots of FUN! Click here to watch.   
      

Student Trips         


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7th Grade Yosemite Trip  

Contact Judy Visque at
[email protected] with questions.   ________________________________ 

6th Grade Sacramento Trip  

The trip is scheduled for June 11 & 12. You can email [email protected] with questions.

SAVE THE DATE - LJHS Sports Physicals for incoming 9th graders!

Wed., June 8th, 
5:30- 8:00pm
SPORTS PHYSICALS
Good for ALL 2016-17 SPORTS
Fall, Winter, & Spring

Suggested Donation: $30 Includes snack & drink

Cash, Check or Credit Cards accepted
Questions? Contact the Foundation office 858-551-1250 or Amee Alagiri at [email protected]
LJHS Cheer Squad

La Jolla High School is holding tryouts for the 2016-2017 Vikings Cheer Squad.  

Relay 4 Life

Join us Saturday June 4th at Muirlands Middle School for the Relay for Life, an inspirational event to celebrate cancer survivors, care givers and raise funds in the fight against cancer.  The Relay takes place over 24 hours, not a race, but a symbol of the supreme effort it takes to battle cancer.

The American Cancer Society Relay for Life movement symbolizes hope and our shared goal to end a disease that threatens the lives of so many people we love. If cancer has touched your life, participating in a Relay for Life event is a way to take action and help finish the fight. This is your opportunity to honor cancer survivors, remember those you have lost, and raise funds and awareness to fight back and help end cancer forever.

Volunteers are needed to fill out the team "Steve Wutzke and Friends", those interested please contact Jim Wegerbauer.  To learn more about Relay for Life, join the team, or simply donate to a great cause, click here.
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There are many FREE EVENTS at our public libraries!  Here are some upcoming events at La Jolla Rifford Library interesting to Middle School students:
    
On Thursday May 19th at 3pm experts from the Fab Lab will be giving their last 3D design and printing workshop until the Fall. Suitable for both absolute beginners and also those with some experience. Click here to sign up.

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.  
 
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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,  Email content to  [email protected] and please put  'For eSplash' in the subject line. All content is subject to approval by Principal Klein. 

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.


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 promoci�n del 8� grado de Muirlands ser� el martes, 21 de junio de
8: 30 a.m. a 9: 30a.m. en el Gimnasio de la Escuela Preparatoria La Jolla.

NOTA: Debido a la construcci�n en el estadio de La Jolla High School (LJHS), y para minimizar los gastos, la promoci�n se llevar� a cabo en el Gimnasio de LJHS este a�o. Por lo cual, los asientos ser�n limitados. Por favor, tenga en cuenta que la ceremonia de promoci�n sera solo una hora.

Cada estudiante elegible del octavo grado recibir�n tres (3) boletos para familia. Entendemos que quisieran tener amigos en as�stencia para celebrar su hijo y familia.
Los estudiantes que no van a utilizar los tres boletos pueden donar sus "extras" a sus compa�eros / familias en necesidad de boletos adicionales. A lo contrario, los boletos que no se utilizen se deben entregar a la Oficina Escolar. Estos boletos "extra" estar�n disponibles a trav�s de su solicitud en la Oficina Escolar y se repartir�n en el orden que se recibi� la solicitud. Haremos todo lo posible para facilitar todas las solicitudes.
 
Please Note: Important Testing Dates & Block Scheduling May 3-20



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.  

Student Leadership Opportunity for Current 6th & 7th Graders    
Applications Due by Wednesday, May 11th 

Link Crew is a volunteer student ambassador group that provides school tours, runs information booths and helps incoming families at Muirlands Orientation Day on August 23, 2016 - the week before school starts. Great leadership experience and training for students.

Applications are due in the office by May 11th. For more information and an application for students to complete, click here.
 
 
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 familyClick here for a flyer with more information.

Please join us for this wonderful evening!  No RSVP needed.

Wanted: Parents/guardians willing to enjoy working with a great team of volunteers next school year.   
No experience necessary!
 
 
 
 
The Muirlands Foundations has some important (and fun!) volunteer roles open for next school year, including:
  • Hospitality 
  • Local Business Sponsorship team
  • Overseer for annual Foundation iMovie video (created by student volunteers)
  • 6th Grade Camp Cuayamaca liaison
  • 8th Grade Promotion helper (a role for 6th or 7th grade parents)
Please click here for more information about each role and contact us if you have questions or are interested.      
 


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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Click here to view the monthly issues of Middle Years Parent Newsletter. 


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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.


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.

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Lele's Tailoring and Cleaners: 5617 La Jolla Blvd., (858) 551-1130.

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Purchasing or refinancing? Contact Laura at [email protected], 858-776-0930.  

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A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR EARLY 
2015-16 LOCAL BUSINESS SPONSORS! 

 

Please visit the websites of our sponsors, who so generously donated to our school! 

   

 Dolphin Sponsors

   

  
Sea Lion Sponsors

 

 

 

   

      

 

 
QUICK  LINKS
 
School website
Foundation website
SDUSD website
School Library
eSplash Archives
La Jolla Cluster website
Powerschool Parent Portal (grades)

PayPams(school lunch account)

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