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June 7, 2016                                                                                            Volume 9 Issue 37


Contents
:: Last Day of the Late Activities Bus: June 9th
:: LJHS Sports Physicals CANCELLED
:: Textbook Returns
:: UPDATED INFORMATION About 8th Grade Promotion - LIMITED SEATING
:: 2016-17 Back to School Dates
:: Permission Slips and Donations for 8th Grade End-of-Year Activities
 UPCOMING EVENTS  

 
Click here for school calendar. 

Click here for Foundation calendar. 

06/08 (WED)



06/09 (THU) 


06/10 (FRI)
8th Grade Awards Ceremony
LJHS Sports Physicals CANCELLED

Grade Level Assemblies
Last Day for Late Bus

Muirlands Spring Concert


This week's video bulletin from Outside the Lens Media @ Muirlands includes important information and lots of FUN! Click here to watch. 
      
Late Activity Buses 
LAST DAY: Thursday, June 9th


The last day for the running of the Muirlands Late Activity Buses will be Thursday, June 9th. 

Please plan accordingly.
Please don't forget that the last day of school Tuesday, June 21, is also a MINIMUM DAY, dismissal at 12:32 pm.
  
LJHS Sports Physical Is CANCELLED!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the LJHS Sports Physical Screening Event planned for Wednesday, June 8th
 is CANCELED. 
We apologize for any inconvenience.  



Incoming 9th Grade Families:
2016 LJHS Fall Sports Start Dates
 
Please click here to see the start dates as well as head coach contact information for each fall sport. If you have any questions, please contact the coaches directly.

LJHS New Athlete Clearance

Playing a fall sport in LJ High School? You MUST register on AthleticClearance.com to fill out all of your paperwork to be cleared to tryout in August. Please click here for a flyer with directions for the new Athlete Clearance.

Parents-Paid Bus Program
Important Information for 2016-17

Dear Parents/Guardians,
 
We are disappointed to report that, despite our best efforts, there will only be one bus available for the Parent-Paid Muirlands Bus Program in the 2016-17 school year. The district is implementing new bus programs, and we were informed that there is no extra bus available.

Please click here for registration, important notes and contact information.

Important Notice for Incoming 7th Grade Parents/guardians

All incoming 7th graders are required to have the Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis-Whooping Cough) immunization before the 1st day of school. 

  • By law, your student cannot attend 7th grade in the fall without proof of Tdap Immunization. 

Avoid the chaos in the fall! Please consider getting your 6th grader vaccinated now and bring in proof/copy to the Front Office or scan and email a copy of the immunization card to [email protected]. Please include the student's name and "tdap" in the email subject line.

Thank You, Pat Robbins, RN

Textbook Returns

Students:  It's time to start collecting all of the textbooks AND library books you have stashed at home and in your lockers!  You will all come to the Library during Science class...
  • Friday, June 10th: 8th Grade
  • Monday, June 13th: 7th Grade
  • Tuesday, June 14th: 6th Grade
Borrowed master combination locks are also due with textbook return.  Lost or damaged locks will incur a $5.00 replacement charge.

It's also very important to return all library books, and clear any fines as soon as possible!

The library will be open for student use, but with VERY limited seating.

A Note of Appreciation

I, on behalf of the Muirlands library, have a lot to be thankful for!  I would like to express my heartfelt and tremendous appreciation for ALL of our great library volunteers, and the terrific team (Trish, Nina & Marcia) who brought them all together!  This year was pretty dynamic, so I'm forever thankful for your assistance!  

I would also like to thank the generosity of all who donated to the Library Tribute Fund - we acquired  a subscription to Junior Library Guild, were able to buy many new and award winning fiction books, replace many of the 'worn' favorites, and supplement several nonfiction subjects with newer updated books for our student resources!  The BOOKSHELF program, set up by the Trudeau's for the English classes, was also a tremendous and great success!  Teachers were able to buy many books for their classroom libraries, including several sets for Literature circle.

Thank you all so much for your continued support and enthusiasm!  You, along with our great students, make not only our library, but Muirlands such a wonderful learning environment!

Have a fun and safe summer!
Debra David

Did You Miss the Deadline to Order Your Yearbook Online?
It's Not Too Late to Order at the Financial Window

Students can still purchase a yearbook at the Financial Window (they need their Student ID). $40 cash or a check made payable to "Muirlands Middle School." Students can check whether they have already ordered a yearbook on the list posted near the Financial Window.

Note: The Financial Window will be closed June 7 and 8, but will re-open Thursday, June 9.


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. 


8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Tuesday, June 21st
8:30-9:30 am
LJHS Gymnasium

Due to construction on the stadium, promotion will be held in the LJHS Gymnasium, and seating will be limited. 

Please click here for important information about this year's promotion ceremony in English and in Spanish.

For the 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony Criteria, please click here.

August 19th (10-11:30 AM): Required training for students who applied and were accepted for Link Crew.

 

August 23rd: Orientation Day for new and returning families! Campus will be open from 8-11 AM, and 3-5 PM. 

 

August 29th: First Day of School

 

September 29th: Back to School Night for Parents/Guardians to visit their students' classrooms and meet teachers (time to be determined, early evening).


Permission Slips for 8th Grade End-of-Year Activities

8th Grade Field Trip to Parkway Bowl
Monday, June 20
12:00-4:45pm

8th Grade Promotion Ceremony
Tuesday, June 21
8:30-9:30am

Permission Slips will be given on or after Wednesday, June 8, to the 8th grade students who have qualified for the field trip to Parkway Bowl and/or for the Promotion Ceremony.
  • Permission Slips for the Promotion Ceremony must be returned to Science Teachers by June 14.
  • Permission Slips for the bowling filed trip must be returned to the Finance Window between June 13 and June 17, before school and during lunch. Students must bring school IDs. 
Suggested Donation: A suggested donation of $5-$20 will help offset the costs of bus transportation ($1,800), pizza, drinks, game tokens, rides and bowling ($17.95/student). 

Donations can be returned to the Financial Window with the Permission Slips (cash or check made to Muirlands Middle School Foundation) or made online by visiting Muirlands Middle School Foundation ONLINE STORE.  Thank you!


Please click here to review the criteria for student participation.

Muirlands Spring Concert
Friday, June 10th
5:30-7:00 pm
music
Muirlands Auditorium

Families and friends are invited to our Band and Orchestra final concert of the year.

Please click here for a flyer with more information about the concert.
 
8th Grade Awards Ceremony
Wednesday, June 8th award
1:00-2:10 pm
Muirlands Auditorium

Invitations were sent to the parents of students being recognized.

New Leadership! 
Muirlands Foundation is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for 2016-17:

  • Co-Presidents:  Marcia Branstetter, Tania Lancaster, Celeste Trudeau and Michelle Wiseman
  • Communications:  Luba Khomskaya
  • Treasurer: Jean Kim
  • Muirlands Gives Campaign Chair: Beth Wilensky
  • La Jolla Art & Wine Festival Liaison: Fran Shimp
  • Hospitality Chair: Julie Cockrell
  • Recording Secretary: Mary Lee Nunez

These dedicated volunteers will lead the Foundation's efforts in supporting teaching and learning at Muirlands next year. We appreciate their commitment.

ALL Incoming LJHS 9th Graders
Freshman Class Registration  
Thursday, August 25th

Please click here for important registration information.

Sign Up for LJHS eBlasts
CLICK HERE  to sign up.

Incoming 9th Graders Participating in the LJHS Music Programs

If your child will be participating in any of the wonderful music programs offered at LJHS next school year please contact Michelle Dykstra at 858-344-7653 or 
[email protected] for information about the Vikings Band Boosters. 

 

Student Trips   

7th Grade Yosemite Trip  
Contact Judy Visque at [email protected] with questions.   ________________________________ 

6th Grade Sacramento Trip
June 11 & 12

Questions? Email [email protected]

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There are many FREE EVENTS at our public libraries!  To see what is available at the La Jolla Riford Library visit: 

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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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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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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