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School Office Re-Opens: Wednesday, August 17th
LINK Crew Mandatory Meeting: Friday, August 19th 10-11:30 am
Orientation Day for ALL Families: Tuesday, August 23rd
First Day of School: Monday, August 29th
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Dear Muirlands Families,
To simplify Back-to-School for all 6th, 7th and 8th grade families, Muirlands Foundation works with the school staff to hold Orientation Day. We sincerely hope that your student(s) and family enjoy the middle school experience at Muirlands. If you are a parent or guardian of a Muirlands student, you are automatically a member of the Muirlands Foundation.
Research suggests that students with involved and informed parents perform better in school. Please visit www.muirlandsfoundation.org for ongoing volunteer opportunities and check our list of Back-to-School volunteer needs below. Additionally, our monthly meeting schedule is listed on the website's calendar: all are welcome.
Please contact us with any questions. We look forward to the 2016-17 school year.
Warm regards,
Muirlands Foundation Co-Chairs
Orientation Day: 7th & 8th grade parent volunteers needed to help welcome incoming and returning families. Click here to sign up.
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Orientation Day: Tuesday, August 23rd
Morning Session: 8:00 - 11:00 a.m.
- Campus open for sign up activities, PE uniform sales (optional) and campus tours.
- 8:15-8:30 a.m. & 10:15-10:30 a.m.: Principal Harlan Klein's Welcome (Auditorium)
Afternoon Session: 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
- Campus open for sign up activities, PE uniform sales (optional) and campus tours.
- 4:00-4:15 p.m.: Principal Harlan Klein's Welcome (Auditorium)
Upon arrival, families will be greeted by LINK Crew student ambassadors and receive a checklist with all the services available. Families can take guided tours, visit information tables, purchase PE uniforms (optional), and hear Principal Klein's updates for the coming year. If purchases are made, parents may use cash, check or credit card.
NO DISTRICT FORMS TO COMPLETE
Parents DO NOT need to bring proof of residency or fill out any District paperwork at Orientation Day. All mandatory forms will be sent home the first day of school in large manila envelopes with instructions.
LOCKS FOR LOCKERS WILL BE PROVIDED AND CHECKED OUT BY THE SCHOOL. NO NEED TO PURCHASE LOCKS THIS YEAR.
Come to Orientation Day and...
- Socialize! Students can see their friends and meet new students before school starts.
- Tour the campus with LINK Crew student ambassadors. Ask questions and get answers.
- Pick upconfidential POWER SCHOOL Parent Portal login information and instructions for accessing your student's grades online.
- Sign up for POWER SCHOOL to access your student's grades.
- Hear Principal Klein's welcome message and Muirlands updates for the new school year.
- Purchase PE clothes (optional).
- Learn about and sign up for PrimeTime, a free on-campus after-school option open to all students through the YMCA and SDUSD Extended Learning Department.
- Learn about and sign up for after-school clubs and classes.
- Learn about and sign up for a variety of volunteer opportunities that help you get to know the school, the staff and the students.
- Learn about and participate in MUIRLANDS GIVES, our annual giving campaign.
- Visit the Library Table where you can support our library by signing up to volunteer and/or make a donation to our LIBRARY TRIBUTE FUND.
IMPORTANT NOTE REGARDING PE CLOTHES:
PE uniforms are required to be worn by all Muirlands students. However, students will NOT be required to wear PE uniforms for the first several weeks of school. A few days after school starts, PE uniforms will be available for students to purchase at the Financial Office window during lunch. Parents have the option of purchasing directly from the Foundation or purchasing appropriate attire from a retailer. Details will be sent home in the PE course syllabus.
Please DO NOT write students' names on PE uniforms. PE teachers will label students' PE uniforms during class.
- Purchase PE clothes. Remember to print your receipt and bring it to Orientation Day or during the first week of school to pick up your items. (COMING SOON).
- See the Foundation Calendar for important school-related and volunteer-related events such as Back to School Night, Library Volunteer Orientation, Muirlands Parent Mixer and much more.
- Join our "Go To" Volunteer List to begin receiving information regarding volunteer needs.
- Support MUIRLANDS GIVES.
- Support our LIBRARY TRIBUTE FUND.
- Purchase a ceramic tile that your child can design and then have installed on campus.
- Sign up for after-school programs.
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First Day of School:
Monday, August 29th
- Students pick up class schedules in the courtyard beginning at 7:00 a.m.
- Classes begin promptly at 7:30 a.m.
Safety Notice: Traffic will be very congested, especially on the first day of school. Please plan accordingly.
Slow down, be safe and courteous, watch for bikers and walkers, and obey all traffic laws!
- Parent and student LINK Crew volunteers and Muirlands staff will be in front of the school to help direct new students. They will also be in the hallways during passing periods to provide help.
- Muirlands Foundation provides Student Planners for every student, which they will receive from their 1st period teachers on the first day of school. The planner includes a map of the school and resources, including a calendar, to help students stay organized. Students are expected to have their planner every day and to replace if necessary.
- A large manila envelope will be sent home the first week of school. It contains important paperwork that each family must fill out and return, so please be sure to check your child's backpack and read/follow directions.
- Textbooks will be distributed through the Library during the first few week of school. Muirlands Foundation pays for additional classroom textbooks so students may keep a set at home and avoid lugging a heavy backpack each day. Muirlands is also the only middle school in the district to have student lockers (assigned through science classes).
- School supplies: If you wish, please have your student bring paper and something to write with on the first day of school. The school also provides materials if needed. Individual teachers may distribute their own optional supply lists for each class typically on the first day or week. Muirlands Foundation has a scholarship fund for any student who needs assistance in purchasing needed school supplies. Please contact the school office for more information.
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