Magee Parent Newsletter
September, 2023
Important Dates
9/1: Magee @ Secrist Boys Basketball 5PM
9/4: Labor Day -- No School
9/5: Progress Report Grading Window Closes
9/5: Magee @ Gridley Boys Basketball 5PM
9/6: Wednesday PD: School Safety Training
9/8: Picture Day (Students take pictures in Science Classes)
9/8: Borman @ Magee Boys Basketball 5PM
9/12: Site Council Meeting 3:30pm
9/15: Dodge @ Magee Boys Basketball 5PM
9/20-9/22: 12PM Early Release Parent/ Teacher Conferences
9/21: Parent Teacher Conferences 12:30-6PM
9/26 - 10/5: ELA and Math Benchmark Testing
Family Life Curriculum
Tucson Unified School District (tusd1.org)
All students at Magee Middle School will participate in the Family Life Curriculum from October 16th-November 22nd. Parents have to "opt in" their students for the curriculum. If they are not opted in or there is no preference, students will be placed in the Alternative Curriculum which stresses healthy habits, social skills, etc. More information can be found in the link above.
Picture Day-September 8th
Reminder: Picture day is September 8th. Pictures will be taken during their Science class. Look sharp and dapper Roadrunners!
Volunteers Needed
Now is a great time to get a jump on the TUSD volunteer application. This mandatory check ensures that parent volunteers who work with students are eligible. There is no cost to the parent.
New Shade Structure and Basketball Court Resurfacing
One of our basketball courts is getting a new surface! Our main court is getting a new blue coat! In addition, we are installing a giant shade structure this week! Exciting additions to the playground!
Student Council Elections
Student council elections are here. Election day will take place today Friday, September 8th. Our student council will have 4 elected positions:
- President
- Vice President
- Treasurer
- Secretary
In addition, there will be representatives from each 1st period class. Meetings are tentatively scheduled during the 1st period advisory time. If you have any questions, please email Ms. Nichols at Karen.nichols@tusd1.org
Family and Community Engagement
Meal Applications Available
We highly encourage all parents to complete the meal applicaiton for their student. Meal applications have to be completed every year. The TUSD meal application can be found here...
IReady Incentives
Magee will soon launch it's Friday PBIS incentives. The set dates will include nacho bars, snow cones, and other snacks. We encourage all students to practice IReady at home to reach their "stretch growth" goals.
Students who are on track to meet their "stretch growth" will automatically qualify for the Friday snacks. Students can also reach their goals by earning Magee Money in their classrooms.
PTA Open
Come help our PTA! We need volunteers to help our student store during our lunches. If you can't make it, we need volunteers to help get supplies from local businesses.
Revised Student Code of Conduct
We encourage parents to become familiar with the TUSD student code of conduct. The code was revised this past June after several months of input from stakeholders.
Course Information Now Online
Canvas_ Parent_Guardian Access_.pdf
Important Note: Select "Tucson Unified School District" as the school. That will allow you to find Magee.
Site Council Members Needed!
Site Council Members Needed!
2 classified and 2 certified positions for the school's Site Council are open. In accordance with district policy, we will meet once per quarter. Meetings are after school via Zoom.
If you are a part of the Site Council as a certified staff member, you are eligible for the facilitator position which carries a stipend.
TUSD Governing Board Policies Code CFC
Parent Conference Days Coming
Parent Conferences this week. Magee students will have a 12PM release Wednesday-Friday, September 20th-22nd. Parents can request to meet with your student teachers through ParentVue. The conference schedule will be as follows:
Wednesday: 12:30-3:00
Thursday: 12:30-6:00
Laptops and ID are Here
The wait is over! New student computers are here! Your child has received their laptop this week. Students will also receive their ID cards as part of their laptops. Woo Hoo!! Please be sure your students do not take their ID's out of their cases. Please be sure your students come to school everyday with the following: Laptops in their cases with their chargers and ID's. A Water bottle, school supplies (binder with notebooks, pencil pouches etc.) "Success is the result of preparation, hard work and learning from our mistakes. Education is not preparation for life; education is life itself." Collin Powell and Confucius
Note: students with damaged computers (total loss) on their accounts will not receive a new computer until a payment plan is arranged with the office. Please go to your student portal to make payments on your students account.
Magee Library at Hogwarts
Please visit the Magee library website for resources and all you need to know about what's happening inside our Hogwarts Library.
Information about HOUSE POINTS has been added to the MAIN PAGE as a PDF. Please familiarize yourself with that document, as well as the Library Procedures documents for both Staff and Students.
Thank you!