McPherson News for May 26, 2019
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NO SCHOOL ON MONDAY, MAY 27 – MEMORIAL DAY
FRIDAY, MAY 31 – ALL STUDENTS OUT AT 12:20PM
MINIMUM DAY FOR ALL GRADES
OPEN HOUSE
Education Foundation Open House RAFFLE WINNERS
The McPherson Education Foundation wants to thank all of the Room Parents and families that put together Gift Baskets. We also want to thank all of the businesses that donated and supported us throughout the year.
We appreciate everyone for their support at our Annual Raffle Baskets and Silent Auction at the McPherson Open House. The following is a list of winners. If you haven't already collected your prize, please do so at your earliest convenience at the McPherson Office.
Silent Auction:
Front Space 1 - Mitchell Family
Front Space 2 - McWhirter Family
Back Space 1 - Ruiz Family
Back Space 2 - Ferry Family
Back Space 3 - Schmidt Family
Back Space 4 - Duong Family
Graduation Seats 1 - Tabb Family
Graduation Seats 2 - Ferry Family
Raffle Baskets:
1 - OCPAA Dance - Lan An Nguyen
2 - 2nd Grade Firefighters BBQ - Amanda Herrera
3 - 3rd Grade Duck Hockey - Christina Carrera
4 - Splitsville - Richardson Family
5 - Kinder Date Night - Mendoza Family
6 - 5th Grade Bikini Bottom Paradise - D. Platfoot
7 - 5th Grade Nano Tank - Mendoza Family
8 - Chair and a Drink from Farmers Insurance - Petz Family
9 - Tiddlywinks Basket - Carlo Guevaro
10 - Satin Bliss Basket - Olivia Garcia
11 - Urth Caffe Coffe Box - Brunner Family
12 - Flight Deck - Jim Sutherland
13 - Orange Coast Winery - Early Family
14 - 4th Grade Date Night - Alexander Lew
15 - 1st Grade Bruke Williams Spa Basket - Valeria Rios
16 - San Diego Zoo - Early Family
17 - 6th Grade Hydrobasket - Lauren Cisneros
18 - Disneyland 4 Pack #2 - Oronoz Family
19 - Disneyland 4 Pack #1 - Erica Munoz
20 - 8th Grade Relaxation Basket - Chris Watson
21 - 7th Grade Beach Basket - Brunner Family
22 - Mrs Jennings Saddle Up - Jones Family
23 - Galileo Summer Camp $200 off - Brunner Family
24 - Discovery Cube (4 tix) - Alfredo Garza
25 - Sender City - Alexander Lew
26 - Total Wine Private Class - Sherri
27 - Oriental Trading and Susie Cakes - Brunner Family
28 - Mrs. Conrad Spam Sushi - McWhirter,(1) Tabb(1), Fendt(2), Astor(1)
29 - Dinner at Avila's and a Movie - Keri R
30 - USS Midway Ensign Package - Mia Hydarycil
31 - Pretend City - Arthur Alvarez
32 - Aquarium of the Pacific - Grayson Southard
33 - Medieval Times - Lechuga
34 - Discovery Cube (8 Tix) - Jones Family
DRAMA PERFORMANCE
Hello McPherson Families!
We cordially invite you to attend the first ever McPherson Middle School production of the timeless Shakespearean classic:
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Come watch our happy comedy as The Bard’s brilliant imagination and language navigates our cast through a love quadrangle that explores the nature of passion, confusion, and magic. This is a ONE NIGHT ONLY, can’t-miss event, so come live the “dream” with us and support our diligent cast and crew as they put on the performance of a lifetime!
Who: Mr. Castro’s Theater Arts Class
When : June 1, 2019
Where: McPherson Magnet School
Cost: $10 per ticket (General Admission only, so arrive early)
TICKETS for sale through Mr. Castro ONLY: 5/23-5/30
***There will be NO tickets sold at the door, so you need to see Mr. Castro in room 107 to place your order.****
There is limited availability and we anticipate the Grand Finale will sell out quickly! Purchase soon!!
ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT MCPHERSON’S DRAMA DEPARTMENT
LEADERSHIP NEWS
McPherson Goodbye Grams
The end of the school year is just around the corner and so is our McPherson Goodbye Grams Sales. Show your friends some love by sending one! You can send one to siblings, friends and even your teachers! Send your friends to summer with a Goodbye Gram!!!
How You Can Get One?
Grams are sold in front of the office every morning and after school. They are also sold during middle school and elementary lunches. The prices range from $0.25—$0.75, and will be sold Tuesday, 5/28 – Thursday, 6/6. Grams will be handed out on Monday, 6/10 to all classes. Enjoy the end of the school year and send a gram to your friends and teachers.
Totally Thrilling Thursday - NEON WORKOUT DAY!
Greetings McPherson Families! On Thursday, May 30th, Leadership will host Totally Thrilling Thursday. Totally Thrilling Thursday is a great way for our students to have some fun during the week. All students are encouraged to come out at lunch recess to play games, hang out with friends, and dance with the Leadership DJ's. Be sure to dress in your best NEON WORKOUT outfits for our Neon/Workout Theme (see what to wear below) to get the most out of this Totally Thrilling Thursday!!!
What to Wear
The theme is Neon/Workout Day and students can dress as their favorite Neon or workout attire. Remember to abide by the dress code. All shorts must be finger length and no sleeveless tops or dresses. No spaghetti straps, tank tops, or open-toed shoes. Come dressed in your Neon Workout Attire on Thursday, May 30th and enjoy our final Totally Thrilling Thursday of the school year!!!
McPherson Volunteer Dessert
ATTENTION 8TH GRADE PARENTS
The promotion ceremony will be held on Thursday, June 13, at 8:15a.m. in the cafeteria. Seating at 8th grade promotion is by ticket ONLY. Tickets for the promotion ceremony, which are limited to two per family, must be signed for and picked up from the front office. Due to the amount of students and parents attending, and to adhere to the cafeteria fire safety regulations, all individuals must have a ticket to attend. Tickets not picked up will be given out to those on a wait list. Please be sure to pick up your tickets beginning Monday, May 20, from Nicole Rostom in the front office.
SBAC Testing
State Testing Window-We ask the parents do as much as possible to ensure that students do not miss/come late during the testing window for state testing. We will not be able to remove a student from class during testing The schedule is as follows:
May 28-May 31: CAST (Science) Grades 5 and 8; SBAC Make-Ups
McPherson Parent Social
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
T.G.I.S
THANK GOODNESS IT'S SUMMER
Parent Social
Saturday June 1st
Elks Lodge 6pm-11pm
211 E Chapman Avenue, Orange
$20 per ticket which includes
Appetizers, DJ, and Jack Velour Magician
Reverse Raffle
Come socialize and meet some other McPherson parents!!
https://www.ticketor.com/mcphersonptsa/findticket?Eventld=155786#buy
McPherson Skate Party
END OF THE YEAR SKATE PARTY
Friday, June 7 – 5:30 to 7:30
Holiday Skate Center, 175 N Wayfield St, Orange
$10.00 Includes Skate Rental
(Must have “Skate Party Release Form”
signed by parent, to be able to skate. You may pick up a release form from the office)
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