Magee Parent Newsletter

2/28: Skate Country Night (Sponsored by Student Council)

3/3: School Dance (Flower Theme)

3/20-3/24: Spring Break

3/27-3/29: AASA Science Test (8th Grade Only)

Parents,

Help us completed the annual school survey! We need as much input as possible! Surveys were sent to your emails recently. Here are the survey links!

TUSD 2023 School Quality Survey of Parents, Survey Monkey Web Links by Language

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZFRTDHL (Arabic version)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CGR3FSR (English version)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ZFSL5GT (Kinyarwanda version)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CHVXWX6 (Spanish version)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CBB5Z2F (Swahili version)

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CB6DTR9 (Vietnamese version)

Odyssey of the Mind teams are preparing for Southern Arizona Regional Finals on Saturday, March 4. Magee will compete with multiple middle schools from the area in five different problem categories. The competition is open free to the public at Canyon del Oro High School starting at 9 a.m. and concluding with an Award Ceremony in the late afternoon.

Photo: One of the problem categories is called Structure. The team creates a balsa wood structure weighing no more than 15 grams, to see how much weight it can hold. In a recent test at Magee, team members Khloe' Bell-Harry and Isabel Szlemko placed weights on one of their structures until it finally broke, after holding more than 900 pounds.

Did you know anyone can take honors classes? Yes, anyone can. Honors classes pursue a more rigorous academic path for participating students. If you want your student to take honors classes, please contact our school counselor Ms. Coleman at dierdre.coleman@tusd1.org

The Magee Student Council is sponsoring our Spring Dance this Friday, March 3rd after school.

Admission is $3

Theme: Floral (Flower themed clothing)

Magee students are meeting with our school counselor, Ms. Coleman, over the next few weeks to make their course selections for next school year. All students will have to take Math, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies. They will also choose 2 from the following list:

• Beginning Art
• Advanced Art (must qualify)
• Beginning Theater
• Advanced Theater (must qualify)
• Beginning Orchestra
• Intermediate Orchestra
• Advanced Orchestra
• Beginning Band
• Intermediate Band
• Advanced Band
• PE
• Spanish
• AVID
• Computer Science (including Mindcraft Education)

Season 4 of TUSD middle school athletics is almost here. The final athletic season of the year will feature track teams for boys and girls. The school is in the process of finding candidates to coach both the boys and girls track teams.

If your student is interested, they will need a completed athletic packet and a completed physical examination from a medial professional. If they had a physical completed earlier this school year, they will not need a new one.

Parent Participation Forms

All parents are invited to look at the TUSD Student Code of Conduct online. The code lays out all of the various disciplinary measures that are in the district. The district is in the process of revising policies for next school year. If you would like to attend an informational session, there is a district virtual zoom session on March 9th.

Thursday, March 9 • 6-7 p.m. www.zoom.com

Meeting ID: 847 7370 2159 • Passcode: 708775

Code of Conduct (tusd1.org)

Magee continues with its after school program every week. Our program is completely free and includes a daily snack, transportation is also available to those that qualify.

Monday: ELA tutoring 3-4 pm, STEM/VR club 3-5pm, Yoga 4-5pm, Sports 3-5pm

Tues: Math Tutoring 3-4pm, Minecraft 3-5 PM, Lego club 3-5pm, Sports 3-5 pm

Wed: Chess club 2-4pm, Yearbook 2-4pm. Sports 2-4pm

Thurs: Lego club 3-5pm, Dungeons and Dragons 3-5 pm, Drama 3-5:30pm, Sports 3-5pm

Friday: Art Club 3-5 pm, Sports 3-5 pm

Help Magee plan for next year!

Registration For 2023-2024 is now available to families! Yearly registration ensures that Magee has the most up-to-date information for your students for their continued safety and success in school. All families must register for the next school year! Please go to the Parent Vue Link and get registered today. If you have moved, you will need to upload your proof of residency. Thank you so much for your support! Parent.tusd1.org

Did you know that TUSD offers a wide variety of classes for parents and their families? These classes are put together to help families create successful environments for their students to be successful. The district hosts a wide variety of topics that change monthly. Be on the lookout in your inbox for further information on classes.

Schedule of Classes and Events (smore.com)

Parents,

We need your help! If you have a child that takes the city bus home or has to cross Speedway, please tell them they must use the overpass next to our school. We have problems with some student crossing Speedway without using the overpass. This poses a serious safety concern! Thank you for your support!

• Course selection is happening! Students have been selecting courses and schedules are being created for next year. I also have course selection forms for many of our feeder high schools. Sahuaro, Sabino, Rincon, Santa Rita & Palo Verde have all take the time to visit with our school. If your student missed the opportunity to meet with the counselor from there, please let me know and I can assist.

As always, If you have concerns about your child, please reach out. Magee is connected with many outside *free* resources for counseling services. Many times, we can get them support within a few days.

Didi Coleman

731-5048

School Counselor

Magee Middle School

deirdre.coleman@tusd1.org

The Magee Boys and Girls soccer teams are nearing completion of their regular season. Both teams participated in the Pantano region this year as part of "Season 3" for TUSD athletics.