McPherson News for January 19
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Special Upcoming Event for McPherson
On Tuesday, January, 21 we are asking that all 1st through 5th grade students wear their red uniform shirts. Each year Project Lead the Way has six summits across the country. From February 1-2 the Southern California Summit will be held in Anaheim (at the Anaheim Convention Center). Project Lead the Way has asked McPherson Magnet to present at the conference (four of our students will be speaking) in front of about 500 participants (teachers, students and administration from other districts). This is a huge honor for our school-only three schools in the Southern California area are being given this opportunity. We would like to take an aerial picture of our 1st through 5th grade students spelling out PLTW for the conference background (no student faces will be visible).
Phoenix House Strengthening Families Program
Strengthening Families Program (SFP) is an evidence-based family training program that teachers family communication and problem solving skills to enhance connectedness and reduce risky behavior. The program will take place at McPherson Magnet School's cafeteria starting Tuesday, January 21.
DATES = 1/21, 1/28, 2/4, 2/11, 2/18, 2/25, 3/3, 3/10, 3/17, & 3/24
McPherson Sibling/Staff Lottery
Staff/Sibling Lottery cards may be filled out January 13th through January 24th
(Must be filled out in the office - cannot be removed from school)
Sibling/Staff Lottery Card Must Be Turned In By January 24th
McPherson parents who have a sibling of a McPherson Kindergarten through 7th grade student entering the school year, 2020-2021, MUST come into the office to fill out a Sibling Lottery Card. Siblings include brothers, sisters, step-brothers and step-sisters only. Siblings must reside in the OUSD school boundaries in order to be eligible. Sibling lottery cards MUST be completed and turned in by January 24th, 3:00pm, to be included in the Sibling/Staff lottery. McPherson staff lottery cards MUST be completed and turned in by January 24th, 3:00pm, for their child to be included in the lottery. NO LATE CARDS ACCEPTED.
McPHERSON LOTTERY ORIENTATION/DRAW FOR 2020 - 2021 SCHOOL YEAR
ORIENTATION - TUESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2020 - 9:00am or 3:00pm
McPHERSON MAGNET SCHOOL CAFETERIA
LOTTERY DRAW - WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 29, 2020 - 9:00am
McPHERSON MAGNET SCHOOL CAFETERIA
Climate Survey coming to McPherson Magnet
Below is the 5th grade consent to take the survey (these will be sent home on Wednesday, January 22). For students to be able to participate, we must receive a copy back.
Also below is the 8th grade passive consent form. For 8th grade all students will participate unless we receive a form back.
Please let Mr. Erven know if you have any questions: jerven@orangeusd.org
Middle School Basketball - Grades 6-8
Basketball practices and games begin in February. The first practice is Monday, February 3, for both boys and girls. See Attached Flyer for Practice Information and Game Dates and Sports Packet that must be turned in before a student can participate. Please be sure to complete all required documentation for your student to participate. Required documents include: Release of Liability, Health and Accident Insurance, OUSD Parent Code of Conduct, Athletic Emergency Card and permission slip. Sports packet must be turned into the McPherson front office by Wednesday, February 7. IF YOU FILLED OUT A PACKET FOR A PREVIOUS SPORT AT McPHERSON AND BASKETBALL WAS CHECKED, YOU DO NOT HAVE TO FILL IT OUT AGAIN, BUT PLEASE LET THE OFFICE KNOW YOU WILL BE PARTICIPATING. IF BASKETBALL WAS NOT CHECKED OFF, YOU MUST FILL OUT A NEW PACKET. PLEASE OPEN BOTH ATTACHED DOCUMENTS.
Family Dinner Night
Pizza Project
Plan on eating out with Family & McPherson Friends
McPherson Receives 25% of the SALES
WHERE: Pizza Project
3436 E Chapman Ave, Orange
WHEN: Wednesday, January 22
TIME: 12:00pm to 9:30pm
All proceeds are used to purchase teacher supplies to benefit all students. (You must bring the flyer attached to this newsletter. You can also pick up a flyer in the office)
Middle School Presentation - From High School to College -- A-G Plan
Please join us for an informational presentation on a 4 year high school plan and A-G courses in preparation for college. This evening event is for families of middle school students (and families) who are interested in finding out information about high school scheduling (ensuring students meet A through G requirements).
When: Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at 6:30pm
Where: McPherson Cafeteria
This presentation is being conducted by McPherson’s academic counselor, Mary Shamamian and is for McPherson families only.
Principal's Coffee and PTSA General Meeting - January 29
Our next PTSA General Meeting and Principal's Coffee will be coming up on Wednesday, January 29, at 8:15am in the teacher's lounge.
This meeting will be a nomination meeting, as we are looking for a new PTSA Board. Please plan to attend if you are interested in a board position (or know someone who is interested). After the nomination process, Mr. Erven will be calling those individuals who were nominated for position to see their interest. Board positions that are available include president, vice presidents, treasurer, etc.
SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES NEEDED
We are in need of Science Fair Judges for our Middle School Science Fair. These judges can be anyone who is working or has worked in the science and/or education sectors (or anyone interested in helping the McPherson Community). Breakfast and lunch will be provided as well as basic training on how to judge the projects. This opportunity also counts for family volunteer time.
There are three sessions to choose from on February 6 and three on February 7 (8:00-10:15; 10:30-12:15; 12:45-2:30). You can sign up on the following Google Document: https://forms.gle/qxKjhKerMhCj1Nc17. Please sent this to friends and family as we are looking for 20 more judges. Thank you for supporting McPherson Science Program!
8TH GRADE PARENTS - FINAL DEADLINE FOR YEARBOOK AD
"This is a special announcement for parents of McPherson 8th graders. We know how awesome your children are but why not let everyone else know by sending off your child to high school with a recognition ad in your child's 8th grade yearbook? Yearbook ads with sentiment from parents to their promoting students have become a tradition here at our school and we just wanted to remind you that the FINAL deadline for submitting your child’s yearbook ad will be February 4. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity to have a special message in the yearbook for your student. For more information on pricing and how to submit your ad, please Visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com. Don’t delay, as space is limited."
BOX TOP COLLECTION STARTS NOW!!!!
Collect, collect, collect...label, then turn in to earn prizes. Deadline is Feb 12, 2020
PLEASE USE A ZIPPER BAG LABELED WITH CHILD'S NAME, TEACHER AND ROOM NUMBER TO MAKE IT EASIER FOR US TO COUNT!!!
**Bins are available in the MAIN Office and CARES Office if you would like to drop off or you can give them to your child's teacher to turn in**
Collecting Box Tops is an easy way to earn cash for McPherson. Each one is worth 10¢! Physical Box Top clippings are being phased out of production but may continue to be found on many products throughout the stores. Send your clipped Box Tops, along with any unexpired Box Tops you may have at home, to your child’s teacher. Going forward, you can now download the Box Top application on your phone, scan or snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase. The earnings through the application is recognized automatically. Our school will get a check to spend on classroom supplies.
This year 8 students (1 per grade) with the most collected box tops will win prizes. Prizes could be gift cards for Target or vouchers for after school ice cream (prizes TBD). The classroom with the most collected box tops will also win a popcorn party.
Trinh Guevara
Box Tops Coordinator
Kids OC Marathon Club
Marathon Club is starting soon! Join McPherson's Mighty Milers as we launch the 2020 Kids Run the OC season. Save the date of February 5 for the initial parent information meeting. First Practice will be February 12, at 12:30PM.
What is Marathon Club, you ask? Marathon Club, open to students K-8, is McPherson's running club, part of the Kids Run the OC program. Our Mighty Milers accumulate 25.2 miles over the course of the season, while having fun learning more about running, fitness and healthy eating habits. The season wraps up with the final marathon mile where students run (by age) together with thousands of students from all over the OC!
If interested, but unable to attend, please email Ms. Preziosi at kpreziosi@orangeusd.org.
Valentine Skate Party
Skate Party
February 12 – 6:00pm to 8:00pm
$10 – Includes Skate Rental
Holiday Roller Center – 175 N Wayfield, Orange
UNIFORM INFORMATION FOR 20-21
All current McPherson uniforms can be worn for the rest of the 19-20 school year , as well as entire 20-21 school year. We will be having an used uniform sale at registration in August, and the clothing purchased can be worn in 20-21. McPherson will be transitioning to a new uniform company for 20-21 and more information will be coming home soon regarding the new uniforms and the uniform company.
El Modena Cheer and Pom Mini Cheer Camp
Calling all future Cheer Leaders....El Modena Cheer and Pom is hosting another fun mini cheer camp and performance at a Showcase event at the end of January. Sign up form is available by clicking here website. Please share the Winter Mini Cheer Camp Flyer with your friends.
El Modena High School Showcase
SAVE THE DATE
El MODENA SHOWCASE
Wednesday, January 22
AP & Honors Information Mtg. – 5:00pm to 6:00pm
Campus Showcase – 6:00pm to 7:00pm
Talk with Students/Teachers/Counselors/Coaches/CTE….
For More Information, contact El Modena High 714-997-6331
Upcoming Events
Basketball
*All practices are from 2:45-4:00
unless otherwise stated. Coaches may add additional or alternate practices dates.
Boy's Basketball Practice Dates
Monday, February 3
Thursday, February 6
Monday, February 10
Thursday, February 13
Thursday, February 20
Thursday, February 27
Thursday, March 5
Thursday, March 12
Thursday, March 19
Girl's Basketball Practice Dates
Monday, February 3
Tuesday, February 4
Monday, February 10
Tuesday, February 11
Tuesday, February 18
Tuesday, February 25
Tuesday, March 3
Tuesday, March 17
Basketball GameDates
Monday, February 24th
Cerro Villa Girls @ McPherson Girls
McPherson Boys @ Cerro Villa Boys
Monday, March 2nd
McPherson Girls @ Yorba Girls
Yorba Boys @ McPherson Boys
Monday, March 9th
Portola Girls @ McPherson Girls
McPherson Boys @ Portola Boys
Monday, March 16th
El Rancho Girls @ McPherson Girls
Mc Pherson Boys @ El Rancho Boys
Monday, March 23rd
McPherson Girls @ Santiago Girls
Santiago Boys @ McPherson Boys
Basketball Coaches:
Girls - Mary Shamamian & Lynne Palucki
Boys - Jay Turner & Kathy Lau