McPherson News November 26, 2023

Hello McPherson Families,

I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving Break and enjoyed time with family and friends. School resumes Monday, November 27. This week, we have our all-school flag and award assembly followed by Principal's Coffee and a PTA meeting. See the newsletter for information about upcoming events including a PTA Skate Night, PTA Family movie event, the Holiday Shop, and Operation Gift Giving. There are also deadlines coming up to purchase the yearbook and 8th grade yearbook ads at a discounted cost. Lastly, we have two upcoming Saturday Enrichment opportunities on December 2 and 9. See the newsletter for more details.

Have a great week Meteors,

Dr. Godsey

Principal's Coffee - 8:45am - 11/29

Come and enjoy coffee and donuts and join our Principal's Coffee/General PTSA Meeting on November 29 in room 500 after the assembly. All Parents are welcome to join us!!

Virtual link: https://meet.google.com/ktd-qhmg-gbb

Mark your calendars to drop off your gifts, under our tree starting November 27.

“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa

Donating gifts to McPherson’s Operation Gift Giving is one way you can take your part in giving during this Holiday Season. How YOU can help! Leadership will be collecting gifts for McPherson’s Operation Gift Giving, which will run from Monday, November 27 through December 6. Please drop off an unwrapped new toy in the Holiday Boxes located at the entrance of the back gate and the front gate parking lot. These gifts will be given to children who do not have the means for receiving gifts during the Holiday Season. This is a great way to share the gift of giving during the holiday season!!!

On Saturday, December 2 and 9, we will be holding Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA) sessions! We will have fun activities for the kids and parents can have the morning off to take care of errands or start planning for the holidays! Also, for any student who has missed a day of school because of illness or other personal reasons, we are able to recover the lost ADA funding if you “make up” your absence by attending SEA. Our goal is to provide students with additional academic instruction in a more relaxed and fun environment while recovering lost attendance funds for McPherson! Please register your child on the Google form if they are able to attend by November 29, 2023.

When: Saturday, December 2 and 9, 8:00 am - 12:15pm

What: Fun, Winter Themed STEAM Activities

Drop off/Pick Up: Front gate, near the office

What to wear: Cozy PJs (no slippers)

What to Bring: A charged device for 3rd-8th graders; a free school snack will be provided

Fill out the Google Form to Sign Up by 11/29/23:

12/2 Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/9sCGTea7AaxQEzPT7

12/9 Sign Up Link: https://forms.gle/mPTuudiUsoGsAjL87

Skate Night and Pizza Night!!

Come out and enjoy skating with your McPherson Friends!

Thursday November 30th, 5:30pm - 7:30pm

Holiday Skate, 175 N Wayfield, Orange,CA

Tickets will be sold at the door. $15 per ticket which includes skate rental. $5 each for spectators/non- skaters. Skate mates are an additional $5.

Visit Lamppost Pizza (same shopping center- 1829 E Chapman Ave) any time on November 30th and mention "McPherson" when ordering for dine in or carry out, and a portion of your purchase will be donated back to McPherson PTSA.

Tickets go on sale TOMORROW MORNING for Wonka - a private movie screening with your schoolmates on December 16th at 10am. Tickets are $10 each. The last private screening sold out fast so set yourself a reminder to get tickets as soon as they go on sale.

https://wonka-movie-ticket.cheddarup.com

Holiday shopping! PTSA will be having our holiday shop and need your help. If you love to see the joy on little faces as they pick out gifts for their family and friends this is your time to shine. See the link below to sign up to volunteer.

https://forms.gle/kn6dK5mZFuFznpdb9

Mcpherson PTSA is in the process of compiling a directory of businesses. This directory will help us and other families support our own McPherson community. If you would like your business included in the directory email President@mcphersonptsa.org

Your full name

Business name

Website

Small description of your business

Fact: The holidays are happier with a gram!

When? Holiday Grams will be on sale from Wednesday, November 29 through December 11 . Grams can be purchased before school, during lunch, and after school.

Where? In front of the main office.

Delivered on Wednesday, December 13.

Gram prices vary from $0.25 to $0.75 depending on which gram is bought. Spread holiday cheer by sending a friend a Holiday Gram!

Order your McPherson Magnet School 2024 yearbook now at a discounted price and save $$. Order before January 26 for $50, after that the price will increase. The yearbooks will only be offered to purchase online. Cash sales will ONLY be accepted at the end of the year provided there are books left to sell. To guarantee your child a copy at a discounted price now, go to www.jostensyearbooks.com. Don't let your child miss out on the opportunity to ask their friends "Will you sign my yearbook?". ORDER YOUR 2024 YEARBOOK ONLINE AT WWW.JOSTENSYEARBOOKS.COM, locate McPherson Magnet school, choose to purchase the yearbook, and select any additional optional options you would like to purchase.

"8th grade parents: We know how wonderful your children are but why not let everyone else know by placing an ad in the 2024 yearbook? Congratulating and sending off your 8th grader to high school with a recognition ad in the yearbook has become a tradition here at our school and we just wanted to remind you that the special early bird discounted deadline for submitting your photos and message is next Tuesday, November 28th. Don’t miss out on this special opportunity and especially this chance for the best pricing. For more information and/or to submit your ad, please visit www.TheYearbookCompany.com."

McPherson Parents: WE NEED YOUR INPUT

It is time for our annual LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) Survey. Our survey is essential in informing our actions outlined in our LCAP. Thank you in advance for participating in our survey! Please use the link provided to take the survey today on any device.

Please use the link provided to take

the survey today on any device. Survey window is open from October 23, 2023 through January 12, 2024. https://bit.ly/LCAPSurvey23-24

Attached please find information on the GATE testing provided by OUSD

Universal Screening

All 3rd-grade students are tested in their classrooms unless parents "opt out "of testing.

OUSD 3rd grade students: May Opt Out and the Opt Out Form is attached.

Students will be tested between 1/30/23 and 3/3/23.

All OUSD 2nd and 4th-6th graders are eligible for GATE testing. Parents, teachers & staff may refer students by January 10th, 2024. See attachments for more details.

Mini Dancer Clinic - Sunday, January 14th AND Varsity Basketball Game – Tuesday, January 16th

Participants will experience the excitement of being a VPHS dance team member! Your VPHS Dance Team and Coaches will share our latest dances! SEE FLYER ATTACHED FOR ALL THE DETAILS

OUR SPARTAN MINI DANCER CLINIC: (Sunday, January 14 th ) is open to grades K-8th.

Cost : $50.00 (includes VPHS Dance T-Shirt, treat, and free admission to the basketball game for the

participant.) Parents/Guardians, siblings, etc. will have to purchase a ticket for the game.

Check in Time : 12:00pm – 12:30pm Clinic Time : 12:30pm - 3:00pm

***For more information, please feel free to contact Jennifer Howerton at jhowerton@orangeusd.org

We are developing the McPherson Wellness Center for the support and well-being of all students on our campus. If you would like to support us with purchasing any of the items on the Amazon Wish List or Target Wish List. The Links are listed below, we would appreciate your kindness and assistance.

Amazon Wish List Link: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/2Q0D5VI9UVBOC?ref_=wl_share

Target Wish List: https://www.target.com/gift-registry/gift/mcphersonwellnesswishlist

It is always fun to post a special message for your child's birthday. You can purchase Birthday Marquee messages now at - https://my.cheddarup.com/c/map-birthday?cart=558b524f-dfb5-4dff-b5ee-620c1d38e040%21%2159728133

All birthday marquee messages must be purchased by the Wednesday prior to the week you are requesting.

Hello McPherson Families! My name is Trinh and I'm your school Box Top for Education Coordinator.
Our school is participating in Box Tops, which means that you can earn cash with the products you already buy to help our school earn money for classroom supplies. We need your help, collecting Box Tops to earn cash for McPherson. Each one is worth 10¢! Everyone’s participation is helpful. Let's work together to give our students what they need to succeed — and see how much we can earn this year!

Here's how you can help:

If you haven't done so already, download the Box Tops app on your smartphone.

Buy Box Tops products, scan your receipt with the Box Tops app within 14 days of purchase and earn for McPherson with every Box Tops product you buy. The earnings through the application are recognized immediately. Our school will get a check to spend on classroom supplies. MAKE SURE YOU HAVE STUDENT & TEACHER’S NAME UNDER “GIVE CREDIT MEMO.”

Refer your friends, family and other parents in the school to sign up for Box Tops. You'll earn Bonus Box Tops for our school when your referral scans their first receipt! Turn on notifications in your Box Tops app to get scan reminders and stay updated on special offers, new products and opportunities to earn for our school. Go to your Communications Settings by tapping on the person icon in the upper-right corner of the app. · If you shop online, you can earn with your digital or email receipt, too. MCPHERSON MAGNET SCHOOL | School ID: 227368. If you have trouble scanning your receipts, please email Trinh a copy of the receipts immediately. Thank you for your support of the Box Tops Program and McPherson! We couldn’t do it without you!

Trinh Guevara
Box Tops Coordinator
trinhandcarlo@gmail.com

11/27 thru 12/6 - Operation Gift Giving

11/29 - PTSA Meeting - Principal's Coffee

11/29 thru12/11 - Holiday Grams For Sale

11/30 - PTSA Skate & Pizza Night

1/25/24 - VAPA showcase for All 5TH GRADE STUDENTS

ATHLETIC SCHEDULES

Students should have no D’s or F’s for grades and citizenship

with no U’s to be eligible. Tryouts will be based on grade standings, effort, and skill for Football and Volleyball

FLAG FOOTBALL

Mondays Practices 3:00-4:00

Wednesdays Practices 1-2 (supervised lunch 12:40-1)

November 27- Game @Yorba 3:00 (bus @1:30)

November 29- Practice

December 4- Game vs El Rancho 3:00

December 6- Practice

December 11- Game @ Santiago 3:00 (bus @ 1:30)

Football Coaches: Jeno Jorgensen and Marc Merchant

VOLLEYBALL

Volleyball Practice/ Game Dates

Mondays and Thursdays Practices 3:00-4:00

November 27- Game vs Yorba 3:00

November 30- Practice

December 4- Game @ El Rancho 3:00 (bus @1:45)

Please note that the return time will be 5:30-6 PM

December 7- Practice

December 11- Game vs Santiago 3:00

Volleyball Coaches: Julie VanderWall and Nicole Wyckoff