Principal's Message
Hello McPherson Families,
Thank you to our Foundation and PTSA's Dad's Club for a great drive-in movie night! We had a great time! Now we look forward to a fun kick off of our Spring Fundraiser for our Education Foundation on Wednesday.
This week, we have a PTSA meeting on Wednesday and we are just a few members away from earning our popsicle party for the whole school! See the newsletter for more details.
Lastly, it is hard to believe but we are just two weeks away from the end of our 2nd trimester! We would like all of our students to finish strong and if we can provide any support, please reach out.
Have a great week Meteors,
Dr. Godsey
Principal
Principal's Coffee/General PTSA Meeting
Come and enjoy coffee and donuts and join our Principal's Coffee/General PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, February 26 immediately following the Flag Ceremony in Library. You can also join virtually.
All Parents are welcome to join us!
Education Foundation News - 2/26/24 - STAR Mission Kickoff
McPherson Education Foundation
Thank you to everyone that attended Foundation's first Movie Night in collaboration with PTSA's Dad's Club. The great weather made for a fun night of introducing our kids to the classic Back to the Future as we and the Dad's cooked some good food and embarked on a retro-themed month of STAR Mission and STEAM Night.
Get ready for the launch of STAR Mission 24-25 this Wednesday! This is a fantastic opportunity to help fundraise for our STEM initiatives at McPherson, which make our school unique and provide the best educational experiences to our students. Make sure to check with your student(s) on Wednesday for more details on how to participate in this exciting campaign.
Back by popular demand, we have special MeteorMites for students of families who register and send 10 emails to friends/family on Wednesday. Let's make this STAR Mission the best one yet!
PTSA NOMINATIONS - WE NEED YOU!!!
When a group of people get together to work towards a common positive goal, not only the group, but also the school and the whole community benefits. Change starts with every one of us. One person cannot do the work, but when the work is done by a group of people, the weight is lighter and great things can be accomplished.
Please consider nominating someone you know that will be a valuable asset to the PTSA board. Nominee must be a PTSA member. You can also nominate yourself. Without your help, we will not have a completed PTSA board for next year!!
Please fill out this Google Form to nominate yourself, or someone you may know that would like to be part of the McPherson PTSA board. (After reading the PTSA Board Description, you will find the nomination area).
https://tinyurl.com/McP-PTSA-Nominations
Nominations must be submitted by Wednesday, March 12. Elections will take place on Wednesday, April 30 during the PTSA meeting.
Join the PTSA - Help Us Reach Our Goal! WE ONLY NEED 9 MORE MEMBERS
Please JOIN the McPherson PTSA today to help us reach our goal of 400 memberships! If we hit our goal there will be a popsicle party for the entire school! WE ONLY NEED 9 MORE MEMBERS!!!!
Your membership fees help support Teacher grants, teacher appreciation week, school activities and much more, click here to renew your membership today - Join McPherson PTSA (jointotem.com)
When you renew, please also update your student's information with CURRENT grade and teacher information - thank you!
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E-SPORTS IS UNDERWAY
McPherson's middle school Esports Smash Brother's Tournament is underway, hosted by Esports teacher and coach Mr. Turner. Thirty two 6th through 8th grade students are competing in a single-elimination tournament with bragging rights on the line! Pictured at the front table, 7th grade student Roman Ayala takes on 6th grader Grayson Vu in the first match of the tournament with Ayala advancing to the second round.
College & Career Fair
Attention McPherson Community. We will be having a College and Career Fair on Friday, April 18 from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm. If you would like to be a presenter or a volunteer at the College and Career Fair, please complete the linked survey below at your earliest convenience. You can present or volunteer at the fair for the whole day or part of the day depending on your availability. If you have any questions or can help in any other way, please contact Ms. Keiser at skeiser@orangeusd.org.
Survey Link: https://forms.gle/7nB8Bjj73Kkh4AdJ7
Calling all student RUNNERS!
JOIN the McPHERSON RUN CLUB!
● Who: Students K – 8
● What: Running, Games, Fun, Community
● When: Wednesdays After School / Feb 5th – April 30th / 12:30 – 1:30pm
● Where: McPherson Field
● Why: Inspire Kids to Fitness! The McPherson Run club will be participating in the Kids Run the OC (KROC) Spring "Marathon" Program. During the 12 week training program, kids will accumulate 25+ miles towards their personal ‘marathon’ through various games and activities with their school’s coaches. Together, they will run the Final Mile Event during OC Marathon weekend and celebrate their accomplishment! The Final Mile event will take place Saturday May 3 rd , 2025 @ the OC Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa. $29 entry includes: Runner’s bib, T-shirt, timed race result, & medal! ● Complete Student/Parent contact information for McPherson Run Club HERE
● Final Mile event Registration HERE **Bonus – Student’s training will be a great foundation for those interested in the upcoming Middle School & Elementary Track Meet.
Read Across America @ McPherson
READ ACROSS AMERICA WEEK
Monday, 3/3 – Go Crazy for Reading Spirit Day
Wear your craziest hat or your most creative hair style today
and show your school spirit!!! Let’s Go Crazy for Reading!!!
School uniform required!!!
Tuesday, 3/4 – Accessorize your Life with a good book Spirit Day
Wear as many accessories as you can and
accessorize your life with reading!!!
School uniform required!!!
Wednesday, 3/5 – Cozy Up with a Good Book Spirit Day
Cozy up with a good book and your cozy clothes
to show your school spirit!!!
PJ’s and Cozy Clothes Attire!!!
Thursday, 3/6 – Anything But a Backpack
To Carry your Reading Book Spirit Day
Come to school with anything but a backpack (can’t be living)
to carry your reading book and supplies.
School uniform required!!!
Friday, 3/7 – Be a Seasoned Reader Spirit Day
Dress up to for your favorite season or go all out and
dress with attire for all 4 seasons.
Appropriate Free Dress Attire
Be creative this week and have fun!!!
Orange Public Library Events and Opportunties
The Orange Public Library would like to share a couple of programs and resources for McPherson
families and students.
Please see the attached flyers for their Happy Birthday Dr. Seuss program, presented by the Orange Blossoms, their Dreams for School coding programs, and their Homework Center.
Future Vanguard Tryouts – Monday, March 3rd at El Modena High School!
🏀 Calling all future Vanguards! 🏀
The El Modena High School Boys’ Basketball Program is excited to invite middle school athletes to our Future Vanguard Tryouts! This is a great opportunity for young players to showcase their skills, meet our coaching staff, and start their journey toward becoming a part of the Elmo basketball family.
📅 Date: Monday, March 3rd
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: El Modena High School Gym
This tryout is open to all middle school players interested in improving their game and preparing for high school basketball. Players should come ready to compete and demonstrate their skills.
🔹 Meet the El Modena coaching staff
🔹 Get a feel for the high school program
🔹 Compete with other future Vanguards
For more information, please contact elmohoopsboosters@gmail.com.
We look forward to seeing you there
ELAC Meeting Information
ELAC Meetings this year are scheduled for September 30, October 28, January 27, and April 28. Meetings review the resources available for all our English learners and ways to help support students in succeeding. All families are invited to attend.
Please join us at 8:15 AM in room 500 for ELAC.
FREE MIDDLE SCHOOL MATH TUTORING
We are excited to offer math tutoring BEFORE school for all middle school students on Thursdays and Fridays (starting September 5). This is a great opportunity for students to get extra help with math assignments, prepare for tests, or simply improve their math skills. No sign-up necessary. These are drop in tutoring sessions.
When: Every Thursday & Friday morning from 7:15am to 8:00am (Starting September 5)
Where: Mr. Castro's Room #107
Who: Any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student
Campus Volunteer Procedures
At McPherson, we value a partnership with parents and families and we want you to take an active role in your child's education. We do have an expectation that every family will contribute ten hours of volunteer time every year. There are many ways to volunteer throughout the year but if you intend to volunteer on campus during the year (classroom help, parties, field trips, etc) we must have you complete OUSD's volunteer application. You can complete this now and it will be good for the entire school year. The majority of our campus volunteers will be working 5 hours or less on campus so you will only need to complete the requirements listed under #1 and #2 on the links below. Please call the office if you have any questions regarding the volunteer application process.
English:
https://apps.raptortech.com/Apply/MjY4OmVuLVVT
Spanish:
PTSA BIRTHDAY MARQUEE
It is always fun to post a special message for your child's birthday. You can purchase Birthday Marquee messages now at - https://mcp-birthday-marquee.cheddarup.com
All birthday marquee messages must be purchased by the Wednesday prior to the week you are requesting.
PLEASE COLLECT YOUR BOXTOPS TO HELP McPHERSON
Our school is participating in BoxTops, 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!
If you're new to BoxTops, you can download the app, select McPherson and input referral code C86O5H22 to earn an extra $2.50. Spread the word!
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
