Principal's Message
Hello McPherson Families,
It is hard to believe, but the first trimester of the year is complete! The first two weeks of December we will be offering Saturday Enrichment Academies. Our SEA programs are fun and engaging for students plus we can recoup attendance funding for students who had previously missed a day of school. All students are welcome to attend. Please sign up using the link in the newsletter.
This week, many of our Reach for the Stars fundraiser prizes will be distributed. Students who earned free dress will receive a bracelet for free dress on 11/19. Please see the newsletter for other fundraiser updates including Charleston Wrap, See's Candy, and our 7th and 8th grade poinsettia sales.
Have a great week Meteors,
Dr. Godsey
Principal
Brighten your Holidays with a Poinsettia!
Get into the spirit with a beautiful, vibrant Poinsettia-just $15 each! Please see picture for the size and quality you will be getting!!
Perfect for:
- Home Decoration
- Gift Giving
- Classroom Cheer
Order Now and Support our 7th and 8th graders and their promotion parties!
Delivery date will be Dec. 5th from 2pm-4pm. If you would like to order, please bring all money to the front office and leave it in an envelope with your child's name and quantity. Checks should be made to McPherson Magnet School. You can purchase, until Friday November 22nd.Thank you for your support!
Saturday Enrichment Academy
This December, we will be holding two Saturday Enrichment Academy (SEA) sessions! On December 7 and 14, we will have fun activities for the kids at school 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!
When: Saturday, December 7 and December 14, 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:
Moana 2 Private Screening
PTSA has arranged a private screening with your schoolmates for Moana 2 on Saturday November 30th at 10am. Tickets are $10 each and are available here - https://moana2movieticket.cheddarup.com
The last private screening sold out fast so buy your tickets fast so you don't miss it.
Our Charleston Wrap fundraiser has been extended until November 22!.
The funds raised from this fundraiser go towards Individual Accounts for overnight field trips for 3rd through 8th grade. Money raised from Kindergarten through 2nd grade students contribute to a general fund used for scholarships for overnight trips. This fundraiser does give back approximately 40% of sales so it is a great opportunity for fundraising. If you need another catalog to share with family and friends, please stop by the office.
Winter See's Candy Sale: now through December 6
We have a sweet opportunity for everyone to earn funds for our school. Families with students in grades 3-8 can use the funds earned for overnight field trips, and orders from families in grades K-2 will benefit our school's Scholarship and Ed Support account.
This sale is online only, through See's Candies Yum-Raising program, participants will receive an email from "emily lawrence <invite@yumraising.com>" with the subject of "McPherson Magnet School See's Candies Yum-Raising Invitation." The link in the body of the email is a personal link with a QR code for your child. Simply share this link with family and friends to ask for their support by purchasing candy, and a portion of the proceeds (15-50%, depending on the item) will be credited to your child's individual account at the conclusion of the sale.
To opt in for the invitation, please fill out this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe0ub1IkABNx98nSWD9xWQVJcFDxFZ6lvp--vT_lU_dboGKKg/viewform?usp=sf_link
Once you have completed the form, Our Parent Volunteer will enter your contact information for your personalized link. Please note that this is a manual process and may not happen immediately.
This is a really easy fundraiser. All you have to do is forward the link and/or QR code to your families and friends and ask for their support by purchasing See's candy or chocolates. The orders will be shipped directly to them for a small shipping fee (free shipping for orders of $70 or more). Orders will ship starting on November 11th.
Mark your calendars to drop off your gifts, under our tree starting December 2.
“It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving.” Mother Teresa
Donating gifts to McPherson’s Joy of Gift Giving for the Holidays 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 Joy of Giving gifts, which will run from Monday, December 2 through December 13. 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!!!
8th Grade Yearbook Ads
Looking for a way to recognize your child's hard work and amazingness over the past 8 years? Want to show your child how proud you are of them for finishing up this K-8 chapter of their lives? Then a recognition ad in the yearbook (section or full page) is the perfect way to do it! The deadline will be here before you know it so don't delay! More details are in the attached flyer. Open attached flyer, or open link below to order this special page for you 8th grade student. When opening the link, choose California, McPherson Magnet School and the phone number of 7149976384 (no spaces in phone number)
Your Feedback is Needed! Participate in the OUSD LCAP Survey
We are committed to providing the best possible educational experience for all of our students, and your input is essential to help us achieve this goal. As part of our ongoing efforts, we invite you to participate in the OUSD Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey.
The LCAP Survey is an important opportunity for parents, guardians, students, and community members to share their thoughts on how we can improve academic programs, school facilities, student support services, and more. Your feedback directly impacts decisions that shape our schools and ensures we continue to meet the needs of all students.
How You Can Help:
- Please take a few minutes to complete the survey and let us know your thoughts.
- Your responses will help us prioritize areas of improvement for the upcoming school year.
Take the Survey Here: https://tinyurl.com/ousdfamily24
Survey Deadline: 1/17/25
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and help us build a brighter future for our students.
GATE Testing - Please Open Attachment for Information on Gate Testing
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.
3rd Grade Students will be tested between 1/27/24 and 2/7/24.
See Flyer Attached for Fall Parent Information Sessions and GATE Testing Dates
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
