The Hoot
John McCandless Community Newsletter - November 2022
"Autumn carries more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons." - Jim Bishop
The season is changing and Autumn is in full effect here at JMC! We are looking forward to Trunk or Treat and Stem Fest; it provides a great way for our community to come together and celebrate our talents and accomplishments. Please take a few moments to review the events and happenings here at JMC in November.
Its Time for STEM FEST!!
STEM FEST is this Thursday! On November 3rd from 5:00 - 7:30 pm, come and enjoy a wonderful family event put on by PTSA and members of the John McCandless Community in order to raise funds for field trips and school projects!
Students are encouraged to wear their costumes and come to enjoy the following events:
A Costume Contest
Raffle of Amazing Themed Baskets
Game booths put on by each class
Interactive STEM Experiences
The Haunted Laboratory
Sparkles the Clown
JMC Had a Wonderful Owl-o-ween!
This year, with the help of parents, teachers and office staff, we created a new tradition - Trunk or Treat! All the students and staff had a wonderful time. Please check out the pictures to get a glimpse of this fun celebration!
Far Out Office Ladies!
Mrs. Tinnant and Mrs. Samson taking it back to the 60's!
Everyone Trunk or Treating!
Kids were lined up along the parking lot to get gifts and candies from our wonderful parent volunteers!
Awesome costumes!
Students went all out with their wonderful costumes!
Great Aerial View!
Credit: Mr. Hurles
Mrs. Hudelson as Pikachu!
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What a blast!
Thank you everyone for a fabulous event!
Check Out Our New Website!!
We have recently moved to a new platform! Please check out our new website at: https://www.lusd.net/Domain/12
Happenings at the Owl's Nest!!
Making 3-D Shapes with Clay!
Mrs. Meraz's and Mrs. Brown's students are making 3-D objects out of clay to reinforce Geometry standards!
5th Grade Solar System Board Presentation!
5th Grade students recently presented at our latest JMC Board Meeting! They did a fabulous job describing how they created models of the solar system using math and spatial representation!
2nd Graders focusing on High Frequency Words!
Mrs. Tacsion's Mrs. Serrano's second graders are using the Owl's Nest to practice their CVC words in a collaborative environment!
A Special Thank You to Our Veterans! We are Honored and Humbled by Your Service!
We will be observing Veteran's Day on Friday November 11. There will be no school on that day.
Owls in Action!
Unraveling DNA
Middle School student unraveling DNA using 3-D models in the Zspace!
We have a winner!
Big congratulations to Elina Weaver, 5th Grade. She will be representing JMC at the District Spelling Bee!
Keeping Learning Afloat!
5th Graders crafted their State Floats and paraded them for parents in the Gym!
Pacific Athletics Fundraiser for JMC!
Calling all Owls: you can support our school when you buy a ticket to a sports game! 50 percent of every ticket sold goes back to our PTSA. You can make a purchase at http://pacifictigers.com/johnm #OwlPride
Looking Ahead
School Site Council November Meeting!
On November 9, 2022, JMC's School Site Council will be meeting in Conference Room A (the Glass House) at 4:00 pm.
John McCandless STEM Charter School!
Website: https://www.lusd.net/Domain/12
Location: 915 Rosemarie Lane, Stockton, CA, USA
Phone: (209) 888-0160
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lincolnstemcharter
Twitter: @JMCSTEM