Principal's Message
Hello McPherson Families,
This week, we have our first Principal's Coffee and PTSA meeting of the year. Parents are welcome to join us for the meeting in person or virtually. Also, the PTA Reflections program is a fun opportunity for your child to showcase their artistic talents. Reflections is a national PTA program aimed at promoting the importance of arts in education. Submissions are due electronically by October 22. Lastly, Friday, September 27 is our first Family Game Night of the year! It is a fun night of games and prizes for all. Please RSVP if you are able to make it.
Please see the newsletter for more information on all of these events and more!
Have a great week Meteors,
Dr. Godsey
Principal
PTSA Meeting & Principal's Coffee September 25
Come and enjoy coffee and donuts and join our Principal's Coffee/General PTSA Meeting on Wednesday, September 25, immediately following the Flag assembly (approximately @ 8:45am) in the library. All parents are welcome to join us!!
Virtual Link: https://meet.google.com/vmc-pnmt-pgv
Chipotle Mexican Grill Fundraiser
Family Dinner Night - Chipotle Mexican Grill on September 25 - 4:00pm to 8:00pm
Come into the Chipotle at 3440 E Chapman Ave in Orange on Wednesday, September 25 between 4:00 pm and 8:00 pm. Bring the attached flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re
supporting the cause to make sure that 25% of the proceeds will be donated to McPherson Magnet School.
PTSA Family Game Night on September 27
Our 1st Family Game Night of the school year is coming up on Friday, September 27, 5:30 to 7:30pm! We will have concession stand food available for purchase.
But, we need your help! Please RSVP and let us know if you are joining us and if you can volunteer to make the event a success.
CLICK HERE TO RSVP-https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1Y8_owfsBgdyOtbhD86qKSBeEFbFGptwWgnDhk_-_kTY/edit?usp=sharing
PTSA Reflections Program 2024-2025 “Accepting Imperfection” MUST SUBMIT BY 10/22/24
Is your student interested in art, music, dance, writing, producing film or taking photos? Encourage your child to showcase their talents by participating in the National PTA Reflections program. California State PTA and its members, families, and kids are on the forefront of this amazing program, which increases community awareness of the importance of arts in education. This year’s theme is “Accepting Imperfection.” There are opportunities for awards and fun prizes just for participating!
More information can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1gmGlIbSKQQ-0T9kJwF_MRt5pNf1H5mASPzF1iRcW5qE/edit
All submissions will be submitted electronically by October 22, 2024
Any questions can be emailed to reflections@mcphersonptsa.org
Elementary Parent Teacher Conference - COMING SOON
Parent-teacher conferences for elementary classes are October 7 - October 11. Teachers will send out their schedules directly to parents to fill in a time for their conference. Elementary students will be on a minimum day schedule Monday - Friday, 10/7-10/11. Middle school students are on a regular schedule this week.
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.
Picture Retake Day - Tuesday, October 15
Picture retake day is Tuesday, October 15. Only those students having their picture taken can wear free dress. If your student is having their picture retaken, they MUST BRING THE FOLDER THEY RECEIVED FROM THE PREVIOUS PICTURE DAY. ALSO, ANY STUDENT THAT HAS NOT HAD THEIR PICTURE TAKEN WILL DO SO ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 15. MIDDLE SCHOOL WILL ALSO GET THEIR ID CARD IF THEY DID NOT TAKE THEIR ID OR PICTURE DURING REGISTRATION.
McPherson PTSA Presents Trunk or Treat
Trunk or Treat
Friday October 25th 5:30-7:30pm
Come out and enjoy Food, Fun, Games and Prizes
Don't forget to wear your costumes for our costume parade!
Please consider donating bags of candy and/ or small prizes for this event. All items can be dropped off in the candy bin, in front of the office beginning on 9/30.
If you are interested in decorating a trunk RSVP here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1g6ZQJK2OVXTSyG8g_utrh8mj5Rj1UExz99x56_Sun3A/edit?usp=sharing
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. Students are encouraged to come prepared with a few questions that they want help with.
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
