March is National Reading Month, and we want your family to join us in the March RISE Reading Challenge!
For a pdf reader version click the link below:
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LARRY DUNN RECOGNIZED WITH STATE CHORAL DIRECTOR AWARD
Larry Dunn, Magnolia High School Choral Director, was awarded the 2022 Arkansas Distinguished Director award at the Arkansas All-State Conference, held in Hot Springs on Saturday, February 19. Dunn was one of twelve individuals nominated for the award.
To be nominated for the award, nominees must be active choral directors, with a minimum of five years’ experience in a junior high/ middle school or senior high school in Arkansas. They must be active members of ArkCDA, and must participate in events sponsored by the ArkCDA. Directors must have received a composite Division I rating in sight-reading and concert at region CPA in at least three of the past five years and must be directors whose choral programs clearly demonstrate a high level of activity, student interest, and community involvement.
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. This week’s reward is sponsored by MuleKick.
6th grade- Caileb George
7th grade- Dalton McClendon
8th grade- Jasmyne Williams
SCHOOL BUS DRIVER APPRECIATION DAY
This week's Spotlight Teacher is Coach Courtney Williams. This is her second year teaching, but her first year in Magnolia. She teaches 6th grade PE & Health and is the 8th and 9th grade Lady Cubs basketball coach. She has led her teams to great seasons this year!
She graduated from SAU with a K-12 PE & Health Degree where she was on the track and field team. She is now in graduate school working on her Education Leadership & Administration degree. In her spare time she loves going to the lake, hanging out with friends, and walking the farm road with her Australian Shepherd, Louie.
Parents of 6th grade girls and 8th grade girls/boys should have received a letter from Nurse Hayes about upcoming Scoliosis screening. If you choose to opt out of the screening for your child, it must be submitted in writing to Nurse Hayes.
Coach Ford spent Cub Academy time speaking to students in Mrs. Fallin’s class today.
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. This week’s reward is sponsored by MuleKick.
6th grade- Kaydence Cornelius
7th grade- Jackson Bailey
8th grade- Meleah Blanchard (not pictured)
This week’s Spotlight Teacher is Ms. Andrea Muldrew. She is a first year teacher who teaches 8th grade science. She graduated from SAU with a Bachelor’s of Science in biology and is currently working on her Master’s degree.
She enjoys crocheting, cooking, fishing, and hunting. She also likes spending time with her fiancée and her dog, Daisy. Thanks for doing an outstanding job, Ms. Muldrew!
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Effective immediately, the board has removed the district's mask policy and specifically included COVID-19 in MSD policy 4.34 Communicable Disease and Parasites. Any positive COVID-19 cases will be handled under the guidance of MSD policy 4.34. In addition, the board voted to terminate contact tracing by the district.
Click the video link below to watch as Mr. Ward, Derrian Ford, Satiya Rone, and Rachel Ward share the special events that will be held Tuesday, February 15, at Panther Arena.
https://youtu.be/PedCUoZEeGE
Mrs. Fallin invited Coach Ben Lindsey and his players to speak to her Cub Academy.
Mrs. Fallin invited Coach Ben Lindsey and his Panther athletes to speak to her Cub Academy.
Mrs. Fallin invited Coach Ben Lindsey and his Panther athletes to speak to her Cub Academy.
Mrs. Fallin invited Coach Quinn from SAU to bring some athletes
to speak to her Cub Academy class.
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELOR WEEK IN ARKANSAS
Governor Asa Hutchinson has proclaimed the week of February 7-11, 2022 as National School Counselor Week in Arkansas to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within the U.S. school system and how students are different as a result of what they do. National School Counseling Week highlights the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students meet their college and career aspirations.
The Magnolia School District recognizes the contributions of nine school counselors employed by the District. Each day these counselors make significant contributions to lives of our children. The District greatly appreciates the remarkable work these counselors do to provide a positive influence on the future of all students. The Magnolia School District counselors include:
Judy Barham – Kindergarten Center at East Side
Anissa Franks – East Side Elementary School
Carisa Owen – Central Elementary School
Karnesia George – Central Elementary School
Brandi Young – Magnolia Middle School
Kelly Ribble – Magnolia Middle School
Tracy Card – Magnolia High School Freshman Academy
Mary Heinze – Magnolia High School
Jill Callicott – Magnolia High School
This week’s Spotlight Teacher is Ms. Valerie Gillaspy. She is a 6th grade math teacher who’s been teaching for 22 years.
She loves reading non fiction books and spending time with her grandchildren and family. She especially loves how her family sticks together when times get tough.
Thanks for your dedication to your students, Ms. Gillaspy!
Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. This week’s reward is sponsored by MuleKick.
6th grade- Aubrey Stuart
7th grade- Lillian Harrison
8th grade- Jairo Diaz
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