Magnolia Middle School

From our great friends at Southern Arkansas University: Good Afternoon! As we near Halloween, we know that it is important to retain some bit of normalcy in a year that has challenged every bit of normal. We know that some have reservations about Trick or Treating and others want to make every occasion extra special because of all that has been lost this year. Either way, the Southern Arkansas University Athletic Department and the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee has you covered! All proceeds from this event, will be donated to Magnolia Specialized Services! BOO MY YARD! We will bring Halloween, and Trick or Treating, to you! We are offering several different options, along with delivery within a 15 mile radius of SAU. The last day to sign up is October 27, 2020 Please visit https://web.saumag.edu/boo/, or contact Sage Woodham (nswoodham@saumag.edu), for more information! Happy Halloween!

The 8th grade football game tomorrow night (October 15th) has been cancelled due to COVID. The 9th grade game will start at 6:00pm.

DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC In conjunction with Columbia County Health Department, Magnolia School District will host a DRIVE-THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC on Friday, October 23rd at the Magnolia High School campus. This is for any VIRTUAL student in the district and their parents/guardians. Also, any students or staff who missed their campus flu shot clinic are welcome. The clinic will begin at 9:00am. Forms will be available on site, but everyone is encouraged to have the form completed prior to arrival. Forms will be available on the district website. The drive through will be located in front of Panther Arena. For any questions, please contact: Ann Stephens (870) 901-2547 Please bring your insurance cards.

Columbia County Health Department and Magnolia School District to host DRIVE THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC

In order to assess the instructional needs of our students, we have given the MAP Growth test to all of our students. This test is given in reading, math, and science. The data from this test helps us better instruct each student based on how they perform on the test. We are planning a day for our virtual students to come to campus to take these tests. Students will be tested in the auditorium where they will have plenty of room to social distance while testing. Masks will also be worn the entire time during testing. Testing will be Tuesday, October 20th in the auditorium from 8:30-12:00. Students will need to be dropped off and picked up at the side door of the auditorium. Each student will need to bring his or her fully charged school issued laptop, charger, and a mask. Any student who does not complete testing may return the following day at the same time to complete testing.

Attention Parents – Magnolia Middle School sent home a Student Data Sheet with each student on Wednesday, September 30th. The form was to be reviewed, updated, signed and returned to school by Friday, October 2nd. Many have still not been returned. Please ask your student about this form. Without correct address/phone information, the school cannot reach you when needed. Your student may return the completed form to the school or you may contact Mrs. Rich at 870-901-2545 or by email at Janet.Rich@magnoliaschools.net with this information. Thank you for your assistance in this matter.

MAGNOLIA SCHOOLS REPORT CARD UPDATE The Magnolia School District announces that due to the change to Virtual Learning Friday, report cards for the first nine-weeks grading period will be sent home on Thursday, October 22 instead of Friday, October 23. Report cards for full-time virtual students will be mailed. Any other changes to report card distribution will be announced at a later date.

REMOTE LEARNING FRIDAY Beginning Friday, October 9, 2020, students in grades K-12 will pivot to a Remote Learning Day. Remote Learning Friday will continue through December 18, 2020. The purpose of Remote Learning Friday is to allow teachers time to work specifically with virtual students and to plan and prepare lessons for virtual and on-site students. This will benefit all students because it will improve the quality of instruction for both options. The District realizes this could cause an inconvenience for parents; therefore, students have the option to attend in person. However, buses will not run morning or evening routes. Breakfast and lunch will be served on each campus for students in attendance and for those who just come on campus for meals. Walker Pre-K will remain open on its regular schedule. As a reminder, buses will not run; therefore, parents will need to bring students to Walker Pre-K in the morning and pick them up in the afternoon. For Remote Learning Plans for each school, please visit www.magnoliaschools.net. We appreciate your understanding and patience.

Retake Pictures will be Tuesday/November 3, 2020. All club, band, sports pictures will be on this day. Virtual students will have pictures taken on this day.

Magnolia Middle School is pleased to announce virtual tutoring Monday-Thursday 4:00-6:00 for English, Math, and Science. Certified teachers will be available to answer questions through email during those times. This service is available for ALL MMS students, not just students currently enrolled in virtual learning. Please use the following email to contact the teacher on duty. English mms-literacy@magnoliaschools.net Math mms-math@magnoliaschools.net Science mms-science@magnoliaschools.net

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO HOLD FLU CLINIC The Magnolia School District will hold its annual Flu Immunization Clinic on the following dates. Walker Campus: Tuesday, October 13 Middle School: Wednesday, October 14 Kindergarten/East Side: Tuesday, October 20 Central: Wednesday, October 21 9Th Grade Academy/High School: Thursday, October 22 Information packets with consent forms will be sent home with students next week. Completed forms should be returned campus offices no later than Tuesday, October 6. Only flu shots will be available this year. Flu mist will not be available. An online registration option is available through the Arkansas Department of Health website: https://adhschoolfluprereg.arkansas.gov/WebsiteContent/Show-WebsiteContent-HomePage.aspx Questions regarding the Flu Clinic should be directed to the nurse on the student’s campus.

MAGNOLIA ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ANNOUNCES COVID-19 UPDATES The Magnolia School District athletic department has announced the following updates due to the COVID-19 virus. Students on the 8th and 9th grade volleyball and football teams and on the Magnolia High School volleyball team have been quarantined at this time. These students will receive instruction at home through virtual/online methods while being quarantined. Members of the MHS volleyball team are scheduled to return to school on Monday, October 5. Members of the 8th/9th volleyball and football teams are scheduled to return on Wednesday, October 7. Games scheduled during this quarantine period have been canceled. Future game dates will be determined and announced at a later time.. Any student becoming COVID-19 symptomatic while being quarantined should call the school office of their campus. The District will then arrange testing for that student. The phone number for Magnolia High School is 870-234-2610. The Magnolia Middle School phone number is 870-234-2206.

MMS Quiz Bowl tryouts for today and Tuesday have been postponed. Please contact Mrs. Reed with any questions.

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! A special thanks goes out to Cathy McMahen and Chicken Express for delivering cookies and Teacher Reward cards to all employees of the Magnolia School District this morning. We appreciate the support you give to everyone involved in our District.

MAGNOLIA HIGH SCHOOL HOMCOMING GAME CANCELED Due to COVID-19, the homecoming game between the Magnolia Panthers and the Arkansas High Razorbacks on September 25 has been canceled. The game has been ruled a “no contest.” All homecoming activities will be rescheduled at a date to be determined. The status of the game between the Panthers and Hot Springs Lakeside on October 2 will also be determined at a later date.

MMS Quiz Bowl Tryouts! Tryouts will be held on two dates. Students will only need to attend one tryout. Tryouts will last from 3:30 - 4:30, students will need to have a ride waiting at 4:30. We will have a 6th grade team and a 7th-8th grade team this year. Students will need to go to Mrs. A. Reed's teacher page to sign up for tryouts. Masks and social distancing will be required.

The Flu Clinic for the Magnolia Middle School campus will be Wednesday, October 14. More information will be coming as it is made available.

beginner band students & parents: don't miss Instrument night from 4-6pm if you have yet to buy an instrument!

Magnolia Middle School Volleyball . . . Game On! More Photos Here - https://link.shutterfly.com/Tlc1qju6G9

PICTURE DAY at Magnolia Middle School Tuesday/September 29, 2020 Virtual Students will be taken at a later date TBA