Magnolia Middle School

NATIONAL SCHOOL NURSE DAY

Magnolia READS came to an end today with the culminating events at East Side and Central Elementary Schools. Marsha Masters with Economics Arkansas, a partner in Magnolia READS, was a special guest at each event. In the video below, Mr. Ward and Penny Talley conclude this spring’s event expressing gratitude to those who made this year’s Magnolia READS a success. Click the link below to view the final Magnolia READS video. https://youtu.be/feT2u-PSUaU

The final video in the Magnolia READS Video Series features 1991 Magnolia graduate, Rebecca Grafton Ray. Rebecca is the owner of a third-generation family business, Sara’s, and the business she opened in 1998, Khakis. Click the link below to view the Sara’s/Khakis video. https://youtu.be/TPaNWeSpiiw

Arkansas Council for Military Children Click the link below to learn more about this council and how it is supporting our military children and their families. http://eepurl.com/iqP4UY

The next multi-generational family business featured in the Magnolia READS Video Series is Farmers Bank & Trust. Molly Harsh Burns, Elizabeth Burns Anderson, and Chris Gosnell share the history of this fifth-generation business that was established in 1906. Click the link below to view the Farmers Bank video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCR_UWTfMQg

JEVAC, a precision machine shop specializing in products for the Military Aerospace Industry, is the featured multi-generational business in this week’s Magnolia READS Video Series. Craig and Clay Cheatham, and Amy Cheatham Rogers share the history of this third-generation business started by 1952 Magnolia graduate, Jimmy Cheatham. Click the link below to view the JEVAC video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BfQTWVxXROM

Happy Administrative Assistant's Day to these fabulous ladies! They keep our school running smoothly with smiles on their faces! Tonya Porchia Judy Johnson Janet Rich Jennifer White Catrina Green

Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students. 6th- Christian Smith 7th- Abby Brigham 8th- Precious Watson

This week in the Magnolia READS Video Series, Magnolia graduates Jimmy and Travis Arnold, share the history of their multi-generational family business, Arnold-Baker Chevrolet. They discuss experiences as third and fourth generation family members who work to carry on the traditions and legacies set by the first and second generations. Click the link below to view the Arnolds’ video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L4A5QUhv_JM

Students in Mrs. Reed's science classes practiced data collection, measuring, and graphing skills today by investigating which type of paper makes the best paper football.

Mark your calendars now! You do not want to miss out on the talent of our 8th grade students!

2022/2023 MMS yearbooks should be arriving in the next few weeks! Online ordering has expired, but you can still come by the library to purchase a yearbook for $25, check or cash only.

Magnolia Middle School took 76 6th-8th grade students to Solo and Ensemble at White Hall Middle School. For many of them, this was the first time performing a solo for a judge, which is very nerve-wracking! Out of the 76 students, FIFTY-SEVEN students received Superior ratings, which is the highest rating possible. Fourteen students received Excellent ratings, and five students received Good ratings. It’s been a while since Magnolia has taken a group to Solo and Ensemble, so the middle school directors are very proud of the students for doing so well.

Congratulations to our students who participated in the Special Olympics! We are so proud of them! Jada Weatherwax 1st place 25 meter walk 2nd place tennis ball throw Alisha Easter 1st place softball throw 1st place 100 meter dash Jamie Kilgore. 2nd place standing long jump Dereon Randle 4th place softball throw 1st place 100 meter dash Jaquavious Jones. 1st place running long jump

Each year as East Side and Central Elementary Schools are participating in the Magnolia READS financial literacy event, the district and campuses also enjoy involving community members in the project. Many community members and parents are asked to be guest readers for chapters in this year’s book The Lemonade War. Another way community members are involved in the project is through the Magnolia READS Video Series. This year, the video series theme is “Multi-generational Family Businesses in Magnolia.” Business owners or employees, most of whom are Magnolia graduates or family members of Magnolia graduates, will share how their businesses began with the first generation to third and fourth generation family members who currently own or work in their businesses. Enjoy this year’s video series and the history of many of Magnolia’s family businesses. The first video comes from Jennifer Lewis Sanders, a 1988 Magnolia graduate, who shares how her family business, Lewis Funeral Home, began and is now owned and managed by the fourth generation. Click the link below to view Jennifer's video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jGUc1YTyZSs

Congratulations to this week's Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding students! 6th grade- Jaxson Ellis 7th grade- Zach Davis 8th grade- Denah Barjas

Human Trafficking Awareness Event April 11 - 6 PM SAU Foundation Hall Open to Public

Reminder: No school for students tomorrow for Good Friday.

Students who met their growth goal for the spring science NWEA in Mrs. Reed's class were rewarded with a popcorn party. Students who exceeded their goal with extreme growth were also recognized. Over 40 students earned admission to the popcorn party 🎉🥳

Just a couple of weeks left to order a 2023 Magnolia Middle School yearbook online, the deadline has passed to get your book imprinted. https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/index.cfm/job/3254 Or stop by the school library to order one. $25