Magnolia Middle School

Arkansas Council for Military Children Hosts Annual Military Family Forum.

Magnolia Middle School offered several incentives during the 2021 ACT Aspire testing last spring. All students who improved their scores from their previous test were entered into a drawing for a pair of Apple Air Pods. Congratulations to these hard workers who now get enjoy the benefits! 6th grade winners were Amarkis McKinney and Knowledge Bobbitt. 7th grade winners were DeUnta Hamilton and A’Lyria Jacobs. 8th grade winners were Jace Wilson and Keylee Thompson

Congratulations from Mrs. Creech to Patrick Higgins and Caliyah Sanders on their performance this week in Lit Circles. Both received Lit Awards for strong leadership and exceptional encouragement of their peers. Students in Mrs. Creech's 8th grade English classes have been learning how to engage in student-led Literature Circles using the College Board method. They each chose one of three thematically linked novels to read and were grouped by novel. Each week, students read independently and prepare to present their assigned task for the week to their group. Each member has a different role, and roles rotate each week. They then meet as a group on Fridays to discuss the different style and thematic elements of that week's reading. Keep up the AMAZING work, 8th grade Panther Cubs!! 🐾💫

This week’s Magnolia Middle School teacher spotlight is Ms. Ruby Espinoza. This is her 4th year teaching 6-12 grade band. She earned her Bachelors of Music Education from the University of Arkansas. She’s the oldest of five in her Latino family. Her hobbies include photography, hiking, and crafting. A few interesting facts about Ms. Espinoza are that she hates heights, but loves roller coasters. She taught in New Mexico her first year as a teacher. She loves to travel to nearby states on the weekends. She loves showing her appreciation through gift giving. Thank you for sharing your gifts with everyone at Magnolia Middle School, Ms. Espinoza!

Congratulations to this week’s Students of the Week! They were nominated by their teachers for being outstanding. Congratulations! This week’s reward is sponsored by Magnolia Domino’s. 6th grade- Henry Broome 7th grade- Joselyn Rios 8th grade- Chevis Johnson

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 Magnolia Domino’s. 6th grade- Kynlee Wilkerson 7th grade- A’Marii Scott 8th grade- Kennady Martindale (not pictured)

ATTENTION to parents that have kids riding the Carrot bus: The carrot bus will not be running tomorrow and Friday (Thursday/Friday September 2nd and 3rd). Arrangements for these days will need to be made for your children. We sincerely apologize for this inconvenience.

MAGNOLIA MIDDLE SCHOOL Teacher Spotlight: Mr. Aaron Nelson is a brand new 7th grade Arkansas History teacher. He just moved to Magnolia with his wife Alexis and daughter Everleigh, along with their two dogs, Amelia and Cooper. Mr. Nelson's mom was a teacher and inspired him to become a teacher, too. He loves reading, cooking, kayaking, family game nights, and collecting movies and TV series. We are so glad to have Mr. Nelson on our campus this year! He is already doing a fabulous job!

Students in Mrs. Reed’s and Mrs. White’s 7th grade science classes completed their first lab of the year today. They were tasked with finding the answer to this scientific question “On the heads side of a penny, will soapy or plain water hold more drops?” To find the answer they ran several trials and averaged their data.

Students in Mrs. Reed’s and Mrs. White’s 7th grade science classes completed their first lab of the year today. They were tasked with finding the answer to this scientific question “On the heads side of a penny, will soapy or plain water hold more drops?” To find the answer they ran several trials and averaged their data.

Parents: We need your help to limit the spread of COVID-19 as we enter this school year. PLEASE keep your child at home if they are showing any symptoms such as, runny nose, congestion, headache, fever, dizziness, and fatigue. We understand these may be common symptoms for this time of year, but out of extreme caution, we ask that you please keep your child home if they are sick.

Magnolia School District Hosts Formal Unveiling of Magnolia Performing Arts Center The Magnolia School District invites the press and public to attend the formal unveiling of the Magnolia Performing Arts Center on August 29, 2021. The event will begin with MSD board members and school officials taking part in a ribbon cutting ceremony at 2:00 PM. Magnolia Performing Arts Center viewing is open to the public from 2:15-4:00 PM. “We are excited to welcome all to the MPAC. Its state-of-the-art design allows the freedom and versatility to showcase a variety of performing arts opportunities. We could not be more pleased with the facility and are excited to share this gem with our community.”—Larry Dunn, Director of Performing Arts. Contact Information: Larry Dunn 870.626.0407 mpac@magnoliaschools.net

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TO OFFER FREE MEALS TO ALL STUDENTS

Magnolia Middle School Meet the Teacher

MAGNOLIA BACK TO SCHOOL EVENTS The Magnolia School District will welcome students back for the first day of school on Monday, August 16. All classes are currently scheduled for on-site instruction. All schools will run on regular schedules with breakfasts and lunches provided the first day. Leading up to the first day of school, District faculty and staff will be involved in several days of professional development and other campus activities. On Monday, August 9, District employees will meet in the new Performing Arts Center on the campus of Magnolia High School where they will be welcomed back by Superintendent, John Ward. During the first day, staff members from each campus will provide presentations related to the overall theme of, “Relationships Matter.” On Tuesday, August 10, staff members will listen virtually to key note speaker, Ron Clark. Clark is a motivational speaker and author and the 2000 Disney American Teacher of the Year. He is a two-time New York Times Bestselling author, the subject of a television movie and the founder of the Ron Clark Academy. Ron Clark brings charisma, energy, and devotion to the education profession. Some of the other topics that will be presented during the week include: • Student Mentoring and Intervention Program • Active Shooter Intruder Response Training • Human Trafficking • Child Maltreatment Mandated Reporter Training • Title IX Training • Professional Learning Communities On Friday, August 13, the district will host a Meet the Teacher Visitation Day. Teachers and staff members from each campus will be available and all parents are encouraged to visit each of their child’s teachers and establish a positive working relationship for the academic year. This year, parents are asked to visit campuses on the following schedules. District teachers with school-age children will visit their teachers from 8:00-9:00 am. Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center Time slots will be scheduled to limit the number of parents visiting any one teacher at the same time. Teachers will call parents to notify them of their specific time slot. East Side Elementary School Parents will be mailed a letter notifying them of the schedule below to visit their teacher. Last names beginning with: A – F 9:00 – 10:00 G – O 10:00 – 11:00 P – Z 11:00 – 12:00 Central Elementary School 9:00 – 10:30 Third Grade 10:30 – 12:00 Fourth Grade 1:00 – 2:30 Fifth Grade Magnolia Middle School 9:00 – 10:30 Eighth Grade 10:30 – 12:00 Seventh Grade 1:00 – 2:30 Sixth Grade Magnolia High School 9:00 – 12:00 Ninth-Twelfth Grades

MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT WELCOMES NEW TEACHERS The Magnolia School District welcomed thirty-seven new licensed personnel to the District at its annual new teacher orientation training on July 29. New teachers joining East Side Elementary School are Hannah Larey, kindergarten; Cait Light, kindergarten; Kimberly Bolyer, first grade; Brittany Hilliard, first grade; Jasmine Howell, first grade; Sydnee Torres, second grade; and Jaymee King, music. New teachers at Central Elementary School include Lana Brock, third grade; Emma McWilliams, third grade; Stacy Garcia, fifth grade; Gabrielle Gleason, fifth grade; Alisha Goodner, fifth grade; Elizabeth Liberty, fifth grade; and Mallary Bowser, special education. The Magnolia Middle School’s new teachers are Brianna Burton, English; Trey Davis, PE/health/coach; Scarlett Duncan, English; Charlotte Foster, English; Rachael Jones, science; Crissy Klober, special education; Andrea Muldrew, science; Isabella Munson, band; Aaron Nelson, social studies; Lacey Stuart, dyslexia interventionist; and Courtney Williams, PE/health/coach. New teachers at Magnolia High School this year will be Ethan Danner, English; Mathew Foss, audio/video; Megan Haire, critical reading; Erin McKenzie, English; Ricky McWilliams, special education; Spencer Reaves, mathematics; Jeff Savage, coach; Diamond Snyder, family and consumer science; Cameron Vaughan, TV production; Eden Walker, theater; Alex Whaley, special education; and Shanae Williams, PE/health/coach.

Magnolia School District 2021-22 School Supply List

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Magnolia School District 2021-2022 School Calendar

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