The 100th Day of School Celebration is coming! We can't wait to see what you and your kiddos come up with on Tuesday, February 2, 2021!
Mrs. Langley didn't skip a beat when a special guest appearance was made during her virtual lesson! Thank you for making learning fun and including River!
King had a BIG day! We love celebrating milestones and letting kids be kids!
Our counselor, Mrs. Franks, talked to our class about what respect looks, feels, and sounds like. Then we went on a field trip to see her office! - Mrs. Stockwell
Help us welcome Cait Light to the Disney classroom!
Help us welcome student intern Holly Pennington to Mrs. Neal’s Turtle class! She is finishing her degree in Elementary Education K-6 STEM. She is graduating a year early 👏🏻 and would love to teach kindergarten!
Help us welcome Courtney Hunter to the Candy Land Room! She is finishing her degree in K-6 Elementary Education STEM! She has always loved working with children, especially kindergarteners! We feel certain she will love her Kindergarten sweeties!
Help us welcome student intern April Headley to the Disney Room! She is finishing her degree in Elementary Education with STEM at SAU! She is on a mission to make education fun for all students!
Help us welcome student intern Kimberly Bolyer to Mrs. Walthall’s Monster Room in second grade! She is completing her degree in Elementary Education K-6 STEM at SAU! She has always wanted to be a teacher and make an impact! We are so excited to have you at East Side!
Bus Book Clubs are the perfect way to end the day!
Magnolia Junior Charity League Receives Partnership Donation from Farmers Bank & Trust Co.
HELP THE MAGNOLIA JUNIOR CHARITY LEAGUE "SPREAD THE LOVE" TO BENEFIT THE MAGNOLIA BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB
Thank you, Mario! You did a great job leading our bus book club today!
All Denickolas wanted at recess was to go visit his 1st grade teacher so that is exactly what we did! ❤️ Teachers make a difference!
School will be closed Monday, January 18, 2021 in observation of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
January is School Board Appreciation Month! We are proud to recognize our school board members who work tirelessly for our district! Last night Mrs. Graham and students gifted these individuals, Mr. Ward, and Mrs. Shemas with artwork they can display on their desks! We want them to be able to look at these and remember what they do DOES indeed make a difference! Thank you!
2021 School Board Members:
Mike Waters
President
William Watson
Vice-President
Steven Souter
Secretary
Roger Loper
Board Member
Lynsandra Curry
Board Member
Presenting Students:
Pierre Hawkins
Arleigh Walthall
Sloane Waller
Jace Proctor
Ethan Valencia
Jana Elamani
Miller Britt
Book Clubs in Bus Line started today! These kids are great readers!
Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia
Baseball - Softball Registration Dates
Congratulations, Kaylynn and Anzley! They are the winners of the Title Guaranty of Columbia County Coloring Contest! Thank you to this Panther Partner!
How great was this THANK YOU from the Stewpot! It really is a thank you to EVERYONE (parents and community included) who helped us!
1st-5th Grade Breakfast in the Classroom January 2021
Kindergarten Breakfast January 2021
Kindergarten - 5th Grade Lunch January 2021
Congratulations, Dax!
Friday in the library centers! Some are building Transformers and skyscrapers, while others built a game to play.-Mrs. Terry
Ms. Epperson's Chipmunk Class had a great day!
Canned Food Drive Winner Announced!
Congratulations, Kindergarten!
The Stewpot appreciates the support!
We are so proud of our kids and parents! THANK YOU!!!
Mrs. McGee’s class is having all the fun today!
Cans are still coming in! Great job, Jacey!
Can Count as of 9:30am!
Thank you, Keith Family! We appreciate the donuts!
Students and Staff! Don’t forget to wear your pajamas Thursday, December 17, 2020!
Congratulations to our winners from the Panther Partner Magnolia Junior Charity League coloring contest! Three winners from each grade were recognized and each student was awarded gingerbread village kit! Thank you, MJCL!
Can Count UPDATE! Food Drive ends tomorrow at NOON! Thank you to all who have made this so successful!
These two earned red tickets for their lunchroom behavior! Keep up the great work! All red tickets go into a drawing for a bike! Tomorrow we will draw for our winners! Two boys and two girls will win a bike for great behavior! Thank you Ben E. Keith - Kelli Sawyer for your donation!
Thank you, Title Guaranty of Columbia County, Ray & Associates, and Magnolia Group Real Estate Professionals! This morning reindeer food was delivered for each student and donuts for the teachers!
Congratulations to our December Students of the Month!
Thank you, Farmers Bank & Trust! Your continued support of our Student of the Month program is appreciated!
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES REMOTE LEARNING FRIDAY
The Magnolia School District will continue Remote Learning Friday during the spring semester for students in grades K-12. The first Remote Learning Friday of the semester will be January 8, 2021.
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.
Parents are reminded that 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; however, buses will not run. 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.
This is SO exciting! Keep bringing those cans! Great work!
Jessica Christenson, Matilda Jane Team Leader, recently held THANK A TEACHER CAMPAIGN! Sixty nine staff teachers and staff members at East Side Elementary where blessed with a Matilda Jane mug with a handmade hot cocoa bomb inside! All proceeds from this event were donated to the Local Circle of Friends Chapter! Thank you for spreading the love, Jessica and community! This was absolutely beautiful and there were lots of smiles on the adults’ faces today!
Today's Can Count! Keep them coming! We are so proud of our kiddos!
2nd grade student bringing in cans by the wagon full
Sloan brought 72 cans for the Canned Food Drive! Great job!
Canned Food Drive Update!
Dalayah brought in 156 cans today!! It took all the sweeties to bring them in!! Our class total is 280!!-Mrs. Buchanan
The cans keep rolling in! This is getting so exciting!
Congratulations, Mrs. Franks! She graduates from UCA with her Masters in School Counseling today! We are Panther Proud!
Canned Food Drive Update!
Grinch Day is always so much fun!
These Grinchy Girls got CAUGHT DOING GOOD!
Activity teachers on Grinch Day!
6 feet people! Grinch Day!
Grinch Day is in full swing!
Mrs Langley’s virtual learners have worked on a directed drawing of the Grinch this week.
Carter Petit from Mrs. Selph’s class brought 96 cans! Great job!
Today’s Can Count!
Hour of Code Week! Coders make my heart happy! ❤️ Everyone is doing a great job! -Mrs. Talley 🤖💻
Mayson got CAUGHT DOING GOOD TODAY in Ms. Larry’s class! Great job!
Today’s Can Count!
Each grade has a goal of 1000 cans!
Come on East Side! We can do it!
The kindergarten crew looked sharp today in their “2020 is on the naughty list” shirts!
Thank you to our SAU Panther Partners at the University Office for providing each Kindergarten student with a Home Safety activity book!
SAU Mulerider Treat Trolley Friday! ❤️❤️❤️
Students are eager to win those bikes! These two got caught doing good! Thank you, Ben E. Keith for making this possible!
Mrs. Buchanan’s class is busy bringing cans for the Stewpot!
Mrs. Story’s and Mrs. Eddy’s kiddos enjoyed their Friendsgiving Celebration!
Magnolia Junior Charity League would like to recognize Bodcaw Bank as a Platinum Presenting Partner for the 2020-2021 Backpack program sponsored by MJCL. These funds will be used to purchase food sacks for students enrolled in the Backpack food program in Columbia County schools and for the new Food Pantries for Middle & High school students. Last year, over 250 students were enrolled in the backpack program and over 1,000 bags were distributed in the summer program throughout the county at various pickup locations.
“We are so thankful for Bodcaw Bank joining us this year as a Presenting Platinum partner for our Backpack food program. We are looking forward to partnering with them in the future and are thankful for their support of MJCL this year.” -Anna Smith, MJCL 2020-2021 President
Each Friday, children in grades K-6 who are enrolled in the Backpack program receive easy to open food placed in their bag to take home for the weekend. This fall, MJCL has made an expansion of the Backpack program to include the new Food Pantry, after meeting with local school administrators. They expressed their concern for the older children in middle and high schools that face hunger every day. Each pantry is stocked with various snacks and meal options for students who administrators, teachers, coaches, and counselors feel need extra nutritional support.
Every year, MJCL partners with local churches to raise funds to support the Backpack program. This year, MJCL has been seeking additional local partnerships, such as the partnership with Bodcaw Bank, throughout the county to support the expansion of services for our children. MJCL looks forward to the opportunity of growing the Backpack and Pantry programs in the future to combat hunger in Columbia County.
For more information on how you can donate to this need, please contact mjcltreasurer@gmail.com
Congratulations, Anistyn Wilbur! She won 1st place for 1st grade in the Columbia County Fair Coloring Contest!
Cans! Cans! Cans! Bring in those cans for the Stewpot!
Mister and Dad proudly made their can donation today! The competition is really starting to heat up!
Thank you, Panther Partner Ben E. Keith! Your donation of bikes is going to be used to reward students for good behavior this holiday season!
Today's Canned Food Count!
Our canned food drive is well underway! It warms our hearts to see our kiddos brining in canned goods!
We are off to a great start! 2nd grade is currently winning with 138 cans!!! Canned Food Drive happening now!
Tickets for Friday night’s games (Boys9th JV and Varsity) vs Ashdown will be available to purchase starting Wednesday morning at 8:00am in the ANNEX building. CASH ONLY All tickets are $5. You can only purchase a max of 6 tickets. Due to COVID 19 attendance will be limited
Fall Picture Retakes and Virtual Student Picture Day
Tuesday, December 1, 2020
Congratulations to our Columbia County Coloring Contest Winners!
1st Grade
-1st Place - Anistyn Wilbur
-2nd Place - Arleigh Walthall
-3rd Place - Claire Roan
2nd Grade
-1st Place and Grand Prize Winner - Bree Bradshaw
-2nd Place - Lillian Bethany
-3rd Place - Scarlett Elliott
We are extra thankful today! We are proud to introduce our newest East Side family member, Bo Michael! Congratulations, to Mrs. Jarvis and family! We think he is pretty perfect! Happy Thanksgiving! 🦃🍁🍽
The best way to end the last day before break!!!!! SAU Treat Trolley Time!!!!
Be sure to check out this flyer that was sent home yesterday about the Canned Food Drive!
It’s coming!!! Our Annual Canned Food Drive that benefits the Stewpot! The Stewpot is a local ministry run by First United Methodist Church that serves over 600 hot meals each week! This is the biggest donation each year and the Stewpot couldn’t do it without our help!
Collection dates are November 16 - December 16!
December 2020 Kindergarten - 5th Grade Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Mrs. Coburn’s music classes are enjoying fine dining this week at the Rhythm Restaurant!
The Big Reveal is Coming! What have our elves been up to?
MMS ANNOUNCES DROP OFF SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER 19
The intersection of Dudney and East North streets is currently being blocked to work on a broken gas line. The gas line has been fixed but the intersection will be blocked until further notice.
To help alleviate congestion when dropping off students at MMS, parents are asked to use the following arrival times on Thursday 11-19-20.
All drops off will be in the MMS parking lot. Please do not drop students off on McNeil street behind MMS.
8th grade 7:30
7th grade 7:45
6th grade 8:00
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences are November 19! Be sure to contact your child’s teacher if you don’t already have an assigned time for that day!
Our cafeteria staff always goes the extra mile to decorate and prepare a yummy Thanksgiving meal every year for our students and staff! They are the best!
Retired Navy Veteran, Terry L. Hill CMDCM, from Arlington, TX Zoomed with Ms. Murphy’s classroom yesterday for Veterans Day! Thank you for your service, Mr. Hill!
Stay tuned! The canned food drive is coming soon! Here is your before picture!
Thanks again, People’s Bank for the 1st and 2nd stylus donations!!❤️🖊 They’re doing great practicing their graphic design skills with Pic Collage EDU!!
Mulerider Treat Trolly Fridays are the best!
These girls are working hard to get a 2 minute plank!
We’ve loved working with our Dash robots this week! 🤖❤️
Thank you, SAU teaching candidates, for such a fun lesson. The carnival room LOVED it💙💛❤️
Parents! This is a friendly reminder to make sure your bus rider has a mask before they get on the bus. This applies to the morning and the afternoon routes.
Mrs. Parker’s class is proud to be Drug Free!
These principals want to say a big THANK YOU to the best staff ever! We were spoiled rotten for National Principals Month!
The Minnie Mouse Gang! #redribbonweek
The activity teachers dressed up as holidays! #redribbonweek
Mrs. McGee’s kiddos worked hard in Library Centers today!
Both Janas have a love for books!
Stay Golden, East Side! #redribbonweek
The activity pod dressed up as Holidays! #redribbonweek
Mrs. Eddy’s and Mrs. Story’s kids are too cool for drugs! #redribbonweek
Mrs. Story’s class on Halloween Costume day! #redribbonweek
Costume Day at Kindergarten!
Meet the Sanderson Sisters of Pod 3 @ MKC. We smell Children! #redribbonweek
2nd grade teachers are proud to be DRUG FREE!
The Office Staff got in on the fun dressing up as the characters from INSIDE OUT! We are proud to be Drug Free!
Thank you, Farmers! Your continued support of our SOTM program is such a blessing! Your willingness to pour into our students shows that you care about our community! Jason Ray spoke to the parents about how honored Farmers is to be part of this program that rewards our Panthers for being shining stars in class!
Congratulations to our October Students of the Month!
We are proud to be DRUG FREE!
Mrs. Kitchens and crew are dressed up to show they are PROUD TO BE DRUG FREE!
Today’s Red Ribbon Winners are Teaming Up Against Drugs!
Mrs. Eddy’s and Mrs. Story’s kids are teaming up against drugs!
Mrs. Buchanan’s sweeties are teaming up against drugs!
Mrs. Kitchen’s Bears are teaming up against Drugs!!!!
You can count on Mrs. Terry and Travis Glass to be Drug Free!
Student of the Month Ceremony will be moved to tomorrow Thursday, October 29, 2020 due to weather! See you then!
Mrs. Eddy’s kids are TOO BRIGHT for drugs!
These kiddos are TOO bright for drugs! Congratulations to our today’s winners!
From our friends at Southern Arkansas University:
It is so hard to believe that Halloween is this weekend! TODAY is the last day to sign up to BOO your friends, family, co-workers, or a child at Magnolia Specialized Services.
Please visit https://web.saumag.edu/boo/ for more information and to register. All proceeds will go to Magnolia Specialized Services.
We appreciate all of your support and wish you the Happiest of Halloweens!
Go Muleriders!
Coach Malone is always up to something fun!
East Side is too BRIGHT for drugs!
November Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Pictured are some of the prize winners from today! Mismatched day was so fun! Tomorrow is Neon and Sunglasses Day! Red Ribbon Week!
Mrs. Eddy’s kiddos enjoyed mismatch and hat day!
Nurse Nichole is the Boo Boo crew!
Kindergarten says BOO to drugs!
East Side staff is proud to be Drug Free!
2nd grade won’t get mixed up in drugs! #redribbonweek
Recently we received a delivery of handmade stress balls from the clients at Magnolia Specialized Services! Our staff felt so honored by this gift! It was fun to thank these Panthers in person who are working so hard to give back to the community! East Side is proud of you!
We are proud of our very own SAU Teacher Intern, Emily McFerren! She represented the student body as a homecoming royalty at Thursday’s festivities!
Mrs. Ward’s Circus 🎪 is practicing letters in shaving cream!
The SAU Panther Partner Treat Trolly makes everyone smile!
Thank you, Peoples Bank! Your donation of styluses for every 1st and 2nd grader will be put to good use! We truly appreciate your continued support!
Kickball has become a popular game at recess this year!
Mrs. Eddy’s and Mrs. Story’s classes had fun carving a pumpkin this morning!
Report cards go home today!
Music and Art collab! 🎨🎵
Wassily Kandinsky was an artist who could 'see colors' when he heard music. So we're doing our own Kandinsky-inspired masterpieces!
Mrs. Denmon's class listened to a variety of music and chose the colors that the music 'sounded like' to them.
They used those colors to create concentric circles like in Kandinsky's piece 'Color Study, Squares with Concentric Circles' from 1913. (You can see it in the last image.)
They did a great job!
We had the cutest delivery today from the Adult Clients at Magnolia Specialized Services! They said, “We appreciate all you do for our community and for us, and wanted to give back.”
Needless to say, the staff were excited to get their handmade stress balls!
East Side Says "BOO" to drugs! Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days! October 26-30!
We got BOO-ed! Thanks, Collin Waters!
We love the Mulerider Treat Trolly!
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!
Happy Boss’s Day to the head honcho! We appreciate what you do for Panther Nation!
Happy Boss’s Day, Mrs. Rader!
Mrs. Parker’s kiddos are busy doing counting collections!
Flu Shot Clinic consent forms are still being accepted for students at Eastside Elementary School, Central Elementary School, and Magnolia High School. Completed forms should be returned to the student's school by the day before their scheduled clinic date.
East Side Elementary: October 20
Central Elementary: October 21
Magnolia High School: October 22
SAU Panther Partner Student Athletes greeted our car line this morning virtually! We love SAU!
We have something exciting awaiting our car line students this morning! What are our SAU Panther Partners up to now?!
We love seeing our handsome boys dressed up on picture day!
Sweet boys finding “crystals” for their mommas! ❤️
Mrs. Larry's class had fun dancing on their 'newspaper islands' in Music class! We used this game to practice social distancing while having fun! 🎵 -Mrs. Coburn
Picture day
Columbia County Health Department and Magnolia School District to host DRIVE THROUGH FLU SHOT CLINIC
Picture Day is tomorrow, Wednesday, October 14, 2020!
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.
Mrs. Talley is an AWESOME technology teacher! 💻🐾
Mrs. Lewis’ Fish wear PINK for breast cancer awareness!
Mrs. Buchanan’s sweeties wear PINK for breast cancer awareness!
Mrs. Moore’s kiddos are wearing PINK to support breast cancer awareness!
Mrs. Parker and her CAMPERS wear PINK for breast cancer awareness!
Kindergarten wears PINK for breast cancer awareness!
Mrs. Kitchens wears PINK for Breast Cancer Awareness!
We wear PINK today for Breast Cancer Awareness! We celebrate staff members like Mrs. Julie Eddy who fought and won!
We are so proud of first grader, Canton! Canton and family are currently in Xenia,Ohio. He will be coming home with a seizure alert dog named Alton who will assist with seizure alert and balance and will be an overall companion. Canton and mom will train for 12 straight days in Ohio before coming back to Magnolia to continue more training. Canton has worked super hard this year in Mrs. Eddy’s and Mrs. Story’s class and we are proud of him!
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.
We hope our custodians felt the love today! First and second grade gifted each of our custodians with a goody basket! Happy National Custodian Day!
The best custodians around! ❤️ These three got treated to cookies and Sonic drinks by the SPED staff! Happy Custodian’s Day!
Social distancing our lunch in the sunshine! ❤️ The kids are loving this just as much as we are!
Thank you so much to MJCL for suppling our students with pencil boxes for this school year. ✏️ 🐾❤️
The fish students say thank you to the sponsors for the book "The Kissing Hand."-Mrs. Lewis
Social distancing can be fun! The kids said it was the best day ever! Fall makes for perfect picnic weather!
Congratulations to our STAR Students!
October 2020 - Breakfast Menu 1st & 2nd
October 2020 Kindergarten Center Breakfast Menu
October 2020 Lunch Menu
It’s always a good day to get comfy with a good book!
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.
Mrs. Moore’s class says THANK YOU to their book sponsors!
We had a successful meeting with our Panther Partners this morning! With all social distancing guidelines and measures in place, we were able to come up with creative ways we can effectively partner with these businesses and organizations to benefit our students this year! It is going to be an exciting year for our students as these talented members of our community will continue to work hard for our school despite the hurdles were are facing!
A special thank you to:
-Kelli Sawyer - Ben E. Keith
-Tom Sawyer - Bodcaw Bank
-Melissa Gulley - Central Arkansas Development Council
-Jason Ray - Farmers Bank
-Cindy Martin and Krystal Goodwin - Magnolia Group Real Estate Professionals
-Anna Smith - Magnolia Junior Charity League
-Debbie Arnold - Peoples Bank
-Anne Sands - Southern Arkansas University
It is a great day to be a PANTHER!
Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences
Thursday, September 24, 2020
Contact your child’s teacher for a sign up time!
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.
Thank you, Chicken Express! Our teachers loved the sweet treat!
Homecoming Dress Up days have been cancelled for the week! We will reschedule at a later date!
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.
Progress Reports will be sent home today! Be on the lookout! Sign and return!
Staff Spotlight
Sherrill Stockwell - 1st Grade Teacher
Favorite Quote: “To each his own.”
Years in Education: I have taught 1st graders for 26 years.
What are some of your hobbies?: I like riding my bike with my son, Sullivan. I recently learned that I enjoy painting with acrylic paints (mostly nature scenes) and I love to read.
Favorite Movie: Any movie with Patrick Swayze
Favorite Book: Any book by Stephen King or Nicholas Sparks
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would love to go to Alaska in the winter to see the Northern Lights. I also want to go to Maine to see if the Maine accent is really the way that Stephen King describes it in his books.
What are you most excited about for the school year? I am excited about watching all my new first graders bloom this year as we learn all kinds of new and exciting things!
Favorite thing about Magnolia Schools: I love how I have my personal family, my East Side family and my Magnolia Public School family. I love them all.
Something that might surprise us about you: We have been a foster family for dogs for the past 8 months and we love each and every puppy/dog we meet!
Community involvement: Supporter of CCAPS (Columbia County Animal Protection Society) and OCAPS (Ouachita Animal Protection Society).
East Side Homecoming Dress Up Days
September 21-25
We are so proud of how well Mrs. Franks has done in her new role as counselor! She is rocking it and the kiddos and staff are loving her!
Yearbooks are still for sell in the East Side office for the 2019-2020 school year. $15 :)
Thank you, SAU Americorps Vista! Our kids will be blessed immensely by you care bags!
Student teacher Miss Emily McFerrin wrote each student in our class a personalized little note of encouragement! What an amazing way to build a strong relationship! —Mrs Langley
We Remember! We are extra thankful for our first responders today and everyday! They keep our Nation and community safe! We salute you!
Mrs Langley and Mrs Shackelford’s students have learned about social distancing in line. Students walk with Zombie arms to keep appropriate distance while traveling the hall!
Mrs. Story and Mrs. Eddy's class learned how to play the egg shakers today! 🥚
-Mrs. Coburn🎵
Shouting out to our amazing cafeteria staff! They make meal pick up easy and always have a smile!
Have you heard the great news?!?! We are now able to offer NO CHARGE breakfast AND lunch for all students! We are thankful for this grant we have received to make this possible! This will run through December 31, 2020!
On Fridays we wear Panther Red! 🐾❤️ Plus we have a super fun project in the works for tomorrow! We would love to see all of our students and staff in PANTHER RED!
We hope everyone had a great weekend! Here’s a look back on some of our kindergarten kiddos at the end of their first day of school!
Staff Spotlight
Julie Eddy - Special Education Teacher
Favorite Quote: “Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.” – John C. Maxwell, American Author and Leadership Expert
25 Years in Education
Her hobbies include working out, deer hunting, bike riding, fishing, and anything outdoors!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alaska
What are you most excited about for the school year? Building relationships with my students and families and watching my kids excel
Favorite thing about Magnolia Schools: Students, staff and administration!
Something that might surprise us about you: I had a double wedding AND I am a cancer survivor!
Thank you, PIE! You sure know how to spoil us!
MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT CONTINUES SEAMLESS SUMMER MEAL PROGRAM
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the extension of the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) through December 31, 2020. The SSO allows school districts to provide meals at no cost to children 18 and younger. The purpose of the extension is to assure that children have access to nutritious meals while the nation recovers from COVID-19. During the pandemic, USDA has continued to provide flexibilities for the purpose of assisting families and assuring that children are fed whether they attend school in a classroom environment or as virtual students.
The Magnolia School District will continue this program starting Tuesday, September 8. This program allows the District to provide meals at no cost regardless of the student’s eligibility status and outside the typically-required group settings and meal times.
Parents and guardians may pick up meals at the East Side Elementary cafeteria from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. starting September 8.
Although students will receive meals at no charge through December 31, 2020, it is imperative that parents continue to work with the Magnolia Food Service Department in completing and submitting free and reduced meal applications. Families who have not completed a meal application are strongly encouraged to do so. Families are also encouraged to check their email regularly for updates and announcements from the food service department.
For questions, please call 870-234-2677.
Our girl is getting married! Covid-19 has pushed back the date several times but the time is here! Help us in wishing the soon to be MRS. WARD all the best! The countdown is on!!!
Whoopwhoop! 2 weeks in!
East Side students are the GREATEST students on earth 🌍
Enjoy the 3 day weekend ahead! No School, Monday, September 7, 2020! Happy Labor Day!
Lunchtime or dance party?! How about both! 🐾❤️
Mrs. Denmon's class says THANK YOU to MJCL! They are loving their RIF books!
Air Hugs are freely given at East Side by our Secretary Mrs. Kristie Wood.
We are 🐾itively AWESOME :)
Thank you Bob Edstrom CPA from Magnolia, Ar for donating mask to our school :)
We are working hard on writing closed syllable words. These scholars were writing about everything they saw in the picture!
Thank you, MJCL! Our kiddos are enjoying their RIF books!
Mrs. Parker's class did awesome reviewing rhythms with Rhythm Monsters! -Mrs. Coburn 🎵
SEPTEMBER K-5th Grades Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Notes in the lunchbox are the best!
Outdoor PE and Recess is always fun at East Side!
Thank you, MJCL! The extra supplies are such a huge blessing!
Boys and Girls Club Fall Sports Registration is underway!
Please see schedule below!
Thank you, PIE! The treats are so yummy!
Thank you, Weiser Brown Oil and Operating Company! Lunch was delicious and SO appreciated!
Students/Parents:
Please help us mitigate the spread of infectious disease by using the self-screening health questionnaire prior to coming to school each day. If a student shows unexplained symptoms (i.e. cough, difficulty breathing, sore throat, or loss of taste or smell) or has a fever of 100.4 or higher, they should not come to school. Completing this screening prior to coming to school is more effective and efficient than screening upon arrival to school and will allow our teachers and staff to focus time on instruction and provide a more normalized educational experience.
It will take all of us doing our part to limit the spread of COVID-19. This survey can easily be saved to your home screen on your phone and will take only a few seconds to complete each morning. We appreciate your willingness to help.
The link for the screener is as follows:
https://bit.ly/34iSqta
Thank you for your hospitality today, MJCL! We look forward to all the fun projects this year that will benefit our kiddos!
Thank you, Farmers Bank! We are so thankful for your sponsorship of our carline tags! Your new location is absolutely beautiful and we can’t wait until the day we get to bring our kiddos for a visit!
ON SITE STUDENT ANNOUNCEMENT!
Teachers are calling parents today! It is important they reach you. If you don't hear from them today, please call our office tomorrow!
Kindergarten Office - 870-234-3511
1st & 2nd Grade Office - 870-234-5611
ON SITE STUDENTS ONLY!
PARENTS!
Teachers are calling you today! Be on the lookout for their call! It is important they reach you. If you don't hear from them today, please call the office tomorrow. Kindergarten Office-870-234-3511
1st & 2nd Grade Office-870-234-5611
ATTENTION PARENTS!
ON SITE STUDENTS ONLY!
Teachers are calling you today! It is important they reach you. If you don't hear from them today, please call the office tomorrow.
Kindergarten Office-870-234-3511
1st & 2nd Grade Office-870-234-5611
STAFF SPOTLIGHT
ANDRETTI MURPHY - 2nd Grade Teacher
Favorite Quote: "Always treat others the way you want to be treated! Choose kindness!"
Years in Education: This is my ninth year as an educator.
What are some of your hobbies?: Family time and line dancing.
Favorite Movie: The Notebook!
Favorite Book: Almost all children books!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Belize
What are you most excited about for the school year? Meeting my new student and seeing my last year students.
Favorite thing about Magnolia Schools: The support system!
Something that might surprise us about you: This will be news to some........ I'm engaged!
Your East Side Daily Tip!
Save these menus to your phone or computer for easy access!
August Breakfast and Lunch Menus!
Please note Kindergarten has a different breakfast menu than 1st and 2nd grades!
Thank you, Southern Title & Closing! Our staff appreciates your donation of bags!!!
Beau is so excited to start Kindergarten at East Side! We want to see our kiddos and how excited they are so comment them below! Give a shout out to their teachers as well! It is going to be a great year!
Or maybe you want to comment a picture of how excited you as a parent are to have school starting back!
AND we want to see pictures of both our on-site and virtual kids! We love our baby Panthers!
Coach Malone and Nurse Nichole will be providing Live Facebook Tours of our campus on Monday, August 17! Get excited!
Second grade says THANK YOU, BODCAW!
Virtually Meet Your Teacher!
Videos will be posted to TEACHER PAGES by tomorrow morning, Friday, August 14, 2020!
Kindergarten says THANK YOU, BODCAW!
Thank you, Bodcaw! We are excited about the donation of pencils for all of our K-2nd grade students!
Congratulations, Mrs. Parker! She won the door prizes from the South Central Coop! We had a great virtual training with Gerry Brooks!
Today's Helpful Tips are all about lunch!
While we are happy to assist our students with anything they need help with, there are some ways you can make their lives easier at school! We did not create the graphic below BUT it is super helpful information for parents!
Extra tip! Ziplock bags are easy for kids to open. If they struggle to open lunch items like Lunchables and Cheez Its, you can send them in Ziplock bags instead!
Second Grade Teacher
Favorite Quote: “Trust the Timing of your life.”
Years in Education: 2nd Year Teaching
Hobbies Include: Traveling and Shopping
Favorite Movie: The Notebook
Favorite Book: Anything Romance
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Italy
What are you most excited about for the school year? Meeting my new students and starting a new journey with them.
Favorite thing about Magnolia Schools: Everyone is always so eager to help when someone is in need.
Something that might surprise us about you! I own an online clothing boutique.
We hit gold when we found this teacher and are so proud she is a part of our Panther family!
Virtual Student Announcements!
Information packets were put in the mail today! If you don't receive them by Friday, August 14, 2020, please call the East Side Office!
There will be a mandatory parent meeting for virtual students on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Kindergarten - 9:00am
1st Grade - 10:30am
2nd - 1:30pm
Location: Cafeteria in the former 3rd grade building.
Please note the following:
The packet you will receive in the mail will include multiple forms that need to be filled out entirely before attending the meeting.
Student devices will be issued upon receiving that packet of forms at the mandatory parent meeting.
In order to maintain social distancing guidelines, only one parent per student will be allowed to attend the meeting. Students and additional family members will need to stay in the car or at home. They will not be meeting their teachers at this meeting.
Any and all questions you may have about virtual will be answered at this meeting!
We are excited to offer alternative education options for our Panthers! It is going to be a great year!
ON SITE Student Announcement!!!
Your student should receive their teacher letter by the end of the week. They were mailed today! If you haven't received them by Friday, please give our office a call!
Today is all about busting myths!
Is my child's teacher even excited?! ?
YES, these teachers can't wait to see our kiddos! Children are the entire reason we do what we do and when they are absent from school, we aren't complete!
Will students be confined to their classroom all day long?!?
No, they will not! They will leave the classroom for lunch and recess!
At this time, art, music, and computer class will be done in the classrooms. Coach Malone will be conducting PE outside, weather permitting, as much as possible.
There won't be enough cleaning supplies and hand sanitizers to go around?!?
Again, that is incorrect! District administration has been stocking up on PPE, cleaners, and sanitizers all summer! Sanitizing stations have been placed at all building entrances and dispensers are available to all classrooms.
Students won't be allowed to leave their classrooms for lunch?!?
That simply isn't true. To encourage social distancing, kindergarten will have two lunch blocks where they eat in the kindergarten cafeteria. 1st - 2nd grades will keep one lunch period but use both the kindergarten lunchroom and the lunchroom in what used to be the third grade building.
Classrooms will be bare and uninviting?!?
Not even close! It is true that we are simplifying classrooms as much as we can. We have removed non-essential furniture and equipment but students will still be greeted with brightly decorated and inviting classrooms!
We are ready to adapt and adjust at a moments notice in order to provide a safe and fun school experience for all of our students! We will continue to be as transparent and honest with you as we can!
Are there any other myths we need to bust?!?
Happening now!
East Side (kindergarten-2nd grade) Mask Update! 8-7-2020
Even though we won’t be requiring our students to wear masks, we will be providing up to 3 cloth masks for each student at our campus!
A huge thank you to our district leadership who made this possible!
Staff Spotlight Alert
Kristie Wood - East Side Secretary
Years in Education: 1 year 😊
Hobbies: Meal prepping, budgeting and fishing!
Favorite Movie: The Santa Clause with Tim Allen
Favorite Book: I love trilogies and books about Dystopia!
If you could go anywhere in the world, where would you go? Alaska! I have always wanted to see the Northern Lights!
Community Involvement: I am an active member at Calvary Baptist Church, Magnolia Junior Charity League Provisional, Circle of Friends, and a member & encourager at Ultimate Fitness 24/7!
What are you most excited about for the school year? Seeing all the kiddos!
Favorite thing about Magnolia Schools: Its like a big extended family!
Something we would be surprised to learn: My specialty when I nursed was Wound Care and I LOVED it!
Help us in congratulating Mrs. Wood on her 1 year anniversary at East Side! She is a ray of sunshine to all of those around her!
Please see the link below for updated information regarding this year’s Magnolia Schools Virtual learning option. The enrollment deadline has been extended until August 9th at midnight.
**Note** If you have already applied for the Magnolia Schools virtual option, please do not sign up again. We simply are extending the deadline after posting updates information.
https://www.magnoliaschools.net/o/msd/page/district-re-entry-plan
All items with updates are as follows:
Virtual Options Revised and Updated
2020-2021 School Calendar Updated
MMS Arrival-Dismissal/Breakfast-Lunch Updated
Eastside Arrival-Dismissal/Breakfast-Lunch Updated
Please join us in watching Mrs. Coburn as she as honored at the Governor's mansion for receiving Teacher of the Year for our COOP! This is the ceremony where they will be announcing the top 4 finalists! We can cheer her on in the comments section of the Facebook Live that you can find on the Arkansas Department of Education's page this Friday, July 31 at 11:00am. GO PANTHERS!!!!
Check out the fabulous Mrs. Graham!
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=qHlXjlCh_U4&feature=youtu.be
There have been some additions and updates to the re-entry plan added on the Magnolia School District website and Campus-specific sites.
They include:
ACDA Guidelines Added
AAA Guidelines Added
Face Coverings Guidelines Added
MSD Blended Learning FAQs Removed/Replaced by Blended Learning Guidelines
Virtual Option FAQs Added
T-Chart Comparing Blended Learning/Virtual Option Added
General FAQs Added
MSD Health & Safety Guidelines Updated
MSD Transportation Health & Safety Guidelines Updated
Walker Pre-K Arrival-Dismissal Updated
Walker Pre-K Breakfast-Lunch Updated
Deleting browser history/cookies may be required if Updated documents won’t load.
The magnolia schools website address can be easily viewed by clicking this link:
www.magnoliaschools.net
Thank you!
MJCL Sets "Cram the Bus" Date
School Supply List for 2020-21
LETTER FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Students and families,
We appreciate the patience you have shown while waiting on our plan for returning to school. Our teachers, administrators, and numerous other stakeholders have worked countless hours to develop a plan for a safe environment for our students and staff. Their work and dedication to Magnolia Public Schools is sincerely appreciated. The documents are located on our district website, www.magnoliaschools.net, under the tab “Re-Entry Plan”. At the top of each school’s page, there will be a tab where more specific plans for that campus can be found. Please understand this document could change from day to day as we continue to receive guidance from DESE and ADH. Our initial plan is to begin school on a regular schedule, but that could change throughout the year as needed. We have developed plans for complete on-site instruction, a modified schedule, and remote learning. In addition, we realize that some parents may choose for their child to receive a complete virtual option for instructional delivery. That option is available, and the document for enrollment is located under the “Re-Entry” tab on the district website. We realize that this plan is not perfect; there is nothing perfect about this pandemic. We all want to return to normal. In order to effectively limit the spread of any communicable disease, we need your help in screening your child before sending him/her to school. We realize this is an inconvenience for many parents, but it is impractical and ineffective to screen students after they are at school or already on the bus. We will be providing an easily accessible screening document on our district app and ask that you screen your child daily before sending him/her to school. Most importantly, please do not send your child to school if they are sick. Again, we will continue to update this document. However, we hope this answers many of your questions about how we plan for a safe return to school for our students and staff.
John Ward
Superintendent
Magnolia School District Website:
www.magnoliaschools.net
MJCL Food Distribution TODAY, July 13!
We are proud to announce the birth of our newest Panther, Hoytt McKinley! Congratulations to Mrs. Henderson, 1st grade teacher, and family! He is perfect!
Parents: if you have not already, please take a moment to fill out this quick survey to give your input on the upcoming 2020-2021 School Startup by clicking the link below:
https://rb.gy/3jkhif
Deadline to submit is today, and we’ve had over 750 entries so far. For all that have submitted, THANK YOU!
It only takes a few minutes, and we appreciate each and every entry.
Thank you so much!
#PANTHERPROUD
Next MJCL food distribution is Monday, July 13!
Governor Hutchinson is live now providing COVID-19 Updates
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-rrzU1zVtuc
Important information : the start date for the 2020-21 school year has been delayed and set as August 24th. Additional clarification and information will follow soon.
MJCL Receives King Foundation Grant to Support the Dolly Parton Imagination Library
Magnolia Junior Charity League has been awarded a $1,000 grant from Arkansas Imagination Library and the Carl B. and Florence E. King Foundation in Dallas, TX. Grant funds will be used to purchase Imagination Library books in Columbia County, which is one of 28 counties in east and south Arkansas where the King Foundation focuses its grant making.
“We are very appreciative for the $1,000 grant from the King Foundation to the Magnolia Junior Charity League. Their support allows us to continue providing the children in our community the opportunity to participate in the Dolly Parton Imagination Library and receive books month after month. Currently, 437 children receive books and that would not be possible without supporters and donors like the King Foundation.” -Anna Smith, MJCL 2020-2021 President
Every child enrolled in the Imagination Library program receives high quality, age-appropriate books in the mail – one book per month until a child’s fifth birthday – at no cost to families.
Parents or guardians of children under age five in Columbia County can enroll their child in
Imagination Library by going to https://imaginationlibrary.com/usa/find-my-program/
Currently, almost 40,000 books are mailed to Arkansas children each month through independent Imagination Library affiliates operating in all 75 counties in Arkansas.
Since launching in 1995, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library has become the world’s preeminent early childhood book gifting program. The Imagination Library mails more than 1.5 million high quality, age-appropriate books each month to registered children from birth to age five.
The flagship program of The Dollywood Foundation has mailed well over 100 million free books in Australia, Canada, The Republic of Ireland, United Kingdom and the United States. The program’s impact has been widely researched, and results suggest positive increases in key early childhood metrics. Penguin Random House is the exclusive publisher for Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
For more information, visit https://imaginationlibrary.com/.
Dear Parents:
Thank you for your patience and cooperation during this pandemic. We realize you have many questions, and we are trying to put together a plan for starting school back in August that is safe for our kids, follows guidance from Arkansas Department of Health and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, and still provides our kids with some sense of normalcy.
We have had over 60 teachers, parents, healthcare workers and other stakeholders developing this plan, and we are close to completing a document for release. There are a few questions we would like your input on prior to finalizing our plan and releasing the documents. We ask that you take a minute to complete the survey by Sunday, July 12, 2020.
https://rb.gy/3jkhif
Thank you!
We can't think of a better way to wrap up this extra special weekend than by introducing the newest member of the East Side team! She has already been apart of our family but we are thrilled to call her our newest second grade teacher!
"Hey East Side Elementary!! I’m Alli Phillips and I’m so happy to be joining the East Side family as a second grade teacher! I have two precious kids, Levi (6) and Linley (2), and love spending time with my family! I’m a Magnolia School District alum, I student taught in second grade, and graduated from SAU this past December! This will be my first year in a class room and I’m so excited to get to work beside the awesome teachers and staff that taught me so much while student teaching!! I’m extremely ready to be at East Side for an amazing 2020-2021 school year!! GO PANTHERS!"
Help us in welcoming Mrs. Phillips! Only the best at EES!!!
HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!
MJCL will be distributing food at the Boys and Girls Club in a drive through fashion from 4:00pm-5:30pm TODAY as a make up date! Children must be present!
UPDATE! TODAY'S MJCL FOOD DISTRIBUTION HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER CONCERNS! FRIDAY, JUNE 26, 2020!
Go see MJCL at one of these locations for their Summer Backpack Program! 11am-12 noon!
Next up in our Star-Studded New Teacher Spotlight is Miss Ali Hardy! We are thrilled this Panther is coming home! She more than impressed during her internship at Kindergarten this past year and we consider ourselves lucky to call her our newest kindergarten teacher!
"Hi everyone! I am Ali Hardy and I am super excited to be a new kindergarten teacher! I recently graduated from Southern Arkansas University. I will be getting married to Caleb Ward on September 5th. I grew up in Magnolia and loved being a panther so, I was very happy to become apart of a great school district. I cannot wait to meet everyone!"
Help is in welcoming Miss Hardy who will be known to us as Mrs. Ward very soon! :)
Help us in welcoming our new counselor, Mrs. Franks!
“Hello East Side Family! I am Anissa Franks, and I am beyond excited to be your new School Counselor. I have been married to my awesome husband for 12 years. Previously, I have taught 8th Grade English for three years, 5th Grade English (one year), and Pre-K (three years). After careful consideration, I decided to pursue a career in counseling. I’m elated to begin my counseling career with you all. I look forward to connecting and collaborating with you all very soon. I am confident that we will work together to make this an awesome school year!
Best Wishes,
Anissa Franks”
Magnolia Junior Charity League Sponsors Summer Backpack Program
BAILEY COBURN RECOGNIZED AS DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR The Magnolia School Board recognized East Side Elementary School music teacher, Bailey Coburn as the 2020 District Teacher of the Year at their regular meeting on June 15. Superintendent, John Ward read Mrs. Coburn’s biography and then presented her with a plaque of recognition. Bailey will now represent the Magnolia School District in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year (ATOY) competition. Arkansas regional finalists will be announced the week of July 3-8. Regional finalists will also attend a reception ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on July 31, where the four ATOY finalists will be announced. During the fall of 2020, the ATOY selection panel will visit the finalists’ schools for classroom observation and interviews. The 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will then be announced sometime prior to December 20, 2020.
BAILEY COBURN RECOGNIZED AS DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR
The Magnolia School Board recognized East Side Elementary School art teacher, Bailey Coburn as the 2020 District Teacher of the Year at their regular meeting on June 15. Superintendent, John Ward read Mrs. Coburn’s biography and then presented her with a plaque of recognition. Bailey will now represent the Magnolia School District in the Arkansas Teacher of the Year (ATOY) competition. Arkansas regional finalists will be announced the week of July 3-8. Regional finalists will also attend a reception ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion in Little Rock on July 31, where the four ATOY finalists will be announced. During the fall of 2020, the ATOY selection panel will visit the finalists’ schools for classroom observation and interviews. The 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year will then be announced sometime prior to December 20, 2020.
MAGNOLIA JUNIOR CHARITY LEAGUE SPONSORS SUMMER BACKPACK PROGRAM
BAILEY COBURN SELECTED MAGNOLIA SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHER OF THE YEAR
Magnolia School District personnel recently selected Bailey Coburn as the 2020 District Teacher of the Year. Mrs. Coburn is the music teacher at East Side Elementary School where she instructs approximately six hundred students in grades 1-3.
Bailey is a graduate of Ashdown High School and Henderson State University. She began her career in Magnolia when she did her student teaching in the fall of 2014. She assisted with the band program and with East Side’s music program. After earning her Bachelors of Music in Education, Bailey taught in the El Dorado and Spring Hill school districts. However, she was always drawn back to Magnolia, working as the high school receptionist and finally returning to East Side as the elementary music teacher. At East Side, Bailey teaches approximately 600 students per week. She incorporates music from many cultures and time periods. She leads five music programs each year, including last year’s first-ever East Side Veterans Day program. She also includes self-regulation exercises in music class and began a weekly yoga program for students with behavioral and/or sensory issues.
Bailey is married to Russell Coburn, a former Magnolia band director. They have one son, Henry, who will be three in June. They also have their rescue dog, Molly. Bailey’s hobbies include playing piano and ukulele, learning new technology, and taking naps. She loves to uplift her coworkers and come up with innovative ideas for the classroom. She can often be found with a to-do list in one hand and a Dr. Pepper in the other. Bailey is also an advocate for mental health and pushes her students to do their best.
Mrs. Bailey is now eligible for the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year competition.
Congratulations, Mrs. Coburn! The Magnolia School District Teacher of the Year!!! Help us in congratulating Mrs. Coburn on this honor! She will represent our district at the state level!
We are proud of you, Greg and Aniya! You make us #PANTHERPROUD!!!
Tech Talk Thursday!
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OzoTown
For those that were able to get on with me, the website to practice more (or challenge yourself and finish up) is https://games.ozoblockly.com/ozotown-basic
See you next week at 11!
Tech Talk Thursday
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So excited to be sending out more typing certificates! If your child finishes up to the assessment, email me at jessica.talley@magnoliaschools.net and I’ll get it printed. 😊🥳💻
Charlee in Mrs. Walthall’s class made a new friend! We can’t wait to see Charlee again, minus the snake! We love to see what our kiddos are up to!
Congratulations to our East Side Teacher of the Year, Bailey Coburn! We are thankful to have Mrs. Coburn as part of our team! She has a heart for students and is always coming up with creative and fun ways for our students to learn! We can't wait to see what this trailblazer has in store next for our students!
Her colleagues had this to say about her!
"BAILEY COBURN! She is phenomenal, and seriously a treasure for the school district. I have seen her lead with such passion and care for all students. She has done an incredible job during this time of continuing to teach online. I mean, have you seen her Facebook page?! I remember students on the playground singing and dancing to songs learned during music, and oh my were they having a blast! The musicals that she pulls together for our students are showstoppers. I cannot simply say enough about how wonderful of a job she does with our students; you really have to see her in action. Everything is done and said with such purpose….. YOU ARE AWESOME!!! (Hands down should be teacher of the year)"-Mrs. Nix
"I very much appreciate Mrs. Coburn!! She not only goes above and beyond for music, she is OUTSTANDING at offering extra support of classroom behavior by offering additional incentives, checking on students, and communicating with the teachers for earned rewards!! I have seen on numerous accounts, her implementing our classroom curriculum into her music class to offer additional repetitive instruction to build foundational skills across the board! Toot Toot to Mrs. Coburn!!! We are so lucky to have her!!🎉"-Mrs. Shackelford
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Thursday Teacher Appreciation Week Challenge!
Write your teacher a letter or draw her a card to thank her!
Post in the comments!!!
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Kids! Ms. Hagaman left you some sweet messages on the Farm Road!
Magnolia School District has been approved to join forces with Baylor University to offer the Meals-To-You program.
What does this mean? It means that meals for your student(s) will be delivered to your home!
Each household, with children ages 1-18 who qualify for free or reduced school meals, will need to go to the website www.mealstoyou.org and sign up by Monday, May 11th.
PLEASE help share this to get the word out.
This program will be replacing the food service delivery we have been doing since mid-March. Magnolia School District will not deliver meals after this Friday, 05/08.
This is a great opportunity for our community!
A message from Ms. Hagaman!
Happy Nurses Day to Nurse Alesha and Nurse Nichole! Their dedication to our students and staff is inspiring!
Parent Shout Outs for Teacher Appreciation Week!
If you'd like to send a Teacher Shout Out, email Whitteni.lindsey@magnoliaschools.net or comment on this post. We will be sure to feature it! #panthernation
Today is draw a picture of you and your teacher for teacher appreciation! Check out these masterpieces!
East Side Virtual Teacher Appreciation Week!
Monday’s Challenge: Leave your picture in the comments! ❤️
Join us in celebrating our extraordinary teachers and staff through a virtual Teacher Appreciation Week! Each day we will make a post for you to comment your pictures under! It is no secret we have THE BEST K-3 teachers and staff and want them to feel the love! #PANTHERNATION
Today we learned about Chatterpix! Download the app and check it out. 😊
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🎉 💻🎉 Happy birthday to our awesome computer teacher, Mrs. Talley!
Mrs. Metcalf’s students completed Earth Day crafts today!
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It’s ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS’ DAY and we are proud to say we have the best! Let’s hear it for Mrs. Alston, Mrs. Turner and Mrs. Wood! 🎉🐾❤️
Ashlynn and Ryleigh have been using their carpentry skills to stay busy! They are developing math, language, coordination, business, and oral communication skills and so much more! Great job on your projects!
Finished the video for one of the digital escape rooms! I'll send the Zoom link tomorrow!!
https://rooms-production.s3.amazonaws.com/430a94db-2feb-4d58-84d6-1ddbfc5408e8/DIGITAL%20BREAKOUT%20.mov
This week’s topic: Digital Escape Rooms! 🔑🔍🔒 I’ll be posting a video tomorrow walking you through the setup for the two digital escapes on my teacher page, and we’ll see if we can solve one from breakout.edu during Thursday’s Zoom!!
The 2020 Census is here…I count, you count..
Please respond
No worries if you missed ordering your child’s yearbook. Once we are back at school they will be available to purchase in the front office.
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AMI UPDATES!
AMI packets K-3 will be available for pickup at the East Side Office entrance. Packets will be in Filing cabinets outside of the building labeled by weeks. Materials will be one page per week.
Materials from past weeks will also be available for those that didn’t receive them for Days 1-20.
We will have materials ready on the following schedule.
Materials for April 20-May 1 will be ready for pick up on April 20
Materials for May 4-15 will be ready for pick up on May 4
Materials for May 18-29 will be ready for pick up on May 18
We ask that parents keep all completed packets at home at this time.-Mrs. Rader
KINDERGARTEN PRE-REGISTRATION
Due to the circumstances surrounding the effects of the Corona virus, the annual Kindergarten Pre-Registration Clinic has been canceled. However, parents are encouraged to get a head start and begin the pre-registration process using PowerSchool Online Registration. Parents with the resources to upload all the required forms electronically can complete the entire registration process in PowerSchool. If parents are unable to get any/all of the forms into an electronic format, then paper versions will be available once the school district has reopened.
To access the PowerSchool, parents should go to the Magnolia School District website at www.magnoliaschools.net. >>> Click EXPLORE at the top of the page >>> Click the REGISTRATION down arrow >>> Click PowerSchool Online Registration
Parents will start a PowerSchool account and then proceed to the registration process. Parents using this PowerSchool account will also be able to update information for any of their other children who attend the Magnolia School District.
If a student is pre-registered prior to June 25, 2020, the following documents should be uploaded through the PowerSchool Registration process. Paper copies may also be brought to the District Registrar’s office or the Kindergarten Center once the District reopens.
1. One (1) Proof of Residence
2. Proof of Age (Birth certificate or other state approved document)
3. Social Security Number
4. Immunization Record
5. Proof of Physical Examination **PRE-K & KINDERGARTEN STUDENTS ONLY**
6. Home Language Survey
7. Health History Form
Students currently enrolled at Walker Pre-Kindergarten Center during the 2019-2020 school year will not pre-register through PowerSchool. Parents will be asked to update registration information at a later date.
If you're interested in the microbit, I posted two websites to read and try it out and also the RoboWeek 2020 cards. Look under ANNOUNCEMENTS for them!
“Campers spread some joy today by having a surprise zoom for Kourtlyn on her birthday since she couldn’t celebrate at school!”-Mrs. Roberson
Tech Talk Thursday Zoom
https://zoom.us/j/6668947994?pwd=V0VkVFlyeTd3aVphaGlGRnFYdnNRQT09
Meeting ID: 666 894 7994
Password: 347101
With on-site instruction cancelled for the remainder of the year, please know East Side isn’t going anywhere! We will still be here for you! Please continue to connect with those teachers who are reaching out to you, most daily! We are just getting started with the virtual learning! Hold on tight! It’s going to be a fun ride! And as always, it’s a great day to be a Panther! 🐾❤️
Magnolia School District Supports April as Month of the Military Child
Thank you for spreading joy, Ms. Burge!
3rd graders! What does your cabbage look like now? The Phillips family has had great success with theirs!
Last day! Let’s end the selfie challenge with a bang!
Mrs. Lindsey and her family are checking on neighbors and family like this! How are you staying safe?!?
Let’s see your Thursday selfie!
Let’s ZOOM!
Even though it’s April 1st...
Let’s see your Wednesday Quarantine Selfies!
1st grade Monday Selfie Challenge!
Tuesday Selfie Challenge! Comment with your pictures below!
Magnolia Schools Superintendent Mr. John Ward gives an update on COVID-19 and our District.
Click the link below to view the update video:
https://youtu.be/moEmPtyDNis
Let’s keep the fun going! March 30-April 3!
If you are bear hunting today, don’t miss the chance to see the Bear our art teacher, Mrs. Graham, painted on a window at SAU! Can anyone spot the bear in the last picture?! #magnoliabearhunt
The GREAT #magnoliabearhunt isn’t over yet! So much fun has been had and there is plenty to come this weekend! Keep those bears up and keep hunting kids!
The GREAT #magnoliabearhunt continues!
We can’t even keep up with all the bears that are popping up! MAGNOLIA! YOU ROCK! You have served us a HUGE piece of humble pie! We are thankful to be a small part of such a close-knit community! During these trying times, it is important to remember....TOGETHER WE WILL....make it through this stronger than ever before!
Congratulations, Mrs. Hoffman! This sweet library lady welcomed her precious granddaughter Addison into the world on Friday at 3:06am. 8lbs 13oz and 20 1/4 inches long. 😊💗 Is there anything better?!?! Your East Side family is so proud for you!
Day 2 of the GREAT #magnoliabearhunt and the tea party continues! Word on the street is that it will change each day! Be sure to check it out on Honeysuckle!
Age limit on the GREAT #magnoliabearhunt?! NO WAY! ❤️
Leave those bears up! March 24-29!
Kathy’s Dance Arts Studio has joined in on the GREAT #magnoliabearhunt!
What a fun day Bear Hunting! #magnoliabearhunt 🐻❤️🐾🐾❤️
Can you guess where I'm at?
Excuse me?! 103 bears!!!! The GREAT #magnoliabearhunt!
Anyone spot the tea party?! The GREAT #magnoliabearhunt!
Did anyone else see this bear?! #magnoliabearhunt
This house has jokes! #magnoliabearhunt
Bears! Bears! Everywhere!
Mrs. Jodi Waters saw a bear at 560 Warnock Springs Rd!
Bear sightings on the square!
I stopped by my classroom to pick up materials that I will be using to teach with from home. The quiet halls were sad for sure. Then my eyes caught the student work that hangs outside of my classroom. It was a reminder of how each little face makes up such an important part of our Panther family. Our days aren't perfect but our love for one another, among teachers and students, is always present.
A little Spring Break fun. Go to the school website and find my teacher page. These are links to free breakout.edu games. I set up first, second, and third grade sections and will have different tasks for each grade starting next week!
Columbia County! Business Owners and Residents! Mr. Ward! Mrs. Penney Talley! Mrs. Sonya Russell! Dr. and Dr. Berry! Mayor Vann! East Side Parents! Magnolia Fire and Police Department! Mrs. Jennifer Hubbard! Downtown Magnolia! Can you help us?!? Place a Teddy Bear in your window! East Side is going hunting in the morning!
Today is the deadline to order your yearbook online.
Even though we are out right now the yearbook is still packed full or memories from this school year.
Here is the website with the code to purchase.
Friends please share so that no one misses out!
Www.ybpay.lifetouch.com
Code: 12700420
Teachers, students, and parents are ZOOMING, FACETIMING, and going LIVE! We are seeing read alouds, math talks, and literacy lessons continue. We are also seeing teachers singing their silly songs and making funny faces because we know sometimes that the familiar face of their teacher is what they really need!
I want to give a shout out to Mr. Glenn Whootenn at MJHS for helping teachers set up Teacher Pages on our district web-site. He also taught me how to make my own assessments to upload in Edulastic!
Another shout out to Mr. Dave Graham for showing us how to use Microsoft 365 to interact with our students!
So many teachers on all the campuses coming together to help each other grow as teachers. Now that's what it's all about! Proud to be a Panther!-Mrs. Arnold
I’m sorry I left off epic login info on the original page!
https://www.getepic.com/sign-in
Click Students and Educators then class code is VRR3720. Kinders can use the “Guest” teacher if they want😊
Be sure to check out the Teacher Pages while you're visiting the district web-site. Teachers are beginning to upload announcements and assignments specific to their class. I updated my page this morning on the East Side Elementary Campus.
Here’s abcmouse info! You can add up to three younger siblings or try out one of their sites for older grades. It won’t be where they are in lab, but the extra practice won’t hurt. 😉 Feel free to email me if I can help in any way: jessica.talley@magnoliaschools.net
I miss our kiddos! Give hugs and high-fives for me. ❤️
If your kiddos want to get into some of their lab choices! So many were close to getting certificates for typing before spring break—let them log in and keep going. I’ll be more than happy to get them printed off when we return!! 💻
East Side Elementary and Kindergarten Center Yearbooks are still due by Friday! March 20th
Here is the website with the code to purchase. :)
Www.ybpay.lifetouch.com
Code: 12700420
More great ideas from Mrs. Terry!
Thank you to the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden for all the fun!
Don’t forget! Lunches are available at the following locations this week!
Congratulations to our SAU Science Fair winners! We are proud of our super smart kiddos and their teachers!
My third grade students have been using my Symbaloo page for literacy activities and they love it! It’s been a great resource for us. Students please keep reading and writing while we are on an extended break. They can find it by searching Arnold Third Grade or We love literacy!
www.ArnoldThirdGradeSymbaloo
Heaven gained one of our East Side Angels today. Our deepest condolences to Makayla’s family during this time. Makayla loved the color blue, all things Panther (especially PawPaw and Boys Basketball), JoJo, her brothers and sisters, and tacos from Taco Bell! Rest In Peace, sweet girl! 🙏🏻💙🐾 #pantherstrong #makaylastrong
Faculty and staff have been working hard to make sure everything is clean, AMI packets are distributed, and food is delivered! We miss our kiddos and can’t wait to see them soon! A huge THANK YOU to the SAU Pre-Health Club for your donation of food to our students!
Some clarification on AMI Information for this week:
AMI assignments are made available online at www.magnoliaschools.net under the News section. Links to each campus are provided.
AMI assignment packets may also be picked up on the individual campuses from 1:00-3:00 today.
For anyone who is unable to access the online assignments or pick them up on the campuses, the AMI assignment packets will be available at the following lunch pick-up locations Tuesday-Friday, March 17-20:
o Central Elementary Cafeteria Drive Through- 11:00-1:00
o West Side Park-12:00-12:30
o South Side Park-12:00-12:30
o McNeil Old School-12:00-12:30
o Waldo Old Fire Station-12:00-12:30
o Village Old School-12:00-12:30
At East Side, we recognize that music is a vital part of our students' education. Mayor Parnell Vann signed a Proclamation for Music In Our Schools Month, March, 2020.
Thank you for supporting music education!
If you haven’t already, go download the MPS app to get the quickest updates!
Also, lunch will be served today for students ages 0-18 from 11:00am-1:00pm at Central Elementary Cafeteria.
Happy birthday, Mr. George!
East Side Elementary and Kindergarten Center Yearbooks are still due by Friday! March 20th
Here is the website with the code to purchase.
Www.ybpay.lifetouch.com
Code: 12700420
Kindergarten is working hard to get everything clean!
2nd Grade Parents! When we know more information, you will know as well!
We did tornado tubes for Weather Week in science lab. The kids loved it! 🌪 -Mrs. Heinze
Sneak peek of what's to come for Music In Our Schools Month! 🎵
Congratulations!
SAU Panther Partner Book Buddies are the best!
The STARS are out! We are proud of these students for earning SAU Panther Partner Kindness Stars! 🌟
Decades Day to support our Panthers! 🏀❤️
Go PANTHERS!!! Third grade is cheering you on! #panthernation ❤️🐾🐾❤️-Mrs. Venable
These Disney kiddos have earned KINDNESS STARS this week! 👏🏻 Our Panther Partners make being kind COOL!
SAU Greek Organizations brought the smiles to East Side this morning! We love our Panther Partners!
The 1st grade team is rocking out Decades Day!
Decades Day! Good luck to our Panthers!
Peace, Love, Panthers 🌸❤️🐾 #takestate 🏀
SAU Panther Partner Mrs. Waller rocked her Book Club today!
Our Kindness Week Stars keep popping up! We are proud of these kiddos!
Reading Workshop
Biographies
Literature Discussion Groups
East Side wears WHITE to support our Panthers!
East Side wears WHITE for the Panthers!
We love our SAU Panther Partner Book Buddies!
Mrs. Jarvis’ 1st grade class is taking advantage of this beautiful weather and practicing their blends outside!
Mrs. Venable loves scooter basketball so much she ALWAYS plays with her kids! Today we are thankful for our teachers who go above and beyond and coworkers who take the time to capture these moments!
SAU Panther Partner Ray Fresh enjoyed a little b-ball with our first grade students during recess!
Weather week calls for a special weather snack! 😀
Jello is our rain, whip cream is our clouds and the air head bites are our rainbows! 🌧 🌈-Mrs. Camp
SAU Mulerider Activities Center and SAU Intramurals welcomed student and staff on campus this morning! We are #SAUproud!
Congratulations to Mrs. Wooley’s Student of the Month!
A smile that brightens any day!
Kindness Week Star Student Spotting! 👏🏻👊🏻🐾
She’s so excited that it is her week!! Check out our mathematician!!!-Mrs. Dees
SAU Panther Partner Book Buddies have been busy today!
It’s time to order Yearbooks
Www.ybpay.lifetouch. Com
Code: 12700420
Deadline: March 20, 2020
2nd grade LOVES our Panthers! Red, White, and Blue Day! 🏀 #takestate
The MHS Video Production class was back on campus today! There are exciting things to come!
Thank you, SAU Panther Partners Mary Iverson and Dorothy Standoak! Mrs. Reed’s class enjoyed having you both read today! There were lots of laughs!
Go see our Panther Partners at SAU Beyond the Campus for your clear bag needs for the championship game!
Mr. Mark Trout from SAU was our guest reader today! He read “If You Give a Mouse a Cookie” and “Pete the Cat: I Love My White Shoes”. Thank you to SAU for being our Panther Partner this month! 💛💙💛💙💛💙-Mrs. Stockwell
SAU Panther Partner Rankin College of Business did a great job greeting our students and staff this morning!
SAU Panther Partner Private Bass spoke to Mrs. Mackey’s about being a member of Bravo Company, 795th MP BN! Thank you for your service, Private Bass!
Students chose AR awards in the library. They earn points by taking test on books that they have read. Great job everyone!!!-Mrs. Terry
I cannot wait for these kiddos to officially perform! It is the cutest program!-Mrs. Wooley
Mrs. Talley caught these students enjoying their new RIF books while waiting on buses!
The Magnolia School District will close all campuses and office buildings on Friday, March 13, 2020 in order that faculty, staff, and students may attend the State 4A Basketball Tournament in Hot Springs. The Magnolia High School Panthers will be defending their state championship title when they take on the Mills University Studies Comets at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Game time is set for 7:45 pm. A make-up day will be determined and announced on a later date.
2nd Grade Musical
2nd Grade Musical Rescheduled!
We love our SAU lunch buddies!
SAU Panther Partners AmeriCorps Vista is sponsoring a Kindness Week at East Side! Students will be given a 🌟 to wear when caught being kind! At the end of the week, each student who received a star will be recognized with a certificate! We think it is COOL to be KIND!
SAU Student Athletes greeted our students and staff this morning! #pantherpartners
Thank you, MJCL! We so look forward to this day each year! Reading is Fundamental makes it possible for every student to take a book home of their choice! Our kids are having a blast ‘book shopping’ and it is made possible by the generosity of this organization!
Mrs. Neal's class on Book Character Day!
East Side is showing our support this week for our Panther basketball boys!
Mrs. Buchanan’s Sweeties on Character Day!
Book Character Day in the Space Room!
Mrs. Stockwell’s students were so cute on dress up day!
Mrs. Sawyer’s students did a great job dressing up for Character Day!
Mrs. Arnold has a bunch of characters in her class!
Second grade Superheroes had their first Flashlight Friday! We are building our reading stamina. Students were so excited to read independently by flashlight. When the timer went off, they begged for just “five more minutes!” Nothing makes my teacher heart happier than to see my students applying their strategies to understand and enjoy what they are reading! —Mrs Langley 🐾
Three Blind Mice on Character Day!
Mrs. Sawyer’s Superheroes on Character Day!
Mr. Sam is our own Sam-I-Am!
SAU cheerleaders were our greeters this morning! It was a great way to start our Friday!
I SPY...... 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 Great Job, intervention teachers!
Character Day!
Mrs. Coburn makes celebrating music in our schools fun!
Thank you, SAU Panther Partner Book Club leaders!
Dental hygienist, Ms. Savannah Lee Ward, visited with Mrs. Vann’s, Mrs. Eddy’s, and Mrs. Story’s classes about dental health! 🦷
SAU Panther Partner Abby Griffin has enjoyed being a lunch buddy this week!
“Mrs. Daisy Hills, former MSD teacher, came to my classroom to read “The Prince and the Pauper.” She gave students a book and a pencil and brought cupcakes for snack! The students loved it!”-Mrs. Lewis
Ms. Larry’s 🐝 🐝 enjoyed a visit from SAU Panther Partner and education major Raylee May! She read “Mr. Brown can Moo! Can you?” For Dr. Seuss Week!
Thank you, SAU Panther Partner Sarah Fincher! We loved having you as a book buddy!
Thank you, SAU Greek Organizations! We loved having you greet our students and staff this morning!
Thank you, Grayson Arin! This social work major led Book Clubs today!
Superintendent Ward stopped by the Cat in the Hat room to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week! Thank you, Mr. Ward, for reading to our Cats and Campers!
Mr. Graham from Mrs. Mackey’s class led morning work this morning! Great job!
Superintendent Ward read to Mrs. Vann’s, Mrs. Eddy’s, and Mrs. Story’s students to celebrate Dr. Seuss Week! The students helped Mr. Ward read the book by using their rhyming skills they have been learning!
Miss Southern Arkansas University visited the third grade classrooms as they were preparing for their day!
Students were greeted this morning by our SAU Panthers Partners at the Admission Office and by the newly crowned Miss Southern Arkansas University! What a fun way to start our day!
Proud Miss SAU Aunt!
SAU Panther Partner Madalynn Vann is on a roll! Thank you for investing in our students!
We love when our parents are Panther Partners! So we were super excited to see Mrs. Britta Clark with SAU College of Business serve as a Book Buddy today! Thank you!
Bailey Reynolds, SAU Elementary Education major, enjoyed being a Book Buddy today! We love our Panther Partners!
SAU Phi Mu Panther Partners, Emma Wooldridge and Cait Light, were Book Buddies today at Kindergarten! Thank you!
Mrs. Selph’s class used their inside recess time to create!
Don’t forget! Friday is a dress up day!
We were thrilled to find out SAU wanted to continue Book Clubs as a Panther Partner! Thank you, Emily McFerrin with Phi Mu, for hosting Book Clubs today!
SAU Panther Partner Mary Iverson with Upward Bound read to Mrs. Story’s class today! Thank you for spending time at East Side today!
SAU Panther Partner Caroline Waller, Director of Concurrent Education, served as a Book Buddy today! It was neat to hear her explain what she does and what that might look like for them in the future to each student! Thank you!
SAU Panther Partner Madalynn Vann with Phi Mu has been spoiling us! She knows how important community involvement is within our school! Today she was spotted as a Book Buddy to Mrs. Heinze’s class!
Thank you, Mrs. Coburn! March is Music in Our Schools Month and she has worked extra hard to make it fun for students and staff!
Students and staff recently presented CCAPS with a donation of $2,087 that was collected from the CHANGE FOR CCAPS project! Thank you to everyone who made it such a success!
Can we brag on one of our Panther Partners for a minute?!?! Recently East Side students (1st-3rd) showed COMPASSION (word of the month) by collecting Change for CCAPS. Classrooms competed against each other for an ice cream party. The students and staff raised over $2,000! It was an extremely successful project! BUT all of that change had to be counted and it took quite some time! Peoples Bank went above and beyond to help our staff conquer this task. They stayed after hours to get the job done, donated to this cause from their own pockets, and then let us use their big check for the presentation ceremony! That is going above and beyond! THANK YOU, PEOPLES BANK!
Congratulations!
Kindergarten Enrollment Clinic Coming Soon!
Thank you, SAU College of Science & Engineering/Natural Resource Research Center (NRCC), for greeting our staff and students this morning! We love our Panther Partners!
SAU Panther Partners Lydia Lindsey and Haley Reed from SAU Cheer read to classes to celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA Day!
SAU Panther Partners Anne Sands and Jake Dunham from Career Services read to classes to celebrate READ ACROSS AMERICA Day!
Phi Mu SAU Panther Partner lunch buddies are the best!
Each student at East Side was presented with an SAU pencil and positive message this morning! Thank you, Panther Partner SAU! You are making a difference!
Students and staff were greeted this morning by SAU athletes, Career Services, and Dr. and Dr. Berry! Thank you, Panther Partner SAU! We are excited for the month of March!
Happy Read Across America Day!
Arkansas Children's visited with us today about Dental Health! This month we will be doing screenings with your permission. Parents, please fill out dental consent and return to school regardless if you do or don't want your child to receive dental services. If your student's class has all forms returned, they will receive a goody bag and the teacher will receive a cup!
🏀🎵March Madness: Music Edition
East Side is doing a bracket with songs from many different genres. Each day, we'll listen to 2 songs and vote on a winner. The winners will move on to the next round, until only one remains!
What song do YOU think will win?
#MIOSM
We had a great lesson over the different types of farms and the food we get from them presented to us today by FFA student Carlin Whaley. She did a great job! The students were engaged and loved it. The FFA program even donated the book to our classroom library so the students could read it and look at it more.-Mrs. Selph
No! Thank you, FUMC! You have been a fabulous Panther Partner!
Mrs. Pharr’s class used the skills they learned from Mrs. Tye’s and Mrs. Nipper’s etiquette lessons at lunch today! They did a fanatic job! We are proud of them!
FUMC Panther Partner Kathy Sharp was faithfully at East Side twice a week as a book and lunch during the month of February! Thank you!
Thank you, SAU Nursing students! We all enjoyed your hand washing presentations!
During library time, Mrs. Vann’s, Mrs. Eddy’s, and Mrs. Story’s classes flew paper airplanes after Mrs. Terry read them the story, After The Fall: How Humpty Dumpty Got Back Up again!-Mrs. Terry
Our February book “Ten Pigs”🐷 from our Cat in the Hat Book Donors and our purple for Ms. Betty!-Mrs. Heinze
CADC Panther Partner Melissa Gulley enjoyed being a lunch buddy to Mrs. Selph’s kiddos!
FUMC Panther Partners Christy Watson and EMMA Watson read to our bus kiddos this afternoon!
Finally pretty enough to have Fun Friday outside!
March 1st-6th Grade Breakfast and Lunch Menus
March Kindergarten Breakfast and Lunch Menus
We are so proud to honor Ms. Betty today! The Valentine themed board was her last project and we plan to leave it for a little longer than normal! ❤️
FUMC Panther Partners Mrs. Tye and Mrs. Nipper wrapped up their etiquette lessons today with Mrs. Pharr’s class! These students will be getting to put what they learned to the test tomorrow! Stay tuned for their fun day!
We hate to see our FUMC Panther Partner Book Clubs end but have so enjoyed them!
FUMC Panther Partner Nancy Grantham met with her book club kiddos today to read “So You Want to Be President!” She got to share her experience of visiting the White House last week and show them pictures of the Green Room!
FUMC Panther Partner Jamie Waller led the last session of the month for our Compassion Kids! He spoke to them about the Magnolia Regional Medical Center Foundation Board that he serves on! The students learned about MASH, how we keep such a fantastic hospital in our community and that TODAY marks the 10 year anniversary of the new hospital! Thank you, Mr. Waller!
We are loving the sunshine on this sweet face!
Thank you, Miss Abby! We loved having you talk to us about agriculture today!-Mrs. Shackelford
FFA Member, Bailey Kelley, spoke to Mrs. Walthall’s second graders this morning about farming. Students enjoyed Bailey’s visit and learned where their food comes from. Thank you Magnolia FFA and Bailey! -Mrs. Walthall
MHS FFA Officers promoted National FFA Week by visiting our 2nd grade classrooms to talk about the importance of farming! We were so impressed by their presentation and how well they interacted with our students. Great job!
FFA member Zane McWilliams read to our class and discussed the importance of farming. Zane came to East Side to help celebrate National FFA week. My students were so excited to have a “big kid” come share with them something so important to him! —Mrs. Langley
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partner Leslie Sharp! You have hit this book buddy thing out of the park!
Our FUMC Panther Partner Book Clubs are one of our favorites! It was neat to heat the students read the book to the adults today!
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partners! Mrs. Pharr’s class had a great time at their Game Day! Mr. Loper, Coach and Mrs. Lindsey, and Coach Nipper hosted a Game Day these students won’t soon forget! Students were put the test mentally and physically! At the end, students were recognized for courage, athleticism, and attitude!
“Matt from Mrs. Epperson’s class held the door open for all of 4th bell! 😍”-Mrs. Wooley
“Thanks to Mrs. Heinze for coming to read to our class today! The astronauts loved hearing the book "One" by Kathryn Otoshi.”-Mrs. Staton
Lifelong sporting skills are taught in Coach Malone’s PE class! Today these students went fishing!
When you lose your teeth on the day Dr. Alford comes to visit, you get your picture taken together!
Honoring Ms. Betty Johnson
FUMC Panther Partner Dr. Alford visited the kindergarten today to talk about the importance of dental hygiene! Teachers were able to take what they learned and transfer it into their phonics lessons! Placement of lips and teeth is essential for speech!
Public Schools Week - February 24-28
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Tye taught table etiquette today!
Don't forget!
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partner Ms. Hubbard! We so enjoyed hearing you speak with our Compassion group!
FUMC Panther Partner book buddies are the BEST!
Thank you, Mrs. Burns! We have so enjoyed having you as a FUMC Panther Partner book reader!
Mrs. Wilkerson loves this sweet face!
Magnolia School District 2020-2021 Calendar!
We love our FUMC Panther Partner Book Clubs for kiddos waiting on buses!
Support Public Schools Week
Mulerider Kids College
Thank you, Mr. Venable! You are always so willing to help and we appreciate you!
"Our mathematician of the week is so excited!!! Way to work super hard in math!!"-Mrs. Dees
Our Compassion Group helped bake goodies for the Stewpot to serve to their clients today! They wanted to put their cooking to the test and who better to surprise and test it on than Mr. Ward! The verdict?!?! He took a huge bite and said it was delicious!
Boys & Girls Club of Magnolia T-Ball, Softball and Baseball Registration
Congratulations to our STAR Students!
We love our FUMC Panther Partner Lunch Buddies!
Dress Up Day Coming
Thank you, Bonnie Plants in Lonoke, for your annual donation of cabbage to our 3rd grade students!
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Shirey! We LOVED having you and your nursing students talk to our 3rd graders who are interested in the medical profession!
Fridays are for reading with Mrs. Parker’s class! #bookbuddies #fumcpantherpartners
Two of our fabulous student interns with their books given to them from the Book Fair!
Guest readers are always welcome at East Side! #pantherpartners
The MHS Television Production class was on campus this morning! There is ALWAYS something exciting going on here at East Side!
March 1st-6th Grade Breakfast and Lunch Menus
March Kindergarten Breakfast and Lunch Menus
Be sure to stop and talk to the Census Committee while visiting Parent Teacher Conferences!
FUMC Book Clubs are going strong!
Mark your calendars for the 2nd Grade Musical!
Mrs. Jarvis’ class had a special visitor today! FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Burns was a book buddy and read to the class while they enjoyed their afternoon fruit snack!
Pineapple was the fresh fruit of the day and it was a hit!
Thank you, Ms. Holt! She comes weekly to volunteer with the kids from Mrs. Wooley’s and Stockwell’s room! She is outstanding! 😍💓
FUMC Panther Partner Glenn Watson, Physical Therapist, spoke with Mrs. Walthall’s class today for career orientation!
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Sanders spoke with our Compassion Group about the Stewpot today! Each student left with a wooden spoon with the Stewpot’s mission! Thank you, Mrs. Sanders!
We are convinced Coach Malone can think of a new game every single day for inside recess!
FUMC Panther Partner Book Buddies are on a mission to share their love of literacy with our students!
Yesterday and today were super! We learned about Garrett Morgan and his invention of the stop light! We had a good time using our robots to review specific vocabulary, practicing drawing his portrait on our Osmos, and creating songs with Dash’s xylophone. 🤖 -Mrs. Talley
Parents be sure to check out the Science Fair during Parent Teacher Conferences!
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Lindsey! These kids so look forward to Book Clubs with you on Wednesdays.
FUMC Panther Partner Coach Lindsey visited Mrs. Haile’s students for Career Orientation!
Our Panther Partners are at it early this morning! Coach Lindsey visited the third grade hallway and Mrs. Courson, former Westside teacher and Coach Lindsey’s preschool teacher, visited kindergarten! It is so awesome seeing such a love for reading in our students and community!
Mrs. Lewis’ class loved their visit from the Tooth Fairy!
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Tye conducted her third etiquette lesson today. She read the “Interrupting Chicken” and focused on conversation manners.
Ms. Larry’s class enjoyed their visit from the Tooth Fairy!
FUMC Panther Partner Book Clubs going strong!
FUMC Panther Partner Cecil McConnell, a chemical engineer, visited Mrs. Shackelford’s class for Career Orientation! He spoke with the students about the changes he has seen in engineering in his 40 years of this career! Mainly he has seen more and more women as engineers! The students were especially interested in the chemicals he works with and his safety gear! Thank you, Mr. McConnell!
FUMC Panther Partners Mr. and Mrs. Heeb visited with Mrs. Langley's and Mrs. Parker's class for Career Orientation! Mr. Heeb, a chemical engineer, and Mrs. Heeb, a cosmetologist and instructor, spoke with the students about the day-to-day operations of their careers!
Phi Mu Book Fair personal shoppers at your service!
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Crisp worked with our Community Compassion group today! She talked with the students about how she has shown compassion within our community! The students made COMPASSION (word of the month) cards to finish up their session!
Classroom Picture Day Reminder
We LOVE our students!
FUMC Panther Partner Book Buddies are loving their time at East Side!
We love our FUMC Panther Partner Lunch Buddies!
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Heeb was on campus today cutting a group of students’ hair! “You look good, you feel good and if you feel good, you do good!” Thank you, Mrs. Heeb!
Mrs. Camp’s class enjoyed their visit from the Tooth Fairy!
Mrs. Buchanan’s class was excited to have a special visitor today!
Mrs. Moore’s class enjoyed a visit from the Tooth Fairy this morning!
Mrs. Denmon's class had an exciting visit from the Tooth Fairy this morning!
Congratulations to our STAR Students!
“We enjoyed our visit from the tooth fairy!”-Mrs. McGee
“We had a wonderful visit from the Tooth Fairy! She read us a story, and talked to us about cleaning our teeth.”-Mrs. Roberson
SAU RHA Movie Night
Science Fair Boards Due Date Reminder!
Our newest East Side family member was born this morning! Congratulations, Mrs. Braswell! He is perfect! Momma and baby are both doing great!
Busy week ahead! 👊🏻
Mrs. Moore’s sweeties had a fun filled party!
We ended this exciting day with book clubs!
FUMC Panther Partners Mrs. Tye and Mrs. Nipper, both retired Magnolia School District teachers, finished up their second etiquette session today! Their focus was party manners and it couldn’t have been a better day for it! The adults are learning a thing or two as well!
Thank you, FUMC Panther Partner Mr. Nipper! Our Community Compassion Group enjoyed hearing about the MANY ways you show COMPASSION (word of the month) in our community!
We enjoyed our Valentine’s Day parties!
“This is recess! Jazion asked if they could look at my Heggerty book, and they all worked on phonemic awareness lessons during recess!”-Mrs. Middleton
FUMC Panther Partners are on a Book Buddy roll! You can find them all over our school!
“She wanted to teach the class a part of the Heggerty lesson!😍 There are so many future teachers in this class!”-Mrs. Wooley
Book Fair E-Wallet Option Information!
Congratulations to our January Students of the Month!
We have the most thoughtful students!
Thank you, PIE! We are feeling the love at East Side today!
CADC Panther Partner Melissa Gulley presented the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place winners of the CADC coloring contest with certificates and ribbons! Be sure to visit our Facebook photo section for more photos!
Do you know about all the wonderful services that our February Panther Partner, Central Arkansas Development Council, offers?!
Thank you, Miss Clarissa! We appreciate our volunteers at the book club! Phi Mu is always great to send us personal shoppers!
Winter break reminder!
Thank you, Coach Lindsey, for visiting Mrs. Stockwell’s class for career orientation today!
FUMC Panther Partner Mrs. Lindsey led Book Clubs this afternoon!
FUMC Panther Partner Book Buddies, Mrs. Couch and Mrs. Roberson, were spotted in the second grade hall listening to kiddos read today!
“When the love for dogs is generational! 😍😍😍”-Mrs. Wooley
FUMC Panther Partner Amy Nelson enjoyed being a lunch buddy today!
We had to show off our poodle skirts after the show! 🎵🐩
Third grade practicing all together! 😃
Our third grade musical was a huge success!
Shout-out to our awesome DJs for the third grade musical!
The boys got in on the Hula Hoop Shuffle action today during inside recess! They are so much fun!
Reminder!
Everyone's talking about the new Magnolia Schools Mobile App. Are you wondering what it's all about? Check out this video! It will answer any questions you may have, and then some!
https://youtu.be/YJ25s03oPUs
Download the free app using the links below using the link that's right for your device!
Android: http://bit.ly/3aO03J4
or
iPhone: https://apple.co/2tRYTeO.
Congratulations, Mrs. Coburn! The third grade musical was amazing! We appreciate you!
Book Fair!
Panther Partners FUMC started their February Book Clubs today! For the month of February, they will be reading books with our students waiting on buses at the end of the day!
Thank you, Mrs. Whitelaw