Springs’ Magnolia Student Center families enjoyed a family day at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, reported Susie Carpenter, program facilitator. About 80 families went to the October event, she said, pleased they had the chance “to hang out with their friends and meet one another’s families while having an educational day at the Safari Park.”
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		Magnolia Student Center’s CIF girls Varsity Volleyball had a “tremendous” season, reported coach Tori Cantu. They ended their season 12-11, and were the number one seeded team in their CIF division for playoffs.  They are losing only one senior, Tori said, so next year’s team “looks promising.”
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		The Magnolia Student Center kicked off its new school year with its high school IGNITE, reported Site Facilitator Irma Herrera. Activities included a pep rally with alumni Arthur Ortiz and his band performing; school staff also introduced the new mascot, Freddie Falcon.
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		Springs’ Magnolia Student Center has new turf, reported Principal Jessica Carlton. It will improve recess and lunchtime, she believes, and provide a more positive experience for family events and sports activities. She said, “We look forward to having the kids back to enjoy it.”
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		Magnolia Student Center’s 5th grade participated in the school’s 6th annual marketplace, reported Jamie Secoda Martinez, vice principal. Students picked a partner, a product and store name, designed a store front and layout, and calculated costs and profits on items such as comics and jewelry. Students purchased each other’s items with class dollars saved; other classes and staff were also invited to participate in the marketplace.
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		The Magnolia Student Center held a Renaissance Fair with staff and Springs families dressing in royal clothing (based on Springs’ annual theme), reported Kathryn Alexis-Woon, 3rd grade Academy teacher. The event included a marketplace showcasing items created by students, such as crocheted animals, stamped canvas bags, and scrunchies. Students practiced entrepreneurship by selling the items they created.
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		The Magnolia Student Center held “Magnolia’s Got Talent,” featuring 30 students performing acts for the school community. Singers, dancers, and guitar and bass players were all part of the fun. In other Magnolia news, the school hosted its annual blood drive through the American Red Cross; 30 pints were donated. The school also celebrated Kindness Week with a variety of activities.
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		Twenty-seven students participated in the Magnolia Spelling Bee, reported Susie Carpenter, program facilitator. The top three winners were Josue Garcia, 8th grade, Nathan Abatca, 8th grade, and Ella Jacklin, 7th grade, placing first, second, and third. The three will go on to compete in Springs’ All School Bee Championship in January.
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		The Magnolia Student Center held a Door Dash event based on the theme “Once Upon a Time” in which classroom doors were decorated and candy was distributed to the 700 who visited, reported Susie Carpenter, program facilitator. All enjoyed the event, she said, as families “were hanging out in our living room areas visiting and eating candy.”
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		The girls volleyball team from Springs’ Magnolia Student Center is headed to CIF playoffs after a successful 8-3 season and placing third in their league. The 12-girl team is heading to CIF playoffs for the 6th year in a row.
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