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Parent News Week of 11/2/26-11/6/26

Posted Date: 11/01/26 (10:35 AM)

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Parent Weekly News

2026-2027

November 2, 2026
 

Week at a Glance

WAAG 11.1.26
 

Picture Retakes

Picture Retakes are Thursday, November 5 in the media center. Please send students who need retakes at their assigned time. Retakes are only for new students or students who purchased pictures but need a retake. Students must be in uniform.
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Important! Thanksgiving Updates.

THanksgiving
 

PTSO

PTSO Wonderland
 

Multicultural Education Department

Biligual
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Athletics

Volleyball (Middle School)

Boys and Girls Volleyball Tryouts
Monday November 2nd 4:45-6:15
Tuesday November 3rd 4:45-6:15
Wednesday November 4th 3:45-5:15

All athletes must be cleared in activate, current sports physical in activate, and be cleared for grade requirements to participate in athletics. In addition, all participants must be picked up promptly at 6:15. Students who do not have reliable transportation will not be considered for participation in this year's Volleyball season.

Athletes are required to bring:
-Shorts
-T-shirt
-Sneakers
-knee pads.

Please come to tryouts with an open mind and a positive attitude. Show PRIDE, have fun, and try your best. Good luck! :)
 
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6-8 cheer
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Conditioning Dates Revised/Tryout Dates Revised


 > 5th Grade. Sept 10th - Dec 4th. (Dec 4th will be the last day for 5th graders.)
 > 6th - 8th Grade. Sept 10 - Jan 8th. (Dec 10th - Jan 8th we will learn the cheer, dance, and stunts for tryouts.)
       > Dec 10th and 11th - Cheer & Stunting
       > Dec 17th and 18th - Dance & Stunting
       > Jan 7th and 8th - Stunting
 > Time: 8AM-9AM. Doors open at 7:50AM and close at 8AM.
 Tryout Dates Revised
 > 6th - 8th Grade Only
 > Jan 14, 15, 21, 22, and 28th
 > Time: 8AM-9AM. Doors open at 7:50AM and close at 8AM.
 > Roster announced Jan 28th
 Team Practice Dates 
 > Friday, Jan 29th, 8AM-9AM
 > Saturday, Jan 30th, 12PM - 3PM
 > Thursday, Feb 4th, 8AM-9AM
 > Friday, Feb 5th, 8AM-9AM
 > Saturday, Feb 6th, 12PM - 3PM
These dates are before the first predicted competition. If ran the same as last year, it will be Feb 10th. Competitions are usually on Wednesdays unless not available.  
 There are three competitions before the final. The rest of the team practice dates will be determined once an official schedule is sent out.
 
 Any questions, please reach out to me on Parent Square.
 Thank you! Ms. Pettis
 
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