The CST examination is almost here! On May 8, 2012, students at Mulholland will take the California State Test along with other students within the Los Angeles Unified School District.  The test will take place from May 8 - May 25, 2012.  We are asking all students to please arrive to school on time.  Also, make sure your child has a healthy breakfast prior to testing.  Studies have proven that students concentrate exceptionally well when they have eaten breakfast.  Any late or absent students will test on all make-up days scheduled.  On Monday, May7th, we will have a regularly scheduled day. However, on Tuesday, May 8th, Wednesday, May 9th, Thursday, May 10th, and Friday, May 11th, students will be dismissed at 1:30 p.m. Please make a note of this on your calendars!  Additionally, parents are asked to either pick up their students immediately after school dismisses, or students must report to the after-school youth services program on the P.E. Field.  Your cooperation is appreciated! We wish all of our students the very best of luck on the test. We know they will do well!

Attention to all 8th grade students who are currently eligible for Magic Mountain Grad Nite! Tickets will go on sale starting on Tuesday, May 8th, 2012 through Friday, May 25, 2012 in Room 2 (Ms. Rowe's Office). Students who become eligible as of the 15-week report card will ONLY be able to purchase tickets on May 24th and May 25th, 2012.  As a reminder, to be eligible, students must have No D's, No Fails, no more than two U's in Work Habits and no more than two U's in Cooperation by the 15-week report card.  Ticket are $50 will sales will take place on the following dates: Tuesday, May 8th (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.), Thursday, May 10th, (3:04 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Tuesday, May 15th (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.), Thursday, May 17th, (3:04 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.), Tuesday, May 22nd (1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.), Thursday, May 23rd (3:04 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.) and Friday, May 25th, 3:04 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. )  Tickets not purchased by May 25th will result in students not being allowed to go on the trip! Payments are ONLY accepted as cash, money order or cashier's check made payable to 'P.A.P.A. Boosters.' NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED! 

The time is quickly approaching for our yearly Mulholland Open-House BBQ!  Mark your calendars for May 24, 2012 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Come and share in a wonderful time of performances, great food and family fun!  Stay tuned for more information on ticket sales! We hope to see many of you there!

On Wednesday, April 18, 2012, students who recently competed in the state-wide Orange County, 7th/8th Grade Academic Pentathlon at Knottsberry Farm were awarded several distinguished prizes!  Among the awards won included 4th place overall in the 7th grade division, 2nd place in the 7th grade Super Quiz Division, 1st place in the 8th grade Super Quiz Division, and 1st place overall in the 8th grade division! Mulholland competed against more than ninety schools and emerged victorious!!! Thank you to Ms. Michelle Sawyers and Ms. Debbie Whitman for leading the team to this tremendous victory.  We also extend a special thank you to all those teachers who came together as a team to assist the students with specific subjects. This was truly a TEAM effort by all!  Our proud 7th graders are Jennifer Calderon, Aahad Nasir, Jose Ibarra, Asteeir Hussain, Emely Contreras, Vanessa Sanchez, Sylvia Gladin, Marilyn Diaz, Joselyn Perales, Fernando Trinidad, and Karen Villatoro  Our proud 8th grade students are Alysha Robinson, Stefanie Lao, Eugenia Brumley, Amanda Emeterio, Stacey Lopez, Montserrat Espinoza, Kira Bullock, Sianya Mendez and Byron Garcia!  Congratulations, team, on a job very well done!

Parents, if you have not yet done so, please join the members of our Parent Center for several important seminars that include helping your child to succeed in middle school as well as other vital years.  Topics include Supporting your Child through Early Adolescence, Support and Foster Self-Esteem in Your Child, and Making the Transition to High School.  The dates are Thursday, May 17, 2012, Thursday, May 24, 2012 and June 7, 2012 in the Parent Center. All sessions take place from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Please plan to join us!

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