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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Celebrates Two Honorees at the 2026 OC Music and Arts Administrators Awards]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District is proud to announce that two District employees have been selected as honorees for the 2026 Orange County Music and Arts Administrators Awards (OCMAA), recognizing their exceptional leadership and commitment to Arts education.
Presented annually by the Orange County Department of Education in partnership with the Segerstrom Center for the Arts, the OCMAA Awards honor educators, administrators, and advocates across Orange County who champion high-quality Arts education and expand access to creative learning opportunities for students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Spelling Bee Winners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the March 12 Board meeting, Magnolia School District’s 2025–26 Spelling Bee winners were recognized and awarded certificates for their impressive achievement.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:20:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Frank Donavan Receives 2026 ACSA Region 17 Dr. Janice Billings Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District proudly congratulates Dr. Frank Donavan on being named the recipient of the 2026 ACSA Region 17 Dr. Janice Billings Award.  This award recognizes administrators that demonstrate exceptional leadership in the area of student advocacy, especially in advocating for students who face exceptional circumstances and obstacles.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:45:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update March 2026]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The March 2026 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Across the district, schools are creating meaningful experiences that strengthen learning and community. Students were welcomed by Anaheim Police during a special morning visit, one campus earned national recognition as a 2026 America’s Best Schools Award finalist, and families joined a hands-on math workshop to better support learning at home. Other highlights included a Father-Daughter Dance, student-led literacy fundraisers, Kindness Week activities, a “Lunch With a Loved One” event, a Kids Heart Challenge promoting wellness and service, and a solar cooker project that brought science and engineering to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:41:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Veronica Lizardi Named ACSA Region 17 Curriculum & Instruction Administrator of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District is proud to announce that Dr. Veronica Lizardi, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, has been selected as the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) – Region 17 Curriculum and Instruction Administrator of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 13:12:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[January 22 Board Meeting Highlights]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[At the January 22  Board meeting, the Magnolia School District Board of Trustees recognized Mattie Lou Maxwell Employees and Volunteer of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:53:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update November 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The November 2025 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Learn about afterschool clubs that build leadership and creativity, reading programs that boost literacy, student leadership opportunities, cultural celebrations, family engagement events, academic excellence recognitions, technology and esports innovation, community partnerships, and character-building activities that inspire lifelong learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:41:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update September 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The September 2025 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Learn about the Kaboom Playground Grand Opening, Back to School Nights, spirit rallies, leadership opportunities, parent engagement, Scottie Pride, No Backpack Day, community partnerships, new Learning Center models, Panther Pride, and a magical Back-to-School Bash filled with fun and special guests.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Rotary Club of Anaheim Donates Nearly 400 Backpacks to Students in the Magnolia School District]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Rotary Club of Anaheim donated 400 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the Magnolia School District. The Rotary Club of Anaheim has donated backpacks to students in Magnolia for the past 11 years.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:32:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Honored at Anaheim City Council for Team Kids Partnership]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Magnolia School District was recognized at the July 22, 2025 Anaheim City Council Meeting for our partnership with the Team Kids program at Mattie Lou Maxwell School. This meaningful recognition celebrates the collective efforts of our staff, students, families, and community partners including the City of Anaheim, the Anaheim Police Department, the Anaheim Fire Department, the Anaheim Community Foundation and many others who helped make this program a success for our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 12:38:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. David Appling Recognized by Magnolia School District Board of Trustees for Statewide Human Resources Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes outstanding school and district administrators for their achievements and dedication to public education. Dr. David Appling was honored with the prestigious Human Resources Administrator of the Year Award for ACSA Region 17. He was later selected as the ACSA State Human Resources Administrator of the Year—a tremendous accomplishment that reflects his exceptional leadership and service.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jun 2025 18:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District 6th Grade Track Meet Showcases Student Talent and Teamwork]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The annual Magnolia School District 6th Grade Track Meet was a tremendous success as sixth grade students from all nine schools across the District came together to participate in this spirited event celebrating fitness, teamwork, and sportsmanship.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jun 2025 18:08:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Appling Named as County and State Human Resources Administrator of the Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) annually recognizes outstanding school and district administrators for their achievements and their dedication to public education.  Dr. David Appling was honored with the prestigious Human Resources Administrator of the Year Award for ACSA Region 17, which includes all of Orange County. He was later named as the ACSA State Human Resources Administrator of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 08:54:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District’s First Choir and Band Performance]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On the evening of May 7th the newly formed Magnolia School District Choir had their first performance at Salk School. The Choir performed with the expanded Magnolia School District Band in front of a packed auditorium filled with parents and staff members.The night opened with the Choir, who lit up the stage with powerful renditions of songs by Disney, Bruno Mars, Billie Eilish, and American Authors—complete with standout student solos.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 13 May 2025 08:30:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update May 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The May 2025 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 May 2025 15:31:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Top Educational Leader in Orange County]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parenting OC Magazine has named Dr. Frank Donavan, Superintendent of the Magnolia School District, as Orange County’s Top Educational Leader. Dr. Donavan has earned many well-deserved recognitions, but he states that he is most proud of the recognitions our District has received under his leadership.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Mar 2025 12:42:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update March 2025]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The March 2025 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Magnolia School District – Highlighted its Expanded Learning Programs, offering after-school activities like STEM, arts, sports, and academic support for over 2,200 students.

Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy – Focused on its hands-on science lab, where students explore engaging experiments that enhance their understanding of scientific concepts.

Dr. Jonas E. Salk School – Featured the Big Buddies program, fostering social and emotional growth through mentorship, reading activities, and fun projects between younger and older students.

Dr. Peter Marshall Elementary – Showcased the PTA’s role in organizing community-building events like Board Game Night, a Valentine’s Dance, and Trunk or Treat.

Esther L. Walter School – Introduced the new school playground, emphasizing the joy and physical benefits it brings to students.

Juliette Low School of the Arts – Discussed the Legacy Books initiative, which aims to provide every student with their own personal library by the time they graduate.

Lord Baden-Powell School – Highlighted its after-school clubs, including cooking, STEM, cheer, dance, journalism, and crochet, with students also giving back to the community.

Mattie Lou Maxwell School – Announced the new school mascot, "Max the Roadrunner", boosting school spirit through rallies and events.

Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy – Emphasized the importance of school attendance, linking it to academic success and offering incentives to encourage regular attendance.

Walt Disney School – Celebrated 100 Days of Learning, with themed activities, dress-up events, and projects to mark students’ progress.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:38:46 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Donavan Receives the Orange County Department of Education Music and Arts Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to our District Superintendent, Dr. Frank Donavan, who has been selected to receive the 2025 Orange County Department of Education Music and Arts District Administrator Award. The Award recognizes exceptional leaders who implement a high-quality, inclusive, accessible, and equitable arts education for all students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 04 Dec 2024 14:52:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[December Board Meeting Date]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Updated Magnolia School District Board Meeting Date and Time.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Dec 2024 12:59:00 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update November 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The November 2024 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!
Magnolia School District: Offers district-wide music education, with performances and a new piano lab at Juliette Low School of the Arts.

Dr. Albert Schweitzer Leadership Academy: Hosts a popular Cooking Club, teaching culinary skills and teamwork to 5th and 6th graders.

Dr. Jonas E. Salk School: Fourth graders participated in Anaheim Public Utilities’ Public Power Week, learning about energy and safety.

Dr. Peter Marshall School: Expanded its Garden Club, providing students with hands-on gardening and teamwork experience.

Esther L. Walter Elementary: Uses Math Talks to promote interactive and critical thinking-based math learning.

Juliette Low School of the Arts: Sixth graders serve as Big Buddy Mentors, building leadership and supporting younger peers.

Lord Baden-Powell School: Raised over $8,000 in a Fun Run, funding educational field trips and activities.

Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary: Student council elections give students leadership opportunities and school involvement.

Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy: Emphasizes vocabulary development to enhance reading and communication skills.

Walt Disney Elementary: Offers an after-school Fairy Tale Club, blending reading and creative projects to bring stories to life.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Nov 2024 08:45:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Two Magnolia School District Schools Receive America’s Healthiest Schools Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The America's Healthiest Schools award has nine recognition categories: Social-Emotional Health, Staff Well-Being, Physical Education, and Nutrition. This year, both Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary and Esther L. Walter Elementary were recognized for their exceptional work in the Family & Community Engagement category. This category highlights schools that involve families and the community in creating a supportive environment for student health and learning.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 15:18:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Earns 7th Golden Bell Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District has earned its seventh Golden Bell Award from the California School Boards Association.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:48:00 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update September 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The September 2024 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!

Magnolia School District Celebrates High Achievements and New Facilities. Schools Reopen with Enhanced Academics and Technology. District Earns Prestigious Awards and Recognitions. ​]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 12:57:36 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update May 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The May 2024 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 03 May 2024 08:32:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update November 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The November 2023 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:07:29 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update March 2024]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The March 2024 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:03:38 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update September 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The September 2023 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 05 Mar 2024 15:02:49 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Anaheim Rotary Club Donates 400 Backpacks with School Supplies to Magnolia School District Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Anaheim Rotary Club's generosity has provided over 400 new backpacks filled with school supplies to students in the Magnolia School District. These supplies, including binders, pencils, crayons, and markers, help ease the financial strain on families during back-to-school preparations. The initiative showcases the significance of community engagement in fostering a positive learning environment, with the club's contributions expected to enhance students' confidence, enthusiasm for learning, and overall educational journey.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 01 Sep 2023 14:48:38 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project HERO and Sa-Rang Church's 12th Hope Camp Empowers 50 Students with STEM and Adventures]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Project HERO and Sa-Rang Church's 12th Annual Hope Camp welcomed 50 Magnolia School District students from the program. High school alumni volunteers led STEM activities and outings, including a rocket launch. Every camper received sports equipment, creating a memorable and impactful experience.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:25:15 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project HERO Back to School Event Equips 200 Students for Success in 2023-2024 Academic Year]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Project HERO's successful Back to School Event provided over 200 students with essential supplies like uniforms, backpacks, and books. Collaborating with local partners, the event included former program students as volunteers and plans to support an additional 100 students in the weeks ahead.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Aug 2023 14:22:37 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[High School Seniors Visit Their Former Schools]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Graduating high school seniors from Savannah High School, Magnolia High School and Oxford Academy visited their former Magnolia School District elementary schools on Monday, May 22, 2023.  Seniors entered the schools accompanied by the marching band and paraded through their former schools.  Students cheered as the seniors walked through, giving them high-fives and clapping their hands.  Students and teachers made signs for the seniors and congratulated the graduates.  This tradition provides our elementary students an insight of what they can accomplish and our teachers were beyond excited to see their former students in their caps and gowns.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 23 May 2023 15:37:14 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[School News Update May 2023]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The May 2023 Edition of School News and Podcast is now available!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 05 May 2023 15:07:06 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Celebrates Its Top Spellers at the Annual Spelling Bee!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 4th, Magnolia’s annual District Spelling Bee took place and was hosted at Dr. Jonas E. Salk School. Our District coordinates with the Orange County Department of Education to put this annual event together under the guidance of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program. Their mission is to “inspire the exploration of words and  illuminate pathways to lifelong curiosity, and celebrate academic achievement while enriching communities.”]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:34:52 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Investing in Our Schools]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1651833</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[List of Facilities and Expansion Projects]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 09:05:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Dr. Donavan Wins Tracey Gaffey Award]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1627846</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[On May 9, 2022 our District Superintendent, Dr. Frank Donavan, was honored with the prestigious Tracy Gaffey Award. The award is presented to one administrator each year and is in the memory and spirit of Tracy Gaffey, long time leader in education.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 21 Jun 2022 16:26:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent's Message 5-27-22]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1620215</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are all deeply saddened by the horrible tragedy that occurred at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas earlier this week. The safety of our students and staff is our number one priority. I want to let you know what we have done to keep our schools safe and the resources we have available to address the social-emotional well-being of our students, families and staff members.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jun 2022 16:09:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Expanded Learning Program Update from Dr. Donavan]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1610219</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are in the process of greatly expanding our Expanded Learning Program options. We have afterschool and summer school programs available for many students this year. For the 2022-23 school year we will have afterschool and summer school options available for all of our students.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2022 15:42:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[District Superintendent Receives Distinguished Award]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are pleased to announce that our Superintendent, Dr. Frank Donavan, will be honored with the prestigious Tracy Gaffey Award. The Association of California School Administrators (ACSA) presents this Award to one administrator per year that mentors and guides other administrators and contributes significantly to public education and educational leadership.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 14:08:12 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Sign Unveiled Recognizing Magnolia School District Board Member]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Magnolia School District and the City of Anaheim recognized the late Mrs. Wallace who served as a Magnolia School District Board Member from 1979 to 2020 by installing a new street sign in front of the Magnolia School District Administration Building.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Mar 2022 09:49:43 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 2022 Classified Employee of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1576281</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Joseph Estrada, our February Classified Employee of the Month!
Joseph is the Head Custodian at Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 15:08:28 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[New Dual Immersion Kindergarten Classes!]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1577721</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Kindergarten DI Classes for the 22-23 school year are now forming.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 13:21:16 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[TK/Kinder Registration Informational Meeting]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1577539</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us on March 3, 2022 at 5:00 PM to learn more the TK/Kinder registration process.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 11:10:30 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[February 2022 Certificated Employee of the Month]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1576283</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Kimberly Young, our February Certificated Employee of the Month!
Kimberly is a 1st Grade Teacher at Mattie Lou Maxwell Elementary.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 08:29:05 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Kitchen Creations Are Here!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Your school’s Food Services Team has taken over menu planning and recipe development for the day to create something special just for their school!  On Kitchen Creations Day, each site will be serving their very own, carefully crafted recipe designed exclusively for their students to enjoy.

Read More to see what each site will be serving on February 2nd.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 15:30:13 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[November 2021 School News Issue and Podcast]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1522445</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[The November issue of School News is here.
Click on the title of this story for links.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 02 Nov 2021 16:09:03 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Parent-Teacher Conferences]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Parent Teacher Conferences will be from 10/21/21 - 10/29/21
School dismissal will be at 1:00 PM.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Oct 2021 13:08:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Celebrates World Mental Health Day]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[World Mental Health Day, honored annually on October 10, was created to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support to improve the mental health of people around the world. This year’s theme, “Mental Health Care for All: Let’s make it a reality” highlights the importance of equitable access to quality mental health care for all individuals, especially with the additional toll that the COVID-19 pandemic is taking on the physical and mental health in our communities.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 11:30:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Ranks First in Orange County and Sixteenth in California]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1500074</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Recently, the California Reading Coalition released the California Reading Report Card and the Magnolia School District was ranked 16th in the State and 1st in Orange County for our Socio-economically Disadvantaged (SED) and Hispanic Subgroup students in 3rd Grade. Third Grade is the first year of State Testing. The scores were based on the last State Test Scores available in English Language Arts (2017-18 and 2018-19).]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 09:57:48 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Students Receive Generous Donation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Anaheim, Magnolia School District students received over 250 new backpacks full of school supplies. Students across the district were chosen to receive the colorful backpacks.  The backpacks were filled with binders, pencils, crayons, markers and other necessary supplies for school.  The Rotary Club of Anaheim members hopes that Magnolia School District students have a successful school year!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 14 Sep 2021 10:00:34 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Superintendent Update 7/27/21]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[While the Pandemic changed the way we educate children in the Magnolia School District, it did not change our focus on high expectations, rigorous academics and the importance of social-emotional learning. When we transitioned from virtual learning to our hybrid model last April, students and staff were very happy to return to school. We added additional custodial, health, counseling, food services and instructional support to ensure our schools are safe and the needs of our students and staff are met.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jul 2021 11:03:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Congratulations Chris Martinez]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[A few weeks ago, Chris Martinez, our Systems Network Technician was honored not only as the Magnolia School District Classified Employee of the Year but also as one of the nine Orange County Classified Employees of the Year.  Today, we are proud to announce that Chris has been selected  as one of the California Classified Employees of the Year.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Jun 2021 16:24:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020-2021 Employee Recognition Awards]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1444473</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District employees are honored for their years of service to the children of our schools.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 20 May 2021 09:53:08 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Reopening Plan Update (11/10/20)]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1335693</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[As you are aware, at our Board Meeting last week we discussed our School Reopening Plan and  a comprehensive guide that we have developed titled "Family and Student Return to School Guide." Both of these documents are now posted on our website under the COVID-19 tab. We have also posted the weekly Coronavirus Test Positivity Rates that are published by the Orange County Health Care Agency.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2020 10:05:33 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Preschool Students Perform At-Home Learning]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1230722</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[We are proud of our Magnolia School District preschool students, who are engaged in fun and educational learning at home with their families!  Last week, students were given a Friday challenge of “Who could build the tallest structure?” The students and their families created structures using household materials. Once constructed, they measured and submitted the height of their structures to the classroom teacher. The winner with the tallest structure received the honor of selecting the Fun Friday songs to be played in their weekly class Zoom meeting.  Check out these awesome structures that the students and their families constructed!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 11:19:19 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Continues its Hard Work to Serve the Needs of Our Students and Families]]></title>
				<link>http://maxwell.magnoliasd.org/apps/news/article/1206733</link>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District continues its partnership with Giving Children Hope, an organization that delivers weekly backpacks to some of our District families.  Normally, these backpacks are filled with food and put together by members of their organization and then distributed to Magnolia School District families.  

During these unprecedented times, Giving Children Hope is able to deliver the food to our District, but is not able to fill the backpacks. We are very proud of our teachers, who step in and volunteer their time to fill these backpacks for our families each week.  The District is so thankful to have such amazing and dedicated employees.  The teachers response to the call for help was so overwhelming some of the volunteers had to be turned away.  Teachers help assemble the food bags and distribute them to our families.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 11:08:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Recognized with Distinguished California Education Honor]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[SACRAMENTO, Calif., (December 11, 2019) – Magnolia School District was selected as one of 57 recipients of California’s leading educational honor, the Golden Bell Award. The Golden Bell Awards, celebrating their 40th year, are presented by the California School Boards Association to promote excellence in public education and school board governance by recognizing outstanding programs and governance practices. The awards reflect the depth and breadth of education programs and governance decisions supporting these programs that are necessary to address students’ changing needs.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Dec 2019 08:34:09 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020 Magnolia Spelling Bee was a Success!]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The top two spellers from each school participated in the annual Magnolia School District Spelling Bee.  It was a very intense competition with words like tapestry, surmised, and trifecta.  Congratulations to Bryan Pham from Walt Disney Elementary School who earned top honors as this year’s champion.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Fri, 10 Jan 2020 14:52:14 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Participates in Cops 4 Kids Program]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Cops 4 Kids gift-wrapping event at the Anaheim Police Station was a tremendous success. This year Cops 4 Kids is sponsoring 40 of Magnolia families, including those who have had significant losses, such as losing their home or loved one.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 14:08:38 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Behind the Mask: Storytelling through Art comes to Maxwell School]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mattie Lou Maxwell School had the honor and pleasure of hosting the Anaheim Ducks "Behind the Mask: Storytelling through Art" assembly. Molly Schaus and Brett Kurtz, members of the Anaheim Ducks Fan Development Team, spoke to the upper-grade students about the history behind hockey masks and the tradition of goaltenders putting meaningful art on them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:27:27 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Teams Compete in Robotics Tournament]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Robotics Teams from Marshall, Maxwell and Schweitzer competed at the First Lego League tournament on Saturday November 9th.  Students from each school created a project addressing a problem that is found in the cities of today, and proposing solutions for the future.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2019 08:19:32 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Teacher of the Year Finalist]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Maxwell School Teacher Melissa Brennan was honored last Friday night as one of the 6 finalists for Orange County Teachers of the Year.  She was selected among 64 educators across Orange County.  The glamorous event was held at the Disneyland Hotel and featured student musical performances.  Check out this video from Orange County Department of Education featuring Melissa and her colleagues.  Congratulations Melissa!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Nov 2019 15:30:15 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Students Participate in STEM Activity]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday September 28th, approximately 140 students from the Magnolia School District attended a free STEM event held at the Muzeo in Anaheim.  The event was put on by Andrew Needles, the CEO of Clarkson Technologies.  Younger students had fun learning about polarity in batteries as they raced toy cars using magnets to propel them.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 09 Oct 2019 11:37:27 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Project HERO Receives Magnificent Donation]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to a fantastic partnership between the Magnolia School District, Love Anaheim, the Magnolia Baptist Church and the Anaheim Rotary Club, 100 hygiene kits were assembled and donated to Project HERO.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 10:51:55 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Anaheim Rotary Donates Backpacks Filled with School Supplies]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the generosity of the Anaheim Rotary Club, 308 Magnolia students will receive brand new backpacks filled with plenty of school supplies.  Rotary members and Magnolia staff members delivered the backpacks to the District on Thursday, August 28th and several students and families were present to receive their backpacks. The remaining backpacks will be delivered to students across the District.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Aug 2019 10:58:39 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[2020 Teacher of the Year Finalist]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Congratulations to Melissa Brennan for being selected as one of the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year!  Mrs. Brennan was surprised in her classroom by Orange County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Al Mijares who presented her with the prestigious award.  

Melissa has been teaching in Magnolia School District for the last 16 years, spending the last 5 years as a Transitional Kindergarten through First grade Special Day Class teacher at Mattie Lou Maxwell School.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2019 09:29:18 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[25th Annual Dental Clinic and Community Health Fair]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Saturday, February 23, 2019 marked the 25th anniversary of the Magnolia School District Dental Clinic and Community Health Fair.  Dr. Jonas Salk Elementary School MPR was transformed into a Dentist’s office and the courtyard was turned into a community health fair.  Students and their families from all across the district were invited to attend.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jan 2020 13:17:28 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Maxwell School Celebrates the 2nd Annual PTA Dance with a Loved One]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On February 15, Maxwell’s PTA sponsored its 2nd Annual Dance with a Loved One. Over 250 students and family members purchased tickets for the highly anticipated event.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 15:38:50 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Participate in Annual Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[The 2019 Magnolia School District Spelling Bee was a memorable one!   The rain may have delayed the Bee, but it certainly did not stop it.  The two top spellers from each of our 9 schools participated in the very intense competition.  Students successfully spelled words such as extravaganza, gregarious, capricious and cauliflower.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jan 2019 09:05:06 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Register for MEEF Fit and Fun 5K Run]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us this Saturday, October 5th for the fourth annual MEEF Fit and Fun 5K Run.  
Pricing for the event is $25 for adults and $15 for children.  Click "Read full story" for the registration link.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 02 Oct 2019 11:23:45 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students Attend Saturday School Session]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, December 8, almost 350 fourth through sixth grade students attended a four hour Saturday School session.  Offered for the first time in Magnolia School District, this four hour session was designed to provide students with fun, engaging learning activities while making up some lost learning time from being absent.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Dec 2018 08:53:35 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Robotics teams participate in Orange County Competition]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District continues to thrive in the area of Technology.  Recently teams from  Dr. Albert Schweitzer, Robert M. Pyles STEM Academy, and Mattie Lou Maxwell Schools participated in the FIRST Lego League Robotics competition.  Each team had to design a robot to perform various tasks on the competition board.  The teams scored points based on how many tasks they completed as well as their individual robot design.  In the robot game Maxwell School placed 7th, Schweitzer was only one point behind in 8th and Pyles’ first-year team had a good showing at 17th.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 09:06:35 -0800</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[MEEF Fit and Fun 5K Run is Coming Up]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[This Saturday, October 6, 2018, is our 3rd Annual MEEF Fit and Fun 5K Run.  There is time to sign up for this great event that benefits all our students and teachers.

For tickets and more information please click on the "Read Full Story" green button below.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Oct 2018 09:59:54 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Community Partners Provide New Backpacks for Magnolia Students]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Thanks to the generosity of the Rotary Club of Anaheim, Magnolia students received over 360 new backpacks full of school supplies.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Sep 2018 13:34:56 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[7th Annual Chess Tournament is Bigger than Ever]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Saturday, May 19th, 2018 Success Through Chess hosted the 7th annual Magnolia School District chess tournament at Baden-Powell School. The day was filled with concentration, focus, tears, cheers, as students played individually for the first part of the day, then team chess or “bughouse” with their classmates against other District students!]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Jun 2018 10:05:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Graduating Seniors Visit Magnolia School District]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Magnolia School District students were really excited to welcome graduating seniors from Magnolia High School to a “Senior “Walk”  at their schools on Monday, May 21.  The seniors donned their caps and gowns for a brief “parade” through Maxwell, Salk, and Walter Schools, along with the accompaniment of the skilled musicians in the Magnolia High School drumline.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 14:45:07 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Educators Receive Awards for Services to Language Learners]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[On Thursday, May 10 Stacey Kraack and Mirna Colocho were recognized at the 6th Annual Language Learner Celebration, recognizing individuals from districts across Orange County who have improved opportunities and outcomes for English learner students.  The event took place at the Marconi Automotive Museum in Tustin.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 22 May 2018 15:55:29 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Students, Parents, and Staff enjoy live performances and great food during the fifth annual Magnolia Education Enrichment Foundation (MEEF).]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[For the last five years, the month of May has signaled the time for the annual MEEF Food and Fun Festival.  This year was the biggest festival to date!  Gourmet food trucks had a fantastic food variety for sale, from Flying Hawaiian Sliders to Korean BBQ Beef Bowls. 

Live performances included musical selections by members of the Advanced Magnolia School District Band, Patriotic songs by 2nd Graders from across the district, Juliette Low School of the Arts student’s reenacted parts of their yearly musical, Disney School Polynesian Dancers showed their skill, and Hula and Flamenco Dancers provided a splendid finale to the student performances.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 15 May 2018 08:09:16 -0700</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Join us this Thursday, September 13th for Back to School Night.

5:30 PM Teacher Introductions and PTA Meeting
5:50 PM Classroom Visits Session 1
6:25 PM Classroom Visits Session 2]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 11 Sep 2018 13:43:53 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia Students Participate in Annual Spelling Bee]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[Eighteen outstanding scholars from all nine District schools participated in the annual Magnolia School District Spelling Bee took place on Wednesday, January 31.  The two top spellers from each school participated in this exciting competition at the Juliette Low School of the Arts, coordinated by Principal Dr. Debra Von Sprecken.]]></description>
				
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				<pubDate>Tue, 17 Apr 2018 10:30:49 -0700</pubDate>
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				<title><![CDATA[Magnolia School District Generates Sustainable Energy for Student Success]]></title>
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					<description><![CDATA[In January 2017, Magnolia Superintendent Dr. Frank Donavan and the Board of Trustees recommended moving the District in a renewable energy, greener direction.   The District partnered with ENGIE, formerly known as OpTerra Energy Services.  As a result of this partnership, a comprehensive energy plan was developed that will generate $14.1 million dollars in net savings for the District over the next 30 years.]]></description>
				
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