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Myra Linn Elementary

Home of the Mountain Lions

October Newsletter

Posted Date: 10/01/26 (08:52 AM)


A cartoon illustration of a cute cougar cub wearing a blue shirt with the text "ROAR" and a blue bow.

September/October Newsletter

2026-2027

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Upcoming Important Events

 

Monday, September 21

Angeles Baseball Clinic
First-Fifth Grade ONLY!
8:00 am - 10:30 am
 

Tuesday, September 22

ELAC @ 8:15-9:15 AM
LOCATION: Cafeteria
 

Friday, September 25

A graphic with stylized figures of three children jumping, surrounded by stars, with the text "SCHOOL ASSEMBLY: STUDENT OF THE MONTH".

Student of the Month Awards

Time: 8:30 am 
MPR/Cafeteria
(Entrance: Meredith St)
A colorful graphic with the text 'FAMILY FOCUS FRIDAYS' set against a bright yellow and orange gradient background.

Friday Family Focus

9:00 am -10:00 am 
MPR/Cafeteria

Student Fall Dance

TIME:  2:30 - 4:00 Pm
WHO: 3RD - 5TH GRADE ONLY!
WHERE: MPR/CAFETERIA
COST: $10.00 per child (CASH ONLY)

*This is a student only event!  

**PRE-SALE for snacks 9/23 and 9/24.  Students turn in money to their teacher in an envelope or ziplock bag.

See flyer for more details.
 

Monday, September 28

SSC Meeting

2:30-3:30 pm
Room 201
 

College & Career Spirit Week 9/28-10/2

A colorful flyer for College and Career Spirit Week, detailing events from September 28 to October 3 in both English and Spanish.
 
 
Colorful autumn leaves hang from strings against a dark wood background, framing the white text 'HELLO OCTOBER'.

📚 Parent-Teacher Conferences Are Coming!

Minimum Day Schedule All Week
Friday, 10/2/26 - 10/9/26

Dear Myra Linn Families,
Parent-Teacher Conferences are coming up! Teachers will be sending home a conference invitation with a date and time for you to meet with your child’s teacher.

📌 Please return the conference invitation to your child’s teacher as soon as possible.

We also ask that you make plans with your employer now so that you can be available for your scheduled conference appointment. Your child’s teacher has set aside this time specifically to meet with you and discuss your child’s progress.

💬 Need a different day or time? Please reach out directly to your child’s teacher through ParentSquare to request a special appointment; or send teacher an email (emails located in our website, under Staff directory)

Thank you for partnering with us and making your child’s education a priority! 💙🦁
 

Shoes that Fit (Stater Bros Charties)

Dear Myra Linn Families,
We are excited to share that Myra Linn Elementary will be hosting a special Shoes That Fit event on Tuesday, October 6! 💙
Through the generosity of Shoes That Fit and Stater Bros. Charities, our students will have the opportunity to receive a new pair of shoes that fits their current shoe size.

👟 What Students Will Receive
Students will participate in a special event that includes:
  • 👟 A new pair of shoes
  • 🛍️ A Stater Bros. reusable bag
  • 🍎 Fresh fruit
  • 🎃 A mini pie pumpkin
  • 📚 A children's book
  • ✨ A fun shoe charm

🗓️ Event Details
Date: Tuesday, October 6
School Start Time: 7:55 AM
Students: TK through 5th grade
Students will participate with their class and will rotate through the different stations throughout the morning.

📏 Shoe Sizing
To make sure each student receives the correct size, shoe sizing was be collected in advance. Students will receive their shoes based on the size identified for them.
If your child's teacher or the school contacts you regarding shoe sizing or a permission/media release, please respond as soon as possible so we can make sure your child is included.
We are so grateful to Shoes That Fit and Stater Bros. Charities for helping provide this special experience for our Mountain Lions! 💙

Mountain Lions Roar! 🦁
We never settle for less than our best!
 

Monday, October 12

NO SCHOOL 
[ALL ALVORD SCHOOLS]

Classes Resume: 
Tuesday, October 13
Minimum Day Schedule
 

Tuesday, October 13

ELAC @ 8:15-9:15 AM
LOCATION: Cafeteria
 

Wednesday, October 14

Make-Up Picture Day

TIME: 8:15 AM - 12:00 PM

📸 Make-Up Picture Day is for students who did not have their photo taken at the beginning of the school year. If your child needs to have their picture taken, please notify their teacher ahead of time so they can send your child to have their photo taken. Once you notify the teacher, a picture flyer/order form will be sent home with your child. PLEASE make sure your child brings the envelope WITH THEM ON THIS DAY completed and with money inside to give to the photographer when they go to take their photo. 
 

Wednesday, October 21

Unity Day

Unity Day is the signature annual event of National Bullying Prevention Month, designed to bring people together in a visible message of kindness, acceptance, and inclusion.

Wear Orange Day!
 

Friday, October 23

A graphic design with the text 'SCHOOL ASSEMBLY' and 'STUDENT OF THE MONTH' featuring colorful stick figures celebrating under a large star.

Student of the Month Assembly

Time: 8:30 am 
MPR/Cafeteria
(Entrance: Meredith St)
A colorful graphic with the text 'FAMILY FOCUS FRIDAYS' in blue, pink, and green against a yellow gradient background.

FAMILY FOCUS FRIDAYS

Time: 9:00 am 
MPR/Cafeteria
(Entrance: Meredith St)

70's Theme Family Dance


FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
5:30 - 7:00 PM
MPR/CAFETERIA

 

Monday, October 26

The National Theatre for Children

Assembly for Students Only!
8:15 am - TK thru 2nd grade
9:00 am - 3rd thru 5th grade
 

SSC

2:30-3:30 pm
Room 201
 

Tuesday, October 27

ELAC

8:15 - 9:15 AM
ROOM #1
 

Friday, October 30

Storybook Parade

LOCATION: BLACKTOP
HOURS: 8:30 - 9:30 AM

Dress up as your favorite story book character.
 

Friday, October 30, 2026

A colorful flyer with the text 'Reminder Minimum Day Today,' listing TK and Kinder release at 12:45 pm and First through Fifth Grade release at 1:00 pm.