• This weekend, 8 Caddo Magnet students traveled to New Orleans to compete in the Mu Alpha Theta Tournament at Brother Martin High School. In Individual tests, Max Shen placed 1st, and Wesley Wynn placed 2nd in PreCalculus,  and Kevin Zhao placed 3rd, and Nathan Tatum received Honorable Mention in Calculus. In Team tests, Max Shen, Hudson Miller, Shourya Tank, and Connor Sexton placed 1st in the Comp Math 2 test, and Nathan Tatum and Jai Koticha placed 3rd in the Calc AB Test. In the Upper Interschool test, Magnet received 2nd place.

• This weekend, Caddo Magnet Quiz Bowl took second place in both Varsity and Junior Varsity at New Waverly High School in New Waverly, Texas. 

A team, which was made up of Johnny Zheng, Elliott Kerouac, Gil Pedrotty, and Annelise Whited, finished 8-1, losing only to national #2 team Strake Jesuit, and B team, which was Graeme Neeley, Sahil Thorat, Luka Mikaberidze, and AC Rainwater, finished 7-2, losing only to Strake Jesuit’s D team. Johnny Zheng was the top scorer in Varsity and Graeme Neeley finished 3rd in Junior Varsity. Congratulate these folks if you see them!

• The dance line Christmas mini-clinic will be held in the gymnastics room after school today from 4-5:30. All are welcome to join us to learn a festive Christmas dance followed by hot cocoa! 

• ” The PTSA is hosting a pizza party for all students who are members of the PTSA.  A list of student members is posted outside the cafeteria, main office, and library.  Please check the list to see if you are a member(your parents might have registered you).  If you are a member, swing by the PAC foyer on December 11th during your lunch shift for some pizza and drinks.”

• Auditions for Caddo Magnet Players Winter Show – Almost, Maine  – will be held on Wednesday, December 11th after school in the Lecture Hall. Additional information can be found on the google form linked in the Drama Club band and Instagram! Auditions will be cold readings and acting exercises, so nothing will need to be memorized. Auditions are open to any Magnet student, and no experience is necessary!

• Seniors, your community service hours are due to Mr. Bottoms by Tuesday, December 10th.

• Yearbook picture retakes for underclassmen and seniors will be taken on Friday, December 13, in the dance room during both lunch shifts. This is the last opportunity for yearbook pictures, so please mark your calendars and make plans to be there!

• If you would like to check out after the 7th hour midterm on Dec 19th, you will need a signed note from your parent. The permission slips will be available starting this Wednesday, Dec 11 in the front office. They are due by the end of the day Dec 16th. This is an unexcused absence. 

• Lacrosse Spirit Night

Johnny’s Pizza

8714 Youree Drive

Tuesday, December 10th

4:00- 8:00

Dine in OR Carry Out!

Library Announcements:

• The library will host the next Book Slice lunch on Tuesday, December 10th. Sign up on your Class of Library page on Canvas by 1:00 p.m. on Monday so that we can order the right amount of pizza!

Do you have books checked out for a project? Don’t forget to renew them or turn them in so that fines don’t accrue!

Don’t forget to check out something fun to read over the break! 

• We love that celebrating diversity is a part of the culture at Magnet.   On Thursday, December 12th, we will be celebrating Kwanzaa.  Kwanzaa is an African American Cultural Celebration observed at the end of December.  The principles celebrated involve purpose, unity, creativity, and cooperative economics.  BSA will be selling individual soul food items for $5 each. Soul Food 3-item sampler plates will be $10.  The event will include a Maker’s Fair.  See Mrs. Graham or a BSA officer for more information.

This Day in History:

 

December 9: On this day in history, December 9, 1941, Franklin Delano Roosevelt delivered his Fireside Chat, officially declaring war on Japan. He stated, “We are now in this war. We are all in it — all the way. Every single man, woman, and child is a partner in the most tremendous undertaking of our American history. We must share together the bad news and the good news, the defeats and the victories — the changing fortunes of war.” This was his televised declaration to the public of the United States’ entry into World War II, leading to the end of the Great Depression and the devastating racism and imprisonment of Japanese and Asian Americans.

 

December 10: On this day in history, December 10, 1948, the United Nations released the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. This is the most translated document in the world, as it has been translated into more than 500 different languages. It promotes equality of human rights regardless of sex, religion, race, ethnicity, or other status.

 

December 11: On this day in history, December 11, 1777, George Washington begins marching his troops to Valley Forge. Charles Cornwallis, a British general, surprised Washington’s troops and the march to Valley Forge was delayed as they retreated to Whitemarsh.

 

December 12: On this day in history, December 12, 1846, New Granada (modern day Colombia and Panama) signed the Bidlack Treaty with the United States. This allowed the United States to cross the Isthmus of Panama and guaranteed neutrality for the sovereignty of New Granada.

 

December 13: On this day in history, December 13, 1862, the Battle of Frederickson was waged. This battle of the Civil War was won by Charles Lee and his men, and ultimately won by the Confederate Army.

 

Happy Birthday:

 

Happy belated birthday to Mr. Middleton.  If you see him today, please be sure to wish him a happy belated birthday!

 

Cafeteria Announcements:

 

Monday 12/9	Tuesday 12/10	Wednesday 12/11	Thursday 12/12	Friday 12/13
Banana Muffin Orange Wedge Fruit Juice Milk	Kolache Pears Fruit Juice Milk	Confetti Mini Pancakes Tropical Fruit Fruit Juice Milk	Cereal Pop-tart Fruit Cocktail Fruit Juice Milk	Cinnamon Roll Fruit Cocktail Fruit Juice Milk
Chicken Nuggets Mash Potato w/gravy Yeast Roll Oriental Veg Fruit Basket Peaches Milk	Breaded chicken patty On hamburger bun Curly Fries Pinto Beans Lettuce/Tomato Pears Fresh Fruit Basket Milk	Pepperoni Pizza Salad Green Beans Corn on Cob Apple (Principle choice) Banana (Principle choice) Milk	Breaded Pork Chop Cornbread Turnip Greens Yam Patty Salad Fruit Cocktail Fresh Fruit Basket Milk	Hamburger French Fries Lettuce/Tomato Bagged Grapes Fresh Fruit Basket Milk

 

Calendar of Events for December 2024

Monday, December 9, 2024:

• Music Rehearsal, PAC

Tuesday, December 10, 2024:

• Music Rehearsal, PAC
•  Choir/TAP Concert 6 pm PAC
• Boys Soccer – Magnet vs Airline 6 pm at Tinsley (Away)
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Benton 7:30 pm at Bossier High (Away)

 

Wednesday, December 11, 2024:

•  Music Rehearsal, PAC
• Auditions Winter One –ACT Drama/TAP, Lecture Hall
• Pizza lunch for students members of PTSA 11:30 am (PAC foyer)

Thursday, December 12, 2024:

•   Music Rehearsal, PAC
•   Activity Period – Rotation 1
• Boba (during lunch)
•  Kwanzaa Soul Food Festival 4:30-6:30 pm Courtyard
•  Orchestra/Band Concert 6 pm PAC
• Wrestling – Magnet vs Benton 6 pm at Benton
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Southwood 5:30 pm at Cargill (Home)
• Boys Soccer – Magnet vs Southwood 6:30 pm at Cargill (Home)

Friday, December 13, 2024:

•  Activity Period – Rotation 2
•   Auditions Winter One –ACT Drama/TAP, Lecture Hall
•  Music Rehearsal, PAC
•   Holiday Music Concert 2nd Period, PAC
• Picture Day – Make-ups during lunch, Dance Room

Saturday, December 14, 2024:

• Wrestling – Tournament (All Day) at Bossier
• Archery – Winter Warm-up at Benton Intermediate 

Monday, December 16, 2024:

•  Midterms – 1st and 4th Periods
• Powerlifting Meet – West Monroe dual meet 4:30 pm 

Tuesday, December 17, 2024:

• Midterms – 2nd and 5th Periods

Wednesday, December 18, 2024:

•  Midterms – 3rd and 6th Periods
• PTSA Holiday Luncheon 1:30 pm Cafeteria

Thursday, December 19, 2024:

•  Midterms –  7th Period
• First Semester Ends

December 20-Jan 3:

•  Christmas Break

December 27-28, 2024:

• Wrestling – Tournament (All Day) at PSSC

Calendar of Events for January

Monday, January 6, 2025:

•  PTSA Staff Breakfast, Cafeteria
• Teacher’s Professional Development
•  PTSA Meeting, Library

Tuesday, January 7, 2025:

•  Boys Soccer – Magnet vs Parkway at Lee Hedges (Home)
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Parkway 7:45 pm at Lee Hedges (Home)

Wednesday, January 8, 2025:

• No Events

Thursday, January 9, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 3
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Boys 6 pm at Lee Hedges (Home)
• Wrestling – Magnet vs Benton 6 pm at Magnet

Friday, January 10, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 4

Saturday, January 11, 2025:

•  Powerlifting Meet – Calvary Invitational

Monday, January 13, 2025:

• Auditions Spring Play, Lecture Hall
•  Career Compass

Tuesday, January 14, 2025:

•  Poetry Out Loud 4:15 pm Library
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs North Desoto 6 pm at North Desoto
• Boys Soccer – Magnet vs North Desoto 7:15 pm at North Desoto

Wednesday, January 15, 2025:

• Auditions Spring Play, Lecture Hall

Thursday, January 16, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 1
• All State Music Conference

Friday, January 17, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 2
• All State Music Conference

Saturday, January 18, 2025:

• Powerlifting Meet – Woodlawn Knights Invitational
• Wrestling – Tournament at Rayne Invitational

Monday, January 20, 2025:

• Martin Luther King
•  Career Compass

Tuesday, January 21, 2025:

• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Northwood 6 pm at Northwood (Away)
•  Boys Soccer – Magnet vs Northwood 7:45 pm at Northwood (Away)
• Wrestling – Magnet vs Byrd 6 pm at Magnet

Wednesday, January 22, 2025:

• CMHS Science Fair

Thursday, January 23, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 3
• CMHS Science Fair
• Boys Soccer –  Magnet vs Calvary 6 pm at Calvary (Away)
• Girls Soccer – Magnet vs Airline 7:45 pm at Airline

Friday, January 24, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 4
• CMHS Science Fair
• State Thespian Festival, Natchitoches, LA

Saturday, January 25, 2025:

• State Thespian Festival, Natchitoches, LA

Sunday, January 26, 2025:

• Winter Preview 2-5 pm

Monday, January 27, 2025:

•  Career Compass
• Boys Soccer – Magnet vs Haughton 6 pm at Lee Hedges (Home)
•  Girls Soccer – Magnet vs TBD 7:45 pm at Lee Hedges (Away)
• Wrestling – City Championship 6 pm at Evangel

Tuesday, January 28, 2025:

• No Events

Wednesday, January 29, 2025:

• Winter One Acts 6 pm PAC

Thursday, January 30, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 1
• Winter One Acts PAC

Friday, January 31, 2025:

• Activity Period – Rotation 2
• Winter One Acts PAC
• Magnet Gala Walkthrough 4 pm PAC/Lecture Hall

 

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Have a great day, and we will see you out and about!