PORTOLA HIGHLY GIFTED MAGNET

December Newsletter

12/4/2019

Please click below to read the December newsletter.

mailchi.mp/0391941942ad/portola-hgm-newsletter-dec-2019?e=91cbfd4640

Parent Meeting presentation

10/14/2019

Here is the link to the power point presentation on September 9th.

docs.google.com/presentation/d/1pcY5gCux_W2f10g_kVHFOQEy7LdsfPaOZycPLL93c3M/edit?usp=sharing

Portola mpa Kick-off parent meeting

8/22/2019

Please mark your calendar for our Kick-Off Meeting of the school year on:
Monday September 9, 2019
6:00 PM
Portola Middle School

We will discuss plans for the school year, Portola MPA Budget, overnight trips, after school enrichments and more.

Exact location to be determined

Bowling get-together

8/7/2019

After Magnet Orientation, roll on over to Corbin Bowl to have some fun with your Magnet friends.

While the kids bowl, parents can relax and chat. Please make sure there is an adult present that is responsible for your child.

The cost is $15 per child for 2 games, rental shoes, 2 slices of pizza and soft drink.
CASH ONLY!

Siblings are welcome.
Please RSVP by Friday, August 2nd and note how many children will be bowling so that we can have enough lanes reserved.
Hope to see you there!

WHERE:
Corbin Bowl
19616 Ventura Blvd.
Tarzana, CA 91356

WHEN:
Monday, August 12 from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

(almost) last day of school laser tag fundraiser!

5/19/2019

Wrap up the school year with friends at Ultrazone Laser Tag on Wednesday, June 5th 4 - 8 PM.

Ultrazone Laser Tag
14622 Ventura Blvd #208
Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
(818) 789-6620

Pre-sale price is $25 (must purchase by 5/31)
At the door: $30 (or single game $12)

Please provide the name(s) of student(s) and grade(s).

Battle of the books team places 2nd overall in regionals!

5/18/2019

Congratulations to Portola's Battle of the Books team, they placed 2nd Overall in the regionals, and we had two teams place 1st in their divisions!

OUr delegates received awards at scmun!

4/1/2019

So pleased to share that our Model UN delegates Zaighum, Kian and Anthony were awarded “Outstanding Research” and Nate S. received “Outstanding Delegate” during their conference at USC yesterday.

congrats to our students!

3/31/2019

Congratulations to our students who represented our program at the 69th Annual LA County Science & Engineering Fair! We are pleased to share their hard work paid off and they did very well this year, and we are incredibly proud of them- well done!

Also a special thank you to our incredible science teacher Mrs. Gramajo, who tirelessly worked to help our students be prepared to participate in the Science Fair.

1st in their Category:
Kian G.
Charles L.
Alison M.
Zaighum N.

2nd in their Category:
Sandul H.
Elysiah N.
Nate S.

3rd in their Category:
Manav D.
Una M.

Honorable Mention:
Lalitha D.
Dianna L.
Colt R.
Alan Y. (and also received the Naval Research Award!)
Richard Z.

Recognition:
Madison K.
Matthew K.
Mabel N.