​Save the date for our All Grades Orientation on August 6th at 9:00am. Students can pick up their schedules, PE uniforms, books and new students can practice their locker combinations!

​Summer reading list for our students that may want to participate in Battle of the Books next year... 

http://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/

​Last Day of School Laser Tag was a huge hit - we had so many students show up, and the kids really had a fantastic time! Thanks to all who came out and made it an event to remember!

​Congratulations to all of our culminating 8th graders! Wishing you all the best as you go on to high school! 
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​The Portola music program has a new piano thanks to a donation from the Magnet Parents Association - sadly the old one was worn out beyond repair. Our student is enjoying the new sound!

​We recently learned that one of our students, Hana C., received a Gold Key Award in the 2018 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards for her painting, "Everyone Is Equal." She also received a Notable Submission Award for her piece "Ocean Through Filtered Camera" in the Bow Seat Ocean Awareness International Art Contest. Congratulations Hana!
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Monday, June 4 is a regular dismissal at 3:00 pm. It will be Locker Clean Out for all students, so consider sending them with a bag to bring home any personal items. Yearbooks will also be distributed in homerooms.
We also have Ms. Fisk Dance Class Performances in the MPR at 7:30 pm, please join us.
Tuesday, June 5 is 1:29 pm dismissal. For eligible 8th grade students, we will be hosting the annual 8th grade picnic from 1:30 to 3:30 pm on the PE Field.
Wednesday, June 6 is a minimum day with 12:47 pm dismissal. Our Highly Gifted Magnet Culmination is at 11:00 am in the MPR.
Thursday, June 7 is the last day of school and a minimum day with 12:47 pm dismissal. Don't forget to come to Ultrazone from 4-8pm for Last Day of School Laser Tag!
Friday, June 8th is a Pupil Free Day (translation: Summer Break begins!)
Other reminders: Monday, June 11th
Math placement test for incoming 6th graders 9am
Band & Orchestra auditions for incoming students (by appt. only)
8th Grade Grads go to Disneyland.

​We enjoyed some wonderful performances by our magnet students last week in Portola's annual Spring Concerts!

​Proud to share that Astronaut Sally Ride, the first American woman in space, was a Portola alumna!

​Our 6th grade students had an amazing time visiting JPL today!