Thursday News Ricardo Flores Magón Academy. October 9th, 2013 Historical Events on October 12th NO School October 14th 539BC - The army of Cyrus the Great of Persia takes Babylon. 1492 - Christopher Columbus's expedition makes landfall on Caribbean island he names San Salvador (likely Watling Island, Bahamas). The explorer believes he has reached East Asia. Monday, October 14th, there is NO SCHOOL. DPS Middle & High School Expo 1985 - Intl Physicians for Prevention of Nuclear War receives Nobel Prize. 1992 - Wash Redskin Art Monk sets NFL record with 820th reception. The Denver Public School district will be having an open house for students and parents of 8th graders, on Wednesday, October 23rd from 6:00-8:00pm at the Sports Authority Field West Club Lounge, parking lot C, Gate 2. For more information please call 720-4233414. RFMA Chess Tournament Bake Sale, October 18th. We are having our next chess tournament on Saturday, October 19th at 9:00am, located at 6901 S Peoria St. Centennial, Co. 80112. Check in from 7:30-8:30am. If you want your Magonista to compete this time, please make sure to fill out the form and mail it with payment no later than Saturday, October 12th. RFMA no longer accept payments for this event. Our RFMA Booster Committee will have a bake sale on Friday, October 18th at 4:00pm. We will have a variety of desserts for you to buy and enjoy. Donate sweets to get some volunteer hours and help us have a successful fundraiser event. If you have any questions, call Ms. Spinoso at 303-412-7610. RFMA Board Meeting Credit Card Services Now RFMA is accepting credit card and debit card for payments. However, we have to charge $3.00 service fee every time you make a payment this way. Unfortunately we are no longer accepting personal/business checks. Cash is always welcome. If da you have any questions, please contact the front office, 303-412-7610. The RFMA Board of Trustees will meet Wednesday, October 23rd at 6pm. The meeting will be held here at RFMA facilities. Public comment will begin at 6:05pm. Everyone is encouraged to attend. LIKE US IN FACEBOOK! Announcements sent home Dear parents, we are sending very important announcements along with this Thursday folder. Please make sure to read them all. You can contact us with any questions at 303-412-7610. Get Your Green Shirt On! Friday, October 4th, 2013 THERE WEEK, . W ERE NO GREEN SHIRTS THIS DUE TO SCHOOL CLOSING CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1. Monday, October 14th, NO SCHOOL. 2. Friday, October, 18th, Early Release day at 1:00pm. No after School Program 3. Friday, October 18th. Bake Sale after school. Bring your sweets and get volunteer hours. 4. Saturday, October, 19th. Chess Tournament. More details in the news announcement. 5. Monday, October 21st, Wheatridge High School Showcase.8th Grade only. 6. Wednesday, October 23rd, DPS Middle & High School Expo. 7. Wednesday, October 23rd, The Denver Public School District and KIPP Collegiate High School will have an expo for 8th graders. 8. Friday, October 25th, Parent/Teacher Conferences. 5301 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221 WWW.MAGONACADEMY.ORG 5301 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221 WWW.MAGONACADEMY.ORG continued from page 1 5301 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221 WWW.MAGONACADEMY.ORG 5301 LOWELL BLVD, DENVER, CO 80221 WWW.MAGONACADEMY.ORG Thursday News 5