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Thank you!

Thank you to those of you who were able to donate tissues to our classroom!  The students appreciate having something soft to use on their noses.

Thank you for supporting last week’s fun run!  I hear we raised nearly $12,000 for field experiences!  That number is phenomenal and we couldn’t have done it without your support.

Don’t forget – Next week is student led parent conferences.  Plan for early release at 1:00pm all three days of conferences – Wednesday, February 13-Friday, February 15.

Please sign up for a time that works for you AND your child.   They will be showing you the portfolio they have put together which will highlight the things they have been working on in class.  As stated in the weekly MMA newsletter, there will be no progress reports issued during February conferences.  Instead, your child’s progress toward mastery of key standards will be shown with work they have personally selected.

You can sign up for a conference time at this link.

Annual Chili Cook Off

Hey Folks!  MMA’s annual Chili Cook Off is upon us.  Come join the fun Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30-7:00.

Bring your favorite pot of Chili and enter to win a fabulous prize, or simply come have dinner with friends and family all while supporting field experiences for our school.

Please sign up to bring a pot of chili or cornbread at this link.  If you bring a pot of chili, please also bring a serving utensil and an extension cord to plug in your crock pot.

This is a perfect opportunity for your 6th grade student, or parents, to complete volunteer hours.

Original Works Orders Are Coming!

Dear Families,
Original Works keepsakes will be delivered to your children on Friday, November 30th.
If you would like to help sort (goes toward your volunteer hours), please let Rachael Bush know (rachael.bush@gmail.com)! We’re going to be opening boxes and checking order forms in the conference room right after drop off Friday morning!

Fall Festival Volunteers Needed!

Please see this message from our room mom.
Just wanted to say thanks to those of you that signed up to help out for fall festival and have brought hair color spray already!
I’m still looking for as much hair color spray as we can lay hands on, as this will ensure we can run this booth all night. So far I have enough for probably the first hour. Please turn in donations any time this week to Mrs. Amity’s room and we will collect it for the booth on Friday.
I’m also looking for additional volunteers for the following time slots so we can have two people running the booth at a time. Team work is dream work!
I need one volunteer for each time slot, feel free to sign up for more than one if you are able to, that would be a huge help!
4-4:30pm
4:30-5pm
5-5:30pm
5:30-6pm
6-6:30pm
6:30-7pm
Clean up (7-715pm)
Thanks again everyone, I very much appreciate all of your help with this!
Natalie

Original Works

Original Works order forms will be coming home with your children Monday, October 8.  If your child has not yet completed a piece of artwork, they will still have an opportunity to do so at home.  Please review the following FAQs regarding the Original Works process.

Original Works Q & A:

What is Original Works?

  • Turn your child’s art into keepsakes (mugs, tote bags, pot holders, pillowcases, keychains, night lights, etc.). This fundraiser benefits your child’s classroom directly.

What if my child didn’t do or complete their art?

  • Complete it now! Art needs to be on plain 8.5”x11” paper (cardstock is best for durability). No 3-D art (glitter, pipe cleaners, etc.) and no copyrighted art. Must be original! Whatever you turn in with your payment will be considered complete.

What if my child made more than one piece of art?

  • You need one order form per piece of art. The order form needs to be filled out and taped to the back of your child’s art.

What if I have a child who wants to participate and isn’t at MMA?

  • Anyone can submit art. All you need is an order form and to designate which teacher you want to benefit!

How do I pay?

  • Write a check made to Original Works and attach it to the order form or write your credit card number on order form.

When are orders due?

  • Art, order forms, and payment must be returned to the front office by October 17th.

What needs to be on the art?

  • Your child’s name, teacher’s name, and a T designating the top of art must be written on the back of each piece of art.

When will keepsakes arrive?

  • Friday, November 30th!

Questions?

Email rachael.bush@gmail.com