There are lots of things going on this week!

The Box Top Store is open for the first time September 24th. There are assigned times for Kindergarten, Lower El and Upper El. Be sure to bring your cut/non-expired box tops to “buy” all kinds of neat things!

If you are a room mom or room mom assistant, there is a meeting Wednesday, Sept 24th at 8:45am, in the conference room. We will be discussing upcoming events as well as sharing and getting ideas to help out our wonderful teachers.

Thursday, September 25th at 7:00pm is our MAPA General Meeting. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to come! We will have all the committees there to represent themselves and answer any questions you may have.

Remember, Back to school night is this Thursday, September 4th, from 6:30 til 7:30. We will be there to answer questions and help you decide which committee best suits you to join. (I know there are a few teachers who are still looking for a room mom.) Also, we are having a clothing exchange. Dress code and non-dress code items are welcome.

AND Don’t forget our first MAPA meeting Friday morning, September 5th @ 8:45am. Everyone is welcome!

Welcome back to school! We hope you are off to a great start. Now that school is back in session, we are gearing up to make this a fun and exciting year! We have lots of things planned for the year and need your help to make it possible! Joining MAPA is a great way to stay involved and to stay connected. WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEERS! The dedicated volunteer work of our families (and extended families) make this school a very special place for our children.

Take time to look at the “upcoming events” page for upcoming events and meetings. Also, please take the time to check out our “In The Spotlight” page. Each month we look forward to spotlighting committee chairs and their committee for their hard work and service to the school.

If a certain committee interests you, we encourage you to contact that chairperson. A list of Committees Chairs and their contact info is listed below.

6th Grade Liaisons – Dore Elmer (deelady73@gmail.com)
Book Fair – Mandee Stephens (mandeestephens@q.com)
Box Tops – Rachael Bush
Events – Stephanie Wallis (stephaniewallis82@gmail.com)
Fall Festival – Melinda Montgomery (melmont30@gmail.com)
Junior High – Melinda Montgomery (melmont30@gmail.com)
Room Parent – Heidi Bradley (heidibradley81@gmail.com)
Safety – Autumn Douglas (mrsrouglah@yahoo.com)
Teacher Appreciation – Wendy Ryan (wendy@claimtheweb.com)
Gala – Sarah Powell (sarahbhpowell@hotmail.com)

Due to popular demand, we have scheduled another night at Wolf Mountain for skiing/snowboarding group lessons. It is February 26th, 2014 4:00-6:00.

To clarify, those attending ski night at Wolf need to have your children there and ready for their lesson at 4:00. I suggest leaving for Wolf right after school to give you time to report to ski school and get rental equipment if needed.

MAPA will be at the school to register students for MMA’s ski night at Wolf Mountain on the following dates here in the front lobby of the school.  You will need to do this prior to the ski night.

January 14th 5-5:30 pm

January 16th 3-3:45 pm

January 21st 8:15-9:30 AM

For more detailed information about MMA’s ski night, please check out MMA’s January newsletter.

Just a brief reminder that our monthly meeting is in the evening on Jan 9, 6:30pm, in the library. You may bring children to this meeting. The agenda is attached for your review.

MAPA Meeting Agenda Jan

As was posted before, the MMA Ski/Snowboard Night at Wolf Mountain is January 22, 2014 at 4:00-6:00.

We decided to handle registration and payment differently this year to make it easier on all parties. MAPA will handle the registration, which will include payment, signing of the liability form for each child, and filling out rental forms for each child. I will deliver all forms and one large payment to Wolf Mountain the morning before we are scheduled for ski/snowboard night. This is being done so that Wolf Mountain can have lift tickets printed and rental equipment pulled before we show up. The cost for the group lesson, lift ticket, and rental equipment is $25. Your child can get a meal for $5. If you would like to pay by credit card, MAPA will add a 2.75% fee for processing as that is what we are charged per swipe. I will be working with Ms. Stephanie on times I will be at the school to get your children registered. For now, I’m looking at the first time on January 9th, 6:00pm, before our evening MAPA monthly meeting. There will be couple of other times before and/or after school, the dates are forthcoming.

Some questions have already come up and here are the answers received thus far:

1. What is the cost if your child has a season pass to Wolf and his/her own equipment? Deduct $10 if your child has his/her own equipment, deduct $10 if your child is a season pass holder.
2. Can you drop your child off and leave Wolf during the lesson time? Yes. The lesson starts at 4pm, be back before 6pm. Is there sledding for younger children? Not at Wolf Mountain.
3. Will there be transportation for the kids? No, parents provide it.
4. Can Kindergarteners take a snowboarding lesson? No. The minimum age for snowboarders is 8.
5. Are there discounts for parents/siblings? If parents want to ski, the cost is $12, or you can contact me re: chaperoning. Siblings can register for class provided the sibling is in grades K-7. The night is limited to children only.

Attached to this blog entry are a couple of informational fliers. One of them mentions bus transportation. This does not apply to MMA as parents are responsible for transporting their children.

If you have any questions, please send an email to Dore Elmer at deelady73@gmail.com. The blog isn’t checked on a daily basis.

Wolf_Mountain_school_group_flyer 2013-2014

Attention Group Leaders -2013-2014

Sorry all, I forgot to include the date.

Two hour group lesson, rental, lift ticket, and assessment included in the $25 price. The $5 increase (from last year) is for the assessment so that your child is placed in the appropriate group for his/her ability. This is a great opportunity for those new to winter sports as well as those who could brush up their skills. Open to all MMA students! If you have your own equipment or a season pass to Wolf Mountain, the price is lower. Details will be forthcoming along with a sign up. The deadline to sign up is January 16, 2014.

Please plan for your child to have his/her equipment and be ready for the lesson at 4:00 sharp