1. MES PTA 2015-2016 EXECUTIVE BOARD Principal – Marie Toombs Interim Assistant Principal – MaryAnn Wilson President – Allison Bell (mes.pta@marlboroschools.org) Vice President – Faith Nannini (mespta.vicepresident@marlboroschools.org) Treasurer – Tracey Baker (mespta.treasurer@marlboroschools.org) Recording Secretary – Garilyn Emig (mespta.recordingsecretary@marlboroschools.org) Corresponding Secretary – Heather Cavanaugh (mespta.correspondingsecretary@marlboroschools.org) Membership Coordinator – Myra Rivera (membership.mes.pta@gmail.com) Teacher Reps - TBD Any questions or comments, just e-mail us any time! You can find us on Facebook at Marlboro Elementary School PTA M A R K Y O U R C A L E N D A R S! September 7 Labor Day- No School 8 PTA Meeting 7pm (MES Library) 11 Patriot Day (Wear red, white and blue) 14 Rosh Hashanah- No School 23 Yom Kippur- No School 25 “Readers are Leaders” ceremony (Given at lunchtime- students only) 28 Open House October 5-9 Fire Prevention Week 6 PTA Meeting 7pm (MES Library) 7 School Pictures 12 Columbus Day- No School 12 Jeannine Fundraiser Begins 19-23 Bus Safety Week 23-30 Red Ribbon Week Marlboro Elementary School (MES) is a member of the national Parent Teacher Association whose mission is “To make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.” Welcome back to our returning families, to our new families, welcome to the MCSD community and welcome to the 2015-2016 here at Marlboro Elementary school. The PTA has been working hard all summer to prepare for a wonderful year ahead. We have a variety of amazing activities planned to help enhance the educational experience for all of the children here at MES. From assemblies to reading programs and field trips, we’re certain your children will enjoy what’s to come in the following months! YOU ARE WELCOME HERE! We want all of our school community to know that “You are welcome here!” Our monthly meetings are a great way to stay on top of school happenings, effect change and be part of the many wonderful things happening at MES. If you’re not available for evening meetings, don’t worry! Here are three ways to stay involved and help: BECOME A MEMBER! Membership is just $6.00 and helps to support the many wonderful PTA sponsored programs. Great news! This year membership will be available on-line. More information to follow. HELP FUNDRAISE! Our Jeannine fundraiser will soon be underway. Help support the PTA by selling a few of these amazing items. VOLUNTEER OR DONATE! We are always in need of volunteers and baked items for various events. If you are interested in becoming involved, feel free to contact any of your 2015-2016 Executive Board members. Your time is always appreciated! 2015 Marlboro Dukes SPIRIT WEAR! Check out the new line of Spirit Wear at this year’s Open House on September 28 th. Samples of sizes and styles will be available and orders can either be placed that night or throughout the year. In addition, be sure to grab your Marlboro Dukes water bottle. They’ll also be on sale for $5.00 with all proceeds benefiting the MES PTA and all of its efforts. Announcing… We are happy to announce we will be using Jeannine Fundraising for our Fall fundraiser this year. This will begin around October 12 th. Please keep an eye out for the packet which will be sent home with your child soon. Other ways to help raise funds for our school: