We would like to extend a warm welcome to all new and returning families to Magothy River Middle School. Our organization provides general support to the school budget and other funds. We coordinate enhanced learning activities, make improvements that will enhance our school environment, encourage participation in our volunteer program, and improve communication within our school community.     Objectives/Goals Meetings/Spiritwear Dates to Remember Fundraiser Information Attention General Volunteer Information Roster   PTSO Newsletter    Objectives  Strengthen communication between home and school with our PTSO Newsletter, Student Directory, PTSO Website, and Marquee Entrance Sign. Support other projects which fall outside of the school's budget that will enrich education and improve the school community.   Goals  School Security Encourage Volunteerism Increase student interest in the PBIS by donating resources to the Marlin Store.   PTSO Meetings – PTSO meetings are held every 3rd Tuesday of the month from September through May in the Media Center.Your participation is highly encouraged. MRMS Spiritwear – MRMS t-shirts, hoodies, flannel pants, and more can be ordered for your student. Warm regards, PTSO Executive Board    Dates to Remember: August 15-September 15 ~ Modells Lavenders Fundraiser ~ September 21 - October 6, 2009 February 22nd ~ Noodles Night April 16, 2010 ~ Marlin Family Night * As always, please check the 'Marlin Monthly' or the PTSO Newsletter posted on the homepage of the website for more information.    Fundraiser Information:   Fall 2009 Fundraiser Limo For Lunch Bunch Register your Giant Bonus Card (cards must be re-registered each year) and designate MRMS! Office Depot ~ Mention MRMS at the checkout and our school gets 5%!  If ordering on-line use school #70045762 Modell's ~ Mention MRMS and save 10% PLUS they'll donate 5% to our school! Noodles Restaurant Nights ~ February 22, 2010  Lavenders Fundraiser ~ September 21 - October 6, 2009 Marlin Family Night ~ April 16, 2010 Spring Book Fair ~ Ongoing: Direct Donations Ongoing: Promotions    Please check the 'Marlin Monthly' or the PTSO Newsletter for more information.   Attention:      Marlin Family Night    The date for Marlin Night has been set for April 16, 2010. Food from Noodles & Co., fun and games will be available for all to enjoy. The popular silent auction and teen table will be back, along with lots of new activities. Please join in to help!  Volunteer and committee information will be posted as soon as it is available. Upcoming Committee Meetings:   ~ To Be Announced       Thank you, PTSO, Marlin Family Night Chair Cathy Logan and Denise Drake       General Volunteer Information:    There are many opportunities to volunteer at MRMS both in school and at home. Outlined below are areas where help is needed. Please check the 'Marlin Monthly', the PTSO Newsletter and the MRMS Website for information regarding volunteer orientations and opportunities.    We've made the following forms available for you ~ simply click on the form you would like for a printable version:Volunteer Contact Sheet, Membership and Giant Bonus Bucks form, Direct Donations form, PTSO Student Directory form.    Please remember to keep track of your offsite volunteer hours! You may turn them in to our Volunteer Coordinator, Cathy Zablotny, at the following address: mrmsvolunteer@yahoo.com.  PTSO Opportunities  Beautification Grant Writer Student Directory Fundraisers Hospitality Spirit Wear PBIS Marlin Store Marlin Family Night Book Fair Band/Orchestra/Chorus Community Service Ongoing Promotions CAC Representative   Academic Opportunities  After School Clubs 8th gr. End of Year Promotion Vision and Hearing Media Center Hoops for Hearts Teacher Projects Touchstones Recreational Reading Science Lab Emergency Chaperones Main Office Receptionist Yearbook After School Dance Chaperones Beautification – help maintain and improve the school grounds and hallways. Grant Writer – apply for grants that would be beneficial to MRMS Student Directory – help input data into an Excel file, copy, and distribute Fundraisers – clerical and distribution help for any or all fundraisers Hospitality – help with teacher appreciation events PBIS Marlin Store – volunteer in the store during lunch periods Marlin Family Night – help with all aspects of this in-school fundraiser Book Fair – volunteer during the book fairs Band/Chorus/Orchestra – help with uniforms, fundraisers, trips, concerts, and festivals Community Service – assist with student Community Service projects Ongoing Promotions – help organize and publicize promotion opportunities CAC Representative – represent MRMS at County CAC meetings and chair MRMS CAC meetings After School Clubs – assist with clubs such as 24, Drama, SGA, etc 8th Grade Promotion – plan and chaperone the evening social event Vision and Hearing – assist with getting students to the vision and hearing screenings Media Center – assist with book shelving, book covering, etc. Hoops for Hearts – volunteer during this PE charity event Teacher Projects – copy, laminate, 3-hole punch, etc Touchstones – work with small student groups to discuss short readings Recreational Reading – work with student groups to discuss books Emergency Chaperones – be on call in case chaperones are needed for field trips Main Office Receptionist – fill in at the front desk (answering phones, etc.) Yearbook – help the students and faculty advisor After School Dances – chaperone student dances after school   2008 ~ 2009 PTSO Roster: President Kathy Pruissen Vice President Karyn Bristow V.P. Special Projects Janice Cattano Treasurer Dottie Ballard Recording Secretary Kim Rifield Corresponding Secretary Sue Weber Beautification Melissa Keys Book Fair Holly Bentley Community Services Barb Hoyt Cultural Arts/Enrichment Cathy Logan Direct Donation Terry Stevenson Fundraising Colleen Winans Fundraising Kristin Eckels Fundraising Renee Kardash Hospitality Sue Weber Marlin Family Night Cathy Logan Denise Drake Membership Amy Cohen-Callow Membership Shanon Quetel Music Boosters Ellen Tateyama Music Boosters Georgia Renner SGA Heather Karbonski Promotions Felicia Wargo Kristie Jachimski   Giant Food Kristi Jachimski   Recycle Printer Cartridges/Cell Phones Denise Drake Spiritwear Merrilee Cosenza Student Directory Heather Woodfin Volunteer Coordinator Cathy Zablotny Website Georgia Renner