Middleton PTO Newsletter - Volume 1, Issue 5, October 2023

Message from the MPTO President

Happy October everyone! There are so many exciting things going on this month! The Fun Run program, our largest fundraiser, kicks off on October 11th with the event day on Friday, October 20th. We can't wait for the students to learn about becoming World Changers!

The Middleton Pumpkin Festival is Saturday, October 21st and we are thrilled to be hosting the daytime events for the 2nd time!

We hope our school community will get involved in both of these events - more detailed information and sign-ups are below! Don't hesitate to reach out with questions - email us at ptomiddleton@gmail.com.

THE MIDDLETON FUN RUN

Fun Run Registration is OPEN!

We are 1 week away from our kickoff on 10/11! Don't miss out - register for our Middleton Fun Run! Our goal is to raise $35,000 for field trips (including bus transportation!), community engagement, teacher appreciation and in school programs. Registering is easy & free!

⭐️ Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM ⭐️

Be sure to check out the easy sharing functions on MYBOOSTER.COM to let others know how they can help support our school.

Thank you for working with us to make our schools stronger. This is our largest fundraiser of the year and we are grateful for your support!

SAVE THE DATE - October 20th

The main event is the actual Fun Run which will be held on 10/20/23. The Howe-Manning run will take place in the morning and Fuller Meadow's will be held in the afternoon. Grade level times (subject to change slightly) are below:

3rd & 4th Grades: 8:45 - 9:30 AM

5th & 6th Grades: 10:05 - 10:50 AM

Kindergarten & 2nd Grades: 1 - 1:50 PM

1st Grade: 2 - 2:45 PM

Pumpkin Festival

Click here to register for CONTESTS

Bake Sale - Donations Needed!

The MPTO is looking for volunteers and donations for the bake sale at the Pumpkin Festival on October 21st. Last year we were blown away by the delicious treats and can't wait to see (and taste!) what you do this year! And for those who don't bake there are options for store bought goods as well. We appreciate everyone's generosity - thank you! Click here to learn more: BAKE SALE SIGN UP GENIUS

Membership

We welcome and encourage all levels of parent and teacher participation. You can become a member simply to stay informed, be a part of the directory and share your thoughts. For those who would like to get more involved, opportunities exist to join various committees, help plan MPTO events and volunteer your time.

**If you registered last year, be sure to click below to update your information and renew for this school year!

6th Grade Parent Volunteers Needed

On October 25th and October 26th, the Discovery Museum will be presenting Physical Changes of Matter II to our 6th Grade students. Session times are 9:20-10:20, 11:25-12:25 and 1:35-2:35. We are looking for a few parent volunteers to help assist with each session - you do not have to be available for all of them. If you are interested, please email ptomiddleton@gmail.com by October 17th. *You must have a CORI completed through the school.

LAST WEEK IN CURRICULUM ENRICHMENT

Johnny the K

We were excited to welcome back Johnny the K, nationally acclaimed, award-winning musician and teacher, who visited our Kindergarten through 3rd grade students this week! Along with a 12-string guitar and his unique collection of costume hats, he humorously inspires character education through song. In every show the message is clear: each student can make a difference in school, at home and in the community.

Len Cabral

Len Cabral, an internationally acclaimed storyteller, returned to Howe-Manning this week! Len uses his workshops to focus on storytelling in art form. He facilitates exercises that engage students in the process of telling their own stories, as a precursor to writing their stories. Such an incredible performance - the students loved it!

Teacher Lounge Wish Lists

Our teachers work so hard for their students - here is an easy way to say thanks! Click on the links below to see some of the wishes for the teacher lounges.

Howe - Manning: Amazon.com

Fuller Meadow: Amazon.com

The MPTO Treasure Chest

In a school year, the MPTO spends approximately $55,000 on field trips, in-school programs, donations, teacher appreciation, community events and other various school related expenses. We can't do it without your support! The Treasure Chest is an easy way to be sure 100% of your donation goes directly to the PTO!

Click to Donate

Mark Your Calendars!

Monday, October 9

12:00a No School (Columbus Day)

Wednesday, October 11

FM Picture Day

Thursday, October 12

9:00a Kindergarten Pumpkin Patch

Friday, October 13

Early Release - 12:00 (NO LUNCH)

Wednesday, October 18

6:45p MPTO Monthly Meeting