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Today marks the 21st anniversary of 9/11. We want to take time to remember and honor those who lost their lives and the countless numbers of people whose lives were forever changed following the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. We also honor those individuals who came forth and performed acts of extreme heroics on that day and the days that followed.

September 14: PTSO Meeting (3:00 in the Media Center)

September 22: Two-hour early dismissal (12:30PM)

September 23: Professional Day for Staff (no school for students)

Date: Saturday, October 22, 2022

Location: Start and Finish at Laurel Grove Park via the Three Notch Trail

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Margaret Brent Middle School’s MTSS team

Event Times:

● 7:00-8:00am Race Day Check-In and Packet Pick-Up (Packets can be sent home with a student, if requested.)

● 8:15am 1 Mile Fun Run

● 8:35-40am 5K Run/Walk

● 10:00am Raffle Drawings and Awards Ceremony

See attachments for more information.

The 8th Grade Mount Vernon Field Trip forms and payment are due no later Friday, September 30. Mrs. Poston's classes will be attending Monday, October 17 and Mrs. Shelko's classes will be attending Tuesday, October 18.

Also, Student Council applications are due by Wednesday, September 14. Our first meeting will be held Wednesday, September 21 from 2:35-3:35. Please contact Kristin Poston at kmposton@smcps.org if you have any questions.

The MBMS Talent Show will be held on Friday October 14th starting at 6:00pm. Auditions will be held after school on September 28th and 29th until 4:00pm. Permission forms are available outside of the Band room 507. Each act will need to turn in ONE Talent Show Information Sheet and a signed permission form for each student to Mrs. McCumbee no later than Monday September 26th at 2:00pm. Any questions can be emailed to nmmccumbee@smcps.org.

Show your Panther Pride with our newest MBMS gear! Proceeds will benefit the 6th grade team. Check out our link below!

https://www.customink.com/fundraising/mbms-6th-grade-t-shirt-fundraiser-0263

Student activity fee is being collected in homeroom beginning September 6, 2022. The fee is $5.00 per student. This fee helps to offset the cost of events, activities, and field trips throughout the year.

Do not miss out on our 2022-2023 yearbook. Get your yearbook now for the cheapest price. Our theme this year is all about adventure! Check out the link below for purchasing.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1066787/Margaret-Brent-Middle-School/

While meals are not free for all students, SMCPS is still offering the free and reduced meal program based on the status determined from the meal benefit application. Students who qualify based on income or direct certification will still receive free or reduced meals this school year. A new application must be submitted for this school year to qualify. Please use the link below to apply.

School Meal Benefit Forms: School Year Meal Benefit forms for SY 2022-2023 are now available online! Easily fill out your new meal benefit form by visiting https://www.myschoolapps.com/Application on the www.smcps.org website. Families can request more information by contacting SMCPS' Food and Nutrition Services Office at 301.475.4256, Option 5, or via email at foodservice@smcps.org.

@nokidhungrymd #schoollunch #mealbenefits #freemeals #freebreakfast

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices.

Additional Information on Student Resource Accountability

My School Bucks and the Media Center: Please see the following files for more information about how My School Bucks

• Student/Family Information

Acceptable Use Policy: Families can now start completing the Acceptable Use Policy for SY 22-23. Links are below.

Secondary Link: https://bit.ly/2022-2023_Secondary_AUPForm

We've made it to the end of the 2nd week of our Joe Corbi's fundraiser. We have 35 students registered online. You can earn FREE money just for registering!!! Doing the fundraiser online will allow you to reach friends and family who live far away since the items can be shipped to them. The fundraiser ends on 9/16. Pickup is on 10/11 in the cafeteria from 5-7pm.

Our first member meeting will be on 9/14 at 3pm in the Media Center. For those members who cannot attend, we will post the itinerary on Facebook.

Our next Spirit Night will be at Bruster's in Hollywood on 9/26 from 6-8pm.

We have $10 Pizza Hotline gift cards for sale. If you are interested in purchasing, please email us.

Thank you to all those who volunteered to help during Picture Day and the Aloha Dance. Our volunteers help make every event a success.

If you would like to become a member, please email us your child's name and homeroom teacher. We will send a form home with your child.

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook - MBMS PSTO

Contact us by email - mbmspanthers@gmail.com