Dear MTA Parents,

Field Days: MTA Field Days are being held this week. Students may wear their spirit shirt on the day of their field day, but must still wear approved uniform bottoms. Currently, there some rain in the forecast, so we will monitor the weather reports and alert you if it becomes necessary to cancel any of the scheduled Field Days. In the event a Field Day has to be canceled due to inclement weather, it would be rescheduled for the week after we return from Spring Break. Additional Field Day questions may be directed to MTA Physical Education teacher, Bryant Holcomb.

The bike rack in front of the school will be moved to the bike rack area near the cafeteria. This is where the bike rack was located before COVID. Students will be able to walk their bike on campus to the bike rack where it will be locked in during school hours.

Spring Break: Reminder that Spring Break recess is March 13th – 17th and the school office will be closed.

I hope you all have a safe and relaxing Spring Break!

Sincerely,

Chris Merrill

Principal

2023 Read-a-thon Update

The 2023 Read-a-thon has ended and what an incredible event!

As a school and community, we raised over $50,000! More than 520 students participated in the two-weeks and collectively read over 140,000 minutes. The MTA families, friends and community truly stepped up for this fundraiser and we are so appreciative of all the support.

Thank you to Mr. Merrill and all the teachers for their support throughout the entire process and helping to engage the students and families. Big shout out to all the volunteers who helped before and during the event to make every aspect of the fundraiser a reality. And a huge thank you to each one of you for your support of the fundraiser and helping us foster and grow the love of reading with all our kids.

Family Fun Day Update Thank you to Nikki Khraizat and the entire FFD committee for your hard work on this event. We had over 700 MTA friends and families in attendance and raised over $9,000 dollars to go towards Guild Sponsored activities at the school. Thank you to all MTA families who attended and supported the school.

Yearbooks & Happy Hoots

It's time to order Yearbooks for the 2022-2023 school year! They are only $22! All sales will be online this year to pre-order your memories. Do you want to send a special message in the yearbook for your student? It's only $5 extra per Happy Hoot.

• Please click here to order your yearbook and buy a Happy Hoot to be included.
• School ID# 710489

• All ONLINE yearbook and happy hoots orders will close MARCH 9th , 2023.
• In person cash sales will be available in May if you miss the online deadline for $25 - first come, first served. Supply is limited!
• Email cfazio@madisoned.org and/or rwehrenberg@madisoned.org for questions.

Ongoing Sneaker Fundraiser:

Ready for some Spring Cleaning that helps raise money for MTA? We are excited to be partnering with @gotsneakers to raise funds for our upcoming Spring Art Show - ArtWalk! 🎨 Here’s how it works -

• Drop off your new or used athletic shoes in the donation bin in the front office for the rest of the school year.
• Shoes can be in ANY condition!
• Must be athletic shoes (no boots, flip flops, etc.)
• Can be men/women/kids shoes If you have questions, feel free to reach out directly to Sara Snyder (saradsnyder@icloud.com) Make sure to share with family + friends so we can recycle + fundraise for a good cause. {Extra funds will be used for teacher / donorschoose requests. 🙌🏻}

Please click here for link!

March 2023

• 3/10- Teacher Planning Day - No School for Students
• 3/13-3/17- Spring Break
• 3/22- Chipotle Spirit Night
• 3/30- Teacher Luncheon, sponsored by Teacher Appreciation Committee

April 2023

• 4/1- Cornhole Tournament, sponsored by Dad's Club
• 4/3-4/21- Mandated State Testing
• 4/7- No School, Spring Recess
  
• 4/10- Guild PTO Meeting & Uniform Exchange
  
• 4/14- Night at the Madison Museum - Free Family Event
• 4/22- MTA Parent Social
• 4/26- Spring Art Show
  
• 4/29- Kickball Tournament

May 2023

• 5/6- Sweetheart Dance
• 5/8- Guild PTO Meeting
• 5/8-5/12- 2023 Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week

2023-2024 MTA Guild:

• If you are interested in serving on the Guild Board next school year '23/'24, please contact co presidents Lisa Naylor or Ashley Valentine about opportunities at MTAGuildBoard@gmail.com

Get Involved in the Guild!

• If you are interested in learning more about participating in a committee or volunteer opportunities for specific events that do not currently have signups available, contact one of our committee chairs (contact info can be found at mtaguild.org-->about us-->committees and chairs)

LUNCH/RECESS DUTY SIGN UP
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

• Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/MOotsBR
• Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
• Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

BREAKFAST DUTY SIGN UP
Here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

• Click this link (updated 2.21.23)
• Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on SignUp)
• Sign up! Choose your spots - SignUp will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contactLynn Running (lrunning@cox.net) and I can sign you up manually.

We will continue using Remind this year. Remind is a FREE text messaging service for schools and organizations.

Easy as 1-2-3:

1. Using your cell phone, create a new text message to 81010
2. In the message text, use the below code for your child(ren)'s grade level and hit "Send"
3. Get realtime updates from the Guild.

• Kindergarten: @mtaguildk
• 1st Grade: @mtaguild1
• 2nd Grade: @mtaguild2
• 3rd Grade: @mtaguild3
• 4th Grade: @mtaguild4
• 5th Grade: @mtaguild5
• 6th Grade: @mtaguild6
• 7th Grade: @mtaguild7
• 8th Grade: @mtaguild8

Teachers, Staff & Other Community Members: If you would like to get Guild Reminders also, please signup using @mtaguild

Presidents:

• Lisa Naylor
• Ashley Valentine

Vice Presidents:

• Sara Snyder
• Catheryn Eisaman-Avalos

Treasurers:

• Omar Isham
• Anna Gharib

Communications Secretary: Heidi Wright

Secretary: Amanda Boxwell

Dad’s Club President: Jeffrey Daniels

Teacher Representative: Crystal DiPede

Parent Representatives

• (K-2) Abbey Ross
• (3-5) Sarah Virgil
• (6-8) Ashley Ryan

• Art Masterpiece: Tina Shafer & Amber Roberson
• Art Committee: Holly Navarrete
• Art Walk: Kelly Kamienski
• Athletic Director Support: Carlene Lowry
• Book Fair: Tiffany Mitchell & Amanda Ellexson
• Breakfast/Lunch/Playground Support: Lynn Running
• Back-To-School Packs/Supply Closet: Kelly Fenton
• Bulletin Boards: Amy Wazny & Lindsey Janson
• Campus Beautification: Tania Alman
• Copy Help: Stephanie Stocksleger
• Directory/Membership: Zac Blossom
• Spirit Night: Rebecca Girard
• Family Fun Day: Nikki Khraizat and Jennifer Bishop (co-chairs)
• Guild Meeting Sign-In: Anne Schneider
• Hoot Attack: Rob Davison
• Logo/Activity Sales: Kim Owens
• Lost & Found: Richard Razo
• Original Art Card: Susan Weems
• Parent Social: Candice Boller & Tiffany Halperin
• Ready, Set, Read!: Committee Chair Needed
• Safe Start: Sofia Bales
• Sponsorship: Sara Snyder
• Teacher Appreciation: Arianna Shwer
• Uniform Exchange: Sylvia Cavalcant & Jade Anderson-Passamonte
• Vision & Hearing Screening: Lindsey Hunt

Establishing and maintaining a working relationship between the parents, school and teachers. Enhancing the quality of education by raising funds for school programs, equipment, resources or supplemental materials that fall outside the school budget. Providing volunteer support to increase student safety and security and to facilitate the educational experience. Developing and assisting with the implementation of programs and projects that will enrich the curriculum.

Email: mtahoots@gmail.com
Website: http://www.mtaguild.org
Location: Phoenix, AZ, USA
Phone: 602-745-4000