Hello Parents,

Traffic at dismissal has shown some improvement, and we seem to be finishing in 25 minutes. Here is some additional information that will assist us with student drop off and pick up:

• Remember that students do not get out until the bell rings, so traffic will not even begin to move until 3-5 minutes after that. So for those of you wanting to avoid some traffic congestion, waiting until 3:10-3:15 p.m. to arrive, could provide you with some traffic relief.
• Please be a good role model and citizen to our neighbors. Do not park on lawns, block driveways, or utilize parking lots of neighboring businesses or apartment complexes for drop-off or pick-up.
• Please do not pick up your children out in the street. Having them cross through traffic to come to your car for convenience is extremely dangerous. Please wait until you can be curbside.
• Dropping off or picking up students on Maryland is prohibited.

Thank you for your consideration.

Be safe,

Chris Merrill

Principal

Raptor Update:

(buttons/links are located at the bottom of this newsletter for your convenience)

What is Raptor? The new system we are transitioning to use to track volunteer hours. All visitors and volunteers on campus are required to log in and out using the Raptor kiosk in the front office. Parents will need to register for a Raptor account in order for your 20 required volunteer hours to be tracked in the system.

How can I learn more about Raptor? Come to our first Guild meeting on August 15th to learn more and get your questions answered!

What are my next steps for using Raptor?

The district is currently working to resolve a technical issue with Raptor.

How will this affect you?

• If you have NOT registered yet, the link to register for a Raptor account is not currently active, so you will need to wait until the issue is resolved to register.
• For users who HAVE already been approved, you will still be able to login and out to track your volunteer hours on campus. You are not currently able to see or sign up for any volunteer shifts within Raptor until the issue is resolved.

We will provide updates as we receive them.

Thank you for your patience transitioning to this new system!

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

We will be sending a list of volunteer opportunities (and instructions on how to sign up) weekly in this newsletter.

Art Masterpiece: Signup to volunteer at this link

• Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
• As a presenter for Art Masterpiece you will present the same presentation three times throughout the year to each classroom, not just your child's classroom.
• You get an hour for the presentation. Each presentation comes with a PowerPoint that you will show to the kids on the Smartboard during the first 10 minutes, then the remaining time is dedicated to the art project. In depth details on how to present, where to gather art supplies from the Art Masterpiece closet, and touching base with the teachers when it is your time to come into the classroom will be provided to each volunteer.

Breakfast/Lunch/Playground Support: In process of entering shifts, more information to come

Copy Help: We are in process of entering shifts, more information to come.

Presidents:

• Lisa Naylor
• Ashley Valentine

• 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
• Athletic Director Support: Carlene Lowry
• Book Fair: Tiffany Mitchell & Amanda Ellexson
• Breakfast/Lunch/Playground Support: Lynn Running
• Back-To-School Packs/Supply Closet: Katie Helfinstine, Kelly Fenton, & Elyssa Garcia
• 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: Committee Chair Needed
• 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: Committee Chair Needed
• 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
• Website & Tech: Rodney Gemoll

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