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Hoots'n'Hollers Newsletter

2023-2024: Week of April 29th

Hoots'n'HollersNewsletter2023-2024: Week of April 29th

The Guild PTO - Madison Traditional Academy

Presidents' Update

Dear MTA Families,


We have a couple exciting events coming up to round out our year so make sure to catch up on the weekly newsletters and follow us on fb!


Silent Auction: May 6

We are putting together our very first (and hopefully annual!) mobile silent auction and we would love your help! We are looking for gift cards/certificates from local businesses, restaurants, salons, hotels, gyms, studios, kids activities…all the things! Volunteer hours will be provided for those helping us secure these donations.

You can message us with donation ideas you would like to secure or we can provide you a list of vendors we would like to reach out to.

Message Sara: mtaguildboard@gmail.com


Teacher Appreciation Week is May 6-10

Help us spoil our MTA *stars* - all our amazing teachers and staff next week! Attached is a daily guide with the designated themed days.

We are also planning meals and other fun treats throughout the week.

Don’t forget our fabulous support staff too- ex: front desk, custodians, librarian, nurse, specials, cafeteria, etc.


Sweetheart Dance pictures

Order your images and frame them for Father’s Day! A few families have asked for the photographers contact info - sandeytenuto@mac.com

She does amazing family sessions, graduation pictures and corporate headshots. You won’t be disappointed! https://sandratenutophotography.pixieset.com/thesweetheartdance/


Have a great week!


Sara Snyder & Catheryn Eisaman-Avalos

Co-Presidents

MTA Guild Executive Board


E-mail:

mtaguildboard@gmail.com

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/mtaguildpto/

Website:

www.mtaguild.org

Important Info

Volunteer Opportunities


Sports Update

Congratulations to our Varsity softball team for their win versus Verrado Wednesday. It was a great game, back and forth, till the last inning where they pulled it out for the win. Way to go girls! This win takes them to the semi-finals on Monday 4/29 to play away versus Meadows at 4:45.


JV girls did a phenomenal job going undefeated all the way till the final day of their tournament. Great job girls and Coach Shores for placing first in the VAC 7th grade/JV league and coming in second in the 7th grade/JV VAC tournament.


Boys Varsity baseball played hard all season, making into the playoffs. They showed character, sportsmanship and had fun. They really showed what it meant to be a team. Thank you players and Coach Bartz for representing MTA.


JV Boys baseball has had a fantastic season placing second in the VAC 7th grade/JV league. They earned a bye till Tuesday 4/30 when they will play away at Western Sky Middle School.


I can't emphasize and celebrate enough our student athletes here at MTA. We don't only compete, but win against true middle schools, not only in our district but in the valley.


I would encourage the MTA community to come out and support your MTA teams. Let's Go Owls!


2024-2025 School Supplies (click here)

  • It's time to purchase your student's back-to-school supplies for next year! These boxes are the BEST. Everything you need for next year in one sturdy box.
  • Scan the QR code in the flyer to be directed to the site or select the link below. Select the kit for the grade your child is going into for the 2024-25 school year. Thank you for supporting our amazing school!
  • It may seem early, but before you know it, summer will be here. It's important you order your supplies before it's too late or supplies run out.
  • Start the school year with the exact supplies your teacher requested, and give your child the confidence they need to conquer next year! Get them today before it's too late!


MTA Owl Store Wishlist

  • We had such a wonderful OWL Store this week! Your donations and volunteer support make all the difference in pulling off such a successful store. Thank you for your help in incentivizing our students to meet and exceed MTA behavior expectations.
  • Over the past week we have gathered feedback from students and used this to select items for our Amazon Wish List. The students were so excited to see the new options they could choose from at the last store! We also always appreciate items dropped off directly at school. We are so grateful for all of the continued support. Thank you for all you do to help make the OWL Store an amazing experience for our MTA students!


Yearbooks and Happy Hoots!

  • An additional limited quantity of yearbooks will be for sale once they are published in May.
  • Email rwehrenberg@madisoned.org for questions.


Dads Club Scholarship Fund

  • The MTA Guild Executive Board earmarked $1,000 for the Dads Club Scholarship Fund for the '23-'24 annual budget.
  • If your family requires assistance with expenses ex: activity fees, sports equipment, or expenses associated with field trips/class trips, you can make a confidential request to: mtascholarships@gmail.com
  • If approved, the Scholarship Committee with work with the Guild Treasurer to arrange for the payment of school-related expenses, or to reimburse.


Ongoing GotSneakers Fundraiser:

  • 👟 ♻️ Our sneaker drive is now ongoing, all year long- simply drop off your sneakers (in any condition) to the front office.
  • Can be men/women/kids shoes
  • Make sure to share with family, friends + neighbors so we can recycle + fundraise for a good cause.
  • Please click here for link for more info on the organization!

Raptor (Volunteer System)

Thank you for your patience with Raptor. The hours are now viewable for parents. Yay! There is a delay for hours added manually. Many hours are submitted at the end of the month - so if you attended a Guild meeting, helped at a sports game, did uniform laundry, etc., those hours will populate the following month.


If you received an email regarding your hours in error, send us an email: mtaguildboard@gmail.com


We strongly suggest you keep a log (ex: Notes app in your phone) of your hours should there be a discrepancy.


Also- please sign up for hours using your name in Raptor. We are unable to assign hours to a name not in the system. If a teacher is crediting your hours, make sure they are using your correct name also. Thank you for your help with this.


If you are having technical issues (password, etc.) with your Raptor account, contact Liz Hernandez at the District office at lhernandez@madisoned.org


602-664-7959

Upcoming Event Flyers

MTA Swag

Show your Owl spirit and check out the MTA Swag on our website

Snag your customized, limited edition MTA hat designed by local Phoenix favorite @truckers_by_tams - these are a limited quantity WHITE HAT LINK / BLUE HAT LINK

Stay Connected via Remind

JOIN REMIND FOR TEXT REMINDERS! Remind is a FREE text messaging service for schools and organizations. Please note that we are utilizing the FREE version of REMIND which is one-way communication. If you need to send us an update or have questions, please email us at mtaguildboard@gmail.com.


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

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2023-2024 Guild Executive Board

Presidents:

Vice Presidents:

Treasurers:

Communications Secretary: Heidi Wright

Secretaries: Amanda Boxwell, Meredith Pohl

Dad’s Club President: Jeffrey Daniels

Teacher Representative: Crystal DiPede

Alternate: Lisa Naylor

Parent Representatives

2023-2024 MTA Guild Committee Chairs

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Our Mission

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

MTA Buy/Sell Facebook Group
This page is for our community to share things to buy, sell, donate, etc. from uniforms, to books, sports equipment and more! Also keep in mind the Guild has a Uniform Exchange Committee and all proceeds go directly back to the school.
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