The PAW Print #3

Monday, September 2: Labor Day (all schools and offices are closed)

Tuesday, September 3: Spirit Night at Pizza Hotline

Friday, September 6: 6th Grade Dance

Friday, September 13: 7th Grade Dance

Tuesday, September 17: School Picture

Thursday, September 19: Two Hour Early Dismissal (12:30PM)

Friday, September 20: Professional Day for Staff, School Closed for Students

Friday, October 4:: 8th Grade Dance

Here's How It Works

• On Friday, the next week's word will be previewed without a definition. Students are invited to submit sentences that use the word properly. Use the Google Form to do this.
• Monday-Thursday, the week's word will be read on the morning announcement. The part of speech and definition will be given. Each day of the week a different student sentence will be read as an example of the word in context.
• Administrators will give PAWS tickets to students whose sentences are used on the morning announcements.
• Staff members will give PAWS tickets to students who use the word correctly throughout the course of the week.

Picture Day will be on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. Students will be photographed during their scheduled ELA class. Please view the included images to learn more about how to pre-order through Legacy. Please note that hats and hoods should not be worn in the photo. If you have questions, please reach out to our school's point of contact, Mrs. James (vdjames@smcps.org).

Funds can be added to students' accounts online. Credit/debit cards by using this web address and creating/establishing an account.

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/getmain?requestAction=home

Meal Benefit Applications

The cell phone policy for all SMCPS middle schools requires students' phones to be turned off and put away throughout the school day. This policy has been in effect at MBMS for many years and is not new to our students. Please note that students should not be texting or calling parents from the restroom to picked up when they are feeling ill. Students should report to the nurse, administration, or counselor to call home. We will not deny a student requesting to call a parent/guardian. We want to thank our community for continuing to support our efforts in minimizing distractions for our students.

Superintendent's Message

Please join us at MBMS on Friday, October 25th from 5-7 PM for our Track n Treat Fall Fundraising Event! This year, we will have face painting, pumpkin painting, Halloween-themed games, trick or treating, costume contests, a food truck, and our 5K race! It is just $5 for kids (3 and under free) and no cost for adults if you have kids with you. If adults want to participate in the 5K, it is a $10 entry. Kids also gain automatic entry into the race with their $5 fee. Please direct any questions toward Patrick James (ptjames@smcps.org) or Summer Wood (smwood@smcps.org). Use the link below to sign up through Schoolbucks. Put on your best costume and come join the festivities!

https://www.myschoolbucks.com/ver2/prdembd?ref=ZZHAD2XN2Q00TOS_ZZ63YQVO38QN1KB

The 6th grade teachers are sponsoring a Back to School dance for all 6th grade students on September 6, from 2:30-4:30 in the cafeteria. Permission forms were sent out on Friday. Forms and money will be accepted Friday, September 6th during homeroom ONLY. Please see the attached flier for more information.

Please click on the link below.

Nurse - Margaret Brent Middle School (smcps.org)

PTSO members are parents, teachers and students who are dedicated to promoting the education and welfare of our children. We highly encourage everyone to join our PTSO to show their support. As a member you are welcome to attend all meetings & functions; however, your membership does not require you to participate in these functions. The membership fee is $10. If interested in joining, you may email us at mbmspanthersptso@gmail.com! We will have a sign up table at Open House as well!

Your PTSO Board Members for the 2024-2025 School Year are:

Tiffany Wilson - President

Kimberly Rawlings - Vice President

Samantha Tuck - Treasurer

Nina Masri - Secretary

Make sure you follow us on Facebook (Margaret Brent Middle School PTSO) to stay up to date on fundraisers and other events.

Events to look forward to this school year:

PTSO General Meetings (all meetings are at 2:45pm in the Media Center)

- Wednesday, September 18

- Wednesday, November 20

- Wednesday, February 19

- Wednesday, May 14

Dances

- 6th Grade (November 15)

- 7th Grade (January 10)

- 8th Grade (May 16 - date subject to change)

Dodgeball Tournament

- Thursday, March 13 at Chopticon High School

Fundraisers

- Joe Corbi's -September 9-27

Spirit Nights

- Tuesday, 8/27 - Red Robin - All Day

- Thursday, 9/12 - Rita's - 6-8pm

- Saturday, 9/28 - Drift Inn Crabhouse - 4-8pm

- Thursday, 10/24 - Texas Roadhouse - 4-8pm

Ongoing Fundraisers:

- Croc Charms & Magnets

- First come, First serve – limited quantity available. Orders will be delivered to students during homeroom as orders are placed. They will also be available for sale at the PTSO table during Open Houses. Order Forms attached.