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Hoots'n'Hollers Newsletter

2023-2024: Final Newsletter

Hoots'n'HollersNewsletter2023-2024: Final Newsletter

The Guild PTO - Madison Traditional Academy

Presidents' Update

Dear MTA families,


Less than a week left- what a year! I know everyone is busy in this “maycember” season so here are the highlights!


Silent Auction

Our first ever silent auction kicks off today!

Check out the bids here:




Bid on a plethora of items and experiences from desert ATV tours, Botox, Diamondbacks tickets, mobile dog grooming, pilates + barre classes, trip to Mexico, cabin in Pinetop, staycation at the Westin, private baseball coaching session with former MLB player (and MTA Dad!) and some really fun school related items like reserved parking for special events, mascot for an event, personalized marquee messages (wish your child a happy birthday or congratulations), pizza lunch with a teacher and even be the principal for the day!


(The school events will populate today - we will send out a remind text when those are there ready to bid on!)


Unsung Heros ⭐️

Contributions to our unsung Heroes. While the class parents coordinate a dedicated end of year gift for our wonderful teachers, we wanted to take this opportunity to also recognize the amazing support team that helps make our school what it is.


From our fabulous Specials teachers to our always smiling crossing guards, counselors, librarian, nurse, front office team, custodians, etc…there is a dedicated team of 20+ individuals behind the scenes that help the school run smoothly, keep our children safe + cared for in a positive learning environment.


We began this initiative last year and had such a positive response, we are continuing the tradition!


The suggested amount is $5-$10 per family - or whatever amount you feel comfortable giving.


  • Venmo: @saradsnyder / 917-861-5975
  • Zelle: sara.dallaire@gmail.com
  • PayPal: sara.dallaire@gmail.com
  • CashApp / ApplePay using my cell: 917-861-5975
  • If you prefer cash or check, please leave in the front office or text and and I can come pick up
  • (Please make a note in the comments ex: MTA ⭐️)



Feel free to message me directly with any questions. Thank you in advance for helping us show our appreciation! ❤️🙏🏼


** MAC planned their own separate collection


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


2024-2025 School Supplies (click here)

MTA Parents, buy your 1st Day School Supplies today and give your child the exact supplies their teacher requested, plus a lot of confidence! That’s right, confidence. Students who start the school year with everything their teachers want tend to have better grades, lower absenteeism, and higher confidence! Give your child the exact supplies they need to conquer next year with confidence. 1st Day School Supplies is the BEST way to buy back-to-school supplies! LAST DAY TO ORDER IS JUNE 30TH.



MTA Owl Store Updates

  • We're incredibly grateful for the support of MTA families and volunteers in making the OWL store a success. If you'd like to contribute to the final store of the year, we've updated our Amazon wish list with items that students are most interested in.
  • You can send Amazon items directly to the school at this link.
  • We’re also very thankful for the generous donations that have been dropped off at MTA! Please keep the OWL Store in mind if you have any extra gift bag or holiday goodies, gently used stuffed animals or Squishmallows your student is no longer using (tags not needed!), or books your child has outgrown. Thank you sincerely for your ongoing support!


Yearbooks

  • The front office has a few yearbooks left to sell.
  • $25 cash only


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

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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