Weekly Wednesday
CORI Process
- All volunteers must have an up-to-date CORI on file with the Newburyport Elementary Schools.
- Bring the completed CORI form along with your driver's license to the Administrative Assistant at our school office.
- Please note CORI's are only valid for three years; after that you must reapply.
Fingerprinting
In keeping with Newburyport's continued focus on safety, volunteers/parents are required to be fingerprinted in two instances:
- If you are going on a day or overnight field trip and will have direct and unmonitored contact with children;
- If you are a lunchroom volunteer and will be bringing children out to the playground. Parents who volunteer in the classroom DO NOT need to be fingerprinted, if there will always be another adult present.
Massachusetts has contracted with MorphoTrust for fingerprinting. To book an appointment, visit the Massachusetts IdentoGO Website.
Please be aware there is a $35 fee for fingerprinting. Fingerprinting does not expire.
Forms and Information
Important Dates:
Jan 2: Jan 31: Holiday Raffle Calendar winner announcements!
Feb 6 -12th: Candygram packaging (see below for sign up)
Feb 12th: Kindergarten 100 Days Celebration at the Bres!
Feb 12th: PTO Monthly Meeting 6:30 PM @ The Poynt Restaurant
Feb 13th & 14th: PTO CandyGrams delivered
Kindergarten 100 Days Celebration
For this VERY SPECIAL annual event, the PTO is seeking a few volunteers to help with decorating the Kindergarten hallway on the morning before the festivities begin and then again after school to take the decorations down. Volunteer sign-up here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADA72CA0FCCE9-54363704-100th#/
PTO CandyGrams Fundraiser
The PTO CandyGrams fundraiser is a fun way to spread kindness and joy to our community each Valentine's Day. CandyGram boxes include a selection of chocolates in adorable packaging! They are delivered to the recipient of your choice (Newburyport residents only) and Newburyport school staff members on February 13th and February 14th. A portion of the PTO fundraiser profits goes to Community Service of Newburyport.
Order CandyGrams here: https://newburyportpto.dojiggy.io/d7acee/Campaign/Details
Want to play Cupid? Sign-up to volunteer. We need help packaging and delivering candygrams. Volunteer to sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADA72CA0FCCE9-54464816-newburyport
Clipper Readathon Committee
The Clipper Readathon is in March and we need your help! In addition to planning Readathon events, we are looking for people to help us make videos to cheer on our student readers. If you are media savvy, please join us!! Most work can be done on your own time. Learn more and sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4EADA72CA0FCCE9-54605409-2025
PTO Holiday Raffle Calendar: Winner Announcements
It’s winner time!!
Each day from January 2 to January 31, 2025, we will draw one lucky winner for that day's prize. Winners will be contacted by email and announced on the PTO's private Facebook group. Those who purchased 3 or more tickets, will be included in a special Grand Prize drawing for a day of exploring and eating in Boston’s North End. Thank you for supporting the PTO and good luck!
Ongoing Fundraiser: PTO EcoBins
Did you know that the EcoBins (large yellow donation bins) at the Bresnahan and Nock generate funds for the PTO? There are two bins at the Bres, three at Molin/Nock. The bins take all textiles including stained/torn items, pillows, stuffed animals, shoes, so please drop off your unwanted items.
Do You Want to Get Involved?
We are currently seeking to fill PTO Board positions:
Vice President
Molin Teacher Representative
Communications Co-Chair (Social Media)
Email us at newburyportpto@gmail.com to join the PTO Board or ask questions.
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