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Monday, October 9, 2023, is a virtual instruction day for students. Students will be provided an assignment by each of their teachers. All teachers will be available from 10:00 AM-11:00 AM for students who have questions. Teachers will provide a virtual meeting code for any student who needs to log in and ask questions or discuss the assignment/content with their teacher.

Effective communication is critical to the success of St. Mary’s County Public Schools (SMCPS). This will be crucial not only for emergencies but for our ability to communicate with families in general. Online Emergency Information Update Forms are now available through the student’s Home Access Center (HAC). Once logged in, directions to access the online form can be found HERE. A video with instructions is available HERE. It is vital that all information is updated in eSchool. The deadline for the online submission of Emergency Information Update forms is November 14th, 2023. Please click here for the Blank Emergency Form.

HALLOWEEN FUNDRAISER EVENT – TRACK OR TREAT (ALMOST) 5K and CANDY FOR KIDS!

Attention all students, parents, guardians, and other community members - please join us at Margaret Brent on October 28th for our “Track or Treat” (Almost) 5K fundraising event! If you’re a runner/walker, there will be a 2.7-mile race around the grounds of MBMS at 9:15 AM and if you are 13 and under, you can join the “Track or Treat” portion of the event at 10 AM where kids can dress up in their Halloween costumes and get some candy while walking a half-mile loop around the outside of the school. Dan D’s Food Truck will be there from 8 AM – 12 PM with coffee, hot chocolate, breakfast sandwiches, and other items for purchase. We have Swag Bags for the first 50(Almost 5K) participants to check in on race day, games for the kids to play, and various prizes. It costs $20 for the race and $10 for the track or treat event (cash/check only, pay at the event, or send in payment with your student). Please contact our 6th-grade assistant principal, Patrick James (ptjames@smcps.org), with any questions.

School picture make-up day is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2023.

School Meal Benefit Forms: Meal Benefit forms for the SY 2023-2024 are now available online! Easily fill out your new meal benefit form by clicking on the link below.

• Meal Benefit Applications

We have the capability to send messages and updates to parents via text. You can opt-in, and you have the option of declining or stopping notifications at any time. If you are new to our school or have a new number and you would like to receive school messages, text the word “YES” to 67587 from your wireless device. For more information, click on this flyer. There is also an FAQ with additional information.

Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

All students are required to have an acceptable use policy agreement (AUP) on file. This is to be completed by the PARENT or GUARDIAN of the student. Forms submitted with an email address ending in "@k12.smcps.org" indicate a student account completed the form. This will automatically invalidate the form. The entire Acceptable Use Agreement is linked here.

This form needs to be completed for each student you have in the school system. At the end of the form, you have the option to submit another response for your additional students.

The form is found at this link: Acceptable Use Policy (AUP)

Vendor Registration

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. Membership form is attached. You may complete the registration form and send your payment in with your child to turn in to their homeroom teacher.

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

And you can always reach us via email at mbmspanthersptso@gmail.com

SAVE the DATES:
PTSO Meetings (3pm in the Media Room):
- 11/29
- 2/21
- 5/15

PTSO Upcoming Events:
- Red Robin Fundraiser, California, MD location - eat all day and 20% of food sales are donate to the PTSO - Thursday, 10/26/23

Things to look forward to this year:

- Spirit Nights
- Quarter Auction
- Talent Show (tentatively February 2024)
- Dodgeball Tournament (March 7, 2024)
- School Dance for each grade (6th - 11/17, 7th - 1/12, 8th - 5/17)

Ongoing Fundraisers:

Paper Pie

- We all know that feeling, its 10 minutes before we leave for the birthday party and we remember we forgot to get a card. Paper Pie is the perfect fundraiser to keep you prepared for any event or occasion. 5 different themed boxes, 30 cards per box. Place your orders now through the link below:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd5S2mxRgwoZT9nrUsjj9Z65cuiuIzy4-eo-3oik45hcwFmdA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0

Pizza Hotline Gift Cards

- Do you order your pizza from Pizza Hotline? If so, you can support the PTSO by purchasing a $10 gift card. Order form is attached. If you email us your child's name and homeroom teacher we can send a form home also.

Croc Charms Fundraiser

- First come, First serve – limited quantity available. Orders will be delivered to students during homeroom as orders are placed. May also be purchased during the MTSS Store at lunch once a month. Order form is attached.

Gift Card Fundraiser

- Need a last minute gift or just want an easy way to support the PTSO? Look no further. Purchase your gift cards through us. Parents will purchase the gift cards to use themselves when they shop. Go to this link and enter the enrollment code JJCJE4A6X9H9.

NOTE: Paw Print Shopping - Will resume the First Wednesday of each month starting October 4

Looking to help in other ways aside from volunteering?

We could use the following:

MTSS Store Donations

- We are looking for donations to keep the MTSS store stocked with goodies for the students The students purchase these items with their "Paw Prints" they receive from teachers and staff as rewards for good behavior and going over and beyond what is expected of them. Donations can be sent to Cindy Garrison in the Front Office.

Business Connections

- Do you have any connections to local businesses or have a small business yourself? We are looking for volunteers who would like to ask local businesses for donations to raffle during our events. If you are interested, please let us know.

Thank you,

Margaret Brent Middle School PTSO

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