April 19: Professional Day- 2 hour early dismissal (12:30PM)

April 19 & 20: Finding Nemo Theatrical Production

*** 8th Grade Dance is scheduled for Friday, May 17 from 6-8PM

(please note the time correction)

Finding Nemo Jr. will be performed by the MBMS students this Friday and Saturday. Please come out and support our very talented students. The attached flyer has all the details! See you there!

"Jump the line! Reserve your tickets for Finding Nemo (Friday, April 19th at 6PM, Saturday, April 20th at 1PM and at 6PM) ahead of time using the form linked here!"

April is designated Month of the Military Child (MoMC)! In 1986, then Secretary of Defense Caspar Weinberger, established MoMC to recognize the more than 1.8 million U.S. military children who have one or both parents serving in the armed forces. The, Naval District Washington will be celebrating Purple Up day on Friday, April 19th. We hope you will join us in wearing purple in support of military kids!

If you’re looking for some MBMS gear, check out our school store! A portion of the proceeds will go towards supporting events and activities for our students.

Margaret Brent Store

Community Yard Sale Interest Survey

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1YDscFFjir3ntOKKBKizwkLbIq-gaRPkzqakrk2u-LRo/prefill

St. Mary's County Public Schools & Healthy St. Mary's Partnership is hosting a mental health and wellness resource and education fair on Saturday May 18th from 10-3 at the James A. Forrest Career and Technology Center. Please see the attached flyer for details.

SMCPS Athletics Seasonal Tryout Information One Pager

School Library Month newsletter

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The annual Academy Open House will be held virtually on Wednesday, April 10th starting at 5:30 pm. More information is available via the Academy Open House Google Site.

Seventh grade families,

As a 7th grade team we have been noticing an increase in the frequency of student Tardiness. Our 7th grade teachers are going to begin holding after school detention periods for students to reflect on the importance of students getting to class on time. The detention period will begin directly after school and conclude at 4:00 p.m. Students who are tardy to three or more classes in one week will be assigned to the detention period. We ask that parents arrive promptly at four O'clock to collect his or her student. Alternately, if transportation or scheduling is a concern then students will be assigned one day of ISI. If the opportunity arises please discuss the importance of getting to class on time with your student. Thank you for your continued support as we approach the conclusion of a successful 7th grade school year,

The 7th grade is planning a field day event to celebrate our successes and the closure of 7th grade. Please take a few minutes to read the attached letter from the 7th grade teachers.

Dates counselor will meet with students

March 13- 21 Boyd's classes

April 2 - April 11 McKinley's classes

April 12 - 23 Starkey's classes

April 24 - May 1 William's classes

May 2 - May 10 Counselor continues to meet with students with changes, etc.

• Summer Sports Academies: SMCPS and SMC R&P have partnered to offer the new Summer Sports Academies. Campers will be instructed by area high school coaches. Camps are held Monday -Thursday. Click below for more information. Registration begins March 1st. Don't miss this opportunity.

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/recreate/camps

• https://www.stmaryscountymd.gov/docs/thescoop.pdf

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!

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

Upcoming Events:

- Old Line Pub Spirit Night - Tuesday, 4/16/24

- Paws Ticket Shopping - Wednesday, 5/1/24

- Staff Appreciation Week - Monday, 5/6/24 thru Friday, 5/10/24

- PTSO Meeting - Wednesday, 5/15/24 @ 2:45 pm (Media Center)

- 8th Grade Dance - Friday, 5/17/24 from 6-8pm

- Paws Ticket Shopping - Wednesday, 6/5/24

Ongoing Fundraisers:

- Croc Charms Fundraiser

- Magnet 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.

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.

Thank you,

Margaret Brent Middle School PTSO

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