Fundraising Update: With your support, PAC has raised $11,048 of our initial $15,000 fundraising goal! With your generous contributions, we have been able to fund several new clubs and other student activities. Coming into this school year, PAC was unsure of how much financial support would be necessary to support student and staff initiatives. While we set the initial goal at 3 times the amount we struggled to raise each year since the start of the pandemic, our estimates did not fully anticipate the demand and requests for grants currently exceed our fundraising goal. It is clear that we have more work to do and we thank you in advance for your continued contributions to the Unfundraiser and support of our upcoming fundraising events.

PAC Grant Approvals: In order to receive PAC funding, staff members must submit a Grant Application to PAC and present the proposal at one of the monthly meetings. During the December meeting, PAC approved funding for the following:

• True Colors Club – materials
• Hokki Stools – alternative classroom seating
• Buzz Bucks Prizes – a variety of gift cards

Current Initiatives: PAC is currently collaborating with administration on the following initiatives. While we hope to make each of these a reality, we cannot guarantee that will be the case. Support for these initiatives is largely contingent on feasibility, funds raised, volunteer commitment, and obtaining the appropriate approvals. If you have an interested in assisting with one or more of these initiatives, please email qms.pac@gmail.com or join us at next meeting and we will put you to work!

• Winter Dance / Neon Dance – PAC, Tri-M, and Student Council are happy to share that the neon-themed Winter Dance is scheduled for Friday, February 9th 6:30-8:30 pm in the QMS Cafeteria. However, this will not be possible without parent/guardian chaperones from all grades. In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools. Additional details will be provided once they are available.
• 8th Grade End of Year Celebration – This years’ 8th grade end of year celebration will be themed “A Night at the Tropics” will be held at a local (in Mansfield) hotel on June 17th 6-9 pm. In order for this event to be a success, we will need at least 27 8th grade parents/guardians to serve as chaperones. In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools. Additional details will be provided once they are available.
  
• Staff/Teacher Lounge & Workspace Updates – PAC had hoped to update the teachers’ lounge and workspaces to provide additional amenities to our staff. Unfortunately, we do not anticipate being able to accomplish this goal during this school year.
  

We need your help! The Lost & Found table is overflowing. Please take time during conferences to go through the items and take anything that may belong to your student home. ANY and ALL items remaining AFTER conferences will be donated.

Date TBD 4-8 pm at Bertucci's! Dine in or take out 4-8 PM and mention the word "PAC" when ordering or use the code "PAC" to order online. Sorry, no phone orders. PAC will receive a portion of each sale!

Dining for Dollars is a restaurant fundraiser where families eat (or take out) at a restaurant on a particular day and the restaurant donates back a set percentage of sales to QMS PAC. These fundraisers are a win-win! You, your friends, family, and other PAC supporters get a chance to enjoy a delicious meal while supporting a local business AND raising funds for our students.

This spring we’re holding a Butter Braid Pastry and Cookie Dough fundraiser! Similar to the Fall Pie Fundraiser, you will need register and create a personalized dashboard to invite friends and family to purchase pastry and cookie dough. Pick Up for FROZEN butter braids and cookie dough will be held on March 27th from 4-7 pm in the QMS Lobby. Arrangement can be made for pick up alternative dates by emailing qms.pac@gmail.com all other items will be delivered directly to the buyer’s address. ONLY FROZEN BUTTER BRAID AND COOKIE DOUGH WILL BE PICKED UP AT QMS. All other items will be shipped directly to the buyer.

Use this link to register, create an account, and access your personal dashboard. Once you have set up your personal dashboard, you will be able to use your specific link to invite family and friends to purchase items.

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/WF7W

Show your school spirit and support PAC by purchasing a Mansfield Jibbitz!! Two options are available and each jibbitz is $5. Please use the form below to order yours today! After payment is received you will be notified where to pick up your order. Any questions please email us at qms.pac@gmail.com.

There is a limited quantity on hand. If you want jibbitz in time for spring sports, now is the time to get them!

Mansfield Jibbitz Order Form

Students who wish to order a yearbook may do so at the link below. When ordering, use order # 21978.

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome

Help us reach out fundraising goal! Your contribution is tax deductible!

Dislike having to sell “stuff” to raise funds for an organization? Well, so do we! In lieu of tasking students and parents with selling typical fundraising items, PAC is pleased to offer a tax deductible option to take the hassle out of fundraising. Your participation is completely voluntary and very much appreciated! You can simply make a donation via Venmo, PayPal, or check!

Your donations will enable us to support our students and teachers by providing the funds for enrichment, technology, flexible seating, speaker events and so much more. Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year. This will put us in a terrific position to support all of our ongoing student activities and provide an opportunity to see what new initiatives we can help with.

_____ $25 - I don’t want to buy chocolate bars, please take this donation instead.

_____ $50 - I don’t want to sell coupon books so here’s a better alternative.

_____ $100 or $_______ Here’s a donation to show my appreciation for not having to buy, sell, or do anything else for fundraising this year.

Payments can be made via PayPal at QMS UnFundraiser Donation, Venmo @QMS-PAC, or send a check payable to "QMS PAC" to QMS PAC, 240 East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. Remember, donations are tax deductible.

Tax ID: 04-3421470

⭐ Don’t forget to check with your employer about matching funds ⭐

Questions? Email PAC at qms.pac@gmail.com.

January 9: School Committee Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm

January 15: No School - Holiday

January 17: Half Day - Conferences 12:00 - 8:00 pm

January 17: Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series: Parenting in the Context of Anxiety - What Parents Need to Know to Support their Children and Themselves. Registration required.

January 18: Superintendent Murphy's State-of-the-Schools 12:00 - 1:00. Registration required.

January 18: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 pm, QMS Room 110

January 19: QMS Got Talent - Talent Show 6:30 - 8:30, QMS Auditorium

January 22: School Council Meeting 6:00 pm, QMS Room 110

January 23: School Committee Meeting 6:30-8:30 pm

January 25: Conferences 6:00 - 8:00 pm

January 26: Half Day - Conferences 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

January 31: Half Day

February 1: 6th Grade Concert

Thinking about making a donation to the QMS PAC? Check with your employer to see if they will match all or some of your donation. Some employers will match at a 1:1 ratio, but some will even match 2:1 or 3:1. Our Tax ID is 04-3421470.

Share with friends and family who have QMS students. Have friends and family complete the Contact Form to be added to distribution emails.

QMS News - Principal McGovern's 1/5/2024 Newsletter

Superintendent Murphy's Latest Newsletter - Superintendent Murphy's 1/8/24 Newsletter

QMS Website: https://qms.mansfieldschools.com

Aspen (formerly X2): Access student grades and assignments through Aspen.

Hornet Backpack: Papers that are normally sent home in QMS students' backpacks will be posted to our website in the Hornet Backpack instead.

Community Backpack: District and Community wide notices and documents that are not school specific will be posted to the Community Backpack.

Need to get in touch with your student's team? Each team has an email address that will ensure each teacher receives the message:

6th Grade Team Emails:

Purple: QMS.PurpleTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Yellow: QMS.YellowTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Orange: QMS.OrangeTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

7th Grade Team Emails:

Aqua: QMS.AquaTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Maroon: QMS.MaroonTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Gold: QMS.GoldTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

8th Grade Team Emails:

Green: QMS.GreenTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Silver: QMS.SilverTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

White: QMS.WhiteTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

The QMS Parent Advisory Council (a.k.a. the PAC) is the volunteer led, parent organization at QMS. We work in partnership with the teachers and administration to support all students at QMS.

Fundraising enables us to support our students and teachers by providing the funds for important items such as:

• Student Clubs - afterschool clubs like model building and role playing

• Student Activities - 8th Grade Luau

• Speaker Series - presentations on important topics

• Flexible Seating Options - bouncy bands, standing desks, padded stadium chairs for hallway reading time

• Technology - Smartboards and TV monitors in the foyer to display daily information to our students & teachers

• Staff Appreciation - annual staff appreciation events

ALL donations are tax deductible! Be sure to ask your employer about matching funds!! Learn more about PAC on our website at www.QMSPAC.com. Tax ID: 04-3421470

The QMS PAC Executive Board is comprised of parent volunteers elected through an annual nominating process. The PAC is governed in accordance to its by-laws, which are reviewed every three years or more frequently as needed. The Board has oversight for all fundraising initiatives, events, communications, volunteer development, governance, and allocation of funds and grant awards. Please join us as we welcome the 2023-2024 Executive Board members:

• President: Nicole Wright
• Co-Vice Presidents: Yohana Rosemark & Allyson Crowell
• Treasurer: Michelle Sexton
• Secretary: Courtney Harrison

Email: qms.pac@gmail.com
Website: qmspac.com
Location: 240 East Street, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7530
Twitter: @qmspac

Facebook: QMS PAC