The PAW Print

January 27: Professional Day- No School for students; end of MP 2

The Blueprint for Maryland's Future was enacted by the Maryland General Assembly to implement key educational reforms for all Maryland school systems. On Monday afternoon, St. Mary's County Public Schools will host a live-streamed virtual forum on the Blueprint and how our school system is working towards the reform initiatives in the law. The Virtual Forum is designed to share information with the general public and allow us to address questions that can be submitted electronically. You can view the livestream at www.smcps.org/streaming beginning at 5 PM on Monday, January 23, 2023. For more information, visit www.smcps.org/blueprint.

• MBMS School-Based Health Center Nutrition Classes are open to students, staff, and families. See the flyer for more information.
• Covid-19 Bivalent Booster vaccine clinic-January 27, from 9AM-3PM. See flyer for more information.

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook - MBMS PSTO

Contact us by email - mbmspanthers@gmail.com

Don't forget to Like us on Facebook - MBMS PSTO

Contact us by email - mbmspanthers@gmail.com

Croc Charms and Key Chains

First come, First serve – limit quantity available. Orders will be delivered to students during homeroom as orders are placed. May also be purchased during lunches the first Wednesday of every month.

Panther Paws Shopping Donations - Feb 1st

- Scheduled on 2/1. We are looking for help with donations for the students to purchase with their "paw prints". Example of items: stickers, erasers, squishy balls, glow sticks, rubber ducks, fidgets, etc. The students get "paw prints" for good behavior and going over and above what is expected of them during the day in class.

PTSO Meeting

February 1, 2023, @ 3:00PM in the MBMS Media Center

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.

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.

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.

Exciting things we are working on:

- Dodgeball Tournament March 9th.

- Teacher Appreciation Week in May.

Scheduled for 2/5 at the Mechanicsville Moose. Doors open at 12 noon and the auction starts at 1pm. Don't forget to RSVP here if you plan to attend

2022-2023 Yearbook

Yearbooks are going quickly! Do not miss out on your chance to get a copy. This year's theme is Adventure Awaits. You can get your copy now by going to the link below.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1066787/Margaret-Brent-Middle-School/

2022-2023 Yearbook Ad (Student Recognition Ad)

Student Recognition Ads are available to purchase and are a great surprise to students when they receive their yearbook. A Student Recognition Ad comes with a picture of your child and a message from you! A $10 Silver Ad donation includes a picture and a message of up to 20 words. A $20 Gold Ad donation includes a picture and a message of up to 40 words. Once an ad is purchased, you will receive an email from Mrs. Kamp asking you for your message and picture.

Ads can be purchased online or with cash/check. Checks should be made payable to Margaret Brent Middle School. Cash/check should have Attention: Mrs. Kamp on them. See the link below for yearbook ad purchasing.

https://www.jostens.com/apps/store/customer/1066787/Margaret-Brent-Middle-School/

Student Recognition Ads should be purchased by February 17, 2023.

Adventure Awaits Themed Yearbook

Our yearbook theme focuses on adventure and features the many adventures one can have in St. Mary's County. Our cover will showcase St. Mary's City and the beauty our county offers. The yearbook adviser, Mrs. Kamp, is looking for pictures of your child/family adventuring in St. Mary's County. She is looking for pictures that showcase the many wonderful events and fun being had locally. Pictures should include the students name and grade level. Pictures can also be landscapes of places in St. Mary's County. Please email your pictures to jmkamp@smcps.org

Students are responsible for the care and upkeep of all of their SMCPS assigned resources: print and technology. This document outlines all of the policies and procedures in addition to pricing for lost or damaged devices.

Additional Information on Student Resource Accountability

My School Bucks and the Media Center: Please see the following files for more information about how My School Bucks

• Student/Family Information