Margaret Brent Paw Print

January 26: No School for students. Professional Day for teachers.

Recent events:

• January 2-3: Ms. Snowden visited 6th-grade Social Studies classes to deliver the lesson “My Foundation.”

• Follow-up questions to engage your student:

• What topics and hobbies are you interested in?

• What values make up your foundation?

• What careers are you aware of that connect to your interests and values?

• Ms. Snowden is now meeting with all 7th and 8th graders who have not yet completed the Career Cluster Finder, which is given in 7th grade.

• A “career cluster” is a group of occupations that are related because they belong to the same industry and share similarities, such as required skill sets or training experience.

• Follow-up questions to engage your student:

• What career clusters did Naviance suggest you explore?

• Which two career clusters did you add to your Favorites list?

• What jobs within those career clusters would you consider?

• Want to explore career clusters with your student in Naviance? See Ms. Snowden’s Guide to Exploring Naviance Independently

Upcoming events:

• January 22 & 25: Ms. Ripple and Ms. Snowden will visit 8th grade Social Studies classes to deliver the required AchieveWorks Personality assessment in Naviance.

• Objective: Students will answer multiple-choice questions about their personality in Naviance in order to identify careers they can add to their “Favorites” list based on their strengths and interests.

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.

SAVE the DATES:
PTSO Meetings (NOTE NEW TIME - 2:45pm in the Media Room)
- 2/21
- 5/15

PTSO Upcoming Events:
- Leonardtown Board & Brush Fundraiser - Saturday, 1/20/24 from 6-9pm - Book your seat NOW at this link - https://boardandbrush.com/leonardtown/events/pypworkshopfundraiserformbmsptso/

- Paws Ticket Shopping - Wednesday, 2/7/24 during lunches

- Red Robin Spirit Night - Tuesday, 2/13/24

- Paws Ticket Shopping - Wednesday, 3/6/24

- Dodgeball Tournament - Thursday, 3/7/24
- Drift Inn Spirit Night- Saturday, 3/16/24

Things to look forward to this year:
- Spirit Nights
- 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:
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.

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.

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.