The PAW Print

May 5 & 6 MBMS presentation of Annie, Jr (see below)

May 10: Chorus Concert at 7:00pm

May 11: Orchestra Concert at 6:30pm

May 12: Virtual Learning Day

May 16: Band Concert at 6:30

May 19: Eighth-grade dance 7:00-9:00 PM

May 29: Memorial Day (schools and offices are closed)

MD State Testing (MCAP) continues. All testing will take place during the morning beginning at 8:00 and should finish by 10:00.

• Math Testing Week of May 17 & May 18

The MBMS Panther Players put on 3 incredible shows over the weekend! Our students are incredibly talented and dedicated. Special thank you to the director, Ms. C. Stonewall, music director, Ms. Meador, and choreographer Ms. A.Burkhardt.

In addition to celebrating our invaluable teachers next week, it is also Children's Mental Health Awareness Week. The goal is to raise awareness about the importance of children's mental health and substance use, reduce the stigma of mental health, and connect families,educators, and providers throughout Maryland with resources to help children. This year's National Children's Mental Health Awareness day is Thursday May 11th. For more information about the Maryland Children's Mental Health Matters campaign, please visit https://www.children's mental health matters.org/

Wear green on Thursday May 11th to show your support of Children's Mental Health!

As we approach the last few weeks of school, this is a great time to start looking around your home, vehicles, etc. for books that were checked out of the media center. Ms. Lowe has sent out a list of books that students have checked out. Thank you for your assistance.

Parents and guardians should be mindful of all debt that their students accrue throughout the 2022-2023 School Year. Student debt could take any one of the following forms:

• Lost/Damaged Computer Devices

• Lost/Damaged Textbooks

• Lunch Debt

Parents/Guardians play a key role in monitoring not only their student's actions but also their fiscal responsibilities regarding lost/damaged issued devices (such as computers and textbooks) and/or food purchases made by your child in our school cafeteria. Payment can be made in the form of cash or check and should include your child's five-digit Student ID# (e.g., #12345). For further convenience, families may also pay by credit card online at http://www.myschoolbucks.com/. All questions and concerns should be directed to the school bank or the principal's secretary.

If students are having technical issues with their laptops, they must put in a help desk ticket using this link. In the description box, students should provide as much detail as possible. If the student's computer is inoperable, they should come to the main office and use the help desk computer kiosk to register the problem.

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

Shout Outs!

Thank you to all who came out to support the students at the MBMS Annie's Jr Musical on May 5 & 6.

Thank you to all who joined us at the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Baseball Game Fundraiser on May 6.

MBMS Chorus Concert - May 10

We are looking for volunteers to assist with the MBMS Chorus Concert on 5/10. Volunteers are asked to arrive at 6pm. Please sign up here.

2023-2024 PTSO Board Election - May 17

- Are you interested in being on the PTSO board? If so, please email us your name and we will put your name on the voting ballot. You must be a PTSO member. If you are not a current member, it only costs $10. The voting will be held at our PTSO meeting on 5/17.

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.

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.

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:

- MBMS Chorus Concert - May 10

- School Nurse Day May 10

- Teacher Appreciation Luncheon May 12

- PTSO Meeting May 17

- 8th Grade Dance May 19

- "Paw Print" Shopping June 7

- Joe Corbi's Fundraiser August 11-29

- Southern Maryland Blue Crabs Fundraiser August 18