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Originally delivered on 9/10/2024 1:01 pm

SUBJECT: MMS PTA Newsletter - September 10, 2024

Coming Up On The Calendar

Thursday, September 12 - Odyssey of the Mind Online Meeting

Friday, September 13 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation Luncheon

Friday, September 13 - DEADLINE to Enter/Update Family Information for MMS Directory/Big Form Due 

Wednesday, September 18 - Cane's Day

Thursday, September 19 - Back to School Night and PTA Meeting

Wednesday, September 25 - Early Release Day - Staff Development

Wednesday, October 9 - 8th Grade PSAT and 8th Grade Class Picture

Thursday, October 10 - End of First 9 Weeks

Thursday, October 10 - Teacher/Staff Appreciation

Thursday, October 11 - Teacher Development/Student Holiday

Thursday, October 14 - Student/Staff Holiday

Big Form Due this FRIDAY! Join the PTA!

Join the PTA and Give Big!

The Big Form is the key place to get plugged in to our PTA!  By completing it, you can:

  • Join the PTA!  There are many benefits to PTA membership! 
  • Donate to our Family Underwriting Campaign 
  • Become a Business Sponsor
  • Support our Teacher Appreciation, International Day and Sister School committees with your donations.
  • Order Yard Signs and Styros to Support the 8th Grade Party

 To complete the Big Form, you will first be asked to update your directory information, then proceed to the section below "Parent and Student Information."

Complete the Big Form by Friday, Sept. 13th to support our MMS PTA!

Complete the Big Form HERE
Please support the businesses who support us!


2024-2025 PTA Business Sponsors


Platinum


Magness Orthodontics, The Enrichery & Wendy Swantkowski Dentistry


Silver


Northstone Builders, Angela England of Tindall/England PC & Jennings Orthodontics & Oyster Creek Studios Interior Design


Bronze


Village Dermatology, Clint Simpson/Martha Turner International Sotheby's Realty, Robin Tucker Martha Turner International Sotheby's Realty & Becky Andress/Greenwood King


Copper


Ellen Halper/Compass, Strutton Plumbing & Smooke Dental


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PTA Needs Support From Your Businesses Too!


Please scan the QR Code Below to Become An MMS PTA Business Sponsor.2024-2025 PTA Business Sponsors


Become a PTA Business Sponsor
Action Items Now: Update Your Info for the MMS Directory!

To be included in the school directory, new and returning families must go to the Membership Toolkit website to activate your account for the 2024-2025 school year.


To update your directory information:

  1. Go to https://mmsptaspringbranch.membershiptoolkit.com 

  2. Click on REGISTER.

  3. RETURNING USERS can use your email and password. (Note: To avoid duplicate entries, please do not create a new account if you already have one.)  NEW USERS can create an account.

  4. Confirm that your family information is current and what information you would like included in the directory. 


Your PTA membership benefits include access to the MMS online directory on the Membership Toolkit website and app.


Don’t forget to download the Membership Toolkit app for quick access! 


Please don’t miss out on having your family information included in the directory this year!

Questions? Please contact mmsptadirectory@gmail.com

Odyssey of the Mind Orientation: This Thursday and Saturday

Are you interested in Technology, the Arts, Crafting, History, Theater, Architecture, Mechanics, Writing, and the list goes on...? Odyssey of the Mind could be what you're looking for! OM is a problem-solving competition that encourages students to think outside the box to come up with creative solutions to challenges, just like in the real world. The Odyssey of the Mind – Texas (TXOM) presents an Odyssey of the Mind Orientation in September for all new parents and teachers who are interested in learning more about the program. Join us for a short online presentation to learn about the values and benefits of the program, how teams are formed, who can coach, how tournaments work, etc. on Thursday, Sept 12th at 7:30 pm OR Saturday, Sept 21st at 4:00 pm


Feel free to reach out to Sarah Fuselier with any questions! sfuselier@gmail.com or 713-392-1906. 

Invitation to OM Orientation
More Info About OM
First Cane's Day

Attention Parents: Please consider volunteering to help distribute Cane's during your child's lunch. We also appreciate chip donations. Both opportunities are available on the Sign Up Genius Link below. Thank you for your help! 

Pre-Order Canes Here
Volunteer Sign Up and Chip Donation
TX PTA Reflections Program Website
Reflections Participation Rules
From the Sister School Committee

We LOVE our sister school Landrum Middle School!

Help us love on the students at our sister school. Landrum students receive pride points for having pride in their self, school, or others. With these points, students can buy various items in the school store (which is run by their Teen Leadership classes). Since their budget is limited, we are asking for help to stock their store for the students. We truly appreciate any help!

Would you be so kind as to purchase one or several items donate to them?

Thank you!!

Courtney Smith & Jayne Huggins

Amazon Wish List
MMS Spirit Squad

Hello, MMS 7th & 8th Graders!


Do you have spirit??? If you answered “YES, I DO!”, then please consider signing up for our new club MMS SPIRIT SQUAD! Please fill out the attached GoogleForm if you are interested in learning more. We are excited for a great first year of a new tradition!




Ms. Crane

MMS Spirit Squad Sponsor


lucy.crane@springbranchisd.com

Spirit Squad Interest Form
Buy Your Yearbook

The store will remain open until we sell out. We usually sell out by mid-March. Extra books are not ordered. 


Questions? Stephanie.Aguirre@springbranchisd.com 

Buy Your Yearbook Here
8th Grade Ads

Deadline October 25th DON'T GET LEFT OUT! 

This is a great way to celebrate your child. Mrs. Aguirre recommends you create your ad using the Jostens site, or a 3rd party site like Canva. If you would like help, or for Mrs. Aguirre to create the ad for you, please email her at Stephanie.Aguirre@springbranchisd.com 


Half Page: 8.5 x 5.5 inches, Quarter page 4.25 x 2.75 inches, 300 DPI


Questions? Stephanie.Aguirre@springbranchisd.com 

Create Your Ad Here
Help With Teacher Appreciation Lunches

Help show our MMS teachers some love by bringing desserts for our monthly lunches and/or volunteering to serve the lunches.

Dessert Sign Up
Volunteer Sign Up
Sign Up to Be a SBISD Volunteer

Don't forget, the district requires everyone to sign up each year in order to volunteer in the classroom, go on field trips, help during school events, attend PTA Meetings on site and participate in other MMS activities. 

Become an SBISD Volunteer
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