Originally delivered on 10/28/2022 10:01 am

SUBJECT: 75 Morton PTA Newsletter - 10/28/22

Happy Friday and Happy Halloween!


Tonight is Fright Night - 6th graders have a spooktacular time!

Next week starts November, the 3rd month of the school year, and NOW the official start of decorative gourd season and much much more...


We have a packed calendar of events and need all of your support, time and contributions to make it all happen!   


Make sure you MARK YOUR CALENDARS & / or subscribe to the Morton Calendar here.


Rebecca Lupardo & Corinne Moreno-Geis

Your PTA Co-Presidents

HELP WANTED!
Tree Bed Bulb Planting

Wednesday, Nov 2 | 3:15pm - 4:15pm

75 Morton families and friends are invited to join our STEAM teacher and local NYC Parks Super Steward, Olivia Bello on Wednesday, November 2nd from 3:15-4:15 to clean up our tree beds around 75 Morton and to plant 1,200+ daffodil bulbs. 

No gardening skills required, gloves and tools will be provided! 

Warm Clothing & Community Closet Drive

Volunteers needed to sort and organize donations in our basement daily. Please contact Hope for direction. 

75 Morton will continue accepting CLEAN gently used and new clothing.   

  • winter coats (size 12 - 16)
  • boys underwear
  • boys & girls pants and sweatpants
  • hats & gloves

Amazon Wish list - Includes Spanish books for library, toiletries and new clothing

Donation box located in the double entry doors of lobby. 

Please no summer clothes, clothing with stains, rips, broken zippers

UPCOMING EVENTS
6th grade
FRIGHT NIGHT TONIGHT

Fright Night, Oct 28 | 4:30-6:00pm

It's not too late to donate baked treats or volunteer

Volunteer Here

Mix and Mingle
PARENT & TEACHER MIXER

Nov 7 | 6:30-8:30pm

Parents, Guardians and Teachers are welcome to join us in the school library. This is a community event and we hope this opportunity will allow you to meet more family members of your child's school community. Snacks will be provided by the PTA. Please bring a beverage of your choice. BYOB. This event is FREE. Adults only. 

RSVP Here

cupcake
ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE

Nov 8 | 9am - 2pm

Let's raise money for our school with an old fashioned bake sale! There is no school on Election Day so students are welcome to sign up to help (with adult supervision). Our school is a voting site and we hope to sell a lot of treats to voters that day. 

Election Day Bake Sale

Your donation of baked goods and volunteer time is greatly appreciated!

COMMITTEES
image of Morton Street Auction
Auction Committee Meeting

Nov. 9 @ 9am via Zoom

We need volunteers to help us create a memorial evening for our community and also raise much needed funds for our school! If you have any skills or interest in throwing a great party while raising money for our school or have been a part of another schools auction committee we need you!  

Garden tools
Garden Committee

This committee works closely with the 75 Morton STEAM teacher and the Green Team. Parent volunteer, Sarah Hammond, is taking the lead on this committee. If you are interested in seeing how you can help, please reach out to her at sarah@thenownyc.com.

REMINDERS
No School & 1/2 Day

Nov. 8 Election Day | No school 

Nov. 9 Parent  Teacher Conferences Dismissal 12noon | 1/2 Day

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day | No school 

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Make a Donation to 75 Morton Today!

A monetary donation is the easiest and most direct way to contribute to the school. Please click here and give as generously as you are able. Any amount you give will be gratefully received.

Donate Now
PTA Meeting 11/23 @ 9:30am

Please join us at Novembers PTA meeting.  This meeting and all moving forward for the year will be on Zoom only.  

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