Originally delivered on 5/5/2023 10:05 am

SUBJECT: 75 Morton PTA Newsletter - 5/05/2023

What a special time we had this week celebrating all the hard work the teachers, support staff and administration does in order to inspire and educate our adolescents intellectually, emotionally and socially. As parents, we also truly appreciate having the kids out of our hair during the week.  Today we end the week of gratitude with a yummy "make your own taco bar" luncheon on our beautiful rooftop garden catered by La Contenta Oeste - one of our favorite neighborhood restaurants. 

Looking ahead, we have a few exciting events coming up this month. So be sure to MARK YOUR CALENDARS and come out and support our kiddos!  


With gratitude,

Rebecca Lupardo & Corinne Moreno-Geis

Your PTA Co-Presidents


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COMING UP
Stage lights
Talent Show

Tuesday, May 23rd 4PM - 6PM

Dean, Val Boos, is organizing this years Talent Show. Any and all students interested in performing need to attend auditions on Tuesday, May 16th, during their lunch period.  A dress rehearsal will be held on Monday, May 22nd @ 3:30pm.  


Volunteers needed! Please sign up on Signup Genius

Yearbook
Yearbook

Last chance to submit photos!

Most of the links from this week's email were incorrect. Please use the email links from the Yearbook Page to submit your pictures. 

PTA Meeting

Wednesday, May 17th - 9AM

  • The budget will be presented and voted in by our general membership at the June meeting.
  • Elections for 2023-2024 PTA EB is open
HELP NEEDED
Toolbox
Help Needed

Are you handy? Use your skills to help out the instrumental program!

Leanne is seeking family volunteers to assemble some instrument storage systems along with some other physical tasks around the music rooms. No need to be a musician! Please email leanne@75morton.org if you are willing to help!

Get Involved
PTA Executive Board & School Leadership Team

Nominations Close at May 17 PTA Meeting

Looking to get more involved at 75 Morton? The PTA Executive Board and School Leadership Team are looking for new members for the 2023-2024 school year. To learn more about the positions and how you can get involved, click here. You can also email the Nominating Committee at nominations@75morton.org.

Art show
Visual Arts - Art Show

Volunteers needed for set up

Visual Arts teacher, Victoria Xu, needs parent/guardian volunteers to help with setting up this big event! If you have time between 2:15 to 6pm on Thursday, May 18th please email her at victoria@75morton.org

7TH GRADE CORNER
Get Involved
7th Grade Spring Fling

Thursday, May 25th 5 - 6:30pm 

If your 7th grader is interesting in attending the party they MUST fill out a permission slip by Monday, May 22nd @ 6pm.  No EXCEPTIONS!  

VOLUNTEER

Sign up HERE to volunteer

Want to help but cannot be there? Check out our Amazon Wish List for items you can purchase to help our event out. 

COMMUNITY CORNER
Free Family Workshops

Feel free to check out these workshops next week geared towards parents/caregivers brought to you by Morningside Center for Teaching Responsibility. 


Balancing the Stresses and Joys of Caregiving (aka Self and Community Care for Families

Thursday 5/11 10am- 12:30pm


https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0tfuysrT8pHtXiAq1M0cK4CPi0HeE_FTCj#/registration

 

SEL & the Family: Exploring the Range of Emotions

Friday 5/12 10am- 12:30pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUtde2pqzMvE9EzbrM65eKgXOONRNZGjSRJ#/registration

Calendar
Free Girls Soccer Program

Just Ball has teamed up with the US Soccer Foundation and Adidas on a 9-week program that’s starting soon. This program is meant to engage girls aged 8–14 who might not otherwise have the opportunity to play soccer in an organized way. 

Register in English en Español

REMINDERS
Calendar
Upcoming Dates To Pencil In!


Thurs. May 18th - Art Showcase 

Tues. May 23rd - Talent Show

Thurs. May 25th - 7th Grade Spring Fling 

Fri. May 26th - Maker Fair 

Tues. June 6th - Spring Showcase 

* More info. to come on all of these events. 


Donate

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Thank you to the 49 families who have given so far. We need help from the rest of you!

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