Originally delivered on 11/19/2023 7:00 am

SUBJECT: 75 Morton PTA Newsletter/Boletin Informativo - 11/18/23

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Dear 75 Morton Parents, 


Thanksgiving is almost upon us! Although it is a short school week, there are so many exciting things happening at 75 Morton!


Here is what you need to know this week:

- Monday, November 20, 9AM via zoom: Parent Workshop - Executive Functioning and Homework Help. Zoom Link


- Monday - Tuesday, November 20-21: Winter Clothing Drive (more info below)


- Tuesday, November 21: Back by popular demand, the 75 Morton School Store will be set up in the lobby for students to purchase items during their lunch periods from 12-1:30pm. Cash, Credit Card and Apple Pay accepted.


- Wednesday, November 22: Students, teachers and staff will enjoy lunch together in our first annual "Friendsgiving"! Please volunteer to help set up or serve, or donate a side dish or dessert by bringing it in on Wednesday morning. Signup link is here: RSVP


- Thursday - Friday, November 23-24: NO SCHOOL! Happy Thanksgiving!!!


- ALL WEEK: Winter afterschool registration is STILL OPEN! Students must be registered by 12pm on the day they wish to begin afterschool. The winter session starts November 27. Link here: MY Signup


THANK YOU!

THANKSGIVING WEEK EVENTS
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Monday, November 20th and Tuesday, November 21st: 

75 Morton Winter Clothing Drive

The weather has officially turned colder and many of our students do not have winter gear.  Please bring any gently used and clean winter clothing items for Middle School aged children to donate in our community.  Coats, Winter Hats, Winter Scarves, Gloves, Sweaters, Warm Pants, Socks, Boots/Sneakers will all be appreciated.  Boxes will be in the lobby to place donated items.  Items will be distributed on 11/23 before the Thanksgiving break and as needed throughout the winter.


Wednesday, November 22nd: Lunchtime

75 Morton Friendsgiving Celebration

We are starting a new community tradition, celebrating Thanksgiving as a school.  Students, teachers and staff will enjoy a celebratory lunch together before heading out for the Thanksgiving break.  After lunch, students will participate in a schoolwide Pep Rally and other Advisory Activities.


Our amazing School Chef Manny will be cooking the main dish.  We are asking families to donate side dishes or holiday desserts.  If you can donate a dish or if you would like to volunteer to help set up and serve, please let us know: RSVP. Please bring dishes in on Wednesday morning.

HELP WANTED!
PTA Meeting Come join us

Here is where we most need you! If interested, please reach out to pta@75morton.org 

  • Help the PTA: 
    • We are seeking an English-to-Spanish translator for PTA meetings
    • We desperately need a Techy Person to set up and coordinate fully hybrid zoom & in-person PTA meetings so that everyone can participate
    • Help us throw parties! If you are interested in helping to plan a family social event in December, please email!
    • Help coordinate the auction!
    • Have some photos of our kids at school events that belong in the yearbook? Please send them to yearbook@75morton.org!
  • Contribute towards SCHOOL SUPPLIES. We plan to spend $75 per student on school supplies this year.
  • Donate to the PTA Family Giving DriveAsking for $35/month per student. Anything you can give will be used and greatly appreciated!
HOLIDAY FUNDRAISER
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Cherrydale Catalog Fundraiser

Paper Order Forms are due tomorrow, Nov 20th!

Please hand in your form with payment (cash or checks made out to: MS 297 Parent Teacher Association) to our Parent Coordinator, Hope or your homeroom teacher. 

The deadline for online orders has been extended to Wednesday, Nov 22nd!

We're still reaching for our goal of $10,000. Please register your student at fundprizes.com and share the link with friends, family and co-workers to support enrichment supplies (drama, musical theater, STEAM, instrumental music, library) and student events. 

Thank you for helping to raise money for our school! 

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TEAM SPIRIT
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Congratulations Turkey Trotters!


Thank you to Manhattan Youth for organizing a 1.5-mile Turkey Trot on the West Side Highway last week for our Cross Country runners! We were joined by teachers, parents, Thunderbolt cheerleaders, and trotters from Lab and Baruch. Everyone had a blast and it was a great way to end the season!

MANHATTAN YOUTH
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It is not too late to sign up for Winter Afterschool!Using this link, you can learn about the schedule, important dates and class descriptions for our various activities! The winter session begins Nov 27.


These are FREE educational support and enrichment services! Students can register for a first session, or a first and second session!


Exciting programs include baking, crochet, latin dance, audio production, sculpture, lego robotics, creative writing, homework help, dungeons and dragons and MORE!

UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
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7th Grade Holiday Mixer - Friday, Dec 15  5:30-7:30pm

New this year! We've added an extra party for the 7th grade students called the Holiday Mixer scheduled for Friday, Dec 15th from 5:30-7:30pm. Since this is a new event, we will need lots of donations for food and snacks for this event. Keep an eye out for a volunteer sheet and sign up list coming soon!

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