Originally delivered on 12/10/2023 7:00 pm

SUBJECT: 75 Morton PTA Newsletter - 12/10/2023

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Dear 75 Morton Parents, 


There is a lot happening this week at school, including one of the largest events of the year, the Winter Showcase. Important dates to know are: 


  • Tuesday, 12/12 - Coffee Talk with Hope @ 9am
  • Wednesday, 12/13 - PTA Meeting @ 8:30am
  • Wednesday, 12/13 - Winter Showcase @ 6pm
  • Friday, 12/15 - 7th Grade Holiday Mixer 5:30pm*


*We still need volunteers to chaperone and donate snacks for the 7th Grade party on Friday!  


Please read the rest of the email for more details on these events and more!

THIS WEEK'S EVENTS

COFFEE TALK

Discussion with Sarah Vasilik about the Math Curriculum

Tuesday, December 12 at 9:00am - ZOOM

Join Parent Coordinator Hope and Math Teacher Sarah Vasilik to learn more about what's going on in math at Morton by clicking here: Math Coffee Talk Zoom

Email Hope with any questions ahead of time at hope@75morton.org

PTA MEETING

Wednesday, Dec 13 at 8:30am - ZOOM

This month's meeting will be hosted virtually by Zoom. For those who are unable to join by computer or phone, the meeting will be streamed into the library. Please arrive by 8:15am to be escorted upstairs. 

Learn about what's going on in school this month. You will hear updates from the PTA, Principal Cofie and Hope. 

Register here to attend via Zoom: PTA Meeting Zoom

WINTER MUSIC SHOWCASE

Wednesday, December 13 at 6pm 

In the Gymnatorium

Students and families from all grades are invited to hear seventh and eighth grade vocal and instrumental majors perform. 


Parent/guardian volunteers needed backstage during the dress rehearsal, school day performances and evening performance. VOLUNTEER HERE


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7th GRADE HOLIDAY MIXER

Friday, December 15 - 5:30 - 7:30pm

In the Cafeteria

Featuring a games corner, prizes, dancing and music by DJ Manny! A night of FUN for everyone - dressing up is optional and kids are welcome to come solo or with friends. The party is just for seventh graders, but parents from all grades are invited to volunteer!  We need more chaperones and donations!

Permission Slips are required to attend: Permission Slip Deadline tomorrow midnight!

To donate food or help set up, clean up or chaperone: SIGN UP

Or help us buy decorations!: Amazon Wish List

TEAM SPIRIT
Go Thunderbolts!

Come cheer our team on for these upcoming games!


Tuesday, December 12- JV BASKETBALL

-4pm: Girls JV Basketball vs. LMC @ 75 Morton Gym

-5pm: Boys JV Basketball vs. LMC @ 75 Morton Gym


Wednesday, December 13 - TABLE TENNIS

-4:30pm vs. Baruch @ 75 Morton Cafeteria


Monday, December 18 - VARSITY BASKETBALL

-4pm: Girls Varsity vs. Lab @ 75 Morton Gym

-5pm: Boys Varsity vs. Lab @ 75 Morton Gym


8TH GRADE CORNER

Graduation Dues

Please submit your payment towards the cost of graduation HERE


Forms

Please indicate how you want your graduate's name to appear on the diploma & yearbook HERE. Enter the size of the graduation gown and class T-shirt size HERE. 


Upcoming events

Snow Ball - February 9th

Class Trip - June 18th

Graduation Ceremony - June 24th

YEARBOOK
Yearbook
2024 Yearbook

If you or your children take any pictures at the Winter Showcase, basketball games or any other events, please include them in the yearbook by emailing them to yearbook@75morton.org or sending them to the yearbook event album addresses here: YEARBOOK.

VOLUNTEER AND DONATE
PTA Meeting Come join us

Volunteers Wanted: Please email pta@75morton.org if you can volunteer for any of these positions or if you are interested in helping in any other way!

  • English-to-Spanish translators
  • Tech Help/Hybrid Meeting Support 
  • Auction and Party planners 


Donate:  Please help support the school by donating to the PTA Family Giving Drive


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