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PTO SPONSORED EVENTS & PROJECTS
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Open House Ice Cream Social |
Fall Festival September 12, 2009 |
Family Night: Nacho Night & Book Fair October 1, 2009 |
| Family Day at Barnes & Noble December 5, 2009 |
Winter Dinner/Reading Night January 28, 2010 |
Sock Hop May 7, 2010 |
*See the "Buzz Book" for phone numbers.
Volunteer Opportunities are always available, BIG and small, tailored to suit you and your little Maverick. Contact a PTO Board Member if you are interested in volunteering your time.
PTO-SPONSORED EVENTS:
• Open House Ice Cream Social - August 10, 2009
Welcome back to school! Meet your teacher, check out your new classroom, see your friends, and enjoy an ice cream treat.
For more information, contact Jaylynn Long, Deb Heller, Jean Olig, or Tracy Seymour.
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• Fall Festival- September 12, 2009
Fall Festival is the newest family event sponsored by the PTO. The fun festival atmosphere features good old-fashioned food, fun, and games.
For more information, contact Lalah Landers.
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• Nacho Night & Book Fair - October 1, 2009
Enjoy a nacho feast with your family and stop by the Book Fair when you are finished to purchase some new books for your home library.
For more information, contact Andrea Nelson.
• Family Day at Barnes & Noble - December 5, 2009
While you take care of some of your holiday shopping, you can support Morton's PTO! Morton students will be featured throughout the day: reading, singing, playing instruments, displaying art, and more. You won't want to miss this event!
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom.
• Winter Dinner/Reading Night- January 28, 2010
Enjoy a meal provided by PTO, and then listen to great stories (new and old) being read aloud by Morton staff members.
For more information, contact Lalah Landers or Kirsti Taylor.
• Sock Hop- May 7, 2010
Rock around the clock at the 2nd Annual Sock Hop! This event gives students and their families a chance to dance the night away at an old-fashioned sock hop.
We are currently looking for a chairperson for this event. Contact a PTO Officer if you are interested.
PTO-SPONSORED ACTIVITIES:
• Artist in the Classroom
Wendy Summers, our "Artist in the Classroom," visits each classroom once each quarter during the school year to conduct art lessons with our students.
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom.
• Author/Storyteller Visit
Each year, Morton students are provided the opportunity to meet and visit with a published author or accomplished storyteller. The visiting authors/storytellers give our students a first-hand look into their unique experiences of creating and sharing literature.
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom.
• Boxtops for Education & Campbells Soup Labels
The PTO collects Boxtops for Education and Campbells Soup labels to earn extra money for our school. Clip and save all year long!
For more information, contact Suzie Lewandowski.
• Buzz Book
The Buzz Book is Morton's school directory that lists student and staff contact information.
For more information, contact Kelly Jacob or Kathy Yates.
• Classroom Cut-Outs
Do you want to help out your child's classroom? Morton staff can always use a little helping hand cutting out items used in the classrooms.
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom or Lalah Landers.
• Friday Folders
“Friday Folders” are the link for communication between school and home. PTO volunteers are responsible for filling those folders, usually on Friday mornings.
For more information, contact Mia McGinn.
• Holiday Parties
Each classroom has a Halloween party and a Valentine's Day party. Contact your child's Room Coordinator for more information.
For more information, contact Nancy Dunham or Jill Beckstrom.
• PTO Newsletter
Watch your Friday Folder for the PTO Newsletter informing you of upcoming events.
For more information, contact JayLynn Long.
• Rose Theater Visits
PTO supports every classroom to see a production by the Rose Theater.
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom.
• Scholarships
PTO annually funds four college scholarships for former Morton students.
For more information, contact Julie Bergstrom.
• Teacher Appreciation
PTO organizes event(s) throughout the school year to let the teachers/staff at Morton know how much they are appreciated. These can be breakfasts, lunches or snacks and/or small gifts. PTO is also responsible for the organization and delivery of snacks, lunches, and dinners for Morton staff during Parent-Teacher Conferences, in the months of October and February.
For more information, contact Brandy DeRuiter or Julie Pearce.
• Volunteer Database
The Volunteer Database is a listing of all parents who have offered to volunteer for the various events and activities planned throughout the school year.
For more information, contact Tracy Seymour.
• Yearbook
PTO is responsible for the overall production and distribution of the Morton annual yearbook. Work begins at the start of the school year to ensure photos are being
taken of all major school functions and club organizations.
Mid-year, the committee begins the design layout process of the book, for submission to the vendor in early spring. Yearbooks are distributed in May.
For more information, contact JayLynn Long or Nancy Dunham.
