| Monday, Sept 6th, Student Holiday |
| Tues, Sept 7th, 6:30pm, Library, NJHS Info Mtg about D.C. Trip |
| Wed, Sept 8th, cafeteria, 8:30-10am, IB Parent Orientation Meeting |
| Wed, Sept 8th, cafeteria, 7-9pm, IB Parent Orientation Meeting |
| Tues, Sept 21st, cafeteria, 8:30am, First PTA Meeting |
| Nov 12th - Fall Fest |
Back to School Night
Tuesday, August 31, 6:30-8:30pm
PTA Volunteer options in the cafeteria from 5:30-6:15pm.
You have the opportunity to spend the evening in your child's schedule. You will move from class to class as your child would during the day, meet your child's teachers, and learn of their expectations and needs for the year.
This evening is for parents only.
PTA COMMITTEE JOB OPENINGS FOR 2010-2011
Please consider chairing one of the following 2010-11 PTA committees so that we can continue
to help our school be the amazing, learning community that it is - without your help, we
won't be able to offer the level of support that we are able to give our teachers,
Murchison staff and our children. This is a wonderful way to get to know our school
and meet other parents. If you have any questions about any of these committees, or
would like more information, please email PTA President Alicia Doak or call 338-1472.
MMS PTA 2010-11 Open committee chairs are:
PIE
Reflections
Green Fridays - Once a Month Grounds Work
In the spirit of what has been done in past years, we plan to work with teachers and students to establish the once a month Green Friday schedule, and will be kicking those off in September. In addition, we will have opportunities to volunteer during the week or weekends. If you are interested in either (or both!), please email the Building/Grounds Committee.
Advertise in the MMS Directory
We are in the process of selling advertising space in this year’s Murchison Directory. Help support MMS and promote your business to over 800 Murchison families. A business card size ad is just $25. Advertising revenues are used to support MMS PTA. Deadline for submitting ads is September 15th.
_____ Back cover Ad (Approx. 7.5 x 10) $150.00
_____ Full Page Interior (Approx. 7.5 x 10) $125.00
_____ Half Page (Approx. 7.5 x 3.75) $ 75.00
_____ Quarter Page (Approx. 3.75 x 5) $ 50.00
_____ Business Card (Approx. 2.0 x 3.5) $ 25.00
For questions or to advertise, email the Drectory Committee.
Calling All Book Fair Volunteers!
We need parent volunteers to help us with the Book Fair on Feb 7-11th. Please email the Library Support Committee if you'd like to help us out.
Fall Fest is November, 12th
Fall Fest is our major fundraiser for Murchison Middle School and is a FUN way for families to get together in a safe and friendly setting that builds a strong sense of community. Proceeds HELP FUND important classroom & library needs + special curriculum, teaching training & more!
The Fall Fest committee is hard at work planning for our 2010 Fall Fest scheduled for November 12th. Come join our fun team of parents to make it the best ever. We are still looking for a Booth Chair and people to chair a booth or work a shift. Come visit our booth at Super Saturday next weekend and find out how you can help! If you or your business would like to help sponsor Fall Fest or for any information about our event, please email the Fall Fest Committee or call 512-917-5590 for more details.
We are especially honored to welcome Austin Orthodontic Arts again this year as our Presenting "Big Top" Sponsor. We would like to give a big thanks to our "Midway" Sponsors CAPPS Law Firm, Discount Electronics and Capstar Lending for their support. Also thank you so much Phoebus Family for your "Booth" Sponsorship and "Friends of Fall Fest" Sponsors Blackerby Violin Shop, Hempstead & Associates, More Space Place, Fleckman & McGlynn, PLLC, and the Pumphret Family. Casa Chapala will be joining us again this year and providing food for Fall Fest. Anytime you frequent these businesses or see our sponsors out, please thank them for their Fall Fest sponsorship and for helping our school and community with their support.
Fine Arts Festival
The Fine Arts Festival showcases student art, music, dance and theater. There is also a plant sale from the Murchison Greenhouse.
This popular event is run mainly by the students and faculty but we need parent to volunteer their help with organization, food, programs, set-up/clean up, etc. This event usually takes place in early April. Please email the Fine Arts Festival Committee or call 454-4679 if you are interested in volunteering.
Dance Volunteers Needed!
The Dance Committee is looking for parent volunteers! Duties include check-in, concessions, chaperoning the large and small gym, decorating, selling wristbands during lunch, or collecting donated drinks/candy bars during morning drop-off. Dance dates are October 15th and February 25th. If interested, please email the Dance Committee. Thank you!
Newsletter Editor/Graphic Designer Postion Available
I'm looking for a replacement newsletter editor/graphic designer. I have held this position since the 2006-07 school year and want to be able to train someone to take it over for the next few years. This has been a wonderful experience and a great way to stay connected to the events of the school and participate on the PTA.
If you have graphic design software and know the basics of how to use it, I can get you up and running to take over this rewarding position. Please contact email me or call 692-9329.
Thanks! Ida Longoria-Berlingeri

