PTA Newsletter Week of December 2

By selmamontclairpta | December 3, 2024

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UPCOMING EVENTS

December 2 – January 2: MHS Future Educators Book Drive

December 3-4: Superintendent Search Community Input Sessions

  • Tuesday, December 3, Zoom virtual meeting from 7:00 – 8:00 pm
  • Wednesday, December 4, In person meeting, 6:30 – 7:30 pm at the George Inness Annex Atrium, 141 Park St.

December 5: Supporting Post-High School Transitions (MPSD Speaker Series Event), 7:00pm – 8:30pm, MHS Library (virtual attendance option available)
December 7: MHS Holiday Bazaar, 10:00am – 3:00pm, MHS Cafeteria

December 11-12: Half Days of School for Parent/Teacher Conferences

December 13: Holiday House Tour 2024 for Project Graduation,

4:00 – 7:00pm

December 16: MHS Cookie Banquet for Teachers & Staff, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, MHS Cafeteria, Volunteers/Donations Needed!

December 16: BOE Meeting, George Inness Annex Atrium, 7:30pm

December 17: MHS Vocal Music Show
December 24 – January 1: Winter Recess, schools closed

MHS HOLIDAY BAZAAR ❄️🎁❄️

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7 FROM 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM, MHS Cafeteria

With over 50 vendors of all kinds and Holiday music presented by MHS Funding For the Arts, the Holiday Bazaar is the best place to do some holiday shopping for unique gifts for everyone, while enjoying the spirit of the Season! All proceeds benefit MHS Project Graduation. JOIN US!!

 

HOLIDAY HOUSE TOURS 2024

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 13, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Enjoy a delightful evening in Montclair touring some beautifully decorated homes! Our hosts have graciously opened their homes for one magical evening, each festively decorated for The Holidays – all to benefit MHS Project Graduation 2025! With wonderful surprises along the way, the evening is sure to set your hearts aglow with Holiday Cheer! Tickets are now available for purchase – get yours before they sell out!

Please note – ticket holders will receive their list of homes 24 hours before event start, so be sure to include your current email address with your ticket purchase!

COOKIE BANQUET FOR TEACHERS & STAFF

MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1:00 PM – 3:00PM

CALLING ALL BAKERS! On December 16th, we will honor our Teachers & Staff and WE WANT YOUR COOKIES, so please sign up to donate cookies or be part of the setup or clean teams.

Any kind, homemade, store-bought, will be happily accepted and shared to say thanks and brighten the holiday season!

Drop off cookies December 14-16 by noon at either 14 Cross Street or 68 North Willow.

Ingredient lists are most welcome, as are thank you cards with family names. Students can get community service hours for baking. Thank you!

All baked goods must:

  • Be fully sealed with list of ingredients.
  • Name and # on container if you want your tray back.

Email info@mhs-pta.org with questions.

MHS FUTURE EDUCATORS / BOOK DRIVE

STARTING DECEMBER 2 THROUGH JANUARY 2

Please donate new or gently used children’s books (all age levels) to the MHS Future Educators Book Drive. The book drive will run from December  2nd through January 2nd.

Well-marked containers will be placed in the offices of the main building and the freshman annex for book deposit. All books will be donated to local organizations. Thank you!
LET’S BAND TOGETHER / MHS BAND

The Montclair High School band program has a long and rich tradition of cheering on our sports teams and amplifying school spirit with music! Unfortunately, enrollment in instrumental music programs fell during the pandemic when students weren’t able to practice and play together. But with the help of enthusiastic students, teachers and community supporters, the band is rebuilding!

Montclair has a talented, energetic group of 35 young musicians who are taking the Mighty Mounties Marching Band back to the field! These students are working hard at practice and performances multiple days per week, but they need new uniforms, instruments, instrument repair, field equipment, and music. In the future, they’d love to extend from football into basketball season as a pep band, perform at spring competitions, and potentially build out a color guard. Help the Mighty Mounties Marching Band build community and make music. Donate today!
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