MLS PTO

Serving the children, families, teachers, and staff of
Meriwether Lewis School.  

 Thank you to everyone who has already sent in their PTO volunteer form. We are so lucky to have an enthusiastic community of parent volunteers! If you haven't had a chance to do so, it's not too late! The MLS PTO welcomes volunteers to help with many school-wide activities and events. The Fall Fun Fair, Kids Market, Family Game Night, Talent Show, Silent Auction, and Scholastic Book Fair are just a few examples of the many ways you can get involved in our wonderful school community. 

To volunteer, please complete the light blue form included in the packet of materials you received at the Open House and return it via backpack mail. If you have misplaced your volunteer form, you can get it here or visit http://mlspto.org to print another copy. We'd appreciate having completed forms by Friday, September 5th so that committee chairs can begin contacting volunteers, particularly for fall programs.  Questions? Contact Jerilyn Teahan: jerilynt@gmail.com . 

Thank you for getting involved!

2014-2015 MLS Directory: Sept. 5th Deadline

Thank you to all who have completed their online directory entries.  Do you want to be included in this year's MLS Directory?  There is still time!  It only takes two minutes to complete and is super easy. 

Send an email to mlsdirectory14@gmail.com to receive the link to the online form (note that this is not a monitored email address - please direct any questions to Woody Oakey).  Please complete ONE FORM PER STUDENT.  Only fill out the information you wish to be included in the directory.  If you would like a paper form to complete, please request from your classroom teacher.  Deadline for completion is September 5. 

Any questions?  Woody Oakey  woodyoakey@gmail.com or 434-249-6607

Thank You Volunteers!

Many thanks to PTO volunteers who helped welcome MLS newcomers and teachers last week: Bridget Baylin, Katie Rowe, Laura Steenburgh, Kelley Hathaway, Melissa Powell, and Caroline Stokes!  

Thank You Landscape Volunteers!

 Special thanks to the families of Mark Thompson, Matthew Gibson, Anzhela & Jim Greene, Tim Kelsey, Nicole and Craig Group, James Ray, Amelia and Drew Walton, Kristina and Eric Parker, Dawn Cleveland, and Zeke and Jeni Galvin for their hard work in the rainy drizzle last Saturday. They expertly trimmed hedges, weeded, and spread mulch around the MLS campus and it looks beautiful. We greatly appreciate the efforts of this hard working crew.  

MLS Garden Plot comes to life!

Another special thank you goes out to Zeke and Jeni Galvin for donating their time, equipment, and COMPOST to the Meriwether Lewis Vegetable Garden (under construction).  Zeke and his family tilled the soil and donated and spread the compost. This coming weekend the UVA service Fraternity, APO, will construct the fence and then the garden will be open for business! Stay tuned to your teachers' announcements about any future garden work within their classrooms. 

Did you know that Meriwether Lewis PTO has a facebook page?  Well, we do and you should go right now and like us.  It's a great way to hear the latest and greatest happenings at MLS.  Check us out:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/MLS-PTO/134311636643263 

But wait, there's more!  Did you also know that Mr. Irani and Mrs. Robertson both have a blog?   Here are the links - so, after you like us on Facebook, catch up on what's happening in the MLS blogosphere.

Mr. Irani

Mrs. Robertson

Also, almost all of the teachers have blogs so check those out too!  You can find them from the MLS Directory page.  

On September 9 at 5:00, there will be an information session on gifted services in Albemarle County and at Meriwether Lewis.  This session will provide an overview of how gifted services are provided in Albemarle County's collaborative model.  Anyone who wants to know more is welcome!  The most likely location is the library/media center. Look for a sign as you enter to confirm the location

Enrichment Zone Registration Opens

Wednesday, August 27th

PrE-Zone Registration Closes

Wednesday, August 27th

Back to School Night

Tuesday, September 9th

E-Zone Classes Begin

Monday, September 15th

PTO Fun Fair

Friday, October 17th

Dana Quist, Communications Coordinator

Meriwether Lewis School PTO

please email mlsmatters@gmail.com. 

Community events are listed by request as space is available.  The MLS PTO does not endorse or have any additional information regarding these events.