Meriwether Matters

Contents

Silent Auction

EZone Position

MLS PE Dance Party

Talent Show

We Notice

BOS Town Hall Meetings

Community Events

Important Dates

Quick Links

MLS PTO

MLS

ACPS

Box Tops for Education

MLS PTO

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

Silent Auction Update

Thanks to all who volunteered for, attended and donated to the PTO Silent Auction last Friday. Our community came together and supported our school in a TREMENDOUS way! If you had to leave the event early, gift certificates started going home in backpack mail yesterday and you should be contacted shortly to arrange for picking up other items.

If you didn't have a chance to attend the Auction, and would like to join in the fun, we still have some openings for the following Adult Mixers:

Adult Olympics ($30/pp) -- September 19th
Bluegrass & Beer ($30/pp) -- June 6th
Cocktails and Rock-tales ($30/pp) -- May 9th
Fall Rager ($35/pp) -- October 11th or 18th
Men's Poker ($100/pp) -- June 4th
Ladies' Round Robin Tennis ($30/pp) -- May 14th or 15th
Pink Flamingo Party ($25/pp) -- May 21st

Please see our Auction Catalog for full descriptions of the events. Contact Christina Keller at christinaminglekeller@gmail.com with questions or if you are interested in attending.

Thanks again for your generosity and support of the MLS PTO!

EZone Coordinator Position Deadline Coming

The MLS PTO is taking applications for the Enrichment Zone (EZ) Coordinator position for Meriwether Lewis Elementary school for the 2015/2016 and 2016/2017 school years. The EZ Coordinator will be paid an annual stipend of $2,500 for the part-time position. Applicants should be current members of the MLS PTO and be willing to commit to two years. PTO members are all parents and legal guardians of children currently enrolled in the Meriwether Lewis School, as well as all teachers, teachers' assistants, guidance counselors, and administrators of MLS. Total expected working hours are in the range of 150-200 hours spread over the course of the year. Please click here for a detailed EZ Coordinator position description.

Applicants interested in the position should submit a resume and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position and why they feel they would be a good fit for the role. Cover letters and resumes should be submitted no later than Friday, April 3rd, 2015 to MLS Assistant Principal Brandi Robertson at bprobertson@k12albemarle.org or submitted in the office. Please contact Mrs. Robertson or PTO Co-Vice President Peggy Williams peggybwilliams@icloud.com with any questions about the position.

MLS PE Dance Party: Thurs, Apr 2nd 6:15pm

Here's your chance to show off your moves! The date of the MLSPE Dance Party has been rescheduled to Thursday evening, April 2 from 6:15-7:30 in the MLS gymnasium.

Come join us for some awesome dances and activities that have never been seen before in physical education class! All family members are welcome!

The Talent Show DVD

Please send Kennon Ibbeken (kennonibbs@gmail.com) an e-mail if you would like a copy of the DVD from the Meriwether Lewis Talent Show on March 13th. Bill Streed (Bill Streed Media) was kind enough to record this performance for us and provide a copy of the DVD - with chapters for each act.

Paladin Pictures will be duplicating these for us at a cost of $5 per DVD.

If you would like a copy of the DVD please send Kennon an e-mail no later than Monday, March 30th and send a check or cash ($5) through backpack mail to Kennon Ibbeken.

Thank you!

Kennon & Robyn

We Notice Program

The County Student Advisory Council and Albemarle Publics Schools are excited to announce the start of the annual We Notice Program.

This is an opportunity to recognize a teacher or staff member whose work you would like to celebrate. This recognition can be given to any staff member who works in our schools, such as teachers, office staff, building service team members, teaching assistants, cafeteria workers, school nurses, and bus drivers.

Click on this link to access the recognition form

Staff who are recognized will be invited to attend a reception at the Albemarle County Office Building on April 23.

Last BOS Town Hall Meeting

The Board of Supervisors are hosting a series of town hall meetings on the county's 2016 Operating and Capital Budget, which is currently under development. These sessions are designed to share information and start a community conversation about the budget. Everyone is invited to attend any session, each of which will last about 90 minutes. If you are unable to attend a meeting, you may share your opinions with the BOS at bos@albemarle.org. One last meeting date:

Saturday, March 28, 10:00 am: Supervisor Ann Mallek at the White Hall Community Center

For the complete calendar of meetings, including Virtual Town Hall options, visit http://www.albemarle.org/navpages.asp?info=release&ID=18609

Community Events

Hallowed Journeys Summer Camp
This social studies camp is open to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. It fills very quickly, so don't delay.
http://compass.k12albemarle.org/?p=662900

Important Dates

Class Pictures
Wednesday, March 25th

National Pencil Day

Monday, March 30th

MLS PE Dance Party

Thursday, April 2nd

6:15pm - 7:30pm

End of the 3rd Quarter

Friday, April 3rd

Spring Break

April 6th-10th

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Dana Quist, Communications Coordinator

Meriwether Lewis School PTO

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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.