Meriwether Matters - Wed Apr 1, 2015

Meriwether Matters

Contents

MLS PE Dance Party

EZone Position

Yearbook Orders

We Notice

Community Events

Important Dates

Quick Links

MLS PTO

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ACPS

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MLS PTO

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

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!

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.

Order Your Yearbook Now

It's time to order yearbooks! Orders coming in before April 17 will be charged $16 per book. After that they are $17.

Click here for the order form.

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.

Community Events

Camp4Real
We have a few weeks set for Camp4Real this summer! Registration will be up soon but we wanted to get the word out about our dates that are reserved thus far. Please spread the word to other families outside the MLS community as well.

Meriwether Lewis June 15-19
Meriwether Lewis July 13-17
Brownsville Elementary July 27-31
More announcements coming soon and thanks for your support!

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

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

To submit items for inclusion in Meriwether Matters,

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.