Meriwether Matters - Wed May 20, 2015

Per our PTO Bylaws, the bios of each of these individuals are posted in the front office of the school. For your convenience, they can also be found by clicking HERE

Look for information further information next week on how to cast your vote for this proposed 2015-2016 PTO Board.

Thank you!.

Two PTO Positions Available!

PTO Positions Available for 2015/2016
Yearbook
Looking for a highly organized and detail oriented volunteer(s) that enjoy
photography and/or graphic design to work closely with a small group of 5th
grade students in the ongoing responsibilities of publishing the MLS
Yearbook. The frequency of after-school meetings will vary as deadlines are met and will be at the discretion of the parent(s) running the club.

Box Tops
The Box Tops Coordinator raises awareness about Collecting Box Tops by posting in Meriwether Matters about products that have Box Tops and any promotions by grocery stores for bonus box tops or opportunities to earn eBoxTops. Collections deadlines are Nov 1 and March 1. We have held a classroom contest Jaunary-February to encourage participation. The bulk of time is spent counting and sorting the box tops to be mailed. The MLS PTO does provide volunteers willing to help.

Please contact Peggy Williams peggybwilliams@icloud.com if you are interested!

Award Winning MLS Teachers!

Anne Straume has been awarded a 2015 Virginia Lottery Super Teacher award, including a cash prize from the Virginia Lottery and a $2,000 classroom supply credit from The Supply Room Companies. One of eight teachers selected across the state, Anne was honored for her passion, innovation and creativity as an educator, as well as her commitment to parental and family involvement in the classroom.

Mrs. Anne Geraty has been named a finalist for the CBIC (Charlottesville Business Innovation Council) Educator of the Year award. According the the CBIC web site, this award goes to a "K-12 educator who has set an example of incorporating the principles of innovation, entrepreneurship, invention, and/or technological achievement in a classroom setting."

Mr. Andrew Sherogan has been named the Golden Apple award winner for Meriwether Lewis this year. Mr. Sherogan has worked diligently to hone his craft around TAB (Teaching for Artistic Behavior). Mr. Sherogan has also partnered with teachers to incorporate engineering and design principles in his work with students across grade levels.

Enrichment Zone Feedback Requested

With the exception of Advanced Robotics classes to be held on May 8 and May 15, Enrichment Zone has concluded for Spring 2015. Please share your feedback at EZ Feedback. Thanks once again for supporting the MLS PTO through Enrichment Zone!

Order Your Yearbook Now - It's not too late!

It's not too late to order your MLS 2015 Yearbooks! Accepting orders until May 29 for $17. After that, you may purchase one directly from Sue or Kim in the front office while supplies last.

Click here for the order form.

Community Events

Artology Art Camp
Get ready for another fun year in art and join Mr. S in the MLS art room this summer from August 3-7 for a week of Art making and exploring before school starts. Based on the TAB pedagogy and CHOICE students will learn new techniques and make a piece of artwork each day and also have choice time to work in some of their favorite stations on their own ideas.
The themes we will be exploring this year are:
Cultural Arts- Create Masks and Batiks and learn about art from different cultures.
Paint Magic- A little science a lot of fun creating beautiful paintings and landscapes
Jewelry Making- Not just for the girls. Boys will have fun exploring metal work and making bracelets and necklaces.
Nature Crafts- The outdoors provide our inspiration as we study to work of Andy Goldsworthy.
Rhythm and Movement- Create Art inspired by music, dance and movement.

There are two sessions to choose from and 25 available spots.
1st session 9 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
2nd session 11am - 1pm
*Sessions are not interchangeable the single session is from
9-11am.

Week Rates
Singe session 2hrs $140 per Student
Double Session (extra Art) 4hrs $ 180
Sign a Sibling for double session get 10% off total for two

Rates include materials and light snack. For double session please pack a lunch. Keep an eye out for brochures located in the front office and in the PTO information rack. You can contact Mr. Sherogan with any questions at Artologycamp@gmail.com or at Asherogan@k12albemarle.org

Camp4Real
Camp4Real online and paper registration is ready to go! PLEASE help us spread the word of the camps we are offering this summer, including our first GIRLS camp!

Meriwether Lewis June 15-19
Stone Robinson June 22-26
Meriwether Lewis GIRLS ONLY June 29-July 2
Meriwether Lewis Middle School Evening July 6-10
Meriwether Lewis July 13-17
Brownsville July 27-31
Hollymead (at Sutherland Middle School) August 3-7

With the exception of the middle school camp, rising 1st-6th graders from any school may participate. Camp4Real is a very active half-day camp that focuses on our campers' favorite physical activities, the joys of healthy eating, and character development. Please spread the news to your friends in other communities as we look forward to a REAL Fun, REAL Food, REAL Active, and REAL Awesome summer!

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

No School

Monday, May 25th

Kids Night Out
Friday, May 29th
6:00pm

K-2 Field Day
Monday, June 1st

3-5 Field Day
Tuesday, June 2nd

Last Day of School
Tuesday, June 9th

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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.