Meriwether Matters
Meriwether Matters is a weekly digest of top news items from the MLS PTO.
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In the Spotlight

Mosey on down to the Rodeo and join us for the annual Fall Fun Fair this Friday at 6:00 pm at MLS. Advance ticket sales will continue through tonight only. After that, all game tickets will need to be purchased at the door. Don't miss your chance to take a turn at the Dunk Tank -- we hear Dr. Irani will be first up on the platform! And remember, our annual pumpkin decorating contest has started and voting will take place during Friday's Fun Fair. See our Fun Fair page for more information.

Have you been holding off on registering for the Fall II session of Enrichment Zone? There's still room in many classes, including Marvelous Mondays with Mr. Williams, Chess & Checkers, Awesome Origami, Board Games, Indoor Soccer, and more. The Fall II session runs for 5 weeks from October 26 through December 11. Online registration will reopen tomorrow, October 15 and close on October 19. Click here for full EZone details and a list of courses with availability.

Upcoming Events & Deadlines
  • Fall Fun Fair: October 16, 6-8 pm. Click here to buy game tickets -- advance sales end October 14.
  • PTO Board Meeting: October 26, 6:30-8 pm, MLS Library. All are welcome! Click here to see our Public Comment guidelines.
     
  • No School for Students: October 30 - November 3. 
     
  • MLS PTO Family Game Night: November 6, 6:30-8. More details to come!

mlspto.org Highlights for the Week

The Annual Fund is a sustainable source of support for MLS to address the most pressing strategic initiatives and funding gaps. Our goal is 100% participation in the Annual Fund by MLS families. Your donation of any size directly benefits the school, and our participation as a whole demonstrates our commitment and unified support of our children's education. Your letter should have arrived in your home mailbox last week, with complete instructions on how to donate via US Mail or backpack mail, or  click here to donate now online! 


The MLS Sportswear shop is open for business! This year we are offering new logos and new apparel choices -- options for the whole family! Orders and payment will be handled directly through Rivanna Gear & Apparel's MLS online store. Order today and show your love for Meriwether! Click here for full details, or click here to visit the online store directly.


  • School Board Candidate Forum: On Wednesday, October 14 (TONIGHT!), the Charlottesville Area League of Women Voters is sponsoring a candidate forum for Albemarle County School Board candidates in the Samuel Miller and White Hall voting districts. The event, is 7-8:30 pm at Western Albemarle High School. Click here for more details.
     
  • Special Education Advisory Committee: The SEAC provides advice concerning the needs of children with disabilities receiving special education services, and assists in the formulation and development of long-range plans for these children. The next meeting takes place on October 13; all are welcome. For more information, click here.
     
  • Girls Geek Day: Visit our community page for the Girls' Geek Day schedule for the remainder of the year. Contact Steve Gissendanner at sgissend@k12albemarle.org for more information.

Laurel Geis and Holly Stancil, Communications Coordinators
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