Meriwether Matters
Meriwether Matters is a weekly digest of top news items from the MLS PTO. 
Click through to mlspto.org for all the most up-to-date information!
 
In the Spotlight

Enrichment Zone registration for all Spring sessions (PrE-Zone, Spring I, and Spring II) is now open! Spring I runs for four weeks from 1/25 - 2/19, and Spring II runs for five weeks from 3/14 - 4/29. Our wonderful teachers are offering old favorites, as well as some brand-new classes. We will still be offering Spanish on Fridays and are in the process of developing a French language EZ option for Spring. French registration, if it becomes available, will open later. Click here for more information. Please register early, as classes have limited seats available!

Don't forget to use the Amazon link here or on our website when you shop at amazon.com. Make sure to click the link first, then shop. Or better yet, set it as your Amazon bookmark! When you use this link, the PTO gets a percentage of every sale: rebates vary from 2-10%! 

Our annual fund continues to grow in participation numbers as we wrap up 2015. Second grade takes the lead in giving with 41% followed closely by first grade with 40%*. Any size gift is appreciated and makes a difference to our community. All donors receive a MLS PTO magnet, and all gifts are tax deductible. Thank you to the many families who have already made a contribution! Click here to donate online. We are excited to be making progress toward the new back playground.
* Grade Level Participation In Annual Fund: K - 33%, 1st - 40%, 2nd - 41%, 3rd - 28%, 4th - 34%, 5th - 23%
 

Upcoming Events & Deadline
  • EZone Spring 2016 Registration Opens: December 16 (that's today!). Click here for information.
     
  • MLS Yearbook Order Deadline: December 18. Click here for more details. 
  • Winter Break: December 19 - January 3. No school for students. Happy Holidays!
     
  • MLS PTO Silent Auction: March 18. Click here for details as they are posted. 
mlspto.org Highlights for the Week

Thank You, Volunteers!
Our Meriwether Lewis teachers, staff and families have been feeling the love from our fabulous volunteers! Parents, grandparents, and community members have gone above and beyond this holiday season and we are all so grateful! Class parties, Thanksgiving pies, and holiday treats have warmed our hearts and this place wouldn't be as special as it is without our generous volunteers! Thank you so much and happy holidays!

We will be holding a three-day camp for current kindergarten through 6th graders at Meriwether Lewis, December 28-30. It will be the same hours as our summer camp, 8:30-12:30 each day (extended care available). Please share this information with others to spread the word as you do NOT have to be an ACPS student to enjoy in the fun! Click here for more details.

Mark your calendars for a fun (adults-only) night out at King Family Vineyards on March 18, 2016!
Our Facebook page is live! Join us at https://www.facebook.com/mlssilentauction for more information, sneak peeks of auction items, and more! Have something to donate to the Auction? Want to host a mixer? Let us know! Contact Melissa Hoover at mhoover@bridgewater.edu with any questions about donations or Brooke Donovan at ebdonovan@gmail.com to sign up to host a mixer.


Laurel Geis and Holly Stancil, Communications Coordinators
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