Back to School Prep

As the new school year approaches, you may find you need some assistance navigating back-to-school
tasks like payment of fees, school supply lists, most recent calendars, volunteer sign-ups and more.
Well, fear not! Morse PTO is here to help. This page is choke full of information to make your family's
transition from summer vacation to the classroom as smooth as possible.

Morse PTO's Back to School Checklist
Click here for a PDF version

Complete as soon as possible:
Log in to ParentVue to register your child for the next school year.

Review and update your child’s information
Click Registration tab at top of page after log in.

Pay required fees
Your child isn’t counted as enrolled and can not be placed in a classroom until required fees are paid. *This year the fee deadline has been extended to July 30, 2020.

Order school supplies online to save time and money. Deadline is June 5th. Click here to order.

Set aside your child's class t-shirt for next year. The only students who will receive new field trip shirts in the fall are 1) kindergartners 2) 5th graders and 3) students brand new to Morse.

By August 2020:
*Indicates payable in ParentVue under Fees tab

Support teachers with a donation to Take Stock in Morse*
Morse PTO does not ask students to fundraise. Instead, we ask you fulfill staff grant requests. This means 100% of your money goes directly back into the classroom in the form of resources, educational materials, innovative programming and cutting edge technology. See grants approved last year.
Accept the 2-Hour Volunteer Challenge
We challenge parents, grandparents and caregivers to volunteer 2 hours of their time over the course of the school year to make morse amazing. Visit our Volunteer page for more information.
Order a 2019-2020 yearbook*
We have a dedicated Yearbook Volunteer who coordinates hundreds of photos to create an awesome keepsake for students.
Sign up for a PTO Family Membership*
The $30 fee covers PTO operating costs, Staff Appreciation Week activities and a student directory, which is sent home in early fall.
Celebrate with a Birthday Book donation*
The $15 Birthday Book fee helps pay for new library books. In return, your child gets to pick a new library book and be the first to check it out. A sticker with your child’s name and birth date is attached to the opening page of the book.
Contribute to your child’s Room Party fund*
The $5 Room Party fee supports the crafts, games and treat purchases for the three class parties held during the school year.
Purchase school supplies
If you bought school supplies on your own, bring them to School Supply Drop Off Night. Pre-ordered supplies will be at Morse already. Get your child's school supply list here.
Order Morse Spirit Wear before the early fall deadline. Check out our Spirit Wear and order before the early fall deadline.

Review the 2020-2021 Nut Safer Food Items List.
The list is updated each school year so be sure to keep the latest version accessible. Click here for this year's Nut Safer Food Items List.
Communicate your child’s health needs.
Be sure to check in with Nurse Kathy regarding your child’s special health and medication needs.
Add important dates to your calendar.
Visit the Morse PTO Events and Morse Elementary School for upcoming activities.
Check your student’s lunch account balance*
You can view the balance in ParentVue under Lunch Information, and you can add funds in ParentVue under Fees.
Check out MorsePTO.com for the latest news.
See what's happening with PTO by visiting our website and reading our What's Up Wednesdays.

On the 1st day of school:

Take a moment to catch your breath and smile!
Enjoy the some quiet time from 8:35am-3:40pm.
Do something nice for yourself.
Miss your little one(s) just a bit and look forward to pick up.
Listen to stories about new friends, great teachers, and the start of an awesome school year!

Back to School Prep 2020-2021