January 31, 2019 
What's New From Your Morse PTO
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
"Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can" --Arthur Ashe
2 HOURS OF POWER CHALLENGE
Carnival Help Needed 
The Carnival/Fun Run Committee is still looking for parents to help with this year's event. This large committee is a great way to meet other parents if you are new to the school or have a child in a younger grade (K-2). Specifically, we are looking for some parents who can help some of the coordinators complete their responsibilities; this may include organizing prizes, collecting cake-walk donations from curbside, or helping organize students and families for the Fun Run. Contact Andrea Niermeier at Andrea.niermeier@gmail.com to volunteer today!
GOOD TO KNOW
Last Chance To Order A Yearbook
​If you'd still like to order a yearbook, don't delay! The deadline is Friday, February 22nd. You can order a yearbook in ParentVue under Fees.

ABMS Spiritwear **Attention: 2019-2020 6th graders**
​The ABMS spiritwear shop is open for a couple of weeks. We know the 5th graders will be excited to start sporting ABMS gear, so you can shop now through February 11th. If you are ordering for an incoming 6th grader, be sure to make note of that when you check out and we will get the items delivered to Morse. All proceeds from our spirit wear sales help the ABMS PTO fund amazing projects, grants, activities, etc. Thank you. Visit the  shop now!
DON'T FORGET
Trivia Night Info
Thanks in advance for your support of the Morse Trivia night— we hope you are making plans to join us on March 1.
  • We sent out a Sign Up Genius outlining how you can make a difference.
  • Invites will go home with your oldest child this week. 
  • Book a babysitter now! You don't want to miss out.
  • ​Start recruiting friends to form a table (team). 
  • You do not need to be a Jeopardy whiz to play and have fun!
  • Here's a sample question: What was the name of the family butler in the "Fresh Prince of Bel-Air?"
    1. ​Jonathon
    2. Alfred
    3. Geoffrey
    4. William
    *Answer at the bottom of the newsletter

Money for Morse: Box Tops and Hy-vee receipts due NOW
Turn in your Box Tops and Hy-vee receipts tomorrow, February 1st. Last year Box Tops and Hy-vee receipts brought in over $2,000 for our school! Get details here.
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SAVE THE DATE
Valentine's Day Class Parties--February 13, 2019, 2:45pm
Please check in with your child’s room parent to find out how you can assist with your child's Valentine's Day party. Donations of food, drinks, napkins, crafts and other supplies are always appreciated, as are party volunteers. 

PTO General Meeting--February  21, 2019, 7pm Morse library
All are welcome to attend this general meeting for updates about what is happening with your Morse PTO.  Meeting will be held at Morse Elementary in the library.

Trivia Night—March 1, 2019
Morse’s annual Trivia Night is slated for Friday, March 1. Join us for a great night of entertainment, all with the goal of raising funds for our school. 
It's a great day to be a Marksmen!
The mission of the Morse Elementary PTO is to promote and encourage a
​student-centered environment with strong community connections.
ANSWER: Geoffrey
"Now this is the story all about how my life got flipped, turned upside down and I'd like to take a minute,
just sit right there, I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel Air."