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March 29, 2023
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What's New From Your Morse PTO
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WISDOM OF THE WEEK
"A flower blossoms for its own joy."
--Oscar Wilde
"A flower blossoms for its own joy."
--Oscar Wilde
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VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Trivia Night Help: We NEED silent auction items Morse PTO's biggest fundraiser of the year is here! How can you help make this event a success?
Volunteer for Carnival If you have a middle schooler or high schooler who is looking for volunteer hours OR wants to give back to his or her elementary school, suggest volunteering to help at this year's Morse PTO Carnival. Students can sign up here. We also need adult volunteers on the evening of carnival. You can both attend AND help for a bit. Click here to sign up. Morse Marksman Mascot Volunteers NEEDED! The weather is warming up, and we need Morse Marksman mascots for the rest of the year. Bring some school spirit to a Monday morning in this final nine weeks! Check out the Sign-Up Genius to get your turn. Take a look at all of our volunteer needs by checking out our 2022-2023 Morse PTO Events Sign-Up . Volunteering is a great way to build community and have input in your student's elementary school experience. Questions? Please feel free to email us. |
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DON'T FORGET
Shop for Next Year's School Supplies NOW SHOP NOW for next year's school supplies. Avoid the stores and get all of your school supply shopping done online. EPI school supply packs contain all of the items and brands our teachers require. Not only is it convenient for you, but it is a fundraiser to help our school. Each pack is delivered to school and available at School Supply Drop Off night. Order now with our School ID: MOR082 (3 letters, 3 numbers). The prices increase after May 23rd, and final deadline to order is June 19th. Click on the image for more information, or order supplies here. Mark Your Calendars for Chicken N Pickle Night! The three feeder elementary schools for BVSW--Timber Creek, Morse, and Wolf Springs--are coming together to host a family night at Chicken N Pickle in Overland Park on April 24th from 4-7pm. Students are out of school on that day and will enjoy all that the event has to offer: DJ, pickle ball, bocce ball, shuffleboard, yard games, and raffle baskets! Wristbands will be sold at the door. HOWEVER, avoid the long line and buy yours in advance here. Presale wristbands are available for purchase until April 13th and will be delivered to students to take home on April 17th. Come join the fun as we celebrate our community! Morse PTO Senior Scholarship Every year Morse PTO awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who attended Morse Elementary for a minimum of 3 years. Do you know a graduating senior who may want to apply? Seniors can read more about eligibility criteria and download an application here. The deadline for the scholarship is THIS Friday, March 31st, 2023. |
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GOOD TO KNOW
Giddy Up! Trivia Night Response Cards are DUE Friday. This year's biggest fundraising event will be on Friday, April 21st from 6:00-10:00 pm at Camelot Ballroom. Saddle up the horses, grab your friends, and get ready for a good time. This adult-only event features a costume contest, trivia game, Jack Stack dinner, and cash bar. Response cards and payment are due by March 31. Lost your response card? Click here to print one or learn more about the event. Support Morse at our Slim Chickens Spirit Night Join us on Thursday, March 30th at Slim Chicken's on 135th St Overland Park for a delicious dinner that supports our school community. Dine in or carry out between 5-9pm, and 15% of your purchase will be donated to Morse Elementary PTO! We hope to see you there. Morse PTO Senior Scholarship Every year Morse PTO awards a $1,000 scholarship to a graduating senior who attended Morse Elementary for a minimum of 3 years. Do you know a graduating senior who may want to apply? Seniors can read more about eligibility criteria and download an application here. The deadline for the scholarship is March 31st, 2023. Interested in a PTO Board Position? We anticipate that several PTO Board Positions will be available for the 2023-2024 school year. Get involved in the PTO to help build community, support staff, and raise funds to improve the educational experience. To run for a board position, you must be a current PTO member. To get on the ballot or ask questions, contact us. Get Your Carnival and Fun Run T-Shirt NOW The Morse PTO Carnival Committee has been hard at work. Add the Carnival and Fun Run to your calendar today--you don't want to miss this fun family event! While you can purchase punch cards and wristband up to and on the day of the event, t-shirts MUST BE PREORDERED by April 9th. This year's t-shirt, sponsored by Klein & Walker Orthodontics, was designed by 5th grader Sydney Ochalla. Purchase a t-shirt, register for the fun run, get your punchcards and wristbands, and learn more about the event here. |
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SAVE THE DATE
Slim Chickens Spirit Night--Thursday, March 30, 5-9pm at Slim Chickens 135th St OP Take a night off from cooking and earn 15% for Morse PTO by dining at Slim Chickens on March 30th. Kindergarten Round Up--Friday, April 14 at Morse Elementary Those with incoming kindergartners should plan to attend this event. Kindergarten online registration going on now. Trivia Night--Friday, April 21, 6-10pm at Camelot Ballroom Join us for this fun, adult-only evening to build community and raise funds for Morse PTO. Morse, Wolf Springs, and Timber Creek Chicken N Pickle Event--Monday, April 24, 4-7pm at Chicken N Pickle OP Come to this family-friendly event from 4-7pm to enjoy a DJ, games, raffle, and more! Morse Carnival and Fun Run--Friday, May 5, 2023 at Morse Elementary Two events on one night! Run with the Morse community and the Carnival begins right after! |
It's a great day to be a Marksman!
The mission of the Morse Elementary PTO is to promote and encourage a
student-centered environment with strong community connections.
The mission of the Morse Elementary PTO is to promote and encourage a
student-centered environment with strong community connections.