November 11, 2020 
What's New From Your Morse PTO
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
"As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”
​-- John F. Kennedy
2 HOURS OF POWER VOLUNTEER CHALLENGE
THANK YOU 
We appreciate all of you who have volunteered your time and talents by signing up to join a committee or lead an event. Review all of our volunteer opportunities here, and stay tuned for more ways to help as we make decisions about future PTO events. Questions? Please feel free to email us. 
DON'T FORGET
Book Fair Is NOW
You have just 2 MORE DAYS to shop at this year's Morse Elementary Book Fair.  Just click on the Follett Book Fair link on or before November 13 to shop for all of the favorite book-lovers in your life.  If your student is virtual and with a teacher who is not at Morse, please put in Morse librarian Kate Pommerenke for delivery, and we will have a pick up day once books arrive. 

COMING SOON:  Student Directory
One of the perks of being a Morse PTO member is receiving the Student Directory. Because Morse teachers and staff cannot give out students' contact information, the Student Directory is the ONLY way you can access students' emails, addresses and phone numbers. Pay your PTO Membership fee today to snag this invaluable resource coming soon! 
GOOD TO KNOW
Stay Tuned for the Gingerbread Project
Each holiday season Mrs. Mulholland hosts a special project that reminds us we are one family, one community. The Gingerbread Project looks to help those Morse families who may need extra assistance during the holiday season. As this year has been particularly difficult, please reach out by emailing Mrs. Mulholland if you or someone you know could use some extra Marksman support during this time of year. All gift giving and receiving is kept confidential.

How You Can Help TODAY
As we march through this challenging time TOGETHER, here are the current ways you can help support your child's teacher and the Morse Community TODAY:
  • Purchase something from the teacher's Amazon Wishlist. Check out Morse staff wishlists here. 
  • Go on a scavenger hunt for Clorox wipes and Germ X or Purell hand sanitizer. As teachers work to keep our students healthy, they are quickly running low on these supplies. If you are out and happen to see these brands, grab one for your child's teacher and send it in. The teachers will be so thankful.
  • Check your child's school supplies.  As students are carrying their supplies to specials such as art or Spanish, they may be going through markers and crayons quicker than usual. Ask your student if he or she needs refills on certain colors or other supplies.  Also, please make sure your student takes a reusable water bottle to school each day. 
  • Give grace. While wishlists and hand sanitizer are nice, ultimately what the Morse staff needs is your understanding, patience, and encouraging words during this time.  
SAVE THE DATE
​Book Fair--Monday, November 2 - Friday, November 13
This year the Morse Elementary Book Fair is a virtual event! Click on the Follett Book Fair link between November 2 and November 13 to get all of your favorites for cozy reading days by the fire this winter.
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VIRTUAL STUDENT Picture Day--Monday, November 23 5:00-8:00pm
Picture day for VIRTUAL students will be at Hilltop Conference Center. The time for Morse students is from 5:00-8:00pm. The entrance is near the rear of the door labeled 7710. Please see online ordering information for MORSE ELEMENTARY VIRTUAL STUDENTS only. 

IN-PERSON STUDENT Picture Day--Tuesday, December 1
School pictures are scheduled for in-person students on December 1. Stay tuned for more in-person picture-day details.
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.