October 26, 2022 
What's New From Your Morse PTO
WISDOM OF THE WEEK
"Be an encourager. The world has plenty of critics already."
- Dave Willis
VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT
Morse PTO is looking to fill the following positions immediately.
Be a Marksman this November (Psst. We need someone Monday, November 7th.)
We need Morse Marksman mascot volunteers for November, the perfect month to don a warm costume and a giant head to remind students to be thankful and make the most of their day. Check out the Sign-Up Genius to get your turn. ​

Last Call for Morse Book Fair Evening Event Coordinator
Most people do not remember the days of our Family Supper event. In year's past, the organizer of this event brought in a caterer to do a pancake dinner available for purchase. Families dined together and then visited the Book Fair to snatch up their favorite reads or holiday gifts. This year, the Book Fair is November 9-11. Morse PTO is open to a variation of this event: perhaps a  hot cocoa and cookie bar for families to enjoy a sweet treat before or after shopping. Interested in making this happen? Click the Sign-Up Genius to help, or email Lisa Wedel if you have questions.
IF WE DO NOT GET A VOLUNTEER WITHIN THE NEXT FEW DAYS, THE DESSERT NIGHT EVENT WILL BE CANCELLED. 

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. ​
GET TO KNOW YOUR MORSE PTO BOARD
​NAME:  ​Brandi Harms

POSITION:  ​Treasurer 2

WHAT I DO: Write checks for reimbursement; make sure taxes and insurance are up to date

STUDENTS:  Parker (3rd), Hadley (2nd)

​FUN FACT(S) ABOUT ME:  "I love to travel and explore new places. Next stop, Costa Rica!"
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Left to right: Mrs. Burgener, Mrs. Forrest, and Mrs. Bowman
FEW OF OUR FAVORITES 
For the next several issues of What's Up, we will be introducing you to Morse staff. Check out some of the favorite things of the favorite people in our students' lives !

Meet the Third Grade Teachers
Mrs. Burgener
Favorite Things: Chick Fil A, reading, Swedish fish, Chiefs
Classroom Wishes: fruit roll ups, seasonal stickers, heavy duty packing tape, books (See Amazon list)

Mrs. Forrest
Favorite Things:  Mi Ranchito, Cherry Coke Zero, pedicures, K-State
Classroom Wishes: stylus pens for touchscreens, puzzle games (See Amazon list), Picasso tiles, tangrams

Mrs. Bowman
Favorite Things: Starbucks, Five Guys, popcorn, reading 
Classroom Wishes: books (See Amazon list), Play-Doh,  fraction tiles, magnetic sentence strips

Check out more on the third grade teachers'  wishlists and find links to items. Remember that you can find Amazon Wishlists and Favorite Things lists on our website for all staff members. These are great resources for holidays, birthdays, appreciation days, or just-to-support-you days. 
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DON'T FORGET
​Main Event: Morse Family Fun Night THIS Sunday
Join us this Sunday, October 30th from 4-8pm at the Main Event in Olathe for food, fun, and friends! Show up to do as little or as much as you would like. The best part is that students do not have school the next day! Click the image for more information. Remember that 20% of proceeds come back to the Morse PTO. 
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Continue to Celebrate "Peace out to Bullying" Week
We still have a few days left of "Peace Out to Bully Behavior" week. Remember that Thursday is pajama day, and Friday is Halloween costume day! A huge shout out to Mrs. Mulholland and the Student Council for putting together this week to bring awareness to bullying behavior and how to handle it. 
GOOD TO KNOW
Not Too Late for Take Stock!
Did your child bring home this sticker a few weeks ago? We appreciate our Take Stock donors so very much and so should you because they help to bring resources, educational materials, innovative programming, and cutting-edge technology to all Morse students.  We are still working to hit our $8,000 goal for Take Stock and could use your help.  The Take Stock Grant Committee will be meeting soon, and we would like to fund as many grants as possible. Read more about previous grants here, and donate to Take Stock through ParentVue or Venmo (@MorseElementary-PTO).

We Are Still Working with Vendor on Spirit Wear Orders (Sorry!)
Thanks to everyone who ordered Morse spirit wear. We know that the delay is frustrating, but our vendor has been encountering shipping and inventory delays. We are in contact with the company every few days to get an update. As a reminder, spirit wear will be delivered to the school and sent home with your student.   

Add Morse Spirit Night at Chipotle to your Calendar TODAY
We are excited to hold our second spirit night of the year at Chipotle Mexican Grill at 8301 W 151st, Overland Park on November 9th from 4-8pm.  Use code 3HMFGE7 or show the flyer in the restaurant to help Morse earn 33% of event sales in order to bring fun events like Movie Night to the community. 
Morse Elementary Halloween Parade and Class Parties--Friday, October 28, 2:30-3:30pm
Come see your student in the Halloween parade and stay to help at your child's classroom party. 

Morse Family Fun Night at Main Event--Sunday, October 30, 4-8pm
Join us for food, friends, and fun from 4-8pm this Sunday at Main Event, located at 11959 N Kansas City Rd, Olathe. 

Morse Spirit Night at Chipotle--Wednesday, November 9, 4-8pm
Whether you want to dine in or order online and carry out, make the Chipotle at 151st/Antioch part of your dinner plans on November 9th. You can help us raise money for Morse while taking a night off from cooking! Put this event on your calendar!

Morse Elementary Book Fair--Wednesday, November 9-Friday, November 11 at Morse Library
​ More details will be coming soon about this family-friendly community event. 
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.