PTA News and updates

In attendance: (Staff) Rupina, Ms. Lindsey; (PTA Officers) Maria, Eva, Julie; (Parents) Marina, Ghotbee, Caitlin, Alaina 

Parents Night Out: Our reboot of PNO went well, considering the short notice for parents. The 7 children who attended had a wonderful time! Going forward, the PTA plans to give at least 5 weeks notice. The next dates are:

• 21st of November (week before Thanksgiving)

• TBD date in mid-December so parents can holiday shop without kids in tow.

Fundraising: 

• A second round of "Join the PTA" fundraising is coming. We'll incentivize with a classroom party for whichever class raises the most. 

• Chik-Fil-A: October 16th 3:30pm - close. Mobile app, dine in or drive through. Anyone who comes during that time and mentions MCHL will help the school get credit. 

• Red Robin: TBD

Charitable Events: Olivia reports the Humane Society donations were abundant - thank you to all who contributed! Next up in November is our Food Pantry partnership - keep an eye out for details soon.

Room Parent: We are looking for a room parent for Room 9. If you are interested in being a Class Parent, please let the PTA know. Your duties will be to stay up to date with PTA happenings to ensure your teacher and your classroom families are aware of activities and to communicate back to the PTA what needs your teacher expresses they need assistance with. 

Current Room Parents are: 

• Room 2: Marina H

• Room 4: Eva K

• Room 7: Ghotbee L

• Room 8: Laura F (you were volunteered, Laura!, thank you!)

• Room 9: position open!

• Room 10: Caitlin A

• Infant Room: Alaina B

Thank you, Room Parents!

Fall Pumpkins: During the week of October 7th, the PTA will provide 2 large pumpkins for each classroom (one for students to hammer, one to be carved). The week of Oct 14 (MCHL is closed 10/13) each classroom will get apple cider and cider donuts to enjoy.

Bookfair: Halloween Week we welcome the Scholastic Bookfair back to MCHL! Thursday October 30th will be a Halloween-themed pajama night including Halloween books, and "spooky" pizza. More details as we get closer in.

The PTA will be sending out a sign-up to help set up, staff, and break down the bookfair. 

• Set up is Friday October 24th, 3:30-5pm. 

• Staffing is required from 3-6pm during Halloween week.

• Breakdown will happen Saturday, November 1st

Trunk or Treat: This year, we're considering a Trunk or Treat in the MCHL parking lot on Saturday, November 1st. The PTA will put out a survey to gauge interest before committing. We'll need at least 10 families to committing to a decorated car to make it worthwhile.

Parent Contributions / Questions: 

• A parent asked for additional communication for the adults of the kids who are transitioning to the next level of school (downstairs to upstairs, upstairs to kindergarden, etc). Rupina and Lindsey said they'd review the suggested example. 

• A parent suggested we have a large easel and sign out at every PTA sponsored event to drive home what we do and continue to give the parents opportunities to donate / join / participate / stay informed. Julie is investigating. 

Next Meeting open to all parents: Wednesday November 5.
Time and location TBD as we work to try to include as many parents as possible. 

In attendance: Officers Maria, Julie, Eva, Farrah, Rupina. Parents: Marina, Alaina

Treasury Report
Hugs and Tears was almost $200 less than 2024. Consider the PTA fundraising drive in second week of school. Continue the Hugs and Tears on first day.

Goal for 25/26 school year: Raise $10k. 

Parent Teacher Night
Wednesday, Sept 17. Recruit Room Parents. Plug calendar, what'sapp broadcast group, and donation links with qr codes. 

Parents Night Out
Thursday, September 25. 5:30-8pm. $40/kid. Pizza & apple juice provided. 

October Charitable Event
October 22-26th Animal Shelter Donation Collection. One donation box for both upper and lower doors. 

Spring Fashion Show
Big fundraiser for first half of 2026. Each class should make a basket to be silent auctioned. We need a small group committee. Marina volunteered to be on balloon arch duty. 

Next Meetings
Officer Meeting: September 16, 2025. 8:30pm via Zoom
Open Meeting: October 1, 2025. 5-6pm in school cafeteria

In Attendance: Maria (President), Eva (Treasurer), Julie (Secretary), Farrah (Fundraising), Rupina, no parents.

Updates
Teachers Lounge Refresh went wonderfully and the space looks amazing. Downstairs teachers will not be forgotten. October 11-13 scheduled for lower level teachers lounge cleanup. 6+ people are needed to ensure it can be done in one weekend. 

First Week of School
Hugs and Tears- Coffee and Donuts at each door with photo op and fundraising / PTA membership campaign. 

Calendar Items

• Tuesday Sept 16 - The Great Zucchini is back at 10am!

• Wednesday Sept 17 - Back to School Night. 

  • • 5pm Toddlers

    • 6pm Preschool

    • 7pm Kindergarteners 

MCHL 30 Year Celebration

Fashion Show Fundraiser

• Clubhouse venue

• charge tickets

• spring cleaning timeframe of year

• bring gently used or new items, shop each other's closets

• partner with a boutique or two and buy things from them also

Next Meetings

Officer meeting: August 18, 2025 8:30pm via Zoom

Open meeting (Parents welcome!): September 3, 2025

In Attendance: Maria (President), Eva (Treasurer), Julie (Secretary), Farrah (Fundraising), Rupina

Communication

There's no SOP for posting notes, meetings, etc. Decision: Secretary is in charge of all communication for consistency and planning.

Channels: We'll try out a broadcast-only PTA What'sApp group for meeting reminders. Mailchimp (free?) for emails.

Parent Reps: We'll need an engaged parent in each classroom. 

Treasurer's Report

Eva is putting budget together this week; doing audit of previous year. 

PTA Meeting Schedule for the Year

First Wednesday of every month - meeting at school, open to all parents. First session: August 6, 2025. 5-6pm.

Third Tuesday of the month: Officers meeting via Zoom, 8:30pm.

Calendar

Every month has a fundraiser, charitable event, and spirit day.

Spirit Days: colors, sports, hats, wacky tacky, favorite character. Themes will be put in shared calendar.

July - Teacher Lounge Cleanout Event

• Parents sign up

• shift specific tasks

• put things in labeled bins

• July 14-19

  • Monday, July 7: Maria, Julie, Eva - meet up and look at the scope of the project for planning

August - Join the PTA fundraiser

• Hugs and tears

  • both doors first week of school. QR codes to join PTA, donate, WhatsApp group, and to calendar. 

September - Parent's Night Out

• Sept 25, 5:30 - 8pm

Charitable Events

Pet shelter donations in September. Olivia in charge.

Spring Fundraiser 

Fashion Show / Closet Clean Out 

Group adjourned at 5:55pm

Notes by JS, Secretary