Backpack Thursday April 18, 2024
Makefield Elementary School
April
4/19 - Conferences - No School
4/22 - PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5
4/23 - Election Day - No School
4/24 -PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5
4/26 - PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5
4/28 - Yes You Can 5K
4/29 - PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5
4/30 - PSSA Testing - Grades 3-5
May
5/2 - PSSA Testing - Grade 4
5/3 -PSSA Testing - Grade 4
5/3 Donuts with Grown-up - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
5//8 - PTO Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
5/17 - Spring Concert at Keller Hall - 7:00 p.m.
5/24 - Teacher Workshop - 1/2 day of school - 11:50 a.m. dismissal
5/27 - Memorial Day - No School
- NEW: 2023-24 School Calendar Change - The 2023-24 school calendar has been updated. The last day of school for students is June 14. You can find the calendar here.
April 22-26 - Chicken Nugget Munchable instead of Pizza Lunchable
Also on PSSA Testing days there will be not hot breakfast. Only grab an go breakfast will be served.
On April 25th, Makefield School will once again participate in the “Take Your Child to Work Day” program. If your child is planning to participate in the program, please click here and complete the information by April 19th.
MESPTO GENERAL ASSEMBLY MEETING MINUTES April 11, 2024
EXECUTIVE BOARD OFFICERS PRESENT:
Leslie D’Amato, Brittany Mills, Gabriella Obermeier, Carla Perry, Michelle Reese, Linda Plews
MEMBERS PRESENT: Approximately 11 additional members present virtually and in person
President’s Welcome:
● Michelle Reese welcomed all members and began the meeting at 7:05pm
Principal's Report:
Ms. Martin welcomed everyone.
Ms. Martin discussed the following topics:
Thank you to everyone who helped make Lucky Charms a successful event.
The IU will be having fidelity checks soon.
The Newsies was very successful. Thank you to everyone who helped make it possible.
PSSA are coming up. Grades 3, 4, 5 ELA April 22, 24, 26. Grades 3, 4, 5 Math April 29 and 30 Grade 4 Science May 2 and 3
Friendship Walk is coming up next week during the school day.
Parent Teacher conferences are next week. We encourage everyone to sign up and attend.
Thank you to the PTO for sponsoring the upcoming teacher luncheon.
Ms. Martin wanted to let everyone know she is mindful of the amount of money that families are being asked to pay these last few months of school. It can be a lot for families to pay for all at once with class trips, field day shirts, year books, etc. If you need any financial assistance please reach out to Colleen W in the office. The Outreach program is available if any families need assistance.
Secretary’s Report:
Brittany reviewed the meeting minutes from 3-14-2024 with the group. Michelle R. made a motion to accept the minutes to the record; Linda Plews seconded the motion.
Treasurer's Report:
Linda reported this month's update.
Newsies was very successful. The Drama program was able to get new microphones and stage lighting.
We are still well within the $5000 overage.
Art fundraiser was successful. It brought in about $150.00.
The library was able to spend the $2000 library grant they received this year.
Discussion points:
Mini Thon: Friday, May 10 is Makefield’s 4th annual Mini Thon. This is an event held during the school day that raises money and awareness for pediatric cancer. There will be 3 committees that need volunteers. A promotion video will be available soon to further explain this event. There will be a fundraiser April 25 at Vince’s Pizzeria in Yardley. A portion of the sales will go to Mini Thon. Let them know at Vince’s that you are supporting Makefield Elementary School.
Recruitment Night: date and location to be determined soon. We will be having a PTO event at a local restaurant to encourage parents to get more involved with school events and activities.
Spring into Kindergarten: May 15, 6-7:30pm. This is an event for incoming Kindergarteners. Students will be able to tour the kindergarten classrooms, meet the teachers, meet new friends, and hear a story read by Ms. Martin.
Calendar change: Friday, June 14 is now the last day of school. Half days will be June 12, 13, 14. 5th grade graduation will be on Monday, June 10.
Bingo: Friday, April 12. Doors will open at 6, the event starts at 7. Bring cash, snacks, and friends.
Donuts with Grownups: Friday, May 3, 8-9am. All family members are welcome. Order donuts by April 19.
Staff Luncheon is April 18. This is a luncheon to thank all the staff for their hard work.
Trenton Thunder: Saturday, June 8. There will be a section of seating available for all Makefield families who wish to purchase tickets. Tickets for the game will go on sale early May. They will be $12. The 50/50 is a successful fundraiser for the PTO.
Field Day: Friday, May 31. We will need a lot of volunteers to make this event run smoothly. Sign ups will go out the first week of May to volunteer. All volunteers need to have clearances. All family members may come watch.
YYC5K: Sunday, April 28, this is a very fun event and a big fundraiser for all Pennsbury Schools. We are hoping to have a lot more people register for this event! You may choose to sponsor kids and send them well wishes online.
Old Business: N/A
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New Business:
Yearbook form will be going home soon. The year book will be available to purchase for $20 in advance. Yearbooks will be available at the end of the year for $25.
School supplies: You will be able to order school supplies online for next school year. This will be available to purchase soon. School supplies arrive in your child’s classroom next year.
Next PTO Meeting: Wednesday, May 8
Adjournment: Michelle adjourned the meeting at 7:30pm.
2023-2024 - School Year Calendar
2023-2024 - School Rotation CalendarSchool Cafe Lunch Accounts (to put money on your child's cafeteria account)
Bicycle Riding Permission Slip
PTO Links
makefieldelementarypto@gmail.com
Nutrition Group Links
Makefield Community Outreach
Dear Makefield Families,
Makefield Community Outreach (formally known as the Sunshine Committee) would like to take a moment to let you know more about what we do. This program is sponsored by the MESPTO and has a mission to support teachers, students, and their families to ensure that the entire Makefield community has what they need to be successful in school. In order to reach our entire school community we would like to take this time to describe the resources that we have available this fall and winter. We will reach out again in the spring with more information about future opportunities.
If you would like to use any of the options below, please reach out to Colleen Wierzbowski cwierzbowski@pennsburysd.org. To respect the privacy of all of our community members, Colleen will be the only one to receive emails and requests. The committee will fulfill her requests, but will never know who the resources are going to.
In the Fall and throughout the year we provide:
Teachers with Back to School Gift Cards to help set up their classrooms
The Nurse with new clothes for days when kids might need to change
Daily Snacks for each classroom like pretzels or animal crackers for days when kids forget
Halloween costumes
Books for reading at home
Back to school supplies
Vouchers for Oktoberfest
Vouchers for Thanksgiving pies
Scholarships for Fall Enrichment classes and Field Trips
Gift cards for food and clothes
In the Winter we provide:
Winter coats, boots, hats, and gloves
Vouchers for students to use at the Holiday Shop and the Book Fair
Vouchers for Paint Night
Valentines
Gift cards for food for holiday breaks
Thank you for your time,
~Makefield Community Outreach