The PTO held it's first meeting of the year on Thursday, September 8th at 8:45 and WOW, what a great turnout! Thank you to everyone who was able to attend! If you were unable to attend the meeting, please join us for our next meeting on Thursday, October 13th at 8:45 am.
At the meeting we discussed our first big fundraiser, the FALL DANCE on Friday, October 14th from 6-8:00 pm, for 7th and 8th grade students. Parents are needed and encouraged to signup to help with this fun event! If you would like to help, please email the dance chairperson, Marcy Perdue, at cella_e@yahoo.com or watch for PTO E-Blasts with opportunities to signup. We will be hosting a drink drive to support the dance concessions and we would really appreciate your donations of drinks from Oct 3 - Oct 13 in the car rider line or at the school office. Tickets will be sold at lunch periods beginning Oct 11th and there will be decorating workdays on Oct 3rd, 4th and 6th right after drop-off...watch for more information to come!
Also discussed were opportunities to help with our other fundraiser, Spiritwear Sales! If you are interested in helping with the sale of Spiritwear at any of the MJH sporting events or school functions, please watch for signups that will be distributed by the PTO Volunteer Coordinators! Don't forget to purchase your school spirit gear and support our PTO!
Our Box Tops Coordinator, Jennifer LeBlanc, discussed some awesome opportunities for our students and staff to get excited about box tops collection this year! Watch for news on contests going on this year to help raise money for our campus. With the 20th anniversary of the Box Tops program, HEB, Sams Club and Walmart are offering special promotions so please save those BOX TOPS!!
These and many other activities such as Veteran's Day, Hospitality and Teacher Birthdays, and Copy Room Volunteers will be discussed at our next meeting, so don't miss out! We would love to see you then!
If you have not already joined our PTO, please download the PTO membership form (click on the link below) and send in your completed form along with $5 fee to the MJH Front Office. As a member of the MJH PTO, you will receive regular updates via our EBlast about the latest academic, athletic and social activities and volunteer opportunities happening at MJH! If you are already a member, but you know someone who has not joined, please encourage them to join and support our MJH PTO! Thanks for your support!
MJH PTO 2016-2017 Membership Form
THIS WEEK IN BEARS ATHLETICS
Lady Bear Volleyball: 7th grade Lady Bears volleyball swept Brabham last night for their first home game of the season. White team started the winning sweep with the scores of 25-14 and 25-21. Outstanding players were Molly Rhodes and Kaylee Stewart. Purple team kept the winning streak rolling with the scores of 25-16 and 25-17. Outstanding player of the game was Maddie Williams. Gold team ended the sweep with the impressive score of 25-18 and 25-10. Outstanding player of the game was Kendall Sadler.
Way to go Lady Bears! The girls did an unbelievable job and Coach Seay, Vacek , and Wallace are very proud of every single player.
Last night the 8th Grade Lady Bears played their first volleyball game at home against
Brabham. The White Team started out strong with some great hustle and won their
sets 25-11 and 25-17. Outstanding Player of the match was Falynne Hair with
some aggressive serving. The Purple Team then had a 3 set nail biter, but eventually fell to the Lady
Kats. The girls played hard and showed wonderful teamwork. Outstanding player
of the game was Reagan Wells who served over 20 serves in the match. The Gold Team came out on a mission and won their match with scores of 25-14
and 25-19. The girls played well together for their first game and were
aggressive at the net. Outstanding player of the game was Mackenzie Saxon.
Great job girls!
All the coaches are very proud of you!
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The PTO will set up at a table at both Meet the Teacher nights, September 14th (8th Grade) and September 19th (7th Grade), to sell PTO memberships, Yearbooks, and Spiritwear (School Shirts, hoodies, etc). Please volunteer if you can help out on one of these evenings from 6-8:00 pm. Click on the link below to be directed to the online signup list on signupgenius.com.
Thank you for your support of our PTO!
Click here to signup for Meet the Teacher - PTO Volunteers
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
The PTO will set up at a table at both Meet the Teacher nights, September 14th (8th Grade) and September 19th (7th Grade), to sell PTO memberships, Yearbooks, and Spiritwear (School Shirts, hoodies, etc). Please volunteer if you can help out on one of these evenings from 6-8:00 pm. Click on the link below to be directed to the online signup list on signupgenius.com.
Thank you for your support of our PTO!
Click here to signup for Meet the Teacher - PTO Volunteers
Tuesday, Sept 13, Book Fair Begins
Wednesday, Sept 14, 8th Grade Meet the Teacher, 6-8:00 pm
Monday, Sept 19, 7th Grade Meet the Teacher, 6-8:00 pm
Tuesday, Sept 20, School Pictures
Tuesday, Sept 27, Book Fair Ends
Monday, Oct 3, Anti-Bullying Day
Monday, Oct 10, School Holiday
Thursday, Oct 13, October PTO Meeting 8:45 am
Friday, Oct 14, Fall Dance (PTO Fundraiser)
Thursday, Nov 10, November PTO Meeting 8:45 am
Thursday, Dec 8, December PTO Mtg 8:45 & Teacher Christmas Luncheon
