Back to School Night Scheduled for Thursday August 29th 2013

The Mount Jordan Back to School night is a long standing tradition, sponsored by the PTA, for students and families to come together and hear about upcoming events for the new school year, meet with teachers, faculty and PTA board members, and learn about ways to stay informed about issues relating to the school.

A free hot dog dinner is provided for Mount Jordan Students and their Families from 5:30pm - 6:30pm. Following dinner, there will be a brief meeting in the school Kiva at 6:30pm where parents and students will have the opportunity to hear from select faculty members about the upcoming school year. After the meeting in the Kiva, families are invited to walk around the school and meet with teachers and faculty until 7:30pm.

As this year's PTA board, we are working to accomplish numerous goals aimed at enriching the learning experience of students in and out of the classroom by providing them additional activities, recognition awards and support to teachers through monetary and volunteer efforts. There are multiple ways you can support the Students and Teachers of Mount Jordan:

• Join the PTSA, we have Parent and Student memberships available
• Order a Memory Book
• Purchase a Mount Jordan T-shirt
• Sign-up for volunteer opportunities

We hope to see most of you there as we celebrate the start of the new 2013-2014 school year.

MJMS PTSA MEETING AGENDA

Introductions-

Lisa Hansen, Wendy Harker, Amie Hughes, Stephanie Yorgason, Katrinia King, Jen Wilkey, Susie Godfrey, LeeAnn Evans, Leslie McAffee

Review Proposed Budget-

Leslie will work on budget and email out.    

signers on the account?

Hot Dog Hello Thurs. Aug 29th- 5:30-8pm   dinner will be 5:30-6:30, PTSA buisness and then turn the time over to the school

what do we need? Student count 750  Planning on 480

Talked to Molly about using the pavilion behind the school. ($50)  We will be at the school, Matt will stake out the best shade for the tables.

Food pick up- Wendy and Leslie will work on this, will do pick and pull with Sam's club. Wendy will check with Mavrik to see if they are willing to donate.

set up- 4:00?  Meet at the school to set up 4pm

PTSA Membership table- Susie Godfrey will head up the membership table.

Committee's Needed

Health commission (Red Ribbon Week)-  Katrinia King and Jen Wilkey-  Talked about incorporating red ribbon week and white ribbon ( internet safety)  Wendy H. is contacting Maverik

Membership Coordinator- Susie Godfrey

Reflections-

Student PTSA Committee-

Individual Development/Birthday Recognition-

we did Granny B Cookies last year-  Jen W. and Cari G. will decide what to do, $1 or under per student.  Will do July and August.

do we want to change?

ideas?

Chick-fil-A Breakfast-

New Teacher VP?

Student Group-

we need a committee

Fundraiser-

Little Caesars Pizza kits- Just need date   Leslie will contact vendor to set up date, using Nov. 5th as pick up date.

Molly suggested before PT conference and use pickup day as PT conference-   Parent teacher conference date

Anything Else????

School t-shirts Harley Davidson  $6 boys cut, $9 girls cut. Talked about having different colors for grades, using Hot Dog Hello as last order date.  Amiee Hughes will check into prices on shirts.

Next Meeting- Tuesday September 10

Next Meeting Wednesday September 4, 9:15 in faculty room

Back to School Night, Thursday, August 30th

 The Mount Jordan PTSA is proud to partner with Mount Jordan Middle School for Back to School Night!

 

 

When:  Thursday, August 30th

Time:  5:00 PM, Hot Dog Hello

6:00 PM, General Meeting in Auditorium

6:30 PM-8:30 PM, Meetings with Teachers

Where:  Picnic on the Front Lawn at 5:00 PM

 

Please come to the Hot Dog Hello!  (Sponsored by the PTSA)

What to expect?  Even if you have attended Back to School night in the past, we encourage you to come on August 30th!  We have a new principal, Dr. Molly Hart, and this will be a great time to meet her.  Additionally, we are welcoming several new teachers this year at Mount Jordan Middle School  You'll want to get to know your student's teachers. Other changes to core curriculum will be discussed in general, grade specific meetings.  

If you can't make it for the entire time, please stop by for part of the evening.  

What you can do to support PTSA  Please consider joining PTSA.  We will have a membership table set up for the entire night.  Your dues support an important national, state and local network of parents and teachers advocating on behalf of children.  We have several volunteer opportunities for parents, guardians, grandparents and other caregivers of our MJMS students.  Volunteer opportunities range from minimal commitment (dropping a food item off for teacher appreciation) to larger commitments like volunteering to manage the Reflections program at our school  We need DADS and Grandpas, too!  So, please don't let your schedule stop you from joining!  

How can you support the students?  First, purchase a memory book!  Not only do the students receive a wonderful memento, but the proceeds go directly to our local PTSA to support student and teacher  programs.  Second, please consider making a donation to the PTSA as part of our "no hassle fundraiser."  Look for more information about this program to come out in the near future.

Clothing Exchange & Fair- Sat, May 12th

Join us Saturday May 12th from 9 a.m.-12 noon 

Do you have clothes that you don’t want anymore? Want to trade them for some new ones?

Sandy Elementary and Mount Jordan Middle School are teaming up to offer “My Best Friend’s Closet” –

a clothing exchange for everyone, all ages and sizes. Bring your clean, gently used clothes and exchange them for someone else’s. You’ll be fashionable and stylish and it won’t cost you a cent!

*Donations may be dropped off at Sandy Elementary or Mount Jordan Middle School during school hours until Friday, May 11^th.

Shoes and Clothing donations ONLY!! No household items will be accepted.

 

There’s More Fun!

Food and Inflatables!

Individual rides - $0.50 or $1.00, Rock Wall! - $2.50,

or $5 for unlimited rides,

Hot Dogs, Nachos, Sno Cones and Cotton Candy

All $1.00 each!

Where: Mount Jordan Middle School

9360 S. 300 E.

When: Saturday, May 12^th

Time: 9:00 – 12:00

Harmons Day February 9th

Please plan to shop at Harmons on THURSDAY. Our Harmons is the one on 114th South and 700 East. Part of the proceeds that day go to our PTA. Please tell all of your neighbors and family members. Every bit helps!

Utah PTA Day at the Capitol

The Utah State Legislature begins the 2012 session on Monday, January 23rd. One of the important functions of the PTA organization is to advocate on behalf of our children. The legislative session always brings new legislation that impacts our schools, our children and education policy. Please make sure you are informed and reach out to your elected officials to voice your opinion. Click HERE to view information about PTA's positions and the activities sponsored by PTA related to the legislative process.

Mark the date of February 24, 2012 on your calendar; this is the date of "Utah PTA Day at the Capitol". The schedule will include:

• Updates on current legislation Utah PTA is addressing



• An opportunity to meet and speak with your legislators



• Seeing the legislative process in the House and Senate



• Necessary business of PTA will be conducted, if needed

We would like to see the Capitol flooded with PTA members. All PTA members are welcome.

PTA Grant Awards

Mount Jordan PTSA is proud to announce the recipients of the PTSA grants for the 2011-2012 school year. All teachers were encouraged to submit grant proposals to fund classroom projects or after school projects.

Miss Grinder- $150.00 to assist with financing a field trip for her foods classes
7th Grade teachers-$200.00 for a Titanic project which involves all 7th graders in a "Titanic Experince"
Mrs. Coleman-$50.00 to assist with student incentives
Mrs. McLeod-$100.00 for MP3 players for use in her reading curriculum
Mrs. Holyoak-$100.00 for biology specimines
Mr. Otterstrom-$150.00 to fund an after school woodworking club
Mrs. Peng-private donation of two flip cameras to assist with Chinese language class

Congratulations to all of the awardees! We look forward to hearing how your projects progress!