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15 Thursday, March <strong>21</strong>, <strong>2013</strong><br />
The <strong>County</strong> <strong>Times</strong><br />
Margaret Brent Middle School<br />
Profile<br />
Fast Facts<br />
Principal: Mike Egan<br />
Vice Principals: Janet Fowler, Tyler Radez,<br />
James Copsey<br />
Mascot: Panther<br />
Enrollment: 1,000<br />
Feeder Path: Elementary Schools feeding in: Dent,<br />
Mechanicsville, Oakville, Bannaker, Dynard,<br />
White Marsh. High School feeds into: Chopticon<br />
Margaret Brent Middle School<br />
Does ‘Whatever It Takes’<br />
29675 Point Lookout Road<br />
Mechanicsville, MD 20659<br />
Telephone: 301-884-4635 FAX: 301-884-8937<br />
Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 3:15 p.m.<br />
“Whatever it takes.”<br />
Margaret Brent Middle School is most<br />
fortunate to have an outstanding PTSA organization.<br />
The PTSA is a crucial member<br />
of our school family. Many individuals<br />
work tirelessly to help create an atmosphere<br />
here at Margaret Brent that is truly student<br />
centered. We want to ensure that the<br />
work and effort of this group does not go<br />
unnoticed and in addition, we want those<br />
involved to know how much they are all appreciated.<br />
The activities and efforts listed<br />
below are only a part of all the wonderful<br />
things that the PTSA is responsible for. The<br />
success of the group is due in large part<br />
to the efforts of our PTSA president Ms.<br />
Danielle Welch. Ms. Welch inspires others<br />
through her tireless efforts and dedication<br />
to the entire school community. The membership<br />
has dramatically increased during<br />
Ms. Welch’s tenure, the students, staff, and<br />
families would like to thank the Margaret<br />
Brent PTSA for all of their outstanding<br />
work and efforts.<br />
Current Membership<br />
2012-<strong>2013</strong> School Year ----265 members -<br />
139 parents; 79 Students; 47 Teachers<br />
Membership increased by an additional 95<br />
members (2011-2012 School Year ---- 170<br />
total members)<br />
Activities Organized<br />
1. Established Relationships with local<br />
businesses – JoAnne at Rita’s, Temo at Tequila<br />
Grill/Fiesta’s, George at Pizza Hotline.<br />
In establishing these relationships with<br />
the school, they are always willing to give<br />
us gift cards and incentive prizes for students<br />
who are excelling.<br />
2. Organized Spirit Nights at each of<br />
those locations. We have increased participation<br />
at these events by having incentives<br />
offered for students and grades…friendly<br />
competition<br />
3. Monthly dances – DJ, Concessions,<br />
Games, Photo Booth<br />
4. Holiday Bazaar – funds were raised for<br />
Relay For Life<br />
5. Fall/Spring Fundraisers – incentives<br />
and prizes<br />
6. Labels for Education<br />
7. Box Tops<br />
8. Food Lion MVP rewards<br />
9. McKay’s Community Rewards<br />
10. Kick off of new GIMP club<br />
11. Winter Formal<br />
12. Assemblies – Camfel ‘The Pledge’ –<br />
Theme was Valuing others.<br />
13. Teachers vs. Students Basketball (TBD)<br />
14. Teachers Welcome Back Luncheon<br />
15. Teachers Appreciation Luncheon<br />
16. 5 th grade Night<br />
17. Talent Show<br />
18. Volunteer Luncheon<br />
19. Established a Face<br />
Book page to help distribute<br />
information as<br />
well as send out monthly<br />
emails to PTSA members.<br />
ANYONE can like<br />
our facebook page for<br />
more information about<br />
school events. Just<br />
look for Margaret Brent<br />
PTSA<br />
20. Worked with IRT’s<br />
to organize Bins (purchased<br />
from PTSA) to<br />
be ready for MSA’s.<br />
Financial Support for<br />
the following was provided<br />
by PTSA<br />
1. Camfel Assembly<br />
“The Pledge”<br />
2. Study Island<br />
3. MSA Snacks<br />
4. Bins for MSA<br />
5. Janitors Gifts –<br />
MBMS Jackets<br />
6. Teachers Welcome<br />
Back Luncheon<br />
7. Teacher’s Appreciation -<br />
8. Ebooks<br />
Items purchased for support<br />
1. Electronic Books for the library<br />
2. Highlights Magazine Subscription<br />
– SAIL<br />
3. 3000 Individual Snack Bags for MSA<br />
testing<br />
4. Promethean / Smart Boards (in the<br />
works)<br />
5. Labels for Education – Art supplies,<br />
game buzzers, 20+ balls for recess/dodge<br />
ball, fish tank<br />
6. Study Island program<br />
Time requirements<br />
1. Attend CCPTA meetings – about every<br />
6 weeks<br />
2. General Membership Meetings 3-4<br />
times a year<br />
3. Executive board meetings monthly<br />
– we do meet, but we text, call, and email<br />
Call Our Sales Team<br />
Today to Advertise on Our<br />
Neighborhood School Page<br />
Featuring a Different<br />
Local School Each Week.<br />
weekly and in some cases daily.<br />
4. National PTA requires training of<br />
4 hours for two officers (president and<br />
treasurer)<br />
5. Met with Anna Laughlin Teachers<br />
Union Rep<br />
6. Plans to attend budget meeting 4/30<br />
7. The executive board is present at every<br />
function.<br />
8. SIT Meetings<br />
9. Time exploring new ideas, doing research<br />
for better programs and volunteering.<br />
10. For members, there is no time obligation,<br />
only what they want to volunteer to<br />
help make our events a success.<br />
11. BJ’s run for concessions<br />
12. Staples for ink returns / purchases<br />
13. Coordination of volunteers<br />
14. Design permission slips / posters /<br />
advertisement<br />
15. Tax paperwork and other paperwork<br />
throughout the year submitted to IRS.<br />
301-373-4125<br />
Or email cindijordan@countytimes.net<br />
for more information.<br />
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