Message from the Principal’s Office
MJ Community,
Martha Jones will be hosting our first annual Walkathon on October 8, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM during the school day at MJ (rain date 10/15). The weather looks like it will cooperate. Our Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd graders will walk the baseball field from 9:30-10:00 and the 3rd, 4th, and 5th graders will do the same from 10:00-10:30. It will be a very fun event!
In addition to the Walkathon being a community building event for our school, this event will help the Martha Jones PTO fundraise for our community. The funds that PTO raises each year helps to pay for all the in school enrichment opportunities that your children benefit from grade level and all school enrichment events, teacher grants and stipends and other MJ community events. The strength of our school is related to the strength of our PTO.
If you haven't already, please register your child for this event.
Matt Kuklentz
Martha Jones School
Principal
updated 9-20-24
Happy October!
WEBSITE & DIRECTORY INFORMATION
The Martha Jones PTO is a non-profit organization that takes great pride in supporting our teachers and students. We do this by offering valuable programs, organizing exciting events, and providing essential resources that enhance the educational experience of every student.
Log in or register on the PTO website to stay updated on all PTO events, receive important PTO emails, and stay connected with Room Parent communications. You will also be able to update your information, contribute to our Annual Contribution Drive, purchase Birthday Books, and volunteer for various PTO committees or in the Library! Many of our committees are still looking for volunteers. Sign-up today!
ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION DRIVE
We aim to raise $7,500 from our annual PTO drive and are halfway to this goal! Every donation, no matter the amount, is appreciated and important in helping us continue to fund enrichment and community activities. Please consider making a contribution today! As a reminder, we also have a Corporate Match option. Many Employers offer matching donations because MJS PTO is a qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
ROOM PARENT SIGN UPS
Martha Jones classrooms are still looking for a volunteers to be Room Parent for one of the older grades. Duties consist of being the main line of communication for things such as coordinating volunteer opportunities within the classroom, collecting classroom supplies, and collecting the holiday and year end teacher gifts. Sign up here to volunteer!
WALK-A-THON
Martha Jones will be hosting our first annual Walkathon on October 8, 2024 from 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM during the school day at MJ (rain date 10/15). Help us fundraise for our community. Register or re-login to your parent dashboard at getmovinfundhub.com to make an online donation or share with friends and family that want to help!
HALLOWEEN PARTY
The MJS Halloween Party will be on Friday, October 25th at 6-8pm! This is a fun outdoor event with a DJ, haunted hallway, food, and photo booth! It’s a great chance to meet new families, caregivers, and come together as a community! The 1st half hour (6-6:30pm) will be sensory friendly with no lights, smoke, and music. Please bring a donation for the Westwood Food Pantry, and
BIRTHDAY BOOKS & LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS
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Participate in the PTO Birthday Book Program! Ms. Swinning has selected some fantastic books that students have requested, but the Martha Jones library does not currently have. During their birthday month, participating children are invited to the library to pick a brand new book from this collection. A bookplate commemorating your child’s birthday will be placed inside the front cover and they will be the very first student to borrow this book! Once they’ve finished reading it, the book will be returned to the library’s collection, where it can be enjoyed for years to come. The cost of this program is $15 per student.
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Sign-up as a Library Volunteer! Mrs. Swinning needs one parent per class to help check-in, shelve, and check-out books. This is a great opportunity to get into the school, interact with your child’s class, and support the library program!
MARTHA JONES PTO FACEBOOK GROUP AND INSTAGRAM ACCOUNT
Join the Facebook group and follow us on Instagram to get the latest PTO news and updates delivered right to your news feed! Join our Facebook group or follow us on Instagram @marthajonespto.
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Martha Jones PTO Meeting Dates SY 2024-2025
September 24, 2024, 7pm
November 19, 2024, 7pm
March 4, 2025, 7pm
May 6, 2025, 7pm
PTO CONTACT FOR EVENTS, NOTICES:
If you have an event or notice for our PTO update, please email it to:
PTO Co-Secretary - Priscilla Stephan, Jenn Katsilieris
Martha Jones PTO Board 2024-2025
Kristen Donahue, Co-President
Ally Pavlic, Co-President
Kristen Gautreau, Co-Treasurer
Abbe Lynch, Co-Treasurer
Priscilla Stephen, Co-Secretary
Jenn Katsilieris, Co-Secretary
Katie Collins, Co-Social Media
Priya Sharma, Co-Social Media
