Message from the Principal’s Office
MJ Community,
It sure feels like Fall is here this week, the frost to start the morning and the leaves are changing. While the weather turns cooler, the learning continues to heat up here at MJ. I wanted to highlight the images below. In the first, Mrs. O'Connell, MJ Adjustment Counselor is teaching a lesson on self-regulation and understanding their zones of emotional and physical regulation. The next picture is from a 3rd grade classroom. As part of learning about the water cycle, they are making predictions about what will happen to containers of exposed water over long periods of time in a classroom. In physical education, students have been learning about pathways to move their bodies. Additionally, this week marks the beginning of our Fall parent teacher conferences. During these conferences you can expect to hear about your child's transition and progress this year.
Finally, as the weather turns cooler and children start to wear more layers, please, please, please label all clothing (sweatshirts, outerwear, winter hats, gloves, etc) with their name. It greatly helps students keep track of their materials.
Matt Kuklentz
Martha Jones School
Principal
updated 9-20-24
Big thank you to…
All of you who contributed to the walk-a-thon! It was a huge success. We are so thankful for the supportive community of caregivers and educators at the Martha Jones of our fundraising efforts.
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.
MATH LEAGUE
Grade 2-5 can register now for MJ’s math league! Students of all math abilities can sign up. Registration is open until Friday, October 18, 2024.
Students meet before school and practice solving math problems in teams. The goal is to make math fun and accessible by showing students they have the ability to take on new math challenges successfully.
There is no cost to participate in the MJ Math League.
Parent/caregiver volunteers are required for at least 3 sessions. Please let the committee chairs know if this is not possible for your family, and we will do our best to accommodate. If you volunteer please be sure that you fill out a CORI form or have one filed with the school within the last year.
Math League will meet at Martha Jones every other Friday morning before school from 7:50- 8:40 AM. Math league begins November 8, 2024 and runs through April 4, 2025.
HAUNTED HALLOWEEN PARTY
The MJS HAUNTED Halloween Party will be on Friday, October 25th at 6-8pm! This is a fun outdoor event with a DJ, haunted alley, food, and photo booth! It’s a great chance to meet new families, caregivers, and come together as a community! The first 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 if you can, sign-up as a volunteer!
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
