Mariemont Elementary School PTA

MLK Day, 2019: NO SCHOOL
2020-01-20
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Early Dismissal, 12:55 PM
2019-12-20 08:45 - 12:55 (America/Los_Angeles)

5th Annual Holiday Wrapping Party
2019-12-15 10:30 - 13:00
Join us for our 5th Annual fun-filled Holiday Wrapping Party with yummy treats, fancy drinks and much more. Everything you need to wrap your holiday gifts … wrapping paper, ribbons, bows, labels, and beyond. Show up with your gifts, sip your beverage and wrap as many or as little of your gifts in a kid-free setting. Next thing you know, your holiday wrapping is DONE!
WHEN: Sunday, December 15 from 10:30 AM to 1:00 PM
WHERE: Taylor Samm’s Residence
To purchase tickets for $25 each, please Venmo Katherine Regan (@Katherine-Regan-1) or drop off a check (made out to “Mariemont PTA”) in the office before December 12, 2019.
Questions? Please email Katherine Regan.

Winter Craft Festival
2019-12-11 17:30 - 19:00
What: Mariemont Elementary’s Winter Craft Festival (2019)
When: Wednesday, December 11th, 5:30-7:00 PM
Where: MP Room
What: Crafts and cookie decorating
This FREE event, sponsored by PTA, is a time to enjoy holiday music, cider and yummy treats provided by Mariemont’s parents.
Come make a few crafts, catch up with friends or make them all … the choice is yours!
Please fill out this (very short) form if you’d like to attend. Completely this form helps us understand how many will attend as well as who will be there … which helps guide the various events!
Questions? Please contact Julia Stanley-Metz.

Greer Elementary School Drive
2019-12-09 - 2019-12-10
This year’s Greer Elementary School Drive will be held on December 9th and 10th. New and excellent used condition items will be accepted until December 7th. Some suggested items are non-perishable food, toiletries, toys, household goods, and clothing.
Please contact Courtney Comstock for information on where to drop off items or if you have any questions!

Open Enrollment Visitation Day #3
2019-12-05 09:00 - 10:00
No need to RSVP. Please just show up and learn about Mariemont!

Auction Committee Meeting #1
2019-12-02 19:00 - 21:00 | Luna Lounge
Do you like to party?! Have a knack for organizing? Want to be more involved with our school? Have big ideas (hint: the theme!) for our school’s biggest fundraiser of the year?
Please join us Monday, December 2nd at 7 PM at Luna Lounge for our first auction planning meeting!
We’ll discuss committee roles, event details, and the theme!!!
Questions? Comments? Email or text (916-712-9961) Sarah Mullins for more info.

Dads on Campus Meeting at Mas Taco
2019-11-20 18:00 - 20:00
We hope you can join us! We are going to chat about our plan for “Mix it up Lunch.”
Learn more about “DOC” here.

Minimum Days/Parent-Teacher Conferences, Grades 1-5
2019-11-18 08:45 - 2019-11-23 11:55
This week is “Minimum Days.” All students in grades 1 through 5 will be released at 11:55 AM. This will not impact Kindergarten. This week will also be when parent-teacher conferences will be held.

Assembly: A Touch of Understanding (3rd Grade)
2019-11-15 08:00 - 15:00
An incredible on-campus experience for our 3rd graders.
This assembly is uniquely designed for students to learn about what it is like to live with a disability. It is truly hands-on. Students will walk with a cane, maneuver a wheelchair around, and touch artificial limb samples. This PTA-sponsored assembly is one your 3rd graders will not want to miss.
Learn more about A Touch of Understanding.

Open Enrollment Visitation Day #2
2019-11-07 09:00 - 10:00

Pajama Day, Wellness Thursday & Candy Drive & YOGA
2019-11-01 08:45
It’s the day after Halloween which means … you get to wear PJs to school! Please wear your cozy PJs and shoes (no slippers). We will kick off the morning with Wellness Thursday and set up a Candy Drive for Operation Gratitude.
Oh, and YOGA!

Character Parade & Halloween Fun!
2019-10-31 09:00 - 10:00
Mariemont will be having its annual Book Character Parade on October 31st at 9:00 AM.
Students are invited to dress as a character from a favorite book. We ask that they carry this book with them during the parade. Students are not allowed to wear masks, gory or bloody face paint, or bring any type of weapon (even plastic ones). They also must wear a costume that is safe and of appropriate size to be able to walk through classrooms.
If your student decides not to dress in character, they will still need to walk in the parade and carry a favorite book.

Thank You Thursday (3rd Grade)
2019-10-24 08:45 - 15:15
On the last (or sometimes 4th) Thursday of the month, a grade level or group will spoil our staff with coffee and treats! Coffee is provided by the PTA; morning and afternoon snacks are donated. Unlike classroom treats, these can be homemade. When it is your child’s grade level month, look for an email or Sign-up Genius on how to participate.
This Month’s Thank You Thursday is sponsored by Grade 3.

Mustang Gallop Jog-a-Thon
2019-10-23 08:45 - 15:15
Let’s get moving for Mariemont!
The Jog-A-Thon is shaping up to be a big fundraiser for our school, with a school-wide goal of raising $15,000! Funds raised will help provide field trip transportation (buses), technology, art supplies, books, classroom supplies, and other teachers’ needs!
Your child has the chance to earn fun prizes and even a chance to be Principal for a Day! See the whole list here.
THIS JUST IN! THE CLASS THAT RAISES THE MOST WILL WIN A CLASS ICE CREAM SUNDAE PARTY! Check out the leaderboard for live updates. Its time to help your child get creative with ways they can raise funds to support our school!
Don’t forget to set up your child’s PledgeStar page to make the fundraising even easier! PledgeStar is a web-based fundraising system that allows family and friends to make secure credit card donations online. It is fun, easy and people who use it typically raise twice as much as those who don’t!
1. Go to www.pledgestar.com/mariemont
2. Enter name and email, click register
3. Follow the instructions on the screen
A huge thank you to our sponsors! Western Sign Company, Little Whale Swim School, Fliptastic, MME, Gear Head Garage, Schaeder Family, Sarah Mullins ~ Arbonne Independent Consultant, BelAir

Here’s how the day of (OCTOBER 23!) works: All students will run, jog or walk for 20-30 minutes around a ¼ mile track. The jog-a-thon will happen in the morning before it heats up too much. The goal is to have fun, enjoy being active with friends and help raise money for our school. Family and community are encouraged to come out and cheer our runners on and share in the fun! More information about the specific day of volunteer needs will be emailed home next week!
We’re excited to get moving for our school!
Everything you need to know about the Mustang Gallop Jog-a-Thon is in this PDF.

All-School Movie Night
2019-10-11 17:00 - 21:00
Mariemont’s first Family Movie Night is around the corner! Join our community, family, and friends for a showing of Disney’s Aladdin!
Bring a picnic dinner, your blankets & chairs and join us on the back field on campus beginning at 5:30 PM. Food trucks will be on site as well! Movie will start at 7 PM.

Open Enrollment Visitation Day #1
2019-10-10 09:00 - 10:00

NO SCHOOL
2019-10-04

Wellness Wednesday + National Walk (and Bike) to School Day!
2019-10-02 08:00
Today is National Walk to School Day (or Walk & Bike to School Day … depends who you ask!).
Celebrate walking (or biking) to school!
Join us in front of the MP Room from 8:25 – 8:40 am. We will have healthy morning snack choices. All students are welcome. If you are interested in helping or want more information, please contact Courtney Comstock.

Mariemont Glee Club Informational Meeting + Session Dates
2019-10-02
This is a brand new club offered by Ms. Victor, and her daughter, Grace. We are NOT choir teachers; we just love to sing! The theme for this session of Glee Club is “Music Through the Decades.”
Open to 4th and 5th graders only! Limited to the first 25 students to turn in completed permission slips — handed out during this 10/2 info session!
Session Dates & Times

3:15 to 4:30 PM in Room D6
Oct. 11, 18, 25/ Nov. 1, 8, 15/Dec. 6
Finale Show: Dec. 13, 4:30 PM in the MP Room

Dine & Donate: Chipotle
2019-10-01 17:00 - 21:00
Details in the image above!

G.R.A.N.D. Lunch
2019-09-27 10:30 - 15:00
Mariemont PTA and Scholastic Book Fairs welcome back our annual G.R.A.N.D. Lunch! The G.R.A.N.D. Lunch is a wonderful way for students to share lunch and books with a special person or loved one. Students can invite a Grandparent, Relative, Aunt or Uncle, Neighbor, or other Devoted Caregiver to come to our school, join them for lunch, & shop together at the Arctic Adventure Book Fair. Guests should plan to arrive at least 15 – 20 minutes early to find parking and go directly to the student’s classroom and wait quietly outside the door. Not sure where to go? Look for G.R.A.N.D. Lunch volunteers on campus to help direct you. There is no need to sign in at the office.

G.R.A.N.D. Lunch Times:

AM Kindergarten: 8:00 – 8:30 AM
PM Kindergarten: 11:00 – 11:30 AM
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade: 11:40 AM – 12:20 PM
4th & 5th Grade: 12:25 – 1:05 PM

Be on the lookout for more information about G.R.A.N.D. Lunch in our weekly newsletter “The Flash,” and coming home with your student(s) soon!

Thank You Thursday (4th Grade)
2019-09-19 08:45 - 14:00
On the last (or sometimes 3rd) Thursday of the month, a grade level or group will spoil our staff with coffee and treats! Coffee is provided by the PTA; morning and afternoon snacks are donated. Unlike classroom treats, these can be homemade. When it is your child’s grade level month, look for an email or Sign-up Genius on how to participate.
This Month’s Thank You Thursday is sponsored by Grade 4.

Cub Scout Info Night
2019-09-18 19:00 - 20:30
Interested in Cub Scouts?
For all boys & GIRLS entering 1st – 5th grade in Fall 2019, you are invited to check out the Fun at Pack 53.
Information Night

WHEN: Wednesday, September 18th, 7:00-8:30 PM
WHERE: Mariemont Multi-Purpose Room
WHO: The whole family is welcome to join us!!

BONUS: “Fire Power” Presentation by Mad Science of Sacramento
For More Information, contact Brian Weatherford or Jeff Milde.

Dads on Campus Meeting #1
2019-09-17 18:00 - 20:00 | 19 Handles, 4235 Arden Way
Please join us for a fun, kid-free evening, our first DOCs meeting of the year!
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What is Dads on Campus (DOCs)?
Dads on Campus is a unique opportunity to be a positive male role model during the school day. Volunteer. Get involved. Have fun. Everyone wins.
Get ready to positively impact Mariemont kids, get to know what their day is like, meet some of their friends/peers, and (bonus!) learn some new playground games. Showing up for a lunch period and recess (or several, if desired) is all that is required.

Read more about DOCs here.

Jog-a-Thon Kick-Off
2019-09-13 08:45 - 15:15
Mustang Gallop
Mariemont’s Jog-A-Thon is kicking off soon! We need your help! If you know a local business who would like to support our school by sponsoring the event, please email Sarah Mullins. Sponsorships begin at $250!
We’ll be kicking the fundraiser off with a school-wide workout lead by the fitness experts (and bringing the fun!) from Fitness Rangers!
Look for more information about the kick-off, student fundraising & the event in the coming weeks!

Wellness Wednesday
2019-09-11 08:25 - 08:40
Walk, ride, or scooter to school and come enjoy some treats.
Join us in front of the MP Room from 8:25 – 8:40 am. We will have healthy morning snack choices. All students are welcome. If you are interested in helping or want more information, please contact Courtney Comstock.

Yo-Yo Yogurt Dine & Donate
2019-08-29 14:00 - 23:00 | Yo Yo Yogurt, 2580 Fair Oaks Blvd., Sacramento, CA, United States
Join us for our 1st “dine and donate” event of the school year. No need for a flyer … just mention “Mariemont Elementary” and 20% of the proceeds will be donated back to the school.

Mariemont PTA General Meeting #1
2019-08-27 18:30 - 20:30
PTA General Meetings are usually held in the MP Room unless otherwise announced. All parents are welcome to attend. PTA members will vote on the motions. As outlined in our bylaws, there will be general PTA business conducted for the general session. After this, the remaining time is dedicated to a topic or speaker of interest.
TOPIC: Kick-off the school year, introduce volunteers, and more!

Social: 6:30-7:00 PM
Meeting: 7:00-8:30 PM

As an added incentive, all those who attend on Tuesday night will be entered into a random drawing to win two free tickets to OktoberßEST Street Party on September 21st.
Parents only, please!

Back-to-School Night: Grades 1-5
2019-08-22 18:00 - 19:25
Grades 1-2: 6:00-6:40 PM
Grades 3-5: 6:45-7:25 PM

Parents only, please!
