Dine & Donate: Chipotle
2019-10-01 17:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Details in the image above!

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

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.

NO SCHOOL
2019-10-04

Open Enrollment Visitation Day #1
2019-10-10 09:00 - 10:00
No need to RSVP. Please just show up and learn about Mariemont!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Open Enrollment Visitation Day #3
2019-12-05 09:00 - 10:00

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!

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.

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.

Early Dismissal, 12:55 PM
2019-12-20 08:45 - 12:55

MLK Day, 2019: NO SCHOOL
2020-01-20
[no school]

Author Day: Chris Gall
2020-02-06 08:45 - 14:00
Mariemont is thrilled to bring author Chris Gall to our school for Author Day, 2020.
Pre-order books (and get them signed!) using this order form. Note: Hard copies were also sent home.
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More about Chris Gall:
Author Chris Gall is an award-winning author and illustrator of many books including, Awesome Dawson, Nanobots, Revenge of the Dinotrux, Substitute Creacher and Dinotrux, a 2009 Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book. His latest book, Go for the Moon: A Rocket, a Boy, and the First Moon Landing, was just released this year in honor of the fiftieth anniversary of the first moon landing. It captures the hours leading up to the moon launch, the landing and provides technical details that will delight any budding scientist!
Always an avid reader, he recalls being grounded from going to the library as a young boy! “My parents said I was spending too much time there!” He read books about different things as he was never sure what he wanted to be when he grew up – Astronomer, Geologist, Oceanographer, Spy, etc. Gall and his family moved often and he learned to adjust to his new home by reading, drawing, writing and seeking new adventures. In fact, he once tried to launch himself into space in an old, beat-up water heater!
In second grade, he was caught drawing pictures on his desk. His teacher made him clean all of the desks in the classroom and suggested that he might be an artist someday. In 7th grade, he won a Read Magazine Young Writer’s Award that inspired him to write stories to go along with his art. His first book, “America The Beautiful” was a Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of 2004 and illustrates the popular anthem written by his great-great-grand aunt Katharine Lee Bates.
Always fascinated by machinery, cars, trucks, planes and trains, Gall created the popular picture book, Dinotrux. “It’s about an ancient race of trucks that existed in prehistoric times before the rise of man, but after the demise of dinosaurs,” he said. Dreamworks made a cartoon adaptation of Dinotrux that appears on Netflix.

Thank You Thursday (1st Grade)
2020-02-27 08:45 - 15:15
On the last 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 1.

Wellness Wednesday
2020-03-04 08:20 - 08:45
Walk, ride, or scooter to school and come enjoy some treats.
Join us in front of the MP Room from 8:20 – 8:45 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.

Minimum Days (grades 1-5 only): 11:55 AM dismissal
2020-03-10 11:55 - 2020-03-13 11:55

Sami's Circuit
2020-03-19 09:00 - 13:30
These circuits will be during school. Make sure your kiddos wear comfy clothes that day.
About Sami’s Circuit: Sami’s mission is to build self-respect and confidence in our youth by teaching them how to lead a happy, healthy life.
Learn more about Sami’s Circuit.

Mariemont's 26th Annual Dinner & Auction
2020-03-21 18:00 - 22:00
BUY TICKETS!

Sami's Circuit FAMILY NIGHT
2020-03-24 18:00 - 20:00
Sami’s Circuit combines upbeat music, lighting effects, and exercises that can be custom tailored to any age or ability level. Parents, siblings, grandparents – your whole family is welcome to participate! Show your support for your family’s health and happiness by joining us.
Read more about Sami’s Circuit here.

Mariemont PTA Member Meeting: Board Elections
2020-04-21 19:00 - 20:30
This virtual meeting will be for PTA members only.
During this meeting, we will review the Auditor’s Report as well as voting on following nominees for the 2020-2021 Mariemont PTA Board:
—President: Monica Casillas
—Executive VP: DJ Waldow
—VP of Ways and Means: Viktoria Jeremiah
—VP of Programs: Sarah Mullins
—VP of Hospitality: Jill Brattin
—Secretary: Erin Ventura
—Treasurer: Rick Balazs
—Community Outreach: Courtney Comstock
—Financial Secretary: Amy Salvatori
—SPAC Representative: Morri Elliott
—Auditor: Becky Hickey
—Historian: Courtney Whitson
—Parliamentarian: to be appointed by the President

Mariemont PTA General Meeting: Thank You & Recognitions
2020-06-18 19:00 - 20:00
During this (virtual) meeting, we’ll be recognizing our honorary service award recipients (see list below) and putting a bow on the end of the 2019/20 school year:
—Courtney Comstock
—Reva Headley
—Mrs. Hoddy-Curry
—Jeff Milde
—Mandy Scott
—Mrs. Sutherland
We are asking all who would like to join us to register ahead of time so we can ensure proper privacy requirements are in place.
REGISTER NOW

A few notes about tomorrow night’s meeting:
Come dressed in Beach Attire – you will be glad you did.
Surprise guest!
Year-in-Review video
Introduce our new principal
Recognize our retired teachers
Thank you to Principal Reinhard

Note: this is the meeting that was originally planned for Tuesday, June 2nd.
