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Originally delivered on 8/24/2023 11:24 am

SUBJECT: 8.25 Spirit Night is Monday!

There is so much information to share at the beginning of the year! We can't wait to host Spirit Night at Spring Creek BBQ on 8/28!  It's also time to order House Shirts! Don't forget to submit your background checks so you can volunteer!

Join PTA Today!

Happy New PTA Year! It is time for another exciting Back to School, Back to PTA year and an important part of Mooneyham Elementary is our PTA!  We invite you to join PTA today to help us make every child's potential a reality! It takes just a few minutes to take care of all your PTA needs for the year with the Back to School Bundle! Login, Update or Create a Profile and JOIN!

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Spirit Night

Please join us on Monday, August 28th from 5 PM  to 9 PM at Spring Creek Barbeque in Frisco. Come see your teachers serve hot rolls in the dining room and support your school!  Spring Creek will donate 20% of all sales that evening to Mooneyham PTA!


The top 3 homerooms with the highest attendance will receive a special prize from Spring Creek! We will see you there!

House Shirts

Get your HOUSE SHIRT today!  Order a house shirt for your student at the link below.  Students must order the shirt in the color of their house.  

Not sure what house your student is in?  Teacher names are listed under the house colors.  Parents can order themselves one too!  

The deadline to order is September 1st. 

https://mooneyhamhouseshirts.itemorder.com/shop/home/

Any questions?  Reach out to Angela Trindle at angelatrindle@att.net.

Volunteers Needed!

Your support is invaluable. From organizing classroom parties to helping in the library and assisting teachers with projects, there are many opportunities for parents and community members to contribute their time and talents. Volunteering boosts the educational experience for every child, fostering growth and success.


How do you sign up to volunteer? 

1. Join the Mooneyham PTA

2. Complete the Volunteer Interest Form. It’s not a commitment, but simply lets us know your area of interest. 

3. All volunteers must complete the FISD-required background check in VOLY .   

4. Sign Up! Once the background check is completed, you can use VOLY to sign up for volunteer opportunities.


Questions? 

Contact  our Volunteer Coordinator, Vanesa Canedo with any questions volunteer@mooneyhampta.org

Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students)

Mooneyham participates in the Watch D.O.G.S. program that encourages fathers (and father figures) to further participate in their children’s lives by spending time at the school volunteering with their child(ren)’s grade level.


Fill out this interest form to be sent more information!

Watch D.O.G.S. Interest Form

Mooneyham PTA Reflections Art Contest
National PTA Podcast

Did you know that National PTA has a podcast? There are many episodes and topics to help parents! Check it out!

Notes from the Backpack: A PTA Podcast is here to help you and your family start this school year off on the right foot! The interviews with experts cover a wide variety of topics including …

Cooking with Your Kids: Tips from Chef Duff Goldman

Supporting Students of Color

Do My Child’s Test Scores Really Matter?

Raising Children Who Change the World (featuring Marley Dias!)

... and more! 

Listen wherever you get your podcasts or at NotesFromTheBackpack.com.

Notes from the Backpack - Podcast For Families | National PTA

And don’t forget to join PTA at mooneyhampta.org to support more great family resources like this!

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Pogo Pass

Buy a POGO Pass to get free admission at top attractions!  Use our code- ‘Mooneyham’ to get 50% off and Mooneyham PTA will also get $5 per pass sold.  

https://www.pogopass.com/dallas

Box Tops

All you need is your phone! Download the Box Tops app, shop as you normally would, then use the app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will identify Box Tops products on your receipt and automatically credit your school’s earnings online. Twice a year, your school will receive a check and can use that cash to buy whatever it needs! 

BUY BOX TOPS PRODUCTS

Look for the logo! Be sure to check the full list of participating products, as some are not labeled.

SCAN YOUR RECEIPT

Tap the scan button to snap a photo of your receipt within 14 days of purchase.

EARN CASH FOR YOUR SCHOOL

Box Tops earnings are identified and automatically updated online.

Sponsors

Your logo could be here!  Contact our VP of Fundraising Ritu Sethi at fundraising@mooneyhampta.org to learn about becoming a sponsor!

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