Michaels Run for Life Festival is July 19, 2025. Click on the link to sign up and for more information!
https://run4michael.com/
FUN DAY for K-4 students will be Friday, May 16th! Volunteers are needed for the AM and PM sessions hosting a station. AM Session= K, 1st, 2B, 2D. PM Session= 2A, 2C, 3rd, 4th
Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/PTOFUNDAY2025
Final reminder- K-4 FUN DAY shirts are due 4/30! $15/each
TODAY 4-8PM! No flier required but mention MGS PTO when placing order. 15% of sales will go back to MGS PTO to support programs like staff appreciation, FUN DAY, Family Fun Night & special projects.
Reminder: Geo's Pizza Restaurant Night is tomorrow from 4-8pm. No flier is required but mention MGS PTO when placing an order. Please note this is for carry-out only (no delivery). Geo's will give back 15% of sales to MGS PTO.
The 6th Grade Lock-In was a blast! Thanks to all who participated to support the MGS Foundation.
REMINDER: Family Literacy Night is tonight from 5-8pm!!! Come enjoy family fun activities, shop the Literati Book Fair and curl up as a family with your blanket/pillow and read your new book!!
Cheerleading pre-tryout informational parent and athlete tonight in the AP Room at 6pm!
If your child is planning to tryout next week, or you have questions before signing up, please attend! The 2025-2026 Cheer season will be gone over in detail! Come with any questions!!
Don't forget to turn in your FUN DAY shirt orders for K-4. $15/each cash or check payable to MGS PTO. This optional shirt features signatures from students in their MGS graduation year!
Staff Appreciation Week is less than 2 weeks away! Please find PTO's sign-up genius link for a variety of items needed for make this week a success:
https://bit.ly/MGSStaffAppreciationDonations2025
If you have any questions or need special arrangements please email ptostaffappreciation@mgsredbirds.org
The MGS Spring Literati Book Fair officially opened today!! Students are making their wish list as their classes come in. Parents you can send money in with your child or purchase a Literati gift card online any time. Reminder the Book Fair will be open this Friday, April 25th from 5-8pm during the Family Literacy Night (see the flyer for more information).
The next PTO Restaurant Night will be Monday, April 28th 4-8pm at Geo's Pizza!
-15% of sale will go back to MGS PTO to support programs such as staff appreciation, FUN DAY, and Family Fun Night
-No flier needed- but mention MGS PTO when placing ordering online in notes or over the phone
-Carry-out only (delivery will not be included)
Friday, April 25th the lunch menu has changed to:
Cheese Quesadilla
Fiesta Beans
Mandarin Oranges
Milk
K-4 FUN DAY is Friday, May 16th. Students have the option to purchase a FUN DAY shirt featuring signatures from students in their graduation year on the back. $15/each, cash or check payable to MGS PTO. T-shirt orders due April 30th!
Glo Bingo is not just for the adults! Thursday evening, the AP Room at MGS was transformed into a glo-tastic Bingo venue. About 60 fifth graders had a fantastic time playing Bingo, singing, dancing and laughing. Thank you to all parents who bought a seat for their child, as the money you paid goes to fund things in our classrooms!
This year's Instrumental Spring Concert is Thursday, May 1st on the playground black top behind the school. Groups perform every 15 minutes starting at 6pm. Bring your lawn chairs/blankets (seating will not be provided) and have a picnic!!!
Reminder - There will be No School April 18-April 21. Hope everyone has a great weekend!
The 5th grade community service project was a huge hit! Today we packaged our Birthday Boxes to donate to Open Arms Food Pantry-48 boxes total! Check out our kids at work and the finished products. The remaining money raised in our Coin War will be used to plant a tree on the playground and to purchase a plaque to honor the 5th graders' generous work.
Volunteers NEEDED for the MGS Literati Book Fair!! Please either print the sign up sheet and send it in with your student or you can email Mrs. Aeschliman the time(s) you would like to volunteer at: saeschliman@mgsredbirds.org.
You read that correctly! !! The Caterpillar Foundation is offering a limited time 10:1 giving match as part of their Centennial Celebration!
Metamora Grade School Foundation is an eligible registered organization—and this opportunity could greatly extend their project money for this summer & next fall.
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Please share with any current Caterpillar employee:
-Donate $25-$500 (the max eligible for match) starting April 21st
-Caterpillar Foundation will matches it x 10
- the 10:1 match will end once the total reaches $10M so the sooner the better
Donate on their GiveButter site: https://givebutter.com/c/MGS2025
