As we approach the end of the 2024 and count down to a new year, we are also counting down to another important date--tickets prices for the Middleton PTO Gala will be going up on Jan. 1! This year's Gala will be held on Friday, March 28 at Spinelli's and the event is one of our biggest fundraisers of the year. Join us for a roaring '20s-themed night full of fun, music, food, drinks, raffles, and auctions to raise funds for curriculum enrichment programs. The Gala is a great opportunity to celebrate with friends while raising money to benefit Middleton elementary school students. Click here to purchase tickets before prices go up on Jan. 1!

I also wanted to remind you to please join us for the student Holiday Bazaar this Saturday at Fuller Meadow (details appear later in the newsletter). I hope your family has a wonderful holiday, and we look forward to a wonderful 2025.

Middleton student entrepreneurs will be selling their products and showcasing their businesses during our second annual Holiday Bazaar. Join us at Fuller Meadow on Dec. 14 from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. to shop the students' amazing work!

•    Aroma Joe’s Fundraiser: Stop in Aroma Joe’s on Dec. 17 from 2 pm to 4:30 pm to support Middleton Elementary Schools!

•    U.S. Taekwondo Center Parents Night Out Fundraiser: U.S. Taekwondo will be hosting a fun-filled night for kids with pizza, a bouncy house, a Taekwondo class, and a movie on Dec. 21 from 5 to 9 pm, all for $30! 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Middleton PTO. Register here.

•   The MPTO is partnering with Mutz Pizzeria each month! Place a takeout order Monday Dec. 30, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the MPTO.

•    McDonald’s Fundraisers: The Middleton PTO is partnering with our local McDonald’s the first Monday of every month to kick off McMobile Mondays for Middleton! 20% of sales ordered through the McDonald’s mobile app will go directly to the Middleton PTO. 

Are you interested in supporting your child's teachers through making their lounges an enjoyable place to take a break? Please visit the lounge wish lists for Howe-Manning and Fuller Meadow to stock these areas with coffee pods, snacks, utensils, etc. We've created the grade-level schedule below to ensure the lounges are stocked all year long. When it's your child's class's turn (and if you are interested/able to), please purchase the requested items. 1st and 4th grade families--it's your turn this month!

If you have a preference on what school your order goes to, please include it as a gift message (please note, anything sent to Howe-Manning must be nut free as we have staff with severe allergies). If you order via the links, Mrs. Baker has graciously volunteered to sort and make sure everything is distributed to both schools. Thank you in advance to anyone that chooses to help. The teachers rave about how much they love having the lounges stocked with goodies!

December - 1st and 4th

January - 2nd and 5th

February - Pre-K and 6th

March - Kindergarten and 3rd

April - 1 and 4

May - Everyone is encouraged to donate for Teacher Appreciation week

If you are looking for a way to support your child’s teachers, you can purchase needed items from their teachers’ wish lists!

A huge thank you to our student Holiday Heros, who donated their own money to Middleton Neighbors in Need. Children from Fuller Meadow and Howe-Manning gave over $1,000 to help others this holiday season. We are touched by their generosity and kindness! 

The next Middleton PTO meeting will be held on Jan. 15 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fuller Meadow Library--Please join us!

Your support of the Middleton PTO helps fund curriculum enrichment, teacher grants, and events for our elementary school community. Last year, the PTO funded 18 in-school programs, 11 field trips, and six teacher grants. For more information on how we raised and spent funds during the 2023-24 school year, please see the information below. Thank you for your support!

Don't forget to visit www.middletonmapto.com and register or update your existing information to stay updated on school happenings!

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