Welcome to 2025! I hope your holiday season was filled with family and fun. As we exit the season of giving thanks and gratitude, I wanted to take a moment to thank our sponsors and community partners. A significant portion of our funding comes from their support. Because of this support, our curriculum enrichment programs, teacher grants, and community activities are enhanced, strengthening Middleton Elementary Schools and our community.

When you are shopping for items in the categories listed below, please consider our sponsors and community partners first. Our partner logos are always listed at the bottom of our newsletters. These local businesses have prioritized supporting our schools, and we hope you will support them in return!

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

•    The MPTO is partnering with Crossroads Kitchen & Bar on Jan 22. Enjoy an amazing dinner and a portion of the proceeds will be donated to the MPTO. Dine-in and take out orders are both included in the fundraiser.

•    The MPTO is partnering with Mutz Pizzeria each month! Place a takeout order Friday, Jan. 31, and a portion of the proceeds will be donated back to the MPTO.

•    McDonald’s in Middleton will donate 20% of all mobile orders made through the app on the 1st Monday of every month back to the MPTO. The next Mobile Monday is on Feb. 3. We’re loving it! 

•   Stop by Texas Roadhouse for dinner on Feb. 10 and a share of the proceeds will be donated to the MPTO. Be sure to bring the flyer that will be sent home in backpacks soon! Dine-in and take out orders are both included in the fundraiser.

This year's Gala will be held on March 28 at Spinelli’s and tickets are on sale! Join us for a roaring '20s-themed night full of fun, music, food, drinks, raffles and auctions to help the MPTO raise funds for curriculum enrichment programs. Click here to purchase tickets now!

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. 2nd and 5th 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!

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!

• Kindergartners will participate in Top Secret Science: Force & Motion in-school program on Jan. 15.
• 3rd graders will participate in the Orchestrating Kids Through Classics program with the Lexington Symphony on Jan. 22.

• 1st graders were treated to the Discovery Museum's "Sound" in-school program on Dec. 11 and 12.
• 2nd graders saw "Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus!" the musical on Dec. 12.
• 3rd through 6th grade students participated in the Geography Game Show in-school program on Dec. 17-19.

Thank you to those who set up shop and attended the PTO's annual Holiday Bazaar! The talent and creativity of Middleton elementary students was on full display!

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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