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MMSPTA
Welcome to the Montgomery Middle Schools' PTA!

 

COMMITTEES

  • Afterschool Hangout (UMS)
    OPEN
     
    Organize after school free "hangout" time for our students. Program can include: capture the flag, chess, board games, movies, homework club, basketball, etc. Chaperones will be needed.
  • Back to School Pizza Party (UMS)
    Andrea Bradley
    Organize a pizza lunch for our 7th and 8th graders to welcome them back to school.
  • Book Fair
    Anna Santini
    Val Vieth
    Committee assists with the Book Fair by primarily obtaining and scheduling volunteers to work the fair.
  • Cultural Assemblies
    Diane Talarico
     
    Oversee and reserve assemblies for both LMS and UMS.No additional volunteers needed.
  • Cultural Museum Experience
    Sosi Balian
    Oversee the cafe at the 6th grade CME event. Work with the Social Studies teachers and help a group of students decorate the themed cafe. Spring Event.
  • Easy Incentives
    Kristen Haaijer
     
    Manage and publicize programs that make money for the PTA and school, such as Box Tops and Target.No additional volunteers needed.
  • Friday Night Hangout (UMS)
    Danielle Schellscheidt
    Recruit 7th grade parents to help at the 8th grade events and 8th grade parents to chaperone 7th grade dances. We need 8 volunteers to chaperone along side the UMS administration and staff for each Friday Night Hangout Event. If there is not adequate supervision, events are cancelled.
  • Fun Fridays (LMS)
    5th Grade - Kelly Miller
    6th Grade - Iris Rubinstein
    Oversee the planning for these fun afterschool events. Kids get to hang out, dance, play games, and have an all around great afternoon. Scheduled dates for 6th grade are: October 9, January 22 and March 12. Scheduled dates for 5th grade are: October 2, January 8 and March 5.
  • Fund for Technology
    Mary BickelChristine Ark
     
  • Graduation (8th Grade)
    OPEN
     
    A 7th grade parent is needed to make our 8th grade graduation a memorable day for our students and their families. You will be responsible for coordinating food donations and volunteers from our 7th grade families.
  • Green Fundraising & Programming
    LMS - Sharon Howard
    UMS - Vasanthi Rao
    Help MMS "Raise Money Responsibly" by selling eco-friendly products online. Oversee the sales and promotion.
  • Ice Cream Social
    Tracey Tammuza
    Mary Walker
    Organize ice cream social with Chartwells. Event will be held on June 7.
  • Innisbrook Wrapping Paper Sale
    Diana Kimick
    Oversee the Fall fundraiser. Distribute brochures, collect orders and distribute to LMS and UMS.
  • Invention Convention
    Sue Sipos
    The concept is similar to a science fair, but these projects will be inventions rather than experiments. This event will be in conjunction with VES.
  • Magazine Drive (Student Council)
    Neena Singh
    Oversee the volunteers at both LMS and UMS who will work the collection and incentive tables at the Student Council Magazine Drive. Student Council funds class trips, class parties and school events.
  • Media Center
    LMS - Debbie Valazza
    UMS - Jane McGuigan, Debbie Fidenzanto
    Volunteers work in the media center.
  • Membership
    Jeannie Weakleim
     
    Manages the PTA online membership drive and the membership list.No additional volunteers needed.
  • Mini-Grants
    Andrea Bradley
    Vasanthi Rao
    Committee reviews and approves teacher requests for educational enrichment funds. Committee meets approximately 2 times per year.
  • Multi-Cultural
    Vasanthi Rao
    Hosts events and activities for students and their families to experience and learn about cultures other than their own. Set up and coordinate translation services.
  • Picture Day
    Val McAlister
    Cindy Hamer
    Volunteers assist on school picture days.
  • Plant Sale
    Dawn Tidona
    Oversee one of the most successful Montgomery fundraisers. Order plants, recruit volunteers and run the show.
  • Reflections
    Karen Schneider Davis
    The Reflections Program provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. The chair will oversee a team of MMS volunteers to work with students after school.
  • Room Parents (5th Grade)
    Linda Ducay
    Oversee the room parent volunteers for each 5th grade classroom.
  • School Directory
    Amy RosenthalChristine ArkTracy Hollingsworth
    Volunteers needed to help with distribution.
  • School Store
    LMS - Iris Rubinstein
    UMS - Tracy Shehab
    Manage and purchase goods for the weekly-operated school store. Volunteers work in the store.
  • Spelling Bee
    Neena Singh
    Help to organize the Middle School Spelling Bee. Winners are sent to county and then state contests.
  • Spirit Wear
    LMS - Linda Ducay
    UMS - Jackie Harris
    Assists with the promotion of school spirit by selling Spirit Wear. Must be available to sell at LMS 5th and 6th grade orientations and Back to School Nights.
  • Staff Appreciation
    Mary Ann Tracey-Ryan
    Lynn Loeb
    Plans staff luncheons, Staff Appreciation Week in the spring, and occasional treats for the staff.
  • Website (PTA)
    Elyssa Malakoff
    Helen Legato
    Updates website as necessary. No additional volunteers needed.
  • Yearbook
    Jackie Carmon
    Sarah Pipher
    Committee assists with promotion and sale of the yearbook for the school. Distributes yearbooks at the end of the school year. Takes photographs at school events.

 

Upcoming Events

UMS

  • June 1
  • District Give Back Snow Day
  • June 3 or 4
  • 8th Grade Field Day (Date not confirmed yet)
  • Early June
  • 7th Grade Field Day (Date not confirmed yet)
  • June 4
  • 7th Grade Dance
  • June 9
  • PTA Chairs Luncheon
  • June 11
  • 8th Grade Dance
  • June 18
  • Last Day of School

LMS

  • June 1
  • District Give Back Snow Day
  • June 2
  • Cultural Museum Experience
  • June 3
  • Cultural Museum Experience
  • June 7
  • Ice Cream Socials
  • June 9
  • PTA Chairs Luncheon
  • June 11
  • Heritage Day
  • June 16
  • 5th and 6th Grade Fields Days
  • June 18
  • Last Day of School