East Meck PTSO Updates – Sept. 16, 2025 |
|
|---|
|
|
|
|
Your Donations Make an Impact
Here’s your chance to support our East Meck family with a contribution to the PTSO’s Direct Giving campaign. You can make a direct donation straight to the PTSO general fund—nothing to sell, nothing to buy. Here’s a sampling of what the Direct Giving funds support:
-
Teacher grant program to support their unmet needs
-
Staff appreciation events
-
Supplies, health room necessities, and room decor
-
Grounds upkeep and beautification
-
Various student run activities
Help make an impact! Consider making a tax-deductible donation to the PTSO Direct Giving campaign and check with your employer to see if they will match your gift.
You can drop off a check at the front office or donate online: https://emptso.org/donate |
|
|
|
|
Attention, Seniors!
Note the dates below for turning in your senior quote, yearbook photo and purchasing a yearbook. |
|
|---|
|
Need Volunteer Hours?
The Lansdowne Elementary Fall Festival is coming up on Oct. 25 and needs volunteers to help with running booths, setup and breakdown. Students can get volunteer hours required for IB. Check out the SignUpGenius to sign up! |
|
|---|
|
Apply TODAY to join as a student rep for our East Meck PTSO. There are open spots for every grade, and the school needs your help…but the application window is closing! To apply, email info@emptso.org. |
|
|---|
|
|
College Essay Boot Camp
Chris Folk, National Board Certified Teacher of English III, AP Lang and Comp, and Lit and Film, will be offering a free College Essay Boot Camp for seniors after school.
- Location: 4306, Mr. Folk’s Room
- When: Tuesdays or Thursdays (Students Do Not Need to Attend Both Days)
- Time:
2:30-3:00
- Dates / Topics:
- Week 1: (October 7 and 9): Topic Selection
- Week 2: (October 14 and 16): Writing Tips and Formatting
- Week 3: (October 21 and 23): Writing / Editing Time
If you are interested, please come to Mr. Folk’s classroom at the designated time.
|
|
|---|
|
Become a PTSO Member
Help make a difference! If you haven't already this year, sign up for the PTSO by filling out this form. As part of the PTSO, you'll support East Meck staff and students, stay informed on school issues and volunteer opportunities, and become part of a network of parents, teachers, staff and students who are shaping the future of East Meck. Become a member today!
|
|
|
|
|
Need Host Families for French Exchange Students
In mid-October, East Meck will be welcoming close to 20 students from Lille, France. We are in need of host families for a number of these students, from Oct. 16 to Nov. 2. The visiting students will attend school and extracurricular activities with their East Meck host students, but families are responsible for housing and feeding them and incorporating them into their family life during the evenings and weekends. This is a wonderful opportunity for cross-cultural exchange. Your East Meck student does NOT need to be enrolled in French to participate.
If you are interested in hosting a student, please contact the parent coordinator for this exchange: Christine Haynes, at christine.s.haynes@gmail.com. Please plan to attend an organizational meeting for host families on Monday, Sept. 8, at 6pm in the classroom of Ms. Young, room 5302.
Thank you for considering participating in this exciting opportunity for East Meck families! |
|
|---|
|
|
|
Stay Connected
Get all the East Meck PTSO updates through our weekly email newsletter, which comes out every Tuesday, our Facebook and Instagram pages, and our website www.EMPTSO.org. |
|
|---|
|
|
Upcoming Events:
- Tuesday, Sept. 16, 7:30am – PTSO Meeting (in person and virtual)
- Tuesday, Sept. 23 – No School (Teacher Workday)
- Saturday, Sept. 27 – Homecoming
- Wednesday, Oct. 1 – Early Release Day
- Thursday, Oct. 2 – No School (Teacher Workday)
- Tuesday, Oct. 14, 7:00pm – PTSO Meeting (virtual)
Other Resources:
|
|
|---|
|
| |
|
| |
|
|
