East Meck PTSO Updates – Dec. 16, 2025 |
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Welcome to the East Mecklenburg High School PTSO newsletter! We send out updates every Tuesday but will pause during Winter Break. Sign up here to add your email. |
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This Week at East Meck! 🦅
Here’s what’s happening around campus and with your PTSO:
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As the end of the year approaches, please consider donating to the East Meck PTSO to support our students, staff, and school. Your donations are already making a difference! Our grant program recently helped pay technology fees for students unable to pay, purchased a fridge for counselors, and provided an iPad for theatre filming.
Spread the Word: Use the donation letter on our website to send to family. This is our annual fundraiser and there is nothing to sell - all donations go straight to our campaign and back to meet needs at the school.
Matching Gifts: Did you know that many employers will match your gift up to a certain amount? Contact your human resources department for details.
How to Donate: You can donate online at emptso.org/donate, drop a check or cash at the EMHS office made out to “EMHS PTSO” or mail to East Meck PTSO, Direct Giving Campaign, 6800 Monroe Rd, Charlotte, NC 28212
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Help us Wrap Some Holiday Magic! 🎁 ✨
We’re supporting more than 35 East Meck students and their families through our Angel Tree, with gifts sponsored by amazing donors at the Robinson Bradshaw law firm. This has become one of our favorite East Meck traditions.
Come help us spread holiday cheer again this year! We’ll have festive music, treats, and a cozy space to wrap together. Students and adults are welcome—and students can earn volunteer hours! Wrapping supplies needed! Bring them with you or drop them off ahead of time in the front office. Sign up here.
EM Media Center
Saturday, December 20th
9:00 AM
Let’s make the holidays brighter for our Eagle families — together. 🦅💛💙
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The following individual donors have contributed $100 or more
to the PTSO Direct Giving Campaign for the 2025-2026 school year:
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Mary Beth Ausman
Ben Brookhart
Laura Caldwell
Rebecca Cheatham
George Christopoulos
Corey Coggins
Angela Daley
Christie Driscoll
Christina Drogaris
Tere Druen
Stacy Feldstein
Heather Flohr
Kelly Gervais
Jim and Heidi Giffin
Candace Gilman
Jenny Greenspon
Christine Haynes & Mark Wilson
Carol Hubbard
Amanda Jaffe
Andy and Tracy Jenkins
Sally Jenkins
Victoria Johnson
Michelle Jones
Pam Kingsley
Lorie Lewis
Jiwon Lilly
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Erin Lind
Shannon Loeffler
Cecily Manejwala
Beth Mclaughlin
Laura Michaud
Carol Mitchell
Maya Myers
Kathy Norman
Genie Ombach
Maria Papanikolaou
Chris & Jody Para
Alison Parrella
Sara Piner
Jenny Plyler
Ryan Rich
Deyna Rogers
Lauren Sawyers
Elizabeth Stearns
Cathy Schuver-Stitt
April Storey
Caryn Sutorus
Kam Tai
Jill Tan
William Taylor
Beth Thomspon
Julia Trimakas
Leah Zanville
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Refresh Our Library Collection!
While East Meck’s library offers a wonderful program for students, the collection itself is in dire need of renewal. Many of the books are outdated, and there simply aren’t enough of them to meet student demand. Last year, the district provided just $1,200 for new books — enough for only about 60 titles.
According to state standards, North Carolina school libraries should have seven books per student, but East Meck currently has only 2.9 books per student. The average publication year of the collection is 2009, compared to the recommended 2015. In a world that has changed so much since 2009, that gap represents a real loss of opportunity for our students.
To address this, the library is launching a Titlewish fundraiser. All donations go directly toward purchasing new, shelf-ready books for our students and teachers. The fundraiser runs through Jan. 10, with a goal of $5,000.
Every contribution makes a difference and helps build a stronger, more up-to-date library for our school community. To donate, click here. |
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Join the PTSO!
Make a difference at East Meck by becoming a PTSO member. If you haven’t joined yet this year, fill out this quick form to sign up. As a member, you’ll help support our staff and students, stay up to date on school news and volunteer opportunities, and be part of a community of parents, teachers, and students working together to make East Meck even better. Join today!
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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. |
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Upcoming Events:
- Saturday, Dec. 20, 9am – Angel Tree Wrapping Party
- Dec. 22 to Jan. 4 – Winter Break
- Tuesday, Jan. 13, 7:30am – PTSO Meeting (in-person and virtual)
- Thursday, Jan. 15, 4-8pm – Dave's Hot Chicken Spirit Night
- Tuesday, Feb. 10, 7pm – PTSO Meeting (virtual)
Other Resources:
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