Maywood PTSA 2.6.40

Enrichment

Parentwiser - Parent Education
Parentwiser - Parent Education

Chair:
(none)

Parentwiser is the Issaquah PTSA Council's Parent Education program.
Fall & Spring Book Fair
Fall & Spring Book Fair

Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall and Spring

Work a 2 hour shift selling books to students and families. Two events are held each year in the Maywood Library -- once in the fall and once in the spring. Funds earned go right back to the Maywood library to purchase books for our students! :)
Fall Book Fair is November 2018.
Spring Book Fair is May 2019.
Reflections
Reflections

Chair:
(none)
When:
Entries Due to Office TBD

State & National PTSA Art Contest, Reflections, is on at Maywood!

Deadline: TBD

The theme this year is "Look Within"

Maywood Students can enter a total of up to 3 pieces of artwork in any of the following 6 categories:
Literature
Visual Arts
Photography
Film Production
Dance Choreography
Musical Production

For more information please visit: http://www.wastatepta.org/programs/reflections/

After School Math Lab
After School Math Lab

Chair:
(none)

Does your student need math homework help in a safe, supervised location? Remind them to utilize the After School Math Lab right here at our middle school. Funded by our PTSA, Maywood's After School Math Lab is staffed by Maywood Staff Members. Your student can get the help they need, then hop on the Activity Bus home!
This Lab is run by Maywood Teachers & Staff.

Membership

Maywood Spiritwear
Maywood Spiritwear

Chair:
(none)
When:
July 30th - Oct. 5th

Exciting Maywood logo wear to show your school spirit!
Note: When you place an order, each item is special ordered, so we are not able to do exchanges unless the item is defective. We do not order extra stock, so there is nothing on hand to exchange with. Please take the time to be very sure you have chosen the correct size. If in doubt, please ask Dawn! Thank you!

Student Directory
Student Directory

Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall

Help create the Maywood PTSA phone directory. Help needed for data entry and proofreading.
Membership
Membership

Chair:
(none)

This committee handles the PTA membership drive at the beginning of the year. A strong membership fosters a supportive community for our students here at Maywood Middle School!

PTSA Helps Our School

PTSA Volunteering
PTSA Volunteering

Chair:
(none)
When:
All year long

Maywood PTSA always has volunteer opportunities for parents who want to help out.
Picture Day
Picture Day

Chair:
(none)
When:
Sept/Oct

Work an AM or PM shift in Sept/October for Picture day.
Miscellanous Copying Help (Office)
Miscellanous Copying Help (Office)

Chair:
(none)
When:
1 day per week, 1-2 hours as needed

Help office staff by making copies in the copy room for teachers and staff. Can work with your schedule.
Vision & Hearing Screening Helpers
Vision & Hearing Screening Helpers

Chair:
When:
October

Help with Vision & Hearing Screening helpers needed to screen entire 7th grade on 10/29.
Maywood Office Help for ASB Fundraiser
Maywood Office Help for ASB Fundraiser

Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD

The popcorn and cookie dough fundraiser is NOT A PTSA FUNDRAISER - it is a SCHOOL ASB Fundraiser - but they are asking for volunteers to help count their orders on the 3 turn in dates. Sign up for a 2-3 hour shift and We will contact you with details. Dates are TBD. Thank you!

Community Relations

M Cookies
M Cookies

Chair:
(none)
When:
All Year

Bake sugar cookies decorated with an M for 8th graders at the end of each sports season.
8th Grade Field Trip Committee
8th Grade Field Trip Committee

Chair:
(none)
When:
Second Half of School Year

Help with the 8th grade end of the year field trip.
6th Grade Pizza Bingo Night
6th Grade Pizza Bingo Night

Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD

Help organize the details of this event designed to give our 6th graders and their families the opportunity to get to know each other. We have the event date, bingo caller, food and prizes already organized, a chair and volunteers to help distribute pizza, set up and clean up are needed.
7th Grade Ice Skating
7th Grade Ice Skating

Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD

Help organize an Ice Skating Event for our 7th grade students to help them get to know each other. The event will be held on Friday, October 11th from 6:10pm - 7:20pm.
Staff Appreciation
Staff Appreciation

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the school year

Help provide food for 3-4 Staff Appreciation Events throughout the year: Nov, Dec, Jan, and Staff Apprec Week in May.
Sign up and you will be sent an email close to these dates with an option to sign up genius for items needed for those fun, themed luncheon dates. We love our teachers and staff at Maywood Middle School!
PTSA Volunteer Awards/Recognition
PTSA Volunteer Awards/Recognition

Chair:
(none)
When:
February/March

Oversee the nomination process and participate in the decision-making process for the Golden Acorn & Outstanding Advocate awards.
Issaquah Schools Foundation
Issaquah Schools Foundation

Chair:
(none)
When:
TBD

If you might be interested in attending either the ISF Luncheon TBD or Breakfast TBD, please sign up. Our ISF ambassador will contact you once the date gets closer.

For more information visit: http://issaquahschoolsfoundation.org/
VOICE Mentor
VOICE Mentor

Chair:
When:
Weekly

VOICE MENTORS/TUTORS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
VOICE (Volunteers of Issaquah Changing Education) is an in-school mentoring – tutoring program that is powered by community volunteers who donate one hour per week to help students. VOICE volunteers work one-on-one with students in support of social skills, goal setting and as academic tutors. Maywood is in need of at least 10 volunteers who can donate time on Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday during or after school. For information about how to apply to be a VOICE volunteer, please contact the Maywood Counseling office at 425-837-6915 KIDS NEED YOU!

Family Connection

Family & Community Engagement
Family & Community Engagement

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the year.

Family and Community Engagement Program (FACE) program fosters communication and awareness of both the needs and the resources occurring in big Maywood community. Consistently communicate between families, school and district.
Special Needs
Special Needs

Chair:
(none)
When:
all year long

this program's mission is to make sure students who receive Special Services at school have a voice. The goal is to assist families in navigating the education system, connect them with resources, provide support and advocate for inclusion.

Fundraiser

ASB/PTSA Fundraiser
ASB/PTSA Fundraiser

Chair:
(none)
Spirit Wear
Spirit Wear

Chair:
(none)
When:
All year long

Online store to purchase Maywood Logo clothing all year long,

Outreach

Family Outreach
Family Outreach

Chair:
(none)
When:
throughout the year

Assist in reaching out to Maywood families in need by helping with collection and distribution of food and school supplies.

Donations

Donate
Donate

Chair:
(none)

PART OF OUR COMMITMENT to our membership is not to bombard them with fundraising obligations. While we pursue corporate sponsorship, the bulk of our dollars are raised through “Pass the Hat” (donations made by members). THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATION! Your donations fund classroom enrichment grants, field trips, after school opportunities for our students and outreach for our students, just to name a few!

Student Recognition

Charger Incentive Rewards
Charger Incentive Rewards

Chair:
(none)
When:
Two times a year

Help recognize students at Maywood by distributing treats during the students' lunchtimes on 2 dates during the school year.

Other

8th Grade Dance
8th Grade Dance

Chair:
(none)
When:
Spring
8th Grade Yard Signs
8th Grade Yard Signs

Chair:
(none)
When:
Fall

Support your 8th Grader by purchasing a yard sign. The first round sales will close on 10/22/2021. Price for yard sign is $10.00.
Emergency Preparedness
Emergency Preparedness

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the school year

Work with designated Maywood staff to track inventory and replace it as necessary so that Maywood is prepared to take care of our students in case of an emergency.
Financial Review
Financial Review

Chair:
(none)
When:
January and July

Review the PTSA treasurer books twice annually; once in January and once in July.
Miscellaneous Volunteer Help!
Miscellaneous Volunteer Help!

Chair:
(none)
When:
Throughout the school year

Not sure where to volunteer but want to help in some way? Sign up here and the PTSA will contact you as programs or projects come up. Sometimes special projects come up at school too and information can be sent to you about these opportunities to help as well.