PTA & MKS

M A R K K E P P E L V I S U A L A N D P E R F O R M I N G A R T S M A G N E T Parent Teacher Association (PTA) Make Keppel Special (MKS)

Welcome to the 2013-2014 school year at Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet. We have an exciting school year planned for you!

The Keppel PTA and MKS Foundation have developed this brochure to give you information about our activities and fundraisers this year. These 2 organizations provide the main source of support for parents and students as well as supplemental funding for the school.

You will learn what we do and how you can help us and help ALL our students.

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Parents are an important part of every school.

Ways you can help….

Research shows that students whose parents are involved in their education have better grades and fewer discipline problems. Involvement at the school also makes it easier to establish

! Donate to our annual

friendships with teachers and other parents.

C a m pa i g n f or Ex c e lle nc e ; our most important fundraiser

LET’S STAY CONNECTED! Throughout the year, there are many ways

! Support other fundraisers

parents and families can get involved; from

throughout the year. ALL money raised supports Keppel students

helping out in your child’s classroom to volunteering to staff an event or serve as an

! Volunteer in your child’s classroom,

event chairperson or association board member.

the library or computer lab

At Mark Keppel we have 2 organizations through which parents can provide support for our school and ALL Keppel Students:

! Provide supplies for your child’s class or the school

! Attend a Keppel event

The Parent teacher Association (PTA) and Make Keppel Special (MKS

! Volunteer to staff an event

Foundation.

! Offer your special talent-graphic

design, web design, marketing, entertainment, performing arts skills, visual arts skills

! Help out “behind the scenes” for an event from your home

! Attend PTA and MKS meetings once a month on Tuesday mornings

! Serve on the board of PTA or MKS

Mark Keppel Visual and Performing Arts Magnet School

! Donate an item or service to the silent auction

Check out our Fundraising web store: http://markkeppel.gostorego.com

! J oi n PT A a n d s ig n u p a ddi t io n a l f a m i ly m e m be rs to i nc re a s e ou r vo t e .

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MARK KEPPEL HELPING HANDS Make Keppel Special (MKS) is a nonprofit, volunteer community group formed by parents and community members to spearhead major fundraising efforts for our school. We raise much needed funds to provide wonderful resources the whole school can enjoy.

The Mark Keppel Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a professional, nonprofit, volunteer organization. Our mission is to support and speak on behalf of children and youth; to assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and to encourage parent and public involvement in public schools. We seek to secure the highest quality education for all children and youth.

MKS has provided funding for playground equipment, computers, visual and performing arts classes, intervention teachers, extra training for teachers and even shade trees for the campus.

The PTA provides funding and volunteers for the following events:

MKS Fundraising events include:

*Welcome Back Picnic *Reflections Contest *Food Drive *Parent-Child dinners *Toy Drive *Red Ribbon Week *Founders Day *Book Fair *Family Reading Night *Staff Appreciation Week *School Assemblies *Yearbook

*Campaign for Excellence; Every Drop Counts *Harvest Festival *Barnes and Noble Night (with PTA) *Read-a-thon *Silent Auction Dinner/Dance *Rockin’ for the Arts *Teacher Treats *escrip program

Other fundraisers and events you may see throughout the year include:

The PTA raises money for these events through the following fundraisers:

*5th Grade Domino’s Cards *5th Grade Dine Out Nights *5th Grade Goodwill Donation Drive * Glenwood Block pARTy

*Membership Drive *Gift Wrap Fundraiser *Barnes and Noble Night (with MKS) *Cookie Dough Fundraiser

Read your calendar for more!

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The Keppel PTA and MKS Foundation are working together to raise money and make a difference for our students, teachers and staff.

The events and other support provided by these organizations are completely run by volunteers!.people like YOU!

In 2010, Mark Keppel Elementary School was awarded a federal grant to transform our school into a Visual and Performing Arts Magnet. Along with a rigorous academic program, Keppel offers dance, theatre, music, chorus and visual art experiences to ALL students both as independent subjects and woven into core content. Integration of the arts provides students with opportunities to excel and thrive as creative, flexible thinkers. However, the grant has expired and while we seek other funding sources and grants, it is up to us to work together to raise the funds to provide our students with a stellar education and enriching activities.

Even just giving an hour can be a big help. We have

positions and tasks to fit all schedules and interests. ********************************************************************************************************************************************************************

If you would like to be a part of Mark Keppel PTA or MKS Foundation, please fill out the information below so we can contact you. If you have a special skill and/or interest or you want to be included on a committee for a specific event listed in this brochure, please let us know!

-please return this form to your child’s teacher or the front office.

Thank you!

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