Contact Information
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Address:
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SMS PTO, 207 Forest Ave
Swampscott, MA 01907 smspto.contact@gmail.com
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2018-2019 Board Members
| Roxanne Schena |
President
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r.schena at me.com |
| Antonella Raffaele |
Vice President
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nellabella669 at yahoo.com
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| Becky White |
Secretary/ASP
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thewhites98 at comcast.net |
| Diane O’Brien & Donna Labrador |
Treasurer
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dianeobrienea at gmail.com |
| Casey Rakhmanov |
After School Programs & Hospitality
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c_rakhmanov at yahoo.com |
| Monica Lagerquist | BBB/School Kits | monicaanderic at verizon.net |
| Brendyl Christison | Grants | brendyl.christison at gmail.com |
PTO Dues Drive
https://smsafterschool.wufoo.c
Remember no donation is too small and every penny goes back into our school.
Welcome to the 2018-19 school year. It is that time of year to ask for your support by joining the Swampscott Middle School Parent- Teacher Organization (PTO). Your membership fee, along with various fundraising events, allow us to offer a variety of activities to the students and support the school staff. Traditionally the PTO supports the following and more:
Cultural enrichment programs
Teacher appreciation events
Library and classroom supplies
Art, music and gym equipment
Basketball hoops and other outdoor improvements
Water Fill stations
PRIZES
As a special incentive get your dues payment in early and be entered to win a series of prizes. Prizes include:
Gift certificates
Ice cream sundae party for 25
After school enrichment classes
Grand Prize 4 tickets to Boston Broadway’s production of School of Rock!
Winners will be announced each week via email and on our Facebook page.
We are hoping for a 100% participation this year. Remember the $50 dues per family is a suggested donation.
BIG BLUE BARGAINS VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
The Big Blue Bargains Thrift Store, located at the back of SMS, is a non-profit organization run entirely by volunteers from each of Swampscott’s five schools. SMS is assigned a week every 5 weeks. SMS needs to provide 2 volunteers during each shift to receive a portion of the profits! Volunteers: adults (parents, grandparents, other relatives), 7th and 8th grade students and SHS students.
Big Blue Bargains Thrift Store (BBB) needs volunteers:
Wednesdays, 8:30 am -10:30 am
Saturdays, 9:00 am – 11:00 or 11 am – 1 pm.
To sign up for any of SMS future dates (Sept 26/29, Oct 31/Nov 3, Dec 12/15, Jan 23/26, Mar 6/9, Apr 10/13, May 22, June 26/29, Aug 7/10):
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/409054FABAE22A13-swampscott
Board members are available to train/assist; duties include sorting donations, arranging displays, organizing and clean up. Volunteers receive 50% off merchandise with some exceptions the day they volunteer. Thank you!
Planned Dates for SMS PTO Meetings 2018/2019
(typically held in SMS library)
| Sept 18 – 8:30 AM | Oct 16- 8:30 AM |
| Nov 20 – 8:30 AM | Dec- skip |
| Jan 15- 8:30 AM | Feb – skip |
| March 19 – 8:30 AM | April 23- 8:30 AM |
| May 21 – 8:30 AM | June- TBA |
Easy and Fast-Register and pay with a credit card online at:
http://smsafterschool.wufoo.com/forms/asp-registration/There is no fee to pay by credit card, but if you want to pay by cash or check, print the attached registration form and return it to school with your payment. Paper forms are also available in the office.
Fall 2018 After School Programs
WHERE DO YOUR DUES GO?
This year we would like to highlight some of the wonderful purchases made with your generous dues donations!
Books Books and more Books.
Last year we raised over $4000 and ALL of it went into our library. Ms. Moltz has purchased a whole set of graphic novels, best sellers, and brand new up to date science books. Ms. Moltz is making the library “a place the “kids want to hang out in.” Stay tuned for an announcement about the new e-readers due to our library soon!
Thanks to your participation in past fund raisers, we have been able to purchase over $10,000 in Chrome Books, iPads, and Chrome Book carts.
Gym Equipment.
30 brand new floor scooters and stand purchased for the Physical Education Department! All purchased by your continued generosity!
Water Filler Stations.
After two years of hard work by SMS teachers, Mr. Andrake and Mrs. Vanderhoof, the school finally has 2 water refill stations installed – these stations are not only environmentally friendly but will also track water consumption at our school.
The PTO is thrilled to be able to fund these amazing purchases for our school, teachers and students.
PTO Expenditures for Teachers and Enrichment:
2016-2017-2018
- Science – Water Filler Stations
- Gym – 30 Scooters
- Art – Clay Slab Roller/Painted Rock Project
- Music – Instrument repair/replacement/new stands
- Robotics – Additional supplies (3D computer software)
- Museum of Science Traveling Programs
- Nila Webster – local author and poet
- Hands on History
- Improv Boston’s Anti-Bullying Program
- Hoop Dreams with Chris Herren
- Math-A-Magic
- Big Blue Banner and Rug
- Artist Rob Surette visited all grades
2015-2016
- Chrome books and Apple iPads for classrooms
- Museum of Science – 5th grade
- Dr. Stember presentation-Managing Anxiety
- YAMA Anti-bullying 6th grade
- SMS night at the YMCA – 5th/6th and 7th/8th
- Garden club and Courtyard landscaping
- Ashley Olafsen – body image speaker 7th and 8th grade girls
- Kevin Robinson – BMX motivational speaker 7th and 8th grade boys
- Nila Webster 5th grade poetry
- Hands on History 5th grade
- 8th grade moving on breakfast
- Ice cream social – incoming 5th grade
- Teacher supplies, posters, maps
- Back to school teacher luncheon
SMS Teacher support funded by your PTO
2014-2015
- Courtyard and front entry landscaping
- Cork boards, maps, posters, Scholastic magazines
- Chrome box for TV monitor in front hallway
- Guidance Counselor and Health teacher aids
