Mason Crest PTO
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK is May 8th-May 12th!
There will be a PTO meeting on Thursday, February 9th at 6:30 PM. The meeting will be virtual.
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The Read a Thon will run from February 1-February 14. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year!
Students should log the number of minutes they read at home each evening and then return it the following Tuesday. A new reading log will go home in next week’s Wednesday folder. Each Tuesday, we ask that teachers paperclip all reading logs and place them in the PTO mailbox. The PTO will log the minutes read and display class results. Students can share their fundraising link with family and friends.
Classes will win the following prizes:
- 5,000 minutes—Bring a small stuffed animal to school
- 10,000 minutes—Popcorn Party
- 20,000 minutes—Extra Recess
When the school reads 100,000 minutes, the whole school earns a Pajama Day!
Let’s get reading and earn some money for Mason Crest! Funds will be used to provide school supplies for every student, finance field trips and assemblies, and for PTO sponsored teacher appreciation events.
Thank you for your support!
Happy Reading!
The Mason Crest Book Fair will take place November 28th-December 1st.
Book Fair hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9:00-4:00. Additional hours on Wednesday: 4:30-6:30.
The online book store is available through December 5th.
Volunteers are still needed!
All volunteers will receive a free book! Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/…/8050545afae2ba0fb6…
Thank you!
MASON CREST FUN RUN!
The FUN RUN will take place on November 18th.
Schedule:
5th grade: 9:15-10:10
PRE K AM: 10:10-10:30
4th grade: 10:30-11:20
3rd grade: 11:25-12:25
2nd grade: 12:30-1:25
PRE K PM 1:25-1:45
Kinder: 1:45-2:45
1st grade: 2:50-3:50
Come cheer on your student!
Join us for the first PTO meeting of the school year on Wednesday, 9/14 at 6:30 PM in the school library.
We hope to see you there!
Join the PTO for the 2022-2023 School Year!
Go to the Join Us page for more information!
Collecting school supplies!
The school supplies have been purchased and organized by the PTO. When you join the PTO , a portion of the membership fee goes directly to the cost of the supplies!
Volunteers needed for the upcoming school year!
Sign up below to help sort school supplies and get the year off to a great start! Please also consider joining a PTO committee for the 2022-2023 school year. Our teachers and students really appreciate your help. Thank you!
Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BABAA2EAAFF2-help
Estimados miembros de la PTO,
¡Regístrese a continuación para ayudar a ordenar los útiles escolares y comenzar el año de la mejor manera! Considere también unirse a un comité de PTO para el año escolar 2022-2023. Nuestros maestros y estudiantes realmente aprecian su ayuda. ¡Gracias!
Voluntario aquí https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F4BABAA2EAAFF2-help
PTO Board 2022-2023
President: Bethany Adamec
Vice President of Finance: Simona Eldridge
Vice President of Administration: Lonna Vida
Vice President of Communication: Mary Johnson
Vice President of Ways and Means: Kelley Cannon
Vice President of Community Outreach: Rachel Rajala
Kindergarten Orientation and Registration
If you have a child who will turn five before September 30th, we encourage you to register for Kindergarten.
Here is a link with more information: https://www.fcps.edu/registration/kindergarten-registration
If you have any questions about registration, do not hesitate to contact our registrar, Rebecca Herrera, at 571-226-2600 or via email at rherrera@fcps.edu.
Click here to start the registration process online: https://masoncrestes.fcps.edu/student-services/new-student-registration
COVID-19 Vaccinations and Testing
Fairfax Health District and Fairfax County Public Schools are hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinics at 10 schools for students ages 5-11 years. Details for the school-located vaccination clinics can be found here: https://www.fairfaxcounty.gov/health/novel-coronavirus/vaccine/school-clinics
Information about COVID-19 testing can be found on the Fairfax County Health Department website.
Volunteer Opportunity
Judi Giannini from the Health Room really needs some help with ice packs, organizing clothing, and more. Can you spare some time to provide some PTO support? Volunteer times are any day of the week either before 11:30 am or after 2:00 pm. Please contact Judi at JEGiannini1@fcps.edu or 571-226-2610 for more details.
Clothing Donations Needed
Mason Crest is in need of donations of boy and girl pants sizes 6-12, in addition to boys underwear. Elastic waisted pants are preferable such as stretch pants for girls and athletic or sweatpants for boys. Any donations can be dropped off at the front office.
Committee Chairs and Members Wanted
The PTO is looking for board and chair members to fill a variety of positions for the next school year. Check out the Leadership page for the current list of openings! If you are interested in hearing details of what the positions involve, please reach out to masoncrestpto@gmail.com.
Shop and Support at the Same Time! 
Mason Crest Elementary will receive 4% of all purchases made by shoppers who reach
Amazon through our link at http://amazon.masoncrestpto.org/.
When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the school
that your VIC card is linked to. Go to https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education to link up your VIC card.
Spread the word and have your family and friends use this link as well.
Mason Crest PTO Newsletter
Providing Parent Support to the Students and Staff at Mason Crest
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You can help support Mason Crest Elementary using our special codes to make your purchases.
Mason Crest Elementary will receive 4% of all purchases made by shoppers who reach Amazon through our link at http://amazon.masoncrestpto.org/.
When you shop Harris Teeter brands, a percentage of your purchase is donated to the school that your VIC card is linked to. Go to https://www.harristeeter.com/together-in-education to link up your VIC card.
Spread the word and have your family and friends use this link as well.
Calling all Parents and Staff: Join the PTO!
Ways to join:
- Fill out the Mason Crest PTO Membership Form and drop it off at the Mason Crest office with your check made out to “Mason Crest PTO.”
- Or go paperless by registering online then make your membership payment through PayPal.
- Membership options:
- Single membership – $15
- Family membership – $25
How to be active:
Stay connected with our most current News, help with donations of materials and/or time by visiting our Volunteer page, and don’t forget our various social media, text, and email options below.
If you are still looking for ways to help please visit our Volunteer Page for items still in need and other ways to help.
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