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October 2024 PAC Newsletter

Qualters Middle School Parent Advisory Council

October 2024PAC NewsletterQualters Middle School Parent Advisory Council
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WHAT IS PAC?

The QMS Parent Advisory Council (a.k.a. the PAC) is the volunteer led, parent organization at QMS. We work in partnership with the teachers and administration to support all students at QMS.


Fundraising enables us to support our students and teachers by providing the funds for important items such as:

  • Student Clubs - afterschool clubs like model building and role playing

  • Student Activities - 8th grade banquet, subsidies for 7th grade field trip, school-wide dance

  • Student Recognition - Buzz bucks, gift cards

  • Speaker Series - presentations on important topics

  • Flexible Seating Options - bouncy bands, standing desks, padded stadium chairs for hallway reading time

  • Technology - Smartboards and TV monitors in the foyer to display daily information to our students & teachers

  • Staff Appreciation - annual staff appreciation events


ALL donations are tax deductible! Be sure to ask your employer about matching funds!! Learn more about PAC on our website at www.QMSPAC.com. Tax ID: 04-3421470

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2024 - 2025 PAC Fundraising Update

Last year was one of the most successful fundraising year for PAC in recent PAC history. We attribute that success to those of you who participated in our fundraisers and made contributions towards the Unfundraiser. Everything that PAC does is contingent upon volunteer commitment and the funds we are able to raise. This year, our fundraising goal is $25,000 and we have raised $1,180 so far.


You can support PAC by participating in our current fundraisers (details below) and volunteering. Whether you've got an hour a week or an hour a year, your time will be well spend securing the funding necessary to maintain the existing programs and potentially fund new endeavors. If you're interested, email qms.pac@gmail.com and we will put you to work! Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

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Monthly Dining for Dollars ~ Bertucci's

October 14th 11:00 am - 9:00 pm at ANY Bertucci's location! Stop by any Bertucci's location or order online using code "FUNDRAISER". Bertucci's will donate a set percentage of the sales to QMS PAC. These fundraisers are a win-win! You, your friends, family, and other PAC supporters get a chance to enjoy a delicious meal while raising funds for our students.

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Fall Pie Fundraiser - Deadline for orders is 10/15/23

  • Hand-crafted pies from Lyman Orchards are for sale, along with lots of other products like Popcorn, Beef Jerky, Coffee, and Cookies. Proceeds from the sale will go to QMS PAC to support our students.

Link to Register


  • Use the QR code to login in and create a personalized dashboard. You will need to create a password and your email will be your user ID. All orders & payments will be done online. However, paper forms are available upon request.

  • Once your dashboard is created, invite friends and family to purchase pies and other items from the webstore. You can invite people using the “invite buyers” link on the left hand side of the dashboard screen. Share your link via email or text with your friends and family.

  • Pick Up for FROZEN Pies will be held on November 26th from 4-7 pm in the QMS Lobby. Arrangement can be made for pick up alternative dates by emailing qms.pac@gmail.com all other items (popcorn, tumblers, cookies, etc) will be delivered directly to the buyers address. ONLY FROZEN PIES WILL BE PICKED UP AT QMS.


Questions? Email PAC at qms.pac@gmail.com.

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Fall Frolic - 2nd Annual Comedy Fundraiser

Join PAC November 23rd for our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic - an 18+ Comedy Fundraiser! Tickets are limited and are available for purchase now! This event is expected to sell out ~ get your tickets today! Sponsor our students team by selecting the team color as the source when sponsoring online. The team that raises the most funds (combination of ticket, sales sponsors, and donations) will receive an ice cream social. Business sponsorships are also available and PAC is actively collecting raffle basket donations. To donate a raffle basket or for a business sponsorship, contact PAC at qms.pac@gmail.com. To purchase tickets or sponsor your team students team, visit https://www.funny4funds.com/events/qms-fall-frolic/1440.
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IMPORTANT DATES

October 8: School Committee Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 pm (Town Hall 3AB)

October 10: SEPAC Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 pm (Jordan Jackson)

October 14: No School - Indigenous Peoples' Day / Columbus Day

October 14: Dining for Dollars at ANY Bertucci's location or online using code "FUNDRAISER" 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

October 15: Fall Pie Fundraiser Order Deadline

October 16: Half Day

October 16: Family Flu Clinic 5:00 - 8:00 (MHS Cafeteria)

October 17: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 PM (QMS Room 110)

October 22: School Committee Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 pm (Town Hall 3AB)


November 5: No School - Election Day

November 7: SEPAC Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 pm (Jordan Jackson)

November 7: Picture Retakes

November 11: No School - Veterans Day

November 20: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 PM (QMS Room 110)

November 21: QMS Fall Play - James & the Giant Peach 7:00 - 9:00 pm (QMS Auditorium)

November 23: 2nd Annual Fall Frolic 7:00 - 11:00 pm (Mansfield Elks) Purchase Tickets Now!

November 26: Frozen Pie Pick Up 4:00 - 7:00 pm (QMS Lobby)

November 27: Half Day

November 28 & 29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

Mansfield Jibbitz Fundraiser

Show your school spirit and support PAC by purchasing a Mansfield Jibbitz!! Two options are available and each jibbitz is $5. Please use the form below to order yours today! After payment is received you will be notified where to pick up your order. Any questions please email us at qms.pac@gmail.com.


Mansfield Jibbitz Order Form

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Mansfield Hornet Jibbitz

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Mansfield "M" Jibbitz

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UNFUNDRAISER

Dislike having to sell “stuff” to raise funds for an organization? Well, so do we!


In lieu of tasking students and parents with selling typical fundraising items, PAC is pleased to offer a tax deductible option to take the hassle out of fundraising. Your participation is completely voluntary and very much appreciated! You can simply make a donation via Venmo, PayPal, or check!


Your donations will enable us to support our students and teachers by providing the funds for enrichment, technology, flexible seating, speaker events and so much more. Our goal is to raise $15,000 this year. This will put us in a terrific position to support all of our ongoing student activities and provide an opportunity to see what new initiatives we can help with.


_____ $25 - I don’t want to buy chocolate bars, please take this donation instead.

_____ $50 - I don’t want to sell coupon books so here’s a better alternative.

_____ $100 or $_______ Here’s a donation to show my appreciation for not having to buy, sell, or do anything else for fundraising this year.


Payments can be made via PayPal at QMS UnFundraiser Donation, Venmo @QMS-PAC, or send a check payable to "QMS PAC" to QMS PAC, 240 East Street, Mansfield, MA 02048. Remember, donations are tax deductible.

Tax ID: 04-3421470

⭐ Don’t forget to check with your employer about matching funds ⭐

Questions? Email PAC at qms.pac@gmail.com.

COMPANY MATCH PROGRAM

Thinking about making a donation to the QMS PAC? Check with your employer to see if they will match all or some of your donation. Some employers will match at a 1:1 ratio, but some will even match 2:1 or 3:1. Our Tax ID is 04-3421470.

STAY CONNECTED

Share with friends and family who have QMS students. Have friends and family complete the Contact Form to be added to distribution emails.

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In Case You Missed It & Helpful Links

QMS News - Principal McGuire's Latest Newsletter

Superintendent Murphy's Latest Newsletter - Superintendent Murphy's Latest Newsletter

QMS Website: https://qms.mansfieldschools.com

Aspen: Access student grades and assignments through Aspen.

Hornet Backpack: Papers that are normally sent home in QMS students' backpacks will be posted to our website in the Hornet Backpack instead.

Community Backpack: District and Community wide notices and documents that are not school specific will be posted to the Community Backpack.

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Team Emails

Need to get in touch with your student's team? Each team has an email address that will ensure each teacher receives the message:


6th Grade Team Emails:

Purple: QMS.PurpleTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Yellow: QMS.YellowTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Orange: QMS.OrangeTeam@MansfieldSchools.com


7th Grade Team Emails:

Aqua: QMS.AquaTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Maroon: QMS.MaroonTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Gold: QMS.GoldTeam@MansfieldSchools.com


8th Grade Team Emails:

Green: QMS.GreenTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Silver: QMS.SilverTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

White: QMS.WhiteTeam@MansfieldSchools.com

Event Information

QMS PAC MEETING 10/19

We are happy to invite you to attend our monthly PAC meetings. All are welcome to join us at the QMS Library or Room 110. As a volunteer run organization, we need your help with planning and event coordination to help raise funds for our school. Whether you've got an hour a week or an hour a year, your help is greatly appreciated!

When?

Thursday, Oct 17, 2024, 06:30 PM

Where?

240 East Street, Mansfield, MA, USA

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ABOUT US ~ Executive Board

The QMS PAC Executive Board is comprised of parent volunteers elected through an annual nominating process. The PAC is governed in accordance to its by-laws, which are reviewed every three years or more frequently as needed. The Board has oversight for all fundraising initiatives, events, communications, volunteer development, governance, and allocation of funds and grant awards. Current Executive Board members:


  • President: Nicole Wright
  • Co-Vice Presidents: Yohana Rosemark & Allyson Crowell
  • Treasurer: Michelle Sexton
  • Secretary: Courtney Harrison


Email: qms.pac@gmail.com
Website: qmspac.com
Location: 240 East Street, Mansfield, MA, USA
Phone: 508-261-7530
Twitter: @qmspac

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