Fundraising Update: With your support, PAC has raised $8,179 of our initial $25,000 fundraising goal! With your generous contributions, we have been able to fund several new clubs and other student activities. In comparison, by this time last year, PAC had already raised $11,048.

It is clear that we have more work to do and we thank you in advance for your continued contributions to the Unfundraiser and support of our upcoming fundraising events.

PAC Grant Approvals: Have you ever wondered where your donation goes? Funds are used for staff appreciation events throughout the year as well as student clubs and other activities. In order for a new club or initiative to receive PAC funding, Staff members must submit a Grant Application to PAC and present the proposal at one of the monthly meetings. To date, PAC has provided the funding necessary for the following clubs, student activities, staff appreciation, and requests:

• Fall Staff Appreciation breakfast,
• Crayola Colors of the World colored pencils for each classroom,
• Practice shirts for QMS Cross Country Team (photo below),
• Pinnies for 8th grade Stinger competitions,
• Second Dungeons & Dragons Club,
• Poetry Club,
• Dj for the winter dance (1/31 - save the date!),
• Funding of bus transportation for annual 7th grade field trip,
• Purchase of gift cards for the Aqua Team to use as student incentives, and
• Buzz Bucks Prizes.

PAC is currently collaborating with administration on the following initiatives. While we hope to make each of these a reality, we cannot guarantee that will be the case. Support for these initiatives is largely contingent on feasibility, funds raised, volunteer commitment, and obtaining the appropriate approvals. If you have an interested in assisting with one or more of these initiatives, please email qms.pac@gmail.com or join us at next meeting and we will put you to work!

• Winter Dance ~ Under The Stars – PAC, Tri-M, and Student Council are happy to share that the "Under the Stars"-themed Winter Dance is scheduled for Friday, January 31st 6:30-8:30 pm in the QMS Cafeteria. However, this will not be possible without parent/guardian chaperones from all grades. In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools. Additional details and permission slips will be provided once they are available.
• March Madness Calendar Fundraiser – In March we will hold a prize a day calendar fundraiser to pay for the 8th Grade Banquet and other grant requests. Students will sell entries and a winner will be drawn each day of the month of March. There will be 31 chances to win throughout the month of March so get your entries early! More information on ticket sales to follow.
• 8th Grade Banquet – This years’ 8th grade end of year celebration will be themed “A Night at the Tropics”. We hope to hold the event at a local (in Mansfield) hotel in June. In order for this event to be a success, we will need at least 35 parents/guardians to serve as chaperones. In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools. Additional details will be provided once they are available.
• Board Positions Available – At the end of this school year, three board members will complete their service to the students at QMS. These vacancies create an opportunity for others to get more involved on a more regular basis. Please consider volunteering. You will make a difference in the middle school experience of our students. Join us at an upcoming meeting or reach out to a current board member directly for more information. As the saying goes, many hands make for light work!

We need your help! The Lost & Found table is overflowing. Please take time during conferences to go through the items and take anything that may belong to your student home. ANY and ALL items remaining AFTER conferences will be donated.

January 19th, join QMS PAC for a night with the Providence Bruins! All kids, family members, and friends receive this exclusive discounted ticket for just $25 per person and a portion of each ticket will go back to PAC. You will receive great seats and you will receive a FREE P-BRUINS HAT !

To purchase tickets, please select the number of seats you need, add them to your cart and checkout. Your tickets will be emailed to you. Please Contact Nick D'Amico at the P-Bruins for more information or questions at (401) 680-4740 or email damico@pseagency.com.

www.ProvidenceBruins.com/Qualters

Once again this spring we’re holding a Butter Braid Pastry and Cookie Dough fundraiser! Similar to the Fall Pie Fundraiser, you will need register and create a personalized dashboard to invite friends and family to purchase pastry and cookie dough. Pick Up for FROZEN butter braids and cookie dough will be held in the QMS Lobby in April all other items will be delivered directly to the buyer’s address. ONLY FROZEN BUTTER BRAID AND COOKIE DOUGH WILL BE PICKED UP AT QMS. All other items will be shipped directly to the buyer.

Stay tuned for more information on how to register, create an account, and access your personal dashboard. Once you have set up your personal dashboard, you will be able to use your specific link to invite family and friends to purchase items.

We are in need of gift cards to be used as prizes for our prize a day calendar fundraiser! We're looking for several gift cards to a variety of restaurants and retailers in the area (does not need to be in Mansfield). If you've got a gift card you would like to donate, let us know and we will arrange for pick up.

Students who wish to order a yearbook may do so at the link below. When ordering, use order # 21978. If you order online, please save your confirmation number.

https://www.yearbookordercenter.com/jobSearch/displayHome

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.

There is a limited quantity on hand. If you want jibbitz in time for spring sports, now is the time to get them!

Mansfield Jibbitz Order Form

Help us reach out fundraising goal! Your contribution is tax deductible!

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.

January 14: School Committee Meeting 6:30

January 15: SEPAC Parent/Caregiving Support Group 6:30 - 7:30 PM. Virtual.

January 15 & 16: QMS Evening Conferences

January 16 & 17: Half Day

January 16 & 17: QMS Afternoon Conferences

January 20: No School - MLK Day

January 22: Superintendent Murphy's Virtual State of Schools Address

January 23: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 PM (QMS Library or Room 110)

January 28: School Committee Meeting 6:30

January 29: Half Day

January 31: Winter Dance "Under The Stars"

February 6: QMS Grade 6 Band Concert

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.

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

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.

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

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 Luau

• 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

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. Please join us as we welcome the 2023-2024 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

Facebook: QMS PAC