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The Central Texas Food Bank reports an “unsustainable” level of need, with operating costs now exceeding $1.3 million per month. Monetary donations are especially effective; just $10 provides about 40 meals through their retail and bulk purchasing partnerships.

This effort builds on the incredible work of Aramark, which continues to support the district’s holiday food drive. As Aramark helps collect non-perishable food, PfISD will focus on raising monetary donations to help the Food Bank stretch every dollar to feed more families.

Each campus will collect coins and dollar donations from November 13 – December 17 in Pf Cares buckets.

Next week we are going to get iPad stations to replace the computer kiosk to make it easier to sign-in when you come to visit Murchison! Since this is a change, please make sure you bring your driver's license with you initially in case you need it with the new system. We will provide you with more information once it is up and running!

In order to make it simpler for parents and avoid forms getting lost in backpacks, we have created this Google Form you can use to report an absence when your child misses school.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1PBxTUPN0HLmT9-qrGv1p2i6-8kXOGAEfSFZgWVV2Ya8/edit

We hope this helps!

Families! It's about to be a long Thanksgiving break so it's time to stock up on library books during Family Checkout Week! This will be a time where adults can visit the library with their MES students and pick out books together! Adults will each be able to pick out up to 10 additional library books and check them out under their account. You must fill out the following form in order to attend: https://forms.gle/SGYE4Dt4KvbUuUrY9

Time will be 7:05-7:30 before school starts. All students with adults may enter through the library outside door (Door 2). No need to badge in at the front. Adults will be asked to leave through that door as well, and students will go to class when the bell rings.

Family checkout week will be by last name during the week before Thanksgiving as follows:

Last Names A-F: Tuesday, November 18th

Last Names G-L: Wednesday, November 19th

Last Names M-R: Thursday, November 20th

Last Names S-Z: Friday, November 21st

Books can be returned after Thanksgiving break, either directly from your student, or placed on the cart that will be placed at the front foyer of the school.

This will be a great way for students to stock up on extra books before the Thanksgiving Break! Again, please fill out the following form so Ms. Grillo can get your adult library card ready: https://forms.gle/SGYE4Dt4KvbUuUrY9

Hope to see you soon in the library!

-Ms. Grillo

Questions: theresa.grillo@pfisd.net

PTO still has Spirit Wear available for sale! Use the QR Code on the flyer or go to the Murchison PTO Store to get yours.

We will have our annual food drive hosted by Aramark beginning today. You will see a collection box in front of the school if you would like to donate!