Weekly Newsletter

As we wrap up another wonderful week at school, I want to extend my heartfelt thanks to all of our families for your continued support, kindness, and partnership throughout the year.

A very special thank you goes to our incredible PTO for organizing such a thoughtful and generous Staff Appreciation Week. Our staff was truly spoiled with delicious treats, thoughtful surprises, and countless acts of kindness. Your generosity and appreciation meant so much to every member of our team, and we are deeply grateful for all that you do to support our school community.

We also want to recognize and celebrate the students who participated in the Special Olympics this week. We are so proud of their hard work, determination, sportsmanship, and enthusiasm. They represented our school beautifully, and we congratulate all of our athletes on their accomplishments!

Finally, please note that this week’s PTO meeting will be held virtually. Please see the link below for meeting information. We hope you are able to join us.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87041895038?pwd=wXWw5Ayd36NBptv0bgLtFIBQlp3fN8.1

Meeting ID: 870 4189 5038

Passcode: 417652

Thank you again for your ongoing support, and we wish all of our families a wonderful weekend

Here is the sign up to volunteer at the Ice Cream Social! With the Field Day sign up coming soon, the PTO kindly asks that families consider choosing the event that works best for them, allowing more guardians the chance to get involved. These events always fill quickly, and we’re truly thankful for such a supportive community!

We’re excited to introduce our new Weekly Flyer Hub! This space will serve as a central, rolling collection of all flyers and announcements shared with families. Each week’s materials will be linked directly in the family newsletter, making it easier than ever to stay informed and access important information, events, and opportunities—all in one place. Be sure to check back regularly for updates!

The Morris PTO celebrates Morris elementary student birthdays with a special, monthly birthday lunch. At their lunch period, students with birthdays that month get a small ice cream or popsicle treat, a birthday sticker, and a little birthday prize. Here is the schedule for the PTO Birthday Lunches this school year:

June: Monday, June 1st

July: Friday, June 4th

Parents and caregivers with active CORIs on file can participate in the PTO birthday lunches by helping to hand out treats and prizes. If you’d like to volunteer to help at one or more of the PTO birthday lunches, please email Haley Holmes (haleykayeholmes@hotmail.com).

As we begin planning for our upcoming end-of-year events and activities, we want to remind families that any parent or guardian who plans to volunteer must have an up-to-date CORI and DCF background check on file with the school.

If you are interested in volunteering, please make sure your paperwork is completed ahead of time.

• If you already have a CORI on file, please check that it is still current.

• If this is your first time completing a CORI, please come to Morris School with a valid ID so we can process your form.

If you need to complete or renew your CORI/DCF background check, please contact:

• Amy Freeman – afreeman@lenoxps.org

• Ana Carpenter – acarpenter@lenoxps.org

Thank you for helping us keep our school community safe while supporting our end-of-year events!

• May 12th PTO Meeting - Virtual Meeting 6:30 p.m.
• May 13th SEPAC @ 5:30 p.m. Morris Library
• May 20th - Kindergarten Open House

• May 21 -Spring Chorus Concert/Art Show

• May 22nd - Ice Cream Social

• June 5 - Field Day rain date June 8th

• June 9 -Spring Band Concert 4th, 5th and Orffestra
• June 15th - Last Day of Kindergarten
• June 18th - 4th Grade State Fair Project 1:45 p.m.- 2:30 p.m.
• June 23rd- 5th Grade Move up Ceremony @ 1:30 p.m.
• June 24 - Last day of School - Dismissal @ 11:45 a.m.