Fundraising Update: Since the start of the school year, PAC has been diligent in our fundraising efforts and we are happy to share that we have raised $7,150 of our $25,000 goal. These funds are used to support student and staff initiatives. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

PAC Grant Requests: 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,
• Practiced shirts for QMS Cross Country Team,
• Pinnies for 8th grade Stinger competitions,
• Second Dungeons & Dragons Club,
• Poetry Club,
• Dj for the winter dance,
• Funding of bus transportation for annual 7th grade field trip, and
• Purchase of gift cards for the Aqua Team to use as student incentives.

Thank you again to all of our sponsors, attendees, and Funny for Funds for making our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic Comedy fundraiser a success!! We were able to raise $2,020 with your support. The night was filled with lots of laughs and fun was had by all! If you were not able to attend this year, we hope you will in the future.

PAC hosted our first Staff Appreciation event of the year. A fall themed continental breakfast was held on November 26th. Thank you to all teachers, staff, and administration for all you do for our students! A big thank you to Aroma Joes for their coffee donation!

PAC is looking for volunteers to fill positions on the board for the 2025-2026 school year. The open positions include Vice President and Secretary. No experience is required. Board members are voted on at the May general meeting.

In order to serve on the board, you must have a student at QMS and a desire to help out. None of us are experts but we all roll up our sleeves and jump in to help our students have the best middle school experience that they can. Board members are expected to attend monthly meetings during the school year, assist with fundraising, and are responsible for how we spend the money we raise.

Joining can help the school community and add valuable experience to your resume. By joining you'll:

• Collaborate with parents, teachers, and staff to support our students.
• Help organize fun events and build school spirit.
• Advocate for our school and students on important issues.

We invite those interested to attend an upcoming PAC Meeting to learn more.

Please consider stepping up—your time and effort can make a big impact!

Each year PAC sponsors the 8th Grade Banquet, an annual end of year celebration for the 8th grade to celebrate the official end of middle school. While the 8th grade banquet doesn't take place until June, PAC has already started to pre-planning for the event. Historically this celebration has been a tropical-themed event held outdoors in the QMS courtyard with a DJ and pizza.

Last year was the first time that the event was held off of school ground and the students had an incredible time. We hope to be able to do this again for the current 8th graders; however, support for any PAC initiative is largely contingent on feasibility, funds raised, volunteer commitment, and obtaining the appropriate approvals. In order to hold the event off school grounds we will need a minimum of 35 parents/guardians to serve as chaperones.

In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI (Criminal Offender Record Inquiry) on file with Mansfield Public Schools EACH YEAR. To volunteer, please stop by the Main Office to complete a CORI form. Don’t forget to bring a valid MA state issued ID with you.

If you're interested in helping with the planning, please join us at the December PAC Meeting.

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.

We recognize that that holiday season is jam packed with activities so we're taking a break in December but stay tuned for January!

Dining for Dollars is a restaurant fundraiser where families eat (or take out) at a restaurant on a particular day and the restaurant donates back a set percentage of 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 supporting a local business AND raising funds for our students.

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 the holidays, now is the time to get them!

Mansfield Jibbitz Order Form

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

• 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

December 10: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 12: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 16: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 PM (QMS Library or Room 110)

December 17: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 19: 7th & 8th Grade Winter Concert 7:00 - 9:00 PM

December 23 - January 1: No School - Winter Break

January 2: Return to School

January 10: QMS Talent Show

January 14: School Committee Meeting 6:30

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

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 McGuires'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 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