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

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 $4,630 of our $25,000 goal. These funds are used to support student and staff initiatives. Your continued support is greatly appreciated.

PAC Grant Requests: In order for a faculty and staff to request funding for a new club, initiative, or student focused items, Staff members must submit a Grant Application to PAC and present the proposal at one of the monthly meetings. During the October meeting, Mr. McGuire presented six (6) grant requests. Of these six, PAC is happy to share that we have approved funding for the following four (4) requests:

• Gift cards to be used for buzz buck incentives
• Pinnies for 8th grade Stinger events
• Colors of the Word colored pencils for each classroom
• QMS Cross Country warm up shirts

Current Initiatives: PAC is currently working 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 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 the November 20th meeting and we will put you to work!

• Winter Dance / Semi Formal - Last year PAC partnered with Student Council to bring dances back to QMS, the first time since well before the pandemic. We hope to bring at least one to our students this year. However, this will not be possible without the parent/guardian chaperones from all grades. Please make sure you have a valid CORI on file now so that when chaperones are needed, you're able to answer the call.
• 8th Grade End Banquet - Historically, rather than take a local field trip, the 8th grade has held a larger end of year celebration on school grounds in the form of a tropical-themed banquet, which included a DJ and pizza. Last year PAC was able to enhance this experience and held the event off of school grounds at a local hotel and the kids had an absolute blast! Holding the event off of school grounds does come with a much larger cost and requires commitment of a minimum of 35 family chaperones. Please consider making a contribution to the Unfundraiser to support the 8th grade banquet.

Join us Saturday, November 23rd for our 2nd Annual Fall Frolic - an 18+ Comedy Fundraiser! We need your help in reaching our ticket sales goal! Tickets will be available until they are sold out and sponsorships and donations can be made right up to the event.

Encourage family and friends to purchase tickets or to sponsor your student's team. A Sponsors can be anyone who donates $100 or more. Students may also collect smaller amounts from friends and families until there is at least $100 to submit online.

The team that raises the most (combination of ticket sales, sponsors, and donations) will receive an ice cream social. Sponsor your students team by selecting the team color in the "How Did You Hear About Us" drop down when sponsoring online. The winning team will be announced by the end of November.

https://www.funny4funds.com/events/qms-fall-frolic/1440

Team Standings as of 11/6/2024

1. Tie: Grade 7: Maroon Team & Grade 6: Orange Team - $100 raised by each
2. Grade 8: Silver Team - $75 raised
3. Tie: Grade 6: Purple Team & Grade 8: Green Team - $50 raised by each

*Teams not listed have not raised any funds to date.

November 25-December 1 purchase the 2024 Gift of Giving ornament in store for $3.99 and The Paper Store will donate $1 to the Parent Organizations of Mansfield Public Schools AND you can save 20% off your ENTIRE purchase* during your visit. PAC, MESA, and the Roland Green Parent Group, will share equally in the proceeds.

*see store for details

Thank you to those who participated in the Lynman Orchards Pie Fundraiser. With your help, we raised $2,627 and surpassed our goal! As a reminder, pick up for FROZEN pies will take place on November 26th from 4-7 pm in the QMS Lobby. All other items (popcorn, tumblers, cookies, etc) will be delivered directly to the buyers address. ONLY FROZEN PIES WILL BE PICKED UP AT QMS. Arrangement can be made for pick up on alternative dates by emailing qms.pac@gmail.com.

Due to overwhelming response, ski club would like to offer a 4th bus for both ski trips on 1/11 and 2/1. However, we need 45 additional students to sign up. If your child is interested, please sign up using the Google form. Please note that this additional bus will not run if we do not reach the magic number of 45.

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

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.

November 6: English Learner Family Night 6:00 - 7:30 (Mansfield Public Library)

November 7: QMS Picture Retakes

November 7: SEPAC Meeting 6:30 - 9:00 (Virtual)

November 7: School Committee Meeting 7:00

November 11: No School - Veterans' Day

November 12: School Committee Meeting 6:30

November 13: Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series: Validation 12-1 pm. Registration required. (Zoom)

November 19: School Committee Meeting 7:00

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

November 21 School Committee Meeting 6:30

November 21 & 22: QMS Fall Plan: James & the Giant Peach 7:00 - 9:00 (QMS Auditorium)

November 23: 1st Annual PAC Fall Frolic Fundraiser - 18+ Comedy Night 7-11 PM (Mansfield Elks). Visit https://www.funny4funds.com/events/qms-pac-fall-frolic-fundraiser/1130 to purchase tickets or sponsor your students team!

November 25-December 1: The Paper Store Gift of Giving Annual Charity Event. Purchase the Gift of Giving ornament in store for $3.99 and save 20% on your order. See flyer for more details.

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

November 27: Half Day

November 28-29: No School - Thanksgiving Break

December 3: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 10: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 12: School Committee Meeting 6:30

December 12: 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

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 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