Fundraising Update: With your support, PAC has raised $13,803 of our initial $15,000 fundraising goal! With your generous contributions, we have been able to fund several new clubs and other student activities. We thank you in advance for your continued contributions to the Unfundraiser and support of our upcoming fundraising events.

Current Initiatives: 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!

• 8th Grade Banquet – We hope to hold this years’ 8th grade banquet “A Night at the Tropics” at a local (in Mansfield) hotel on June 17th 6-9 pm. However, as with all PAC initiatives, this is contingent on feasibility, funds raised, volunteer commitment, and obtaining the appropriate approvals. In years past, the event has cost $3,000; however, to hold the event at a local hotel, the cost is close to $10,000. Unfortunately, PAC is unable to commit this amount of money, responsibly, without knowing that the chaperone obligation has been fulfilled and raising enough funds. We are very close to securing the minimum number of chaperones, but are still a couple short. We need those who signed up to complete their CORI's as soon as possible. If the minimum chaperones are not secured before the venue requires a non-refundable deposit, the celebration will take place on school grounds as has been customary for many, many years. We will keep you informed as final decisions are made. We're also asking families of 8th grade students to consider contributing to the 8th Grade Banquet by making a donation to the Unfundraiser. To ensure your donation is used for the banquet, please include "8th Grade Banquet" in the comments section.
• School Resource Officer (SRO) Partnership - PAC is working with our SRO, Derek McCune to explore how we may bring the "Bentley Award" and "Breakfast with Bentley" to QMS. We're working to identify other opportunities to collaborate with Mansfield Police Department and SRO to bring presentations on a variety of topics facing our youth to students and/or families.
• Staff Appreciation - It's that time of year when PAC will start planning for Staff Appreciation. In preparation, PAC is looking for volunteers to assist with meal and event planning for the week of May 6-10, 2024. This could be volunteering to contact local restaurants to sponsor a meal or to coordinate volunteers for meal donations including pick drop off and set up. If you're interested, please let us know.
• Book Fair - Ms. Shultz, the QMS Librarian, has expressed interest in holding an onsite Book Fair this spring. To make this happen, we need your help! PAC is looking for a couple volunteers to lead this effort. If you are interested, please let us know.

As communicated in the January PAC Newsletter, we hope to hold “A Night at the Tropics” at a local hotel June 17th 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm. However, as with all PAC initiatives, this is contingent on feasibility, funds raised, volunteer commitment, and obtaining the appropriate approvals.

In years past, the event has cost $3,000; however, to hold the event at a local hotel, the cost is close to $10,000. Unfortunately, PAC is unable to commit this amount of money, responsibly, without knowing that the chaperone obligation has been fulfilled and raising enough funds. Unfortunately, we still have not secured the minimum number of chaperones necessary to hold the banquet off of school property. If the minimum chaperones are not secured before the venue requires a non-refundable deposit, the celebration will take place on school grounds as has been customary for many, many years. We will keep you informed as final decisions are made.

We have sent multiple reminders to those who have expressed interest in chaperoning reminding them to submit their Criminal Offender Record Inquiry (CORI) form for this year. If you still need to complete your CORI, please do so AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.

In order to chaperone, parents/guardians must have a valid CORI on file with Mansfield Public Schools EACH YEAR*. To volunteer for this event, please stop by the Main Office to complete a CORI form AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. Don’t forget to bring a valid MA state issued ID with you.

What will Chaperones do at the Banquet? In addition to directing students to the designated banquet area and directing families to exit following family pictures, chaperones will be stationed at various locations and will be responsible for a variety of duties including:

• Bathroom Monitors: Ensure no more than 2 students in the bathroom at one time
• Exterior Exit Monitor: Ensure students do not exit the building
• Interior Exit Monitor: Ensure students do not exit the designated banquet area
• Room Monitor: Monitor students behavior
• Floater: Provide coverage, as necessary, to any one of the duties noted above

We're also asking families of 8th grade students to consider contributing to the 8th Grade Banquet by making a donation to the Unfundraiser. To ensure your donation is used for the banquet, please include "8th Grade Banquet" in the comments section.

*Previously communicated as every two (2) years by the school and PAC. PAC has been notified CORI forms need to be updated annually.

TODAY!! March 5, 2024 ALL DAY at Jake & Joe's! Dine in or take out and mention the Qualter's Middle School Fundraiser and have your server FLAG YOUR CHECK. Add "Fundraiser" as an item when ordering online.

PAC will receive a portion of each sale!

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.

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. Last day to order is THIS Friday, March 8th.

Pick Up for FROZEN butter braids and cookie dough will be held on March 27th from 4-7 pm in the QMS Lobby. Arrangement can be made for pick up alternative dates by emailing qms.pac@gmail.com 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.

Use this link 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.

https://my.mcmfundraising.com/signup/WF7W

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.

March 5: Dining for Dollars - Jake & Joes ALL Day! Mention the Qualter's Middle School Fundraiser and have your server FLAG YOUR CHECK. Add "Fundraiser" as an item when ordering online.

March 5: No School - Staff Professional Development Day

March 5: Community Resource Fair 6:30 - 8:00 pm, Robinson Cafeteria

March 7: Superintendent Murphy's State-of-the-Schools 6:30-7:30 pm. Registration required.

March 8: Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series: Understanding Transgender and Non-Binary Youth. Registration required.

March 20: All Band Concert 6:30 - 9:00 pm, MHS Auditorium

March 21: PAC Meeting 6:30 - 8:00 pm, QMS Room 110

March 22: Leaders in Youth Mental Health Series: Understanding Pediatric Anxiety Disorders and OCD. Registration required.

March 25: School Council Meeting 6:00 pm, QMS Room 110

March 26: School Committee Meeting 6:30 - 8:30 pm

March 27: Butter Braid Pastry & Cookie Dough Pick Up 4-7 pm, QMS Lobby

March 29: No School - Day of Low Attendance

April 2: SEPAC General Meeting 6:30 - 7:30 pm

April 5: JJ Musical - "Madagascar" 7:00 - 9:00 pm, QMS Auditorium

April 6: JJ Musical - "Madagascar" 1:00 - 3:00 pm, QMS Auditorium

April 6: JJ Musical - "Madagascar" 7:00 - 9:00 pm, QMS Auditorium

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 McGovern's 2/29/2024 Newsletter

Superintendent Murphy's Latest Newsletter - Superintendent Murphy's 3/7/24 Newsletter

QMS Website: https://qms.mansfieldschools.com

Aspen (formerly X2): 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 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

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