Thursday, June 6, 2019

McLaughlin Sure Does Have Talent!

What a great night!
We have so many talented students at McLaughlin!!

2019 MGT WINNERS:

1st Place
Josh McDonald & Nate Davis (Drums/Electric Guitar)

2nd Place
Henry Huynh & Pedro Colon Rivera (Beat Boxers)

3rd Place
Emma Rossi (Singing/Guitar)

4th Place
Abedi and Martin Lubunga & Amaniand Martini (Tanzanian Dance)

5th Place
Olivia Pike (Dance Routine)

6th Place
Tatyanna Vance-Ralston (Dance Routine)

Congratulations to all of our students for their amazing performances!

A lot of work went into this great event - thank you to everyone for your support.

Thank you so much to our fabulous judges!!

Mayor Joyce Craig
Manchester Detective - Shannon Jackson
Boston Celtics Cheerleader / Dancer & Former McLaughlin Student - Lindsay Pelletier
From the Manchester Office of Youth Services - Brittany Labonte
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Our Principal - Mr. William Krantz

Thank you to Mrs. Kelly Williams for being our official "Tally Counter"!

We couldn't have done anything without our fantastic door and concession helpers!!
Christina, Susan, Jean, Aimee, Jenn, and Dawn.
Thank YOU!!

For the yummy homemade treats - thank you, Margaret, Chantel, and Jean!! 

Thank you, Mrs. Chase, Doug and all of the students who stayed late to help place lunch tables back to where they belong and sweep the floor so that the cafe was ready for lunch today!

Last, but certainly not least, we'd like to extend a special thank you to Mr. David Elliot and Mr. Johnathan Banks - your support of our students and the McLaughlin PTO is very, very much appreciated! We love this fun event and are grateful to you for all you do to help us continue the tradition each year. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!

Thank you to all of our parents, family members, and friends who came to see the show!
The student support was so amazing to see!!

We hope to see you all again next year!

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Year-End Update from the PTO

The end of our 2018 - 2019 school year is fast approaching! The PTO has several events coming up and we just finished our 3rd Annual Color Run.


Most Recent Events


Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6th - May 10th, 2019

Thank you to Amy, Sue, and Sandy for organizing our Teacher Appreciation Week events. It was a great week. Thank you to all our parents and corporate donors for their food, gifts and gift card donations.
PTO Meeting - Regular Meeting Canceled
May 13th, 2019

8th Grade parents were invited to attend a presentation by the Memorial Booster Club and P.O.P.S representatives. Notes here:




3rd Annual Color Run
May 17th, 2019

Thank you so much to Heather and the many parent and teacher volunteers who pulled off this awesome event. Great job everyone!


Upcoming Events

2019 -2020 PTO Nominations:

It’s time to submit nominations for the 2019-2020 PTO Board. Any teacher, staff member or parent/guardian may submit a nomination. All board positions are for a one-year term. Nominations will be collected through June 7, 2019.  All nominations will be reviewed at our June 11, 2019, general meeting and elections will take place at that June PTO meeting.

You may submit an online nomination form anytime prior to end-of-day on June 7, 2019th.

A PDF Nomination Form may be printed and sent into school to the attention of Miss Morrison by June 7, 2019.

May 29th, 2019 (10ish to 2ish)

The PTO is invited to attend/help for this event being held by the Green Club. The invitation was extended in order to show the PTO what is being done with the funds that were allocated to the Green Club via a PTO Educational Enrichment Grant.

The Green Club looking for one more volunteer to help out on May 29th. Please email mclaughlinpto@gmail.com if you are interested.



McLaughlin’s Got Talent
June 5th, 2019
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Please join us on June 5th in support of our talented McLaughlin Kiddos!

We've lined up some great judges so far! Mayor Joyce Craig, Lead Singer (and Ward 8 BoSC Member) - Jimmy Lehoux, Boston Celtics Cheerleader/Dancer - Lindsay Pelletier and our very own SRO and former dancer - Detective Jackson.

We are looking for snack items and a handful of volunteers to help make this event great!



June 11th, 2019
6:00pm - 7:00pm




Annual Teacher Appreciation Breakfast
June 17th, 2019
7:45 am – 9:30 am (Volunteers needed from 6:15 am - 10:00 am)

Our Annual Teacher Breakfast will be held on June 17th. 

We hold this event yearly to thank our teachers for all they do for our students. This event is held early in the morning on the teachers' last day of school. 

We are looking for donations as well as volunteers to help plan this fun event and then serve breakfast to the teachers the day of. Please let us know if you can help!

Breakfast Volunteer / Donations Sign-Up


Thank you to all of you for your support this year! We could not do what we do without you...from helping us fundraise to helping provide events for our students...it takes a village! Please let us know if you have quelostions or suggestions! We'd love to have all of the help we can get! ~~ Stacy




Want to know more about the McLaughlin PTO? 
Check us out:



2018-2019 Officers:

President – Stacy Harrison
Vice President – Nicki Rosenthall
Treasurer – Amy Merrow
Secretary – Sue Knowles
Historian – Kym McDonald

The McLaughlin Middle School PTO is a volunteer organization made up of parents, teachers, and administrators who have a special interest in our children, families and our school. 




Tuesday, May 14, 2019

Color Run Volunteer Update


Thank you all for signing up to volunteer for the 2019 Color Run.  It is always such a fun/messy event!

For those that arrive prior to school getting out, please sign in at the office and proceed to the cafeteria.   I will have some individuals help me outside with getting the color/materials set up at the color stations, while others can stay inside to get ready for the kids.

At the end of the school day, the students will be directed to go to the café.  Once everyone is ready (and we get the last minute sign-ups completed) we can work our way outside to the starting line. 

I will ideally, need 16 people for the color stations (4 for each station) and those people need to be prepared to have lots of fun and to get messy.  Leave your fancy clothes at home. J

For those that don’t want to be covered in color, we will ask that you stay back and help prepare for the dance.

Please let me know if you have any other questions!

Heather

Color Run - Chairperson
hmoran@manchesternh.gov

If you haven't signed up yet to volunteer, please fill out the Color Run Volunteer Form

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

Teacher Appreciation - BOGO Chipotle Offer


If you educate, we appreciate. From 3 pm until close on May 7, bring in your faculty ID for a Buy-One/Get-One FREE burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos. It’s our way of saying thank you.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Local Teacher Appreciation Offers

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week to all of our McLaughlin Teachers!

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Famous Footwear Teacher Appreciation Day 20% Off!

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Thanks for all you do, teachers! Famous Footwear wants to celebrate you on Teacher Appreciation Day with 20% off your in-store purchase of $50+. To redeem, visit any Famous Footwear store and present a valid school ID or proof of employment. Valid in-store only 5/7/19.
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We love this amazing offer from Cactus Jack's and T-Bones!


Attention Teachers and Nurses, join us May 6th-7th and receive a $15 dining certificate for a future visit!

 
*Must show your Teacher or Nurse ID.


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If you educate, we appreciate. From 3 pm until close on May 7, bring in your faculty ID for a Buy-One/Get-One FREE burrito, bowl, salad, or order of tacos. It’s our way of saying thank you.




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Teachers make a big difference in their students lives every day, especially by providing classroom supplies with money straight out of their own pockets.
In the spirit of Teacher Appreciation Week, we're paying it forward! Beginning May 6, 2019, for a limited time, we're reimbursing teachers up to $100 for classroom supplies purchased this year.*
Qualified teachers simply submit a Reimbursement Request Form along with the receipt(s) to receive reimbursement directly to their Members First account (one reimbursement request per qualified teacher).
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Academic Superstore: Teachers can get discounts on school supplies all year. Valid ID is required.
Apple Store for Education: Get discounted rates on Mac, iPad and other Apple accessories.
AT&T: Get discounts on monthly phone service plans through AT&T’s Signature Discount Program. 
Container Store: Use the Organized Teacher Discount Program to get discounts through Dec. 31, 2019.
Curious Chef: If you teach cooking, Curious Chef offers educator discounts on bulk kitchen products. 
Restrictions apply, and you must verify the program.
CoolFrames.com: Get $20 off purchases over $200. Verification through ID.me. is required.
Costco: Purchase Costco Membership Activation Certificates to join Costco as a new member and receive more than $60 in savings.
Dick Blick Art Supplies: Dick Blick offers discounts and free lesson plans to U.S. teachers.
Discount School Supply: Get discounted teaching tools and school supplies.
Dollar Days: Dollar Days offers wholesale discounted prices on classroom supplies. For additional discounts, call 877-837-9569 or email sales@dollardays.com.
Dramatists Play Service: Order 20 or more copies of a play and Dramatists Play Service will give you a 10% educator discount.
Home Depot: Public school teachers can apply for a tax-free exemption on classroom purchases at Home Depot.
Izzit: Get one free educational DVD every year school year at Izzit.
K12 School Supplies: Get a 30% to 80% discount on closeout and clearance school supplies for educators.
Kiwi Crate: Buy 10 items or more and get a discount from Kiwi Crate.
LakeShore Learning: LakeShore Learning offers U.S. teachers 15% off in-store purchases after joining the LakeShore Learning Teacher’s Club.
Naked Binder: Naked Binder offers discounts on nontoxic, environmentally safe products. Contact Naked Binder for details.
Oriental Trading: Oriental Trading offers reduced pricing on select teaching supplies and stationery.
PBS: PBS offers teachers free access to digital curriculum-based resources through PBS Learning Media.
Pencils.com: Get 10% off all orders with valid teacher identification.
Silhouette: Get discounts on the Silhouette cutting machine and its products by sending your account address, school name and location, and teaching certificate to education@silhouetteamerica.com.
Speed Stacks: Teachers can sign up to receive one free Speed Stack set for educational purposes. Restrictions apply.
Squiggle Park: Squiggle Park offers discounts on educational resources, printouts and teaching plans.
Yoobi: Yoobi donates Classroom Packs through the Kids In Need Foundation’s network of Teacher Resource Centers. The packs include pencils, crayons, folders, and other items.
Aqua Aston Hotels & Resorts: Teachers get a discount at Aqua Aston Hotels. Use promo code GOV.
Bally’s Atlantic City: Get a 10% discount off your stay. Identification must be verified through ID.me.
Bally’s Las Vegas: Bally’s Las Vegas offers teachers 10% off their stay using ID.me.
Caesar’s Palace: Teachers get 10% off at Caesar’s Palace. Identification must be verified through ID.me.
Cheeca Lodge & Spa: Get 10% off the Cheeca Lodge & Spa in Florida if you are a teacher with a valid ID. Available online.
Contiki: Get up to $75 off trips that last for several days or more with a valid ID. Restrictions apply.
Cromwell: Get a 10% discount at properties in the U.S. Identification must be verified through ID.me.
Enclave Hotel and Suites: The Enclave Hotel and Suites offers an exclusive 25% educator discount.
Flamingo: Flamingo offers a 10% discount for teachers. Identification must be verified through ID.me.
Grande Shores: Teachers can get a discounted room rate at Grande Shores Ocean Resort with valid proof of employment.
Hampton Inn & Suites: Get a discount with a valid educators ID. Available in participating locations only.
Harrah’s Resort: Get a 10% discount with identification through TeacherID.
Hawk’s Cay Resort: Get a 15% discount on accommodations as part of a Teacher Appreciation special package.
Howard Johnson Hotels: Teachers are eligible for government employee rates at participating Howard Johnson hotels.
Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa: Lake Buena Vista Resort Village & Spa offers discounts to teachers. 
LINQ: The LINQ offers a 10% discount to teachers. You must verify your identity through TeacherID.
Mermaid Cottages: Mermaid Cottages offers a 5% discount to teachers who use the code “Educator” when booking a reservation.
MSC Cruises: MSC offers public school teachers with valid ID up to 10% off staterooms at MSC Cruises. Restrictions apply.
Planet Hollywood Resort: Planet Hollywood Resort offers teachers a 10% discount once identification is verified through ID.me.
Stay Sky Suites: Stay Sky Suites Orlando offers teachers a discount with a valid educator identification.
Swan and Dolphin Resort, Walt Disney World: The Swan and Dolphin Resort at Walt Disney World offers teachers special teacher room rates with a valid teacher identification. Make your reservation online or call 1-888-828-8850.
Tradewinds Resort: Tradewinds Resort offers a 10% discount to U.S. teachers with valid teacher identification.
VacationsToGo: VacationsToGo.com offers limited-time vacation cruise line deals to certain regions to retired and active teachers. Valid educator ID is required.
Wyndham Hotel Group: Wyndham Hotel Group offers special discounted rates to public school teachers. Book online or call 1-800-407-9832. 
Alamo Car Rental: Alamo Car Rental offers a $25 car rental discount to members of the American Federation of Teachers.
Budget Truck Rental: Use TEACH to get a 20% truck rental discount on local moves and a 15% discount on one-way moves.
E-Z Rent-A-Car: E-Z Rent-A-Car offers a 10% discount to teachers with valid ID. Use the promo code 827B9.
National Car Rental: U.S. teachers can apply for government employee discounts. A valid ID is required.
Sixt Rent a Car: Sixt Rent a Car offers teachers a 5% discount on prepaid car rentals. Restrictions apply.
E-Z UP: Teachers can get up to 30% off E-Z UP Instant Shelter products.
Overstock.com: Overstock.com offers free Club O Gold memberships to teachers. Verify eligibility through TeacherID.

Year-round teacher offers:

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The Container Store

At the Container Store, the free Organized Teacher program offers special discounts throughout the year to help teachers organize their classrooms. Fill out the form to begin receiving your discounts. Make sure to have your school ID ready to receive your in-store discount.

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FedEx Office

The National Educators Discount Program from FedEx offers teachers 15% off almost all products and services at all participating FedEx Office locations nationwide.
Learn More Here: http://www.fedex.com/

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Lakeshore Learning

Teachers can receive 15% off on many in-store items using the Lakeshore Learning Teachers Club. In addition, teachers can enjoy special monthly offers.


Discount School Supply

Discount School Supply has tons of great deals for teacher supplies from classroom essentials to curriculum materials. Be sure to check out the clearance section for special offers.
Learn More Here: www.discountschoolsupply.com

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Dollar Tree
At Dollar Tree, teachers may get 10% off their purchase with a valid school ID. This discount is only available at participating stores - so make sure to ask. Plus, Dollar Tree online has a Teacher Ideas section to help you set up your classroom on the budget you have.
Learn More Here: http://www.dollartree.com/
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Jo-Ann Fabric and Crafts

With Jo-Ann's Teacher Rewards Program, teachers can receive 15% off every purchase every day. In addition, you will receive a 20% off total purchase bonus coupon when your discount card is mailed to you.
Learn More Here: http://www.joann.com/

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Michael's
At Michael's, teachers can receive 15% off their purchase. This offer is only valid in-stores, so ask a sales associate.
Learn More Here: http://www.michaels.com/
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Blick

Register your school with Dick Blick to receive discounts on art supplies. Other than receiving fine products at low prices, Blick for Educators has other ways to help teachers and schools, like free lessons plans and more.
Learn More Here: http://www.dickblick.com/

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Office Depot/Office Max


Office Depot/Office Max allows teachers to reward themselves. Teachers can receive 10% back in rewards every day, including paper, ink, toner, copy, and ship services. They also have an online section dedicated to teachers resources, including videos on positive learning environments and parent communication.

Discount Dance Supply

At Discount Dance Supply, dance educators will be eligible to receive discounts and earn rewards through the Dance Educator Program.

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Big Lots
In order to say thanks to America's teachers, Big Lots designates a special day each year to recognize our hard work. Big Lots Teacher Appreciation Day brings discounts to all teachers.
Learn More Here: http://www.biglots.com/

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Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop

At Ben Franklin Crafts and Frame Shop, teachers receive 10% off purchases of classroom materials. You will also be able to find many useful craft and project ideas for kids and teachers!

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Party City

Party City offers discounts to special organizations, including schools. To receive a discount, provide Party City with a letter, signed by an officer of your school or organization on official letterhead. All purchases must be paid by check or credit card in the name of the company or organization.

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Hancock Fabrics

Hancock Fabrics allows teachers and homeschool parents to get 10% off when they use their Red Apple Card. Red Apple Cards can be attained in store.

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Texas Instruments

Texas Instruments has a Pre-Service Teacher Discount Program allowing math and science teachers to receive discounts on qualifying tech products.
Learn More Here: http://www.ti.com/

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At Target, teachers with an International Teacher ID Card (ITIC) can get 10% off their entire purchase. To find out more about the ITIC, see below under STA Travel.

Ellisi Gifts

Ellisi Gifts is a domestic provider of personalized gifts. At ellisigifts.com, customers can find great gift ideas for students, parents, teachers, and all occasions. Use discount code TEACHERORG10 at checkout to receive a 10% discount on purchased items.
Learn More Here: https://www.ellisigifts.com/

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Simply Stamps

At SimplyStamps.com, teachers registered as AAE members can save 20% by using the AAETEACH coupon code.
Learn More Here: http://www.simplystamps.com/

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A.C. Moore

Because A.C. Moore loves teachers, they can receive 15% off their entire regular price and sale price purchases. Don't forget about the Weekly Craft Deals and Projects to Inspire.
Learn More Here: http://www.acmoore.com/

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BJ's Wholesale Club
BJ's Wholesale Club has partnerships with many teacher unions and school districts. If your teacher group has a partnership with them, you will be able to get a discounted membership to the wholesale club.

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Raymond Geddes
The Get More Club at Raymond Geddes is a rewards program for teachers and schools. A promotion code will be emailed to you at the end of each calendar quarter for use on your next order.