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November 2024

This month, we’re all about Gratitude and Giving! We want to bring parents, students, and friends together to show some love for our amazing teachers and staff with kind notes and gestures. Our goal? To create a vibe of appreciation while helping us meet our goal of $5,000 and to have 200 leaves on our Gratitude tree (located outside the cafeteria) filled with expressions of thanks. 

 

When: November 18th to November 30th

 

The Matoska International PTO (MIPTO) helps fund the 3rd-5th grade nature camp program, and Enrichment Activities like children's theater, the art enrichment program, additional support for classrooms and staff, including IB Development, Media Literacy support, and staff appreciation.

 

By participating in "Gratitude and Giving," you’re helping us keep these fantastic experiences available for our students. Let’s work together to show our appreciation and make Matoska a warm and inspiring place for our kids. Every contribution matters, so thank you for being part of this meaningful month for our school community!

 

How can I support Matoska?

-Set up a $5.00/month recurring donation to MIPTO HERE

-Talk with your HR department about employer matching contributions

-Volunteer for an upcoming PTO event (contact matoskaparents@gmail.com)

-Join the PTO (contact matoskaparents@gmail.com)

-Share our Gratitude & Giving Campaign Page with your friends and family. 

Send Gratitude 

Complete the Gratitude Form and we will share submissions with teachers and staff. 

Give 

Gratitude

​At School

  • Help build a Gratitude Tree by coloring and completing the Gratitude Leaves.  Return as many leaves as you’d like to the main office! Download Gratitude Leaves 
     

  • Thank our teachers & staff. Complete the Gratitude Google Form. Messages submitted will be shared with teachers and staff. 
     

  • Deliver a picture or note. Color the coloring sheets or write a note. Bring them to school and give them to a teacher and/or staff member.
    Download Gratitude Coloring Sheets 
    Download Gratitude Notes
     

  • Send a video to your teacher on Seesaw explaining why you are grateful for school.

​At Home

Giving

​To School

  • Donate directly here. Every donation matters whether it’s $2 or $200. Please give, if you can.

  • Donate by check. Send to school with student in an envelope labeled MIPTO or Mail to school directly by sending cash/check to:

Matoska International

Attn: MIPTO

2530 Spruce Place
White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Note: Checks should be payable to Matoska International PTO

  • Ask your community.  Send a note to your friends and family asking to support our school.
     

  • Corporate gift matching. Contact your Human Resources department to see if your employer offers a gift matching program for employees that donate to nonprofits. 
     

  • Donate your time. Sign up https://volunteersignup.org/4CYAK to volunteer at recess.                        

​To Community​

  • Donate to the White Bear Area Food Shelf. Find the most needed items here and here.
     

  • Help a neighbor rake some leaves.
     

  • Make a freezer meal or bake cookies to share with a neighbor.
     

  • Write notes of gratitude on a sidewalk or driveway near your home with chalk.
     

  • Donate new or gently used winter clothing to The Closet in WBL. Bring directly to the District Center or we will have a bin in the main office.
     

  • Write cards to kids and senior citizens with other Matoska students. MIPTO will share more information later this month.

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