MYSTIC VALLEY REGIONAL CHARTER SCHOOL PTO INC

• Family Meetups to welcome and connect families to our great MVRCS community.

• Educational and Recreational Enrichment Programs, such as the Curious Creatures and Roller World events.

• Uniform and textbook swaps

• Social Events, such as our Red Sox event last Spring

• Sunshine Committee gifts for Faculty and staff as well as a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

• Senior Scholarships providing financial awards to graduating Seniors who have demonstrated exemplary community service during their time at MVRCS

• Donations to the Eighth Grade class for their stepping up ceremony

• Senior Scholarships
• New Family Meetups in the summer to welcome incoming families from any grade
• Support for our half-day programs, such as the Curious Creatures and upcoming Roller World event
• Uniform and textbook swaps
• New weekend and after school events, like the test-pilot Chess Class after school program
• Parent social events and meetups
• Quarterly appreciation gifts for teachers and all staff and Teacher Appreciation Luncheon

The MV 8th Grade Class is "Stepping up"!

The pandemic has presented unprecedented challenges and students have lost out on so many important milestones, events, and recognition.  Please help us celebrate the accomplishment of these amazing students by donating to the "MV 8th Grade Stepping Up Fund".

About the event
A group of parent volunteers is planning an outdoor carnival-themed party on the last day of school, Friday, Jun 25th from 12:30 - 5:30.   The event will be held at the outdoor grove area of the Saugus Elks.  The details of the event are still evolving and plans are underway to provide our 8th-grade students a celebratory event.  The event will be 100% outdoors, with food, music, games, and activities, and will be FREE TO ANY STUDENT ATTENDEE.

Proposed Plan
Students will be provided lunch, snacks, drinks, and other treats (all prepared and served to adhere to current Covid requirements).  Depending on the amount of money we are able to raise, we plan to have a DJ, a variety of carnival-style games, and other activities.

What we need
Including every member of the 8th-grade class is vitally important.  We want all students to have the opportunity to attend and enjoy the afternoon.  There are approximately 124 students currently.  Based on our early research and budgeting we estimate the cost to run this event at $4,000 - $6,000 ($40-$50 per student).  This would include the rental of the venue, DJ, food and beverage, sanitation supplies, games and activities, and a special gift.  The PTO has pledged a contribution of $1,000 toward the costs.  In addition, we will need parent volunteers and chaperones on the day of the event.  A sign-up genius will be created for this and will be circulated in the coming days.

Things to know
This event is 100% parent-organized....there is no school involvement, support, or administration provided by MV.  It is 100% voluntary and open to all current MV 8th grade students regardless of the learning model of your student.  We will ensure all students with allergies or special dietary needs are accommodated.  The PTO is supporting the financial administration of the event and the PTO Treasurer will oversee the donations and payments and will provide a full accounting to the event leadership team.  Only current students are invited to attend, no siblings.  


Please consider making a donation to support this class!  We have a strong, dedicated group committed to making this event a success, ensuring it is run safely and everyone is included.  100% of your donation will go toward the costs of this event!  All proceeds will be directed toward the event and/or gift items.

An invitation will be generated shortly and more information will be provided in the coming days as we finalize the details based on donations.

On behalf of the 8th-grade class, THANK YOU!

Make a difference for the students, teachers, and families of MVRCS. Help raise our entire school community to new heights with the MV PTO Eagle's Wing Fund!

What is the Eagle's Wing Fund? This is the general fund for MVRCS PTO  programming and directly benefits: 

Teacher Appreciation!
Student Programming!
Senior Scholarships!
And...the Around the World Festival...Chess After School...Half Day Events...Parent Socials...High School Dances...8th Grade Stepping Up...and more!

Every dollar makes a difference and supports our MV school community!

Business donations welcome -- we love MV family businesses! Feel free to donate anonymously -- or send your gift in via Venmo (@MVRCSPTO). Regular mail works, too.

MVRCS PTO
P.O. Box 761158
Melrose, MA 02176.

The PTO is a registered 501c3 nonprofit charity and uses your financial donation to meet its mission of building school community. We know this year has been beyond difficult and the PTO welcomes gifts of any size to help bring our students, teachers, and families together in the coming school year.

To learn more about what programs and enrichments the PTO offers, please visit our Facebook  and Instagram  pages. 

Thank you for your generosity and your school spirit, and for giving to a cause that means so much!