It's NATIONAL TEACHER (AND STAFF) APPRECIATION WEEK: MAY 4 - 8
The Middle School PTSA is celebrating Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Our Cinco
de Mayo themed luncheon for the staff HAS BEEN POSTPONED TO THURSDAY May 7th. (Siete
de Mayo?)

We need more food, particularly cold salads! Can you help? Would you be able to
donate something to the cause? We're feeding a lot of folks. So far, we have cooks
who have pledged:

A Tasty Dip
Taco Salad
Chicken Taco Soup
Enchillada Casserole
Mexican Lasagne
Texas Sheet Cake
Corn Casserole
Nachos (we need toppings)
Garlic Cilantro Rice

We've collected some links to recipes on this website - click on the "Cinco de Mayo"
link on the left side of this page if you're looking for some ideas.

We're also providing an appreciation breakfast on the final day of Teacher/Staff
Appreciation Week - Friday, May 8. Calling all bakers! We need muffins, breakfast
breads, and fruit.

Here's our breakfast menu so far:

A breakfast pasty tray from miles farmer market
Miniature Muffins
Breakfast Bread

If you would like to make something or help serve the luncheon or breakfast, please
call Melanie to volunteer: 330-468-8739.

During that week, take a moment to send a note of thanks to teachers and staff at the
school.
Or send an e-mail - Hallmark.com has some great e-cards available for free, and you
can fill
one out now (while you're thinking about it) for delivery at a later date. Copy and
paste this
link in your browser:
http://www.hallmark.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?
storeId=10001&catalogId=10051&tabOn=products&categoryId=55551&CatIDsList=-2;-
102001;11444;55551

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SHOW YOUR SCHOOL SPIRIT WITH NORDONIA KNIGHTS SOCKS
Our "made in the USA" Nordonia Knights socks are still available:$4 per pair or 3
pair for $10.
Pick up a pair in the Middle School Office, or by contacting Melanie Smith: 330-468-
8739.
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BE SMART ON FACEBOOK
Facebook averages 5 million new users each month. As more people are using the site,
the
national PTA has published a great article with tips about how to use it safely. They
say,
"The good news is that Facebook and the other major social networking sites have made
tremendous strides over the last few years to finally provide some meaningful
security options.
Let’s take a quick look at some of basics." Read the full article at this address:
http://www.pta.org/2865.htm
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SUMMER CAMP DIRECTORY AVAILABLE ON LINE

Did you miss the Summer Camp Fair? Are you ready to start "thinking summer"? The
Summer Camp
Fair Directory is available online at www.summercampfair.com. The Directory contains
information on all of the camps who attended our fair, and even some who didn't.
Download your
copy for FREE today!

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We are looking for ways to share important information
with busy families. If you have any suggestions about what type of information you
would like
to see on the site, please contact Melanie at 330-468-8739 or
melaniesmith@roadrunner.com.

If you would like to be added to our Special Announcements list, click the button
below. You
will receive ocassional e-mail or text messaged updates from the Middle School PTSA.

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