Parents! (And grandparents!) Want to know what Christmas gifts teachers in our community schools treasure most regardless of the grade level they teach? Gifts made or cards/thank-you notes written (or colored) by the kids they teach! Second runner up at the elementary school level was gift cards to Utah Idaho Supply (two locations: 2665/2708 Washington Blvd. in Ogden, and 448 W. 2000 N. in Layton), and third was books, books, books for their classrooms.
While interviewing several teachers in our community to obtain this info, I was both touched and shocked to learn how much money many of them spend out of pocket (particularly our elementary school teachers) to make learning more interesting and fun for our children in their classrooms = try $2,000 a year for one teacher, and another teacher last year spent 1/2 her paycheck each month! Just so you know, the median teacher salary for Utah in 2009-2010 was $46,340 which was approximately $8,000 less than the national average (2010-2011 Utah State Office of Education "FingertipFacts", http://www.schools.utah.gov/ ). If you and your children were wondering how to express "Merry Christmas" to your childrens' teachers this season, hopefully this information helps!
Next, don't forget the Olde Town Christmas this Saturday (Dec. 3rd) on Commercial Street in Morgan from 3 - 6:30pm! (Santa's coming! A Christmas Boutique and Cafe! Free hot chocolate, cotton candy, train rides, and Mrs. Claus Story Time! Ringing of the Bells and Tree Lighting Ceremony at 6pm.)
Also, don't forget the Community Food Drive for the Morgan County Food Pantry. Mountain Green Elementary School is accepting donations now through Friday, Dec. 9th. Am I correct in assuming that Morgan Elementary and Morgan Middle School are accepting donations as well?! (Someone let me know!)
Calendar Dates - PTSOs, Community Councils, Morgan Empowered, and Board of Education:
(Note for Moms with infants/toddlers still at home: Your kids are welcome! We all do it and we are all used to it - we value your input, ideas, and assistance! Just make sure to bring quiet toys and non-messy snacks to help keep them occupied. The leaders of these organizations try to keep these meetings to an hour.)
Mountain Green Elementary School -
PTSO: Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 9:00am (Check-in with the secretaries - they will direct you where to go)
Community Council: Not meeting in December
Morgan Elementary School -
PTSO: Thursday, Dec. 8th at 9:30am (in the cafeteria)
Community Council: Dec. 5th at 3:45pm (in the library)
Morgan Middle School -
PTSO: Tuesday, Dec. 6th at 1pm (usually in room #120 - check with the secretaries)
Community Council: Not meeting in December
Morgan High School -
PTSO: Thursday, Dec. 1st at 8:30am (Counseling Center) (Note: This might be cancelled and rescheduled. Keep posted...)
Community Council: Thursday, Dec. 1st at 7:00am (Counseling Center)
Morgan Empowered - Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 9:30am (Morgan School District Office)
Board of Education, Morgan School District - Tuesday, Dec. 13th at 6pm (Morgan School District Office) (Note: The Board of Education meeting is 2.5 hours more or less. The agenda is posted on the District Office door AND on the Morgan County School District website. You can pick and choose what item(s) on the agenda you are interested in learning more about and know the approximate time that subject will be addressed. I would recommend coming 10-15 min. before the time specified for that particular subject just in case they are ahead of schedule. You do not have to stay for the entire meeting!)
That's it! Blog-in next time for Day Twenty!
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