Parents Association Update:

Sausage Sizzle

Thank you for all those who supported the school and headed down to the sausage sizzle on Saturday at the Heathmont shop. We were able to fundraise over $300 towards the school

Mothers Day Stall

Calling all makers, crafters and bakers.

The mother's day stall is coming up fast and will be happening on Tuesday 3rd May. We are seeking contributions from anyone who would like to donate handmade crafts, bought items or baked goods that might be suitable for the kids to give their mums or other special person. If you're a baker, please remember to add your ingredients list. All the items will be sold for $5.

Please email marlborough.ps.pa@gmail.com with any questions or to let us know what you might be able to contribute.

Save the Date

May 20th - Kids Disco - if restrictions allow

June 18th - Murder Mystery Adult Night

Colour Fun Run

TODAY'S THE DAY!

Information on the day:

Bring a white shirt to wear for the run
Wear a black shirt if you want to run but you dont want colour thrown at you
Wear your school uniform during event if you are not participating
Warm up is at 2:30, Run starts at 2:45, finishing around 3:10
Parents, Grandparents, carers and family and friends are welcomed to watch the kids get colourful. It is a great experience for all.
Dos Amigos Taco Truck will be ready for orders at 3pm
There will be icy poles and drinks for sale (cash only), as well as Taco Truck for snack or even takeaway dinner (cash preferred and EFTPOS available).

Our total is $3,970 as of last night. Our goal is $8000 for school. Please send the link

If you have not registered your child to participate, please do via their house name - https://www.mycause.com.au/events/marlboroughpscolourfunrun

We kindly ask for a $5 donation for the cost of the colour and admin fees that go along with the event.

If you would like to bring cash, please bring it to the office in an envelope with childs name and class on it.

The house with the most funds raised will get a free dress day, icy poles and house points

The top 3 families in each house will get to plant trees in Heathmont in conjunction with Maroondah Council. This will be announced on Thursday before the run.

Donations will be accepted until April 14th.

Please make sure you register your kids so they can run and also raise money for their house which will go towards the school fundraising.

Ford House

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/276227/ford-house

Cawley House

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/276210/cawley-house

Kenny House

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/276208/kenny-house

Jones House

https://www.mycause.com.au/p/276207/jones-house

Feel free to share your house link above with family and friends to help us reach our fundraising goal of $12,000. This year our fundraising will go to the school to improve the outdoor spaces at the school.

In addition to our fundraising we are also teaming up with Maroondah Council to plant 800 trees in Heathmont (near the Dandenong Creek).

The generous Dos Amigos Catering is also giving their time and profits, bringing their taco truck to the oval for a afternoon snack or a takeaway dinner. Please see menu below.

We also need volunteers on the day of so if you can set up and throw colour at the kids please let the PA know.

If you have any questions or would like to help on the day please see Elisa Gatti or Erin Vistarini.

Food and Casserole Bank

💚 F O O D + C A S S E R O L E B A N K 💚

Our wonderful Food + Casserole Bank is in need of donations!

For those who are new to the school, our food + casserole bank functions to help out families in our community who are going through a difficult time such as family illness, additional stressors or for families who need some extra support on a regular basis.

We are in need of the following:

Meals for our casserole bank. If you are interested in helping out as a once off or on a regular basis to make meals that are able to be frozen please let me know and I’ll send you some more info!

Grocery items- this can be anything with a long shelf life. Cereals and snacks for lunchboxes or items that can be put together for an easy dinner are some of the most helpful items.

Self Care items- toiletry items, etc.

If you are interested in cooking a meal or going in to a roster to donate neals throughout the year, please contact me either via messenger or 0425 114 866

If you are interested in donating items, these can be handed in to the office.

If you know of a family or if you are a family who could benefit from our food bank please let myself or Neil know.

Elisa Gatti

PA President

Class Parents Groups

(PREP ) MPS Class of 2028 Parents Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/584655339244521

(Year 1) MPS Class of 2027 Parents Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/667433420572522

(Year 2) MPS Class of 2026 Parents Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/514390702666750

(Year 3 ) MPS Class of 2025 Parents Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/977134255779124

(Year 4) MPS Class of 2024 Parents Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/289540981538081

(Year 5) MPS Class of 2023 Parents Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/498942167686130

(Year 6) MPS Class of 2022 Parent Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/238190329848137

MPS Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/129245093949960

MPS Uniform Buy and Sell - https://www.facebook.com/groups/252362940155762

There are also a couple of other whole school groups that might be of interest:

MPS Community - Used by the whole MPS community

https://www.facebook.com/groups/129245093949960/

MPS Parents Association - Used by the PA to promote and organise PA events

https://www.facebook.com/groups/MPSPA/

Finally there is also the Marlborough Primary School Heathmont page

https://www.facebook.com/MPSHeathmont/

Dates to remember

2022

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June