News from Parent Groups 

PTSA  https://www.marriottsridgeptsa.org/

NEXT MRHS PTSA MEETING is Monday, February 11, 7pm – Student Services Office

MRHS PTSA Senior Scholarships – SENIORS DON’T WAIT!

Two Key Dates:

• February 8, 2019  YOU (graduating senior) MUST be a PAID MRHS PTSA Member
• Application deadline is April 12, 2019 @ 2:30 p.m.

Scholarships will be granted to four seniors.  The $1,500 Question: Will YOU be one of them? The application is available on the PTSA website and, also, through Student Services.   Please be sure to follow all instructions very carefully!  Questions may be directed to Denise Harris atdeniseharris1106@gmail.com or 410-499-1558.

Another Scholarship Opportunity! 

The Maryland PTA Scholarship Committee offers scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each to a high school senior who plans to pursue a career in education in Maryland schools. We seek your encouragement for qualified students to apply. There are no restrictions placed on the selection of the college or university.

Please ensure that all scholarship applicants fill out the application in its entirety and forward all required information, including requested signatures, to Maryland PTA, c/o Scholarship Committee, 5 Central Avenue, Glen Burnie, MD 21061 or electronically to info@mdpta.org by 4:30 p.m., Monday, April 15, 2019.

Click Here to download the 2019 Maryland PTA Scholarship Application

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Graphic Design talent needed for 2019 AfterProm poster & tickets!

2019 AfterProm seeks graphic design talent to help with creating the design pdf of our 2019 AfterProm poster and tickets. MRHS students or family members are welcome to assist. Students are encouraged to volunteer! Service hours and a free ticket to AfterProm will be awarded to student designer.

Work must be completed by end of February.

Please contact Karen Chase @ kmchase24@comcast.net with any questions or to volunteer. 

AFTER PROM is still on the lookout for gift cards to be used for student prizes!  Please consider donating any unwanted or unused Gift Cards to the MRHS AfterProm! We will gladly accept gift cards in any denomination for use at our AfterProm party! Please send to school - ATTN: Karen Chase/AfterProm. THANK YOU!

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Leadership U Class of 2019

Leadership U is recruiting current sophomores for the Leadership U Class of 2019.  Leadership U is an experiential leadership development, and community service opportunity.  Current 9^th and 10^th grade students and their parents are invited to attend an information session to learn more about Leadership U and hear from recent graduates and their parents.

• Thursday, January 31 at the Miller Library from 7-8 p.m.
• Monday, February 11 at the Central Library from 7-8 p.m.
• Thursday, March 7 at the Miller Library from 7-8 p.m.

Please visit the website at http://www.leadershiphc.org/leadership-u-2/ for additional information and to apply.

IMPORTANT GET CONNECTED! MRHS families can connect with a PTSA liaison. We have:

• Korean Parent Organization (KPO) - contact Chi Yon Barbosa, chiyonbarbosa@northroprealty.com,  
• Chinese American Parent Organization (CAPO) contact Lan Deng, Deng_Lan@yahoo.com, and
• Indian Parent Organization (IPO) contact Shelly Arora,  sva745@yahoo.com  

Please email your liaison so that they can send PTSA information to you.  

BOOSTERS http://www.mrhs-boosters.com/

Next Meeting:   February 13 at 7p.m. in Student Services. .JOIN US!!

$2000 Scholarships – Boosters will award $2000 Scholarships to 2 Seniors!

• Senior students can apply for one of two $2000 scholarships.
• Family must be Booster Club members to apply – It’s not too late to join; go to www.shop.mrhs-boosters.com
• Get application from Student Services or go to the Boosters website.
• Deadline to apply is February 22, 2019

Street Smarts – Driving School at Marriotts Ridge!

• How convenient to have your student take driving class after school at Marriotts Ridge.
• Classes offered every month; the next session runs February 11-25.
• For more information or to register, visit the Boosters website at www.mrhs-boosters.com or go to www.streetsmartsmd.com

We Need You . . . for Booster Club Positions!

• There are a few interesting volunteer positions open for next school year (2019-20).
• All positions include training, fun, just a few hours and flexible schedule.
• Consider these positions/committees:  Vice President, Concessions, Scholarship, Hitching Post, Silent Auction, Street Smarts
• Contact Lorraine Miano-Fike (410-206-6236) for more information and no pressure!

MRHS Music Foundation   http://www.mrhsmusic.net/

Next Meeting: Please join us February 7 at 7PM in Student Services.