News from MRHS Parent Groups

• Visit the Panera Bread Restaurant on Monday night and 10% of all proceeds will come back to Marriotts Ridge.
• The Panera Bread Catonsville restaurant proceeds will go to the Boosters Club and the Eldersburg location proceeds will go the Music Foundation.

• Get involved with your child’s life by joining a Boosters Committee.
• We have positions large and small that can be done on your schedule.
• Looking for help on committees including: PR/Media, Concessions, Hitching Post Store, Auction, Sponsors.
• Contact Lorraine Miano-Fike at Mianofike@gmail.com with any questions.

• Volunteer for a shift at the Concessions booth and have fun with other parents!
• Use the Concessions Sign-up Genius for complete schedule and availability.

• Classes:  April 1st – 23^rd and May 15^th – 30^th
• To Register go to the Boosters Website: mrhs-boosters.com

• Something for everybody . . . 1^st thru 12^th grade!
• New this year . . . Flag Football and Cheer camps.
• $150 during Early Bird registration; on or before 5/18/19
• Complete information including schedule is on the Boosters website.

• Is it true that Boosters is the prime fundraising organization for the school?
• A: Yes! Boosters funds ALL extracurricular activities not only Athletics but Clubs, Music & Drama and much more.  We are the organization that pays for Tournament Fees, Uniforms, Equipment, Sound Systems, Signage, Banners, Cameras, Informational Speakers, etc.
• Does my student benefit from Boosters if they don’t play a sport?
• A: Yes! If your student has ever sat on a bench, filled their water bottle up at a drinking fountain, looked at the electric sign in front of school, listened to the band or assembly speakers, played ping pong in the commons or participated in any clubs or teams, then they have enjoyed things that Boosters funds to make MRHS so extraordinary.

MUSIC FOUNDATION http://www.mrhsmusic.net/

PTSA  https://www.marriottsridgeptsa.org/

The next PTSA meeting is Monday, April 8th, 7pm, Student Services office.

We invite members of KPO, CAPO, and IPO to come early at 6:45pm to socialize, meet the PTSA Board, and enjoy a cup of Chai Tea from Namaste. Come find out what’s happening at The Ridge!

 

 

Senior Week Safety Night

Hosted by HCDrugFree & MRHS PTSA

April 1st, 7pm, Marriotts Ridge HS Auditorium

Come hear from the Ocean City Police Department and find out ways to keep your child safe.

 

 

Order Your Senior Banner TODAY!

The cost is $35 per banner.  Order form and payment are due by April 5.   

 

Scholarships – SENIORS DON’T WAIT!

• MRHS PTSA Senior Scholarships – FOUR $1500 AWARDS!Application deadline is April 12 @ 2:30 p.m. application is available on the PTSA website or stop by Student Services.
• Maryland PTA Scholarship  Application deadline is April 15 @ 4:30 p.m.  

 

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MRHS Starry Night AfterProm 

Parent Volunteers are Needed for MRHS AfterProm on May 4th/5th!  We have a fun night lined up with lots of food, games & activities but need your support to pull it all off! Our “Starry Night” AfterProm party is from 11:30 p.m. Saturday, May 4th to 3:00 a.m. Sunday, May 5th at Glenwood Community Center in Cooksville. Whatever time you have to volunteer, beginning with set up activities @ 9:00 p.m., is greatly appreciated. Please use the sign-up link below and give your time for this worthwhile student event!   https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904044AA4A92D6-2019 

2019 After Prom Ticket Sales: 

All Juniors & Seniors are invited to come to our 2019 “Starry Night” AfterProm party! You do not have to attend Prom to come to this AfterProm event. Your approved prom date/guest is also able to attend with you. 

Don’t miss out on the great food, prizes, and awesome activities including Family Feud, Toilet Bowl Races, Money & Prize wheels, Criss-Cross Collision Course, Minute to Win It activities, carnival games and much more!

Tickets for AfterProm, as well as one-way bus transportation from the Marriott to Glenwood Community Center, will go on sale Tuesday, April 23rd through Friday, April 26th during all lunch shifts. Look for our ticket sale table in the Commons!

After Prom tickets are $10 each. Each attendee, including prom guests, must have a completed & signed 2-page waiver form (form also found on MRHS PTSA website) in order to purchase tickets. Bus tickets are an additional $10 each. Checks should be made payable to MRHS PTSA. 

Contact Karen Chase @ kmchase24@comcast.net with any questions.

 

Screening of “Ansgt” and Discussion Around Anxiety in Youth

Join the Horizon Foundation and HCPSS for FREE documentary screening and panel discussion around anxiety in youth. “Angst” is a 55-minute film featuring candid interviews with children and young adults who struggle, or have struggled, with anxiety – including Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps.

Four screening dates and locations:

• Howard High School – Tuesday, April 2 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Hammond High School – Thursday, April 4 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Glenelg High School – Tuesday, April 9 @ 6:30 p.m.
• Mount Hebron High School – Wednesday, April 10 @ 6:30 p.m.

 

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

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

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