VHMS PTO

Good morning! Please consider eating dinner at or picking up dinner from Qdoba at 2741 University Avenue today, or just swing by and grab a snack or a drink during the QDOBA Fundraiser for VHMS PTO.

25% of your total will support the VHMS PTO. Eat between 4-8 PM, and make sure to use code "QDOBAGIVES" online, or show them this flyer when eating in.

THANK YOU!!

Good afternoon, VHMS families!

Reminder - please visit QDOBA on University for dinner (or place an online order) tomorrow, September 30 - 25% of what you spend will be donated to the VHMS PTO and go towards the Annual Appeal, which will fund initiatives that are beneficial to your Velma Hamilton Middle scholar(s), teachers/staff, and other families!

Just use code "QDOBAGIVES" when ordering online, or scan the QR code below at the register when dining in.

Thank you for your support of the QDOBA Fundraiser for VHMS PTO!

Join us on Wednesday, September 30, from 4-8PM for the QDOBA Fundraiser for VHMS PTO! Visit the location at 2741 University Ave. and use the QR code when ordering in-store, or order online using the code "QDOBAGIVES." 25% of your order will be donated to VHMS PTO and go towards our Annual Appeal goal!

Good morning, Hamilton families!

Did you catch the PTO update in the Hamilton Hawks Newsletter (HHN) yesterday? If not, please see below (and see the Newsletter in ParentSquare for links):

VBHMS PTO Spotlight

Annual Appeal Kickoff to Help our Hawks fly!

The VHMS PTO is getting ready to launch our Annual Appeal on September 23rd. Help us raise $5000 by October 31st! Donating to the Appeal allows us to support our scholars and teachers with funding requests throughout the year. Donations can be made via PayPal, Venmo (-PTO), or cash or check (payable to “Velma Hamilton PTO”) in a marked envelope to the office. See details in our Appeal Letter.

Besides donating online, there will be multiple other ways to give, including our first restaurant night of the year on September 30th from 4-8 PM at Qdoba (University Ave location). Use the code QDOBAGIVES when ordering online or the QR code on the attached flyer in store.

Ways to stay connected with PTO:

Attend monthly PTO meetings (2nd Thursday of the month, 6-7 pm on Zoom).

Watch for PTO Spotlights in the Hamilton Hawks newsletters.

Watch for Signup Geniuses and sign up to help/contribute.

THANK YOU to those who have donated thus far!!

Follow VHMS PTO on Facebook.

Email [email protected] to get in touch

We apologize for technical difficulties this evening with the PTO Zoom meeting link. If you were unable to join us, please keep an eye out for a recap of tonight's meeting, coming soon. Thank you!

Good morning! Just a reminder to please join us at our first, virtual PTO meeting tonight, from 6 to 7 p.m.

There is no pressure to sign up to be a part of the PTO, we would just love to hear from our Velma Hamilton Middle families!

Zoom link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83869876598?pwd=G8D0urCQXZJj0aTLopxpFQkED82CqK.1

https://www.facebook.com/share/192tSP6DA8/

We hope everyone is enjoying the Labor Day holiday weekend!

If you didn't get the chance at Open House, we ask that you please take a moment to complete our quick survey.

This will help the PTO to prioritize the fundraisers YOU, our Velma Hamilton Middle families value, which will allow us to narrow down the fundraisers we implement to best serve your scholars.

Thank you!!!

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Smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota is expected to continue to reach Unhealthy (Red) to Hazardous (Maroon) air quality levels through noon on Friday, July 17. Because of this, and due to rising temperatures, all MMSD and MSCR summer programming for students will be canceled on Friday, July 17.

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🚨 Weather Update for Tuesday, June 30
Due to forecasted extreme heat (heat index of 95–108°F), all MMSD elementary summer school classes are canceled on Tuesday, June 30.

✅ Middle and high school summer semester programming will continue as scheduled.
🍎 Summer meals will still be available at MMSD comprehensive high schools. Please visit the high school nearest your usual meal service site for meal service.
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