Additional kudos goes to those who recognized the teachers and staff at Mason during Staff Appreciation Week. The staff was treated to a 1950s Diner themed luncheon by Kimberley Poole and her fantastic group of volunteers.

To recognize our volunteers, please plan to attend our Volunteer Tea coming up on June 12th. Also in June is our Barnes and Noble event where we will be having special teacher readings and scavenger hunts throughout the store. Go to our Mason Website for dates and information. Not to be outdone - Dads will be recognized on June 13th with a Dads and Donut event.

We are planning for next year so we need your suggestions for any events or ideas to support our school and our students. Please forward your suggestions to me at This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it

We have all heard about the impending budget cuts and staff reductions. Next year it would be imperative that we get parents to help out to ensure the quality programs and educational support that our students deserve. I would like you to consider the PTA Three for me pledge. Please plan to make a commitment to donate three hours of your time next year to support your student’s school. The time spent can take on many forms. Whether you help out during school or after, we have lots of opportunities that can accommodate your work commitments.

Some of the activities to consider: volunteering as a room parent, reading to your child's class; tutoring students; helping distribute the PTA newsletter; helping with a school program; helping in the library; participating in the planning of PTA and school events; working to beautify the school and grounds; being a field-trip chaperone; making calls for the school or PTA; creating classroom decorations; attending parent-teacher conferences and PTA meetings; sharing your concerns with the principal and school board; asking your employer for donations—all these things, and many others will help our children and our school.

Hopefully you've witnessed that when parents, teachers, and school staff work together, everyone's job is easier. No matter what or how much you do, your contribution to your child's school makes a difference. A little really does mean a lot.