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Welcome to the Mason-Rice PTO

The Mason-Rice Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a non-profit, all-volunteer group committed to enriching our children’s educational experiences at Mason-Rice and building a vibrant community at our school. Our mission is to help you stay connected, understand our community's needs, and to foster community spirit. This site & our Notes newsletter provide information to help you stay informed about school activities and opportunities to get involved.   Welcome to Mason-Rice!

 
NEWS & EVENTS

donation_iconkids_raffleFundraiser! TICKETS sales Jan 24 - Feb 1st. Baskets themes from Books to Panda-monium to sweet treats to Mega Mystery to Legos.  Download Tix Forms and Basket Descriptions. Any questions, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thank you.

momsnightoutM-R MOMS Night Out Event on Friday January 27th 7:30-9:30pm.  t's hard to meet other M-R parents or connect with friends when you're rushing in and out of school or aftercare, or if your kids take the bus. Come relax and mingle with other Bring a friend or come to meet new ones. WHERE: 93 Hillside Road, Newton Highlands (home of Liz Hiser). If you like, comtribute beverage or snack. This is a free PTO-sponsored event. Please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with questions.

"SIMPLICITY PARENTING" SPEAKER EVENT - FEB 6th 7-9PM at Mason-Rice.  Sponsored by Mason-Rice, Angier and Zervas PTO. NO FEE to attend.  Join us and learn how simplicity can reduce stree on children and parents and allows more room for connection, creativity and relaxation!  Click for Details.

catalog_canceling_challenge social_action_iconKTA Catalog Cancelling Challenge during month of January. Kids cancel thousands of unwanted catalogs every year. Read more. 

mathNPS Math Program Update.  Click here to learn more about the new math curriculum, presented by Mary Eich of NPS K-8 Coordinator.  Mary presented an update at our Principal Coffee on Dec 2nd. Visit NPS for more on math curriculum. 

  Camazonshoppinglick on Amazon Blue Logo or this link to shop the M-R Book Store - books recommended by Mason-Rice Teachers.  Click here to view book lists.

LOOKING FOR YOUR FEEDBACK. What's your favorite PTO fundraiser. Click and let us know.

Newton Public School NEWS. Visit NPS website.

  • NPS School Committee Facilities Plans Update.
  • FY 2013 SCHOOL BUDGET GUIDELINES DISCUSSION are under way. Learn more. Download Budget Guideline Draft. The time for parents to comment about areas in the budget is now, before the March 2012 votes. Please send comments to  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
  • School Committee Updates: Fees, 2011-12 Budget, Enrollment Analysis.
  • NPS 2012-2013 Out of District Application Form. Learn more.
  • Early Morning Program. Click for Update and Application.
  • NPS Online Registration for Fee-based Programs. (i.e. Bus, Music, Sports).  Click for forms and more info.
 
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT Mason-Rice

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Host a Dad's Night?  Grade 2 Pedestrian Safety? Flexible schedules and many ways to help. Check out our Open Volunteer Positions for details. Just let us know what works with your schedule and contact Julia, May or Sunwoo directly or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

putthis on calendar The next issue of Mason-Rice Notes, the PTO's bi-weekly online newsletter, will be published this Friday, Feb 3rd. The deadline for submitting an announcement is Tuesday, January 31 @ 12:30PM. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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PTO Programs and Events - Please contact us if you have any questions or sugggestions.  We welcome your feedback - contact any PTO co-President directly or email us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .  Thank you.
 

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