Mabry Minute for Week of 11/06/16
Walk to School Wednesday Nov. 9th
Join the Mabry Walking School Bus for our next Walk to School Wednesday Nov. 9th. Walking school buses will meet at 7:10 am.  Click here for a map of bus routes and additional details.

All walkers will receive a prize and the class with the highest percentage of participation will receive a $100 gift certificate to purchase P.E. equipment for their classroom! Students should sign in with their teacher when they get to class to be counted. Coffee and water will be available by the gate on Estrella outside the 1st grade wing.
Canned Food Drive starts NOW!
Student Council is holding its annual canned food drive from Nov 7-10.  We are looking for new, unexpired food to donate.  Some items you can bring in are:  
  • Canned vegetables
  • Canned fruits
  • Canned soup
  • Canned meat
  • Stuffing
  • Tuna fish
  • Boxes of instant rice, potatoes, pasta
  • mac and cheese
  • Dessert Mixes
We are also looking to help replenish supplies for Westshore Elementary.  They especially need easy snacks and microwave food like Easy Mac.  
You can bring in your donations to your student council rep anytime during the week.  Food will be given to families in need at Mabry, Westshore Elementary, and any extra will be sent to Metropolitan Ministries.  Thank you so much for your support!  Contact: Jessica Strauss at Jessica.Strauss@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Come One, Come ALL
Next Tuesday November 15 at 6pm is the next Mabry PTA General Membership Meeting.  Come hear the latest on PTA happenings.  Children are welcome to attend. At the conclusion of our meeting, we will proudly showcase the Mabry Rock Band.   The Mabry Rock Band is an auditioned group of guitar players, vocalists, keys and drums. They perform classic hits and modern rock songs. We hope you come out and support our Mabry rock stars!
Personalized Dolphin Ornament
The Holiday Season is fast approaching and when it's time to decorate the tree, yours will shine with a beautiful customized ornament for your little Mabry Dolphin by Mama Duck Creations! Commemorate your child's 2016 school year at Mabry with this porcelain and wood dolphin ornament that will be personalized with the name of your choice + 2016 on the backside. Each ornament is $10 and comes wrapped in a clear bag with ribbons. This item will make a great gift for your little ones. They will treasure it for years to come! To order yours, please fill out this order form. Orders must be placed no later than December 9th for final pick up/delivery date of December 12th. Contact Aned Richter, Dolphin Depot Chair, at a nedrichter@gmail.com.
School Closed Nov. 11
School is closed Friday, Nov. 11th in honor of Veteran's Day.
Save the Date!
Fall Family Dinner and Student Art Show is Thursday, December 8th. Be on the look out for more information on the exciting event.
K-4 Field Day
Thurs. Nov 10th from
8am to 1pm l ooking for volunteers to help run
some stations.
Can be the whole day
or part of the day.
Contact Coach Broff at travase.broff@sdhc.k12.fl.us
Mabry Hoodies
Chilly mornings? No problem! Keep your little ones warm with the Mabry Dolphins Full-Zip Hooded Sweatshirt! Available is sizes small, medium, large and XL for $22.   Sizes available while supplies last. Order yours today!  Click here and follow the instructions at the top of the form on how to order. Hoodies will be delivered directly to your child in their homeroom class. 
Middle School Magnet Programs Open Houses
Open Houses for local Middle School Magnet Pograms are coming soon.

Stewart Middle Magnet School (STEM Education): Saturday, December 3, 2016  10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. in the Stewart Gym
 
Orange Grove Middle Magnet School for the Arts:  November 29, 2016 from 5-7 p.m. Click here for more information on the open house.
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