Class pictures will be taken on February 22. Students should be in uniform for this event. Individual non-uniform spring photos are scheduled for March 19.
2023-2024 Mabry Elementary PTA Alumni Scholarship
The Mabry Elementary PTA is pleased to announce we are now accepting applications for the 2023-2024 Annual Mabry Elementary Alumni Scholarship. Hillsborough County Public School seniors who previously graduated from 5th grade at Mabry Elementary are eligible to apply for one of two $3,000 scholarships. The scholarship application can be found below. Applications and all required supporting documents must be received on or before April 8, 2024. The winner will be notified by May 1, 2024 and be awarded the scholarship at our final PTA meeting of the year scheduled on May 7, 2024.
Congratulations to Kate Kastner for being this year's t-shirt design winner! The design will be printed on white shirts. Click HERE to print your order form. T-shirts are $12 each and the deadline to order is February 19.
Bare Naked Spirit Night 2/20
Take the night off from cooking and head over to Bare Naked Kitchen. Mention Mabry Spirit Night and a portion of your purchase helps support Mabry PTA!
Pancreatic Cancer Awareness
NEHS is fighting against pancreatic cancer. Please bring $1 this Wednesday 2/21 and wear a purple shirt. Bracelets will also be on sale in the front of school 7:10-7:35.
Your past donations have helped the Mabry Relay for Life team raise $5,406! Help us reach our $10k goal and together we can make a difference. Donations can be made online to the team at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/MabryDolphins
AUCTION NEWS
Congrats to Classroom Basket winners! Please contact the homeroom parent of that class basket for pick up.
Round Three of FABULOUS Auction Items are LIVE on Monday morning 2/19! Don't miss out on awesome experiences, gift cards, med spas, camps & so much more! Bidding ends Saturday 2/24 @ 10pm! (givesmart will be down Tuesday morning until 9am for maintenance)
Support Mabry auction by bringing $1 on Thursday 2/29 and have your students wear their best Olympic themed outfits/shirts!
Tickets, raffles, silent auctions and family/business sponsorships can be purchased through Givesmart. You can also text GoingforGold to 76278!
Come join us for an EXCITING adult only party!!! Dance the night away, play some fun Olympic games, have a blast with friends in the 360 photo booth, live auction items, and mingle with other Mabry parents & staff, and so much more, as Mabry is going for GOLD! Individual tickets are $100 and include food/beer/wine/seltzers. Cash bar available as well. Purchase before we sell out! (*All ticket holders will receive a free gym class to Barry’s Tampa)
*Faculty - we are pleased to provide a free ticket to you and a guest. It is important to sign up with Givesmart and select the faculty ticket (one, not two). This allows us to provide enough food and drink for all guests! (Parents, please don't click on this link. If you want to donate towards the teacher tickets please use the donation option.)
Win a 2024 ICON i60L 48V TORCH Golf Cart! Details on Givesmart. You do not have to be present to win
**Raffle is only for current and alum Mabry families/faculty. No refunds on raffle tix bought by other community members
Click HERE to register and purchase golf cart raffle tickets!
Event tickets and 50/50 raffle tickets are on sale now. Click HERE, then click on "BUY TICKETS" and scroll downto purchase. Must be present at Auction to win 50/50.
Thank You Auction Family and Business Sponsors
The Marticke Family
The Mifsud Family
Photo Booth- Jim Cornwell State Farm
Silver- Italiano Insurance
Silver- Triton Construction Group
Silver- Traditional Taekwondo South Tampa
Bronze- Perez Orthodontics
Bronze- Monaco Dentistry
Bronze- South Tampa Dental Krewe
Bronze- Dwell Home Market
Donuts with Dads (or other adult)
Attention Mabry Dolphins, the Dads Club will be having another donuts with dad event and wanted to share some of the key info below:
Date & Time: This Thursday February 22nd from 7am-7:30am
Location: Coleman track (directly next to Mabry school)
What will be provided: Donuts, OJ, Water, Juice, Coffee
Other info: After the event, kids will enter school via the pavilion area. Last event was quite crowded so we recommend leaving earlier than normal to find parking and be able to walk up in time. Parents & Guardians will NOT be permitted to enter the campus before, during, or after the event.
If you weren't able to attend the Student Online Safety meeting last week or attended by Zoom, here are the links to online safety resources as well as a few key pieces of information to help you keep your kids safe online!
Step 1: Call 1-855-FLA-SAFE to report suspected human trafficking to law enforcement in FL.
Step 2: Call 1-888-373-7888 to get help from the national human trafficking hotline
5th grade signs are currently in design and will be available for purchase soon!
Celebration Events:
Friday, May 17 - JA Biz Town Trip
Tuesday, May 21st- Practice Moving Up ceremony
Wednesday, May 22nd- 5th grade field day led by Coach Broff in the AM and 5th Grade Celebration Party w/ Lunch for the rest of the day.
Thursday, May 23 - Moving Up Ceremony 8:15-9:30 am followed by Clap Out and small receptions in homerooms
Friday, May 24 - Breakfast and Yearbook signing on the turf/homeroom
*TBD during the last week of school - 5th grade “gives back” and 5th grade legacy gift
Dad's Golf Club Tournament
Register to be a part of this exciting Mabry Dad's Golf Tournament! Simply go into "my account" in Toolkit. You will find the sign up there When registering, please make sure to include player's names, driver license's number, and phone number.
Interested in becoming a Golf Tournament Sponsor? Please click on this link to register or become a sponsor:
Join us 2/28 in the cafeteria. Parents only please.
PTA Nominating Committee & Positions
The Mabry PTA Nominating Committee is currently seeking applicants to join the committee or to join the PTA Executive Board for the 2024-25 school year. Please consider taking on a role and help support our Mabry students, staff and parents! If you are interested in a position please email mabryptapresident@gmail.com. (Must be a PTA member and in good standing).
Walk to School Wednesday 3/6
**Join Us for Walk to School Wednesday on March 6th!**
Get your morning started on the right foot with our monthly Walk to School Wednesday! This event is not just about getting a bit of morning exercise; it's a fun way to kickstart your day with community spirit and joy.
**Date:** Wednesday, March 6th**Meet up locations:** Arrival 7AM
1. The Bank of Tampa
2. The Corner of Zelar and Hubert
Please register your child for Walk to School Wednesdays by clicking HERE or logging into your Mabry PTA account and clicking on My Account > Sales & Volunteer Forms and scroll down to enroll your child in this fun activity with a raffle this May!
We invite students and parents to meet us at our two designated spots for a delightful morning walk to school. And there's more to look forward to:
**Donuts and Spirit Sticks:** To add to the fun, we'll be handing out donuts and spirit sticks at our meeting points. A perfect treat to energize our walk!
**Returning Special Guest - CUP:** For the moms, dads, and coffee enthusiasts, our partner CUP will be at the front entrance selling coffee. It's a great opportunity to enjoy a warm cup of coffee and support our school community.
This is a wonderful chance for parents to join in the fun and for kids to enjoy a lively start to their day. We look forward to seeing everyone there and making this Walk to School Wednesday
Mabry Marquee
Did you know you can personalize a message to your student on the Mabry Marquee for a birthday, congratulations, or a graduation?
Access the online form through the Membership Toolkit: My Account -> Mabry Marquee
...and stay tuned for our NEW MARQUEE coming soon, permits were approved this week!!!
Volunteer Info:
Book Fair Volunteers needed!
The Book Fair starts February 26 and we need volunteers! Sign up here.
YES and Willingness to Serve
Are you interested in getting more involved in the Mabry PTA? You can sign up to learn more about volunteer opportunities and leadership roles available in each committee.
Fill out the Willingness to Serve information on My Account in the Membership Toolkit.
Click HERE for the YES volunteer application. This form must be completed before volunteering and for participating in field trips.
Never miss important school dates! Click hereto subscribe to the Mabry PTA Calendar and sync it to your smartphone.
To see the Hillsborough County Public Schools 2023-2024 Student Academic Calendar click here and scroll down for a printable Student Academic Calendar.
