Congratulations to Ms. Elkerson and Ms. Parker for passing their edTPA licensure tests! You are incredible teachers and you work incredibly hard!

The Morehead PTA was able to cover the cost of these licensure exams thanks to generous donations to the PTA's MeerStart campaign and the Educational Support program (managed by the amazing Sophia Bessias), which covers $300 in educational expenses for every classroom and specials lead teacher at Morehead.

Many, many thanks to the entire Morehead community for this continued support. It's incredible to be able to provide this type of assistance for our wonderful teachers.

School Mint Lottery is for all DPS students. Relevant for Morehead: ANY PRE KINDERGARTEN STUDENT NOT IN OUR ATTENDANCE ZONE MUST REAPPLY FOR KINDERGARTEN. All middle school candidates must apply for the middle school they are eligible for if they do not wish to attend their base MS. You can locate your address and schools here: https://maps.durhamnc.gov/address/?page=schools&addr=-1

Questions reach out to Kirsten_Botts@dpsnc.net or Tyler_Steketee@dpsnc.net

Monday, January 12, 8:30pmPlease join us via Zoom to vote to approve new line item for the Scholastic Book Fair in the PTA budget.The PTA will collect and disperse funds raised from the Scholastic Book Fair. These funds represent proceeds from the Book Fair as well as donations to the Morehead Book Fair-y and the remaining balances of eWallets. As advertised during the Book Fair, these funds will be utilized for library and school improvements.We need at least 20 members to approve this new budget item, so please attend! Additional information will be sent the day of the meeting.

Thursday and Friday, January 15-16
Our amazing neighbor, Isaac's Bagels, is hosting a Dine Out fundraiser for Morehead Montessori Elementary next week!

For any order placed in person or at the shop on THURSDAY, 1/15 OR FRIDAY, 1/16  they will donate 10% of sales back to the school!  Just be sure to say or type "Go Meerkats" at checkout.

Will you be dropping a kid off at Morehead Montessori on FRIDAY morning?  Or is there a teacher you want to surprise with a treat? You can place a delivery order by MONDAY 1/12 and pick your breakfast up at 7:30am at the school on FRIDAY, 1/16.  Use this special link by Monday if you choose this option.

Close out your week with a delicious bagel, pastry, sandwich or coffee while supporting our neighborhood school!

Afterschool enrichments have resumed! If your child or children are participating in 101 Dalmatians, Hip Hop Dance, or Chorus please consider making a participation donation!

Generous donations from community members are how the PTA pays enrichment leaders for their amazing energy 🔋 and valuable time ⌚.

Donate to Jose here for Hip Hop Dance 🕺

Donate to Ms. Meadows, Ms. Rainbow, and to support the costs of 101 Dalmatians 🐾

Donate to Ms. Meadows for Chorus 🎶

Suggested donations for these enrichments are $75 per semester.

As always, a big thank you to our amazing community!

The MMES PTA has joined the National PTA in its call for the USDA and Congress to immediately release available reserve funds to continue providing SNAP benefits during the federal government shutdown.

You can amplify your own voice and contact by using the National PTA's call-to-action platform!

We’re beginning to plan for the Spring Girls on the Run season and are in need of committed volunteer coaches. Girls on the Run is a confidence-building program for 3rd–5th grade girls that combines physical activity with lessons on teamwork, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Our biggest need is coaches who can alternate leading practice and attend at least one practice per week. Our team practice days will be Mon/Wed or Wed/Fri from 2:30pm-4pm, depending on coach availability. Coach training will take place in January.

Without enough coaches, we may be unable to offer a 2026 season — so your help truly makes a difference for the girls who love and rely on this program.

If you’re interested or have questions, please reach out to the head coach-Emily Moody (egsink@gmail.com). We’d be grateful to have you on the team!