If translation services are needed, we kindly request a 2 week notice to arrange for a translation option.
Si se necesitan servicios de traducción, le solicitamos un aviso de 2 semanas para organizar una opción de traducción.
Check back here for the next meeting's agenda, 10 days prior to the meeting.
Google Meet link is sent to NMS PTSA members by email or Google Calendar invite.
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Newark Middle School PTSA Association Meeting Agenda
Call to order; Introductions; Certify quorum (we need at least 11 members at the meeting to be able to approve items)
Approval of last meeting minutes (5 mins)
Reports of Officers, Board, and Standing Committees
Board Report (2 mins)
Treasurer’s Report (5 mins)
Ratification of checks
Membership Chair Report (2 mins)
Principal’s Report (10 mins)
Counselors’ Update (5 mins)
New Business (20 mins)
Teacher Appreciation Week May 4th-8th, approve event and budget
Founder’s Day - Volunteer appreciation and award, approve $60 budget
Color Run and Pancake Brunch recap, donation to Athletics
Promotion 5/27/26 - decorating volunteers 5/26 and 5/27, approve budget
Mini Grants - approve requests
Maker’s Space - set aside funds for staff for next school year
Old Business (5 mins)
Campus Beautification - Sat 4/18/26
Search for PTSA secretary for 2026-27 school year - required position
V. Announcements / Important Dates (2 mins)
Restaurant Fundraisers - Tues 4/21/26 - BJ’s Newark
Wen 5/13/26 - Chipotle Newark
Adjournment
Dear Newark Middle School PTSA Members and Families,
NMS PTSA Board wanted to take a moment to send our warmest holiday wishes to you and your loved ones. We hope your holidays are filled with joy, rest, and time with the people who matter most.
Looking back on this first half of the school year, we are incredibly proud of what we’ve accomplished together.
We held our first Car Show Fundraiser which raised $2.5K.
We donated $1,100 worth of classroom supplies to our teachers.
We held a successful fall campus beautification where we painted, weeded, and more.
6 Raspberry Pi computers were donated to the Python Club thanks to a Rotary Club Grant.
PTSA donated 5 new cafeteria posters.
So far we have awarded a total of $1,742 in grants to teachers to help with supplies and special projects.
We showed our appreciation for our teachers and staff by hosting a holiday luncheon.
None of it would have been possible without you.
We want to extend a sincere thank you for your incredible support:
For Volunteering: To those who gave their time to help with events - your energy keeps our school spirit alive.
For Participating: Thank you for showing up! Whether it was a general meeting, or a fundraiser - your presence strengthens our school community.
For Donating: Your financial contributions and material donations have directly supported mini grants, classroom supplies, staff holiday party and more - making a tangible difference for our students and teachers.
We are excited to return in January to continue supporting our students and staff. We have some wonderful events planned for the spring, and we can’t wait to share them with you soon.
Thank you for being such a vital part of the Newark Middle School family.
We wish you a very Happy New Year and a wonderful start to 2026!
With gratitude,
The NMS PTSA Board
Do you have an idea you want to try in your classroom? Do you need special equipment for a new experiment or class project? Apply for a PTSA Mini Grant. NOTE: Maximum of $300 awarded per approved grant (higher amounts may be considered for approval by the NMS PTSA board and submitted for a vote to the Association). $150 maximum for student prizes/awards per teacher. Please read through these procedures and considerations before starting your application.
The principal will be made aware of the request to ensure that appropriate administrative personnel are aware of your submission of the grant application.
● Project funds must be spent during the current school year.
● A final expense report will be required. (You will be required to provide receipts and fill a reimbursement form)
● The recipient agrees to submit a final report (form will be provided) and when possible photos of how the mini grants were used.
●NMS PTSA reserves the right to publicize all grant projects and recipients.
● Funds must benefit the students.
● Proposals will not be funded for expansion and/or maintenance of previous grants.
● Each teacher may submit only one proposal; however, if a teacher is part of a department for one proposal, the teacher is not prohibited from submitting another proposal for a different need as part of a different team or on their own. Also if a teacher is a club advisor, they can submit an additional mini grant request benefiting the club.
● If equipment/materials are purchased, equipment/materials must remain the property of the Newark Middle School.
Click on the blue link above to fill out the mini grant form. This form must be received 15 days prior to an upcoming Association PTSA meeting to be presented. Please contact the ptsa.njhs@gmail.com with any questions. The name and photo associated with your Google account will be recorded when you upload files and submit this form.
● Mini Grant applications for the current school year close on April 14th. All reimbursement receipts must be submitted by May 1st, to allow for a sufficient time to process.
