PTA AND MESF WORKING TOGETHER TO SERVE OUR FAMILIES

The Murdock Parent Teacher Association (PTA) and Murdock Foundation are complementary organizations who fill in the gaps not covered by the Cobb County School District, and we do so in different ways.

PTA: Our fundraising comes from parent memberships, corporate sponsorships and website purchases (Birthday Book Club, Yearbook, and Spirit Wear). With the money raised, we're able to:

• Enhance classrooms to help students achieve their best learning and potential through funding for each grade,
• Support school enrichment programs at the grade level and in the media center,
• Organize Teacher and Staff Appreciation events,
• Build community through events at no cost to Murdock families (Fall Festival, International Night, Screen on the Green), and
• Support various school programs, events, and activities through our volunteers

MESF: The Foundation fundraises throughout the year to provide educational enhancements and programs for the students at Murdock. MESF fundraising comes from the Patron Program (donate now!), birthday marquee messages, art show purchases and the Mustang Fun Run. Historically monies raised by the Foundation have funded the following:

• Technology & Software, including teacher selected software and apps for every grade level, which are used in the classroom and at home,
• 100% of the supplies for the Science Lab,
• The Leader In Me program (plus staff training and supplies)
• Staff Collaboration Time at every grade level. Murdock teachers find this planning time to be invaluable, and
• Campus Improvements, Musical Instruments, PE equipment, and Grade Level Art Needs

Though we address different aspects of the Murdock community, we're both equally vested in making each and every student's experience a quality one.  We encourage you to support both organizations, and in doing so, support each and every student at Murdock Elementary to reach their full potential.