Welcome!

As the Mount Airy - Parr's Ridge Elementary School Parent/Teacher Association, we want to facilitate growth and education in our children and we know that a team effort can bring that about for everyone! Please feel free to browse the site and contact us if you have any questions.

Read our mission statement for more about what we do!


What Does It Mean to Become a PTA "Member"?  As each new school year begins, the PTA asks all of the families to please join the PTA.  Taking a few minutes to join the PTA simply means that you would like show your support for the schools and the PTA, and contribute a small donation to the cause.  All that is required to join is a membership fee of $7 per year (per family) and to complete the Membership Form.  That's it!  There are no requirements for volunteering time or attending meetings.  So, please join our PTA, and thanks for helping us support our wonderful schools!


Used Book Drive   The PTA is collecting gently used books for our spring Used Book Sale. We will accept books for children or adults, paperback or hardback, fiction or non-fiction, textbooks, dictionaries, cookbooks, etc. Books are being collected through March and priced reasonably for our Used Book Sale in April. Unsold books will be donated to the School libraries and the Mount Airy branch of the Carroll County Library

Collection boxes are located at the front of both schools. On Saturday, March 27th, you can drop your books off in the parking lot of the Nottingham Pool from 9AM-12PM (rain or shine). If you have an "extensive library" to donate, please contact Jeni Hart (jenihart@comcast.net or 410-908-4913) to arrange pick up.


Music to Our Ears   Music can be an important part of a child's education and the PTA wants to support the music program at our schools. Check out this List of Extracurricular Instrumental and Vocal Music Teachers in the region who are available for private lessons.

In order to generate more enthusiasm for our school music programs we may also consider helping to organize a music fair later this year - stay tuned for more information!


Spirit Wear Now Available Online  "Spirit Wear" for Parr's Ridge and Mount Airy Elementary Schools is now available on-line. You can get clothes, blankets, magnets, mugs and much more! Take a look at all the different ways to show your school spirit at http://www.proforma.com/maes-parrsspiritwear



  February      



  5 2:45 Early Dismissal for Elementary Students  
  9 PTA Executive Board Meeting - 8:45 AM (at MAES)  
  15 Schools Closed - President's Day Holiday  
  16 Schools Closed  
  19 Family Bingo Night for MAES and Parr's - 6:30-8:30 PM (at PARRS)  
       
  March    
  12 Science Fair for MAES and Parr's - 6:30-8:30 PM (at MAES)
Please note 1 week delay
 
  12 PTA Executive Board Meeting - 8:45 AM (at PARRS)  
  15 2:45 Early Dismissal  
  16 PTA General Meeting - 7:00 PM (at PARRS) Please Note Date and Location Change  
  17 Volunteer Training - 6:30 PM (at MAES)  
       
  April    
  1 2:45 Early Dismissal  
  2-5 Schools Closed - Spring Holidays  
  8 End of Marking Period (Normal Dismissal time)  
  13 PTA Executive Board Meeting - 8:45 AM (at MAES)  
    Volunteer Training - 5:30 PM (at Mount Airy Middle School)  
  20 PTA General Meeting - 7:00 PM (at PARRS)  
       

Reading Incentive Calendars 

PTA Membership Form 2008-2009 PTA Proposed Budget Committee Forms

Volunteer Training Reminder  Before you can volunteer in any Carroll County Public School, you must first attend annual training. You must complete training AT LEAST seven school days before you wish to volunteer. AND REMEMBER, EVERY YEAR YOU MUST RENEW YOUR VOLUNTEER ELIGIBILITY BY ATTENDING TRAINING. For additional information on volunteer training, contact Chris Bloch at abcn5686@comcast.net. [Volunteer Training Schedule]


Reporting Absences  Mt. Airy Elementary has established an e-mail address and phone line for parents to report absences. Use the following methods to report your child's absence and request work. Please call or e-mail before 9:00 A.M. as the school will only check once a day for absences and requests for work. This e-mail address and phone line are ONLY to be used to report attendance, please.

E-Mail: MAEAttendance@k12.carr.org
Phone Line: 301-829-3563

Beginning with the 2009-2010 school year, Parr's Ridge elementary will also offer an email address for reporting absences. This e-mail address is ONLY to be used to report attendance, please.

E-Mail: parattendance@carrollk12.org

 

School Start and End times:
Mt. Airy Middle -  8:25 am, 3:00 pm
Mt. Airy Elementary -  8:35 am, 3:05 pm
Parr’s Ridge Elementary -  8:40 am, 3:10 pm


PTA Officers
President: Lee Piccolo  leepiccolo@comcast.net
1st Vice President:  Susie Paschal  sfpaschal@comcast.net
2nd Vice President:  Cheryl Pickard  livethemagic2003@yahoo.com
Secretary: Carrie Davis  carriedavis806@yahoo.com
Treasurer: Lisa Witt  lisa.witt@yahoo.com


     
Mount Airy Elementary School
405 North Main Street
Mount Airy, Maryland 21771

Mrs. Debbie Bunker, Principal
Mrs. Allison Smith, Assistant Principal

Phone:  410-751-3540 
301-829-1515
Fax: 
410-549-6917

     
Parr's Ridge Elementary School
202 Watersville Road
Mount Airy, Maryland 21771
Mrs. Ann M. Blonkowski, Principal
Mr. Darryl Robbins, Assistant Principal

Phone:  301-829-6585 
410-751-3559
Fax:  410-549-7221

     

website inquires:  maesparrspta.webmaster@gmail.com