PTA Updates for Week of February 9

2/9/2026 9:00 am

COMMITTEE + CLUB UPDATES

FOUNDERS DAY
Wednesday, February 18 | 7 PM

Join us on Wednesday, February 18th at 7pm at Rochester High School Performing Arts to celebrate Musson’s 2026 Founders Day Honorees!

The Musson PTA is proud to honor Cheryl Brunner, Jen Juengel, and Dawn Rosevear, three volunteers who lead by example through their care, thoughtfulness, and steady presence. They show up time and again, often behind the scenes, giving their time and energy simply because they care. Their impact is felt across our school community, helping Musson remain a place where students and families feel supported and connected—truly Impacting Futures Together.

Please join us in celebrating these incredible honorees and thanking them for all they do.

REFLECTIONS
Wednesday, March 18 | 6:30 PM Gallery Walk, 7 PM Ceremony

This year, Musson had 71 students share their artistic expression through six art categories. Nineteen are progressing to the District-Level judging and will be recognized at the RCS celebration at Stoney Creek High School.

KINDNESS CLUB
First meeting Wednesday, February 11 | 8 AM

Musson's Kindness Club inspires students to lead with integrity, compassion, and empathy. This opportunity is open to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. We will meet weekly before school in the Media Center on Wednesdays at 8:00 AM.

While it's the same 9-week curriculum repeated, session 1 students are welcome to re-enroll!

🔗: Sign up here: https://www.mussonpta.com/form/m/366333

FEBRUARY DINING NIGHT OUT

Shake Shack | February 11 | 10 AM - 9 PM

Mention Donation Day at the register or use promo code DONATE on the Shack App, web, or kiosk at checkout, and they'll donate 25% of your total meal purchase to Musson Elementary!

Located in the Village of Rochester Hills: 66 Adams Rd., Rochester Hills, MI 48309

INTERCULTURAL NIGHT

Thursday, February 26 | 6 PM

Our theme this year is “One World, Many Lights.”Join us on Thursday, February 26th, at 6 PM for our Musson Intercultural Night and be part of this memorable celebration. This event is made possible by the generous contributions of many families in our Musson community.

We’re looking for families to sign up to participate and host a table at our Musson Intercultural Night (2/26/26)! Share your culture, traditions, food, music, or something meaningful to your family and help make this night special for our community.

🔗: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B094BA8AC29A3FE3-musson#

Any other ideas and contributions are highly appreciated, email us: cultivatingconnectionscrew@gmail.com or andepila@hotmail.com.

$2 BAGEL FRIDAY

Remind your students to bring $2 and swing by before class to grab a delicious bagel, sold by our 5th graders. Every bite helps fund their end-of-year celebration

PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE
The Parent Advisory Committee is an organization dedicated to empowering families of students receiving special education services through communication, education, and support to obtain the finest programs and services available within the Rochester community.

🔗: https://www.rcspac.com > Latest News

SPARKLE AWARDS

The Rochester PAC Sparkle Awards shine a light on the most inspiring members in our community!
Nominate a student, teacher, staff, administrator, or parent who goes above and beyond for our special needs students by March 8th.

🔗: Submit nominations here https://www.rcspac.com/sparkle-awards

SAVE THE DATE

YEARBOOK

Don't worry, you didn't miss the opportunity to purchase a yearbook!

🔗: The ordering link will be shared in March.

AUTHORS IN APRIL AUTHOR VISIT

Musson PTA is proud to once again participate in Authors in April, a nationally recognized program unique to Rochester. Now in its 43rd year, this nonprofit organization brings renowned authors and illustrators to students and families in our community.

• Julie Fogiano (TK/K/1)
• Angela Dominguez (2/3)
• Ben Hatke (4/5)

On Friday, May 1, Musson students will have the opportunity to meet their grade-level author, hear about their creative process, and engage in an inspiring literary experience.

Book Signings:
Authors will be autographing books throughout their visit to Rochester. Stay tuned for more details on how to get your child's book signed!

For more information, please contact mussonAIA@gmail.com.

AUTHORS IN APRIL BOOKS & BAGELS
Tuesday, March 3 | 8-8:50 AM

Join us in the Musson Media Center for a morning of books, bagels, and community as we kick off Authors in April 2026! Browse and purchase books from this year’s featured authors.

Enjoy a bagel for just $2 cash (profits support the 5th-grade party). We accept cash or credit for book purchases. All students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event!

AUTHORS IN APRIL BOOK CLUB

We invite students in TK through 3rd grade to participate in engaging book discussions and fun projects—plus, you'll get to take home a book!

• 4th/5th Grade: Tuesday, March 24 & Tuesday, April 7
• 2nd/3rd Grade: Monday, April 13
• TK/K/1st Grade: Friday, April 17

🔗: Sign up coming soon!

BINGO NIGHT
Tuesday, March 10 | 6:45*-8:30pm

*First game begins at 7pm

Join your fellow Musson friends and families for a night of games, prizes, and so much fun! All students must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event!

Tickets are pre-sale only and final sale (sorry, no refunds). Siblings welcome with purchased ticket.

$10 Student & Sibling Bingo Player (Includes bingo prizes, water and a bag of popcorn)
$15 Adult (18+) Bingo Player (Three separate prizes for adult players)
$8 Whole Little Caesars Hot 'n Ready pizza (Choose cheese or pepperoni)
🔗: Tickets will be available Thursday, February 19; 200 spots available!

BOOK SWAP
Donate February 23-March 9 | Book Swap March 13

March is reading month and Musson is celebrating with a Book Swap! You can donate new or gently used books February 23-March 9. More details coming soon! Students will shop for a new-to-them books on Friday, March 13.

PTA Updates for Week of January 5

1/9/2026 6:13 pm

Wednesday, January 28 | 6:30p

Show your school spirit by cheering on the OU Grizzlies women's basketball team (vs IU Indy Jaguars) on Wonka Day!

 

Tickets are $10 for reserved bleacher seating, and must be pre-purchased. Store closes at midnight on Monday, January 26. (Tickets will be distributed to the student the week of the game!)

Musson's 4th and 5th graders are invited to perform the National Anthem before the game. All proceeds will support our Musson music program.

Kids Night Out: https://www.mussonpta.com/form/m/296926

Friday, January 30 | 6:30-8:45 PM

This is a drop-off event, with verified, background-checked chaperones on-site all evening. Guardians, enjoy your night off while the kids enjoy theirs!

 

Tickets are on sale Wednesday, January 14 until the event is sold out; 200 spots available. PTA member pricing is $5 and non-member pricing is $10. Price of admission includes DJ, food, activities, an interactive magician, and endless fun! Tickets must be purchased in advance. No tickets will be sold at the door. 

 

Volunteers needed: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F094DA8AC28A0FE3-61512280-kids

 

Kindness Club: https://www.mussonpta.com/form/m/366333

First meeting Wednesday, February 11 | 8 AM 

We inspire students to lead with integrity, compassion, and empathy. Musson's Kindness Club is open to students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. We will meet weekly before school in the Media Center on Wednesdays at 8:00 AM.

 

Reflections Artist Gallery:

Tuesday, February 3 | 8-8:45 AM

This years' participants and their families are invited to join us for an artist showcase and light refreshments in the Media Center on Tuesday, February 3rd from 8-8:45 a.m. 

 

Artists’ families have been contacted and invited to RSVP by Tuesday, January 27th. 

Questions? Please contact MEPTAPrograms@gmail.com

PAC JANUARY UPDATES

1/5/2026 9:59 am

January PAC Meeting

Supporting Students Through School Transitions – What to Expect and How to Prepare

Our upcoming PAC meeting will focus on school transitions (such as elementary to middle school) and the supports available to help students and families navigate these key milestones with confidence. You'll hear a brief district overview of the process, followed by small-group discussions where families will have time to talk, ask questions, and share experiences.
🗓️ January 13, 2026 | 🕕 6:30 PM
📍 Hugger Elementary

PAC Enrichment Series
Regulate to Relate: Caring for Yourself While Parenting a Neurodivergent Child
Explore how your own regulation shapes your child's sense of safety and connection. Learn brain-based strategies and practical tools to stay grounded, respond with compassion, and nature your child.
🗓️ February 26, 2025 | 🕕 6:30 – 8:00 PM
📍 Adams High School

HELP NEEDED!

11/25/2025 6:12 pm

We’re looking for enthusiastic volunteers to support some of our most popular PTA programs. If you’ve been wanting to get involved, now is the perfect time!

Kids Night Out

• Co-Chair (with Laurin Parker)

• Committee Members (3 or more)

Chess Club

• Chair or Co-Chair

• Committee Members

Enrichments

• Chair or Co-Chair

If you’re interested or would like more information,Sign up here: https://www.mussonpta.com/volunteer/153756! Your time and talent make a huge difference for our students and school community.

DINING NIGHT OUT

11/25/2025 6:08 pm

Buddy's Pizza, Auburn Hills | December 2 | 11 AM-9 PM

You can support the Musson Elementary PTA by ordering from Buddy’s Pizza in three easy ways:

• In person: Visit 2612 N. Squirrel Rd., Auburn Hills, and place a take-out order—just mention Musson Elementary PTA.

• By phone: Call 248-276-9040 and mention Musson Elementary PTA before ordering.

• Online: Order through Buddy’s Pizza’s website using promo code GIVEBACK and 20% of your meal will be donated back to the PTA

🔗: https://www.groupraise.com/events/31478-musson-elementary-pta-at-buddy-s-pizza

Panera Bread, Rochester Hills | January 7 | 4-8 PM

You can support the Musson Elementary PTA by ordering from Panera Bread in four easy ways:

• In-Cafe, Drive-Thru, Pick-Up, (2508 South Adams Road, Rochester Hills) or Delivery.

  • Using promo code FUND4U at panerabread.com, in the Panera App, or at the kiosk in the cafe, and 25% of your meal will be donated back to the PTA.

🔗: https://www.donationscout.com/s/lHLV0OLGhSBC9bdhBsig

STOCK THE LOUNGE

11/25/2025 6:04 pm

In the spirit of giving and thanks, let’s spread some holiday cheer and show our love for the amazing Musson teachers and staff! They work so hard, so the Appreciation Committee would love your help restocking their lounge with drinks, snacks, and supplies to keep them going strong before winter break (24 days away!).

Please drop off your goodies in the school office or vestibule by 2 PM on Friday, December 5th.

🔗: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084DABAA29A3FFC34-60637993-stock

MUSSON SPIRIT WEAR

11/25/2025 6:03 pm

The Musson Spirit Wear Store is BACK — just in time for the holidays!

Stock up on Musson gear and surprise your kids (or yourself!) with some school spirit this season.

• Store closes: November 30
• Pick-up: December 16

Tip: If you choose “in office pick-up,” your order will be held at school instead of being sent home — so you can keep it a secret until gift time!

🔗: https://musson-elementary-2025.spiritsale.com/

KIDS4KIDS GIFT DRIVE DROP-OFF DECEMBER 1-5

11/23/2025 12:00 am

Our Kids4Kids “Fostering Dreams” Gift Drive drop-off is coming up soon, December 1-5! 

Gifts for the foster children may be sent directly to DHHS from the Amazon Wish List. You may also choose to drop your unwrapped gifts off at school during the week of December 1.

If you choose to drop off your gifts in-person, please attach a Post-it or a piece of paper noting “Amazon Wish List” if the gift is purchased from the Amazon Wish List.  If you are donating new, unopened, unused gifts not from the Amazon Wish List, you do not need to attach a note to the gift.

Don’t forget to turn in a snowflake for every gift donated for a chance to win one of the awesome prizes in our weekly Snow Globe Raffle!

You can donate via Amazon Wish List and find more information on our Kids4Kids program in Musson Messenger communications and MussonPTA.com.

Instructions for Dropping Off Gifts December 1-5:

• Bring your gifts purchased from the Amazon Wish List, or new, unopened, unused gifts to school between December 1-5.
• Do not wrap your gifts.
• There will be two collection bins outside of the front office labeled for Amazon Wish List items and new donations not from the Wish List. Please make sure to place yours in the appropriate bin.
• For items from the Amazon Wish List, please attach a Post-it or a piece of paper noting “Amazon Wish List.”
• You may send your gifts in to school with your child to place in the bin.
• There will also be volunteers available at the morning drop-off line to help collect gifts.
• If you have many gifts to donate, volunteers will have wagons available to assist in bringing them to the bins.
• All donated gifts must be dropped off by noon on December 5.

KIDS4KIDS | Gift Drive + Raffle

11/9/2025 12:00 am

FOSTERING DREAMS GIFT DRIVE

Musson Elementary School will be continuing its annual tradition of collecting holiday gifts for underserved children in our Oakland County community through our Kids4Kids toy donation program. This year, we are thrilled to again partner with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services’ “Fostering Dreams” program, which serves children in the Greater Oakland County area.

There are approximately 10,171 Michigan youth in foster care, including 470 right here in Oakland County. Musson Elementary School will be providing gifts for approximately 99 families, with the potential of more based on the fulfillment of their gift requests.

DHHS has created an Amazon Wish List, where items requested by foster children and their host families will be available for immediate purchase. These items can be sent directly to the DHHS office (by selecting “Attn: Oakland Licensing”) or to your home if you’d prefer to drop off the gifts at school during the week of collection. All donated gifts will be wrapped and hand-delivered to foster children in the program at their holiday brunch. You can directly access the wish list here: Fostering Dreams MIDHHS Amazon Wish List.

If you have new toys collecting dust in your basement, we’re happy to accept those as well! Just bring them to school during drop-off week, December 1-5.

 SNOW GLOBE RAFFLE 

Each gift purchased for the toy drive counts as an entry into our Snow Globe Raffle! Please see the attached snowflake template and check your student’s class folder for details on the raffle and how to enter! The template is also attached to this email if additional snowflakes are needed. Five Snow Globe Raffle winners will be drawn each week, on 11/14, 11/21, 12/1 and 12/5.

Every student at Musson Elementary will have an opportunity to be a part of the magic of this program, even if they aren’t able to contribute a toy. During class, students will be creating cards that will be shared with the foster children and the wonderful DHHS workers during their holiday brunch. We’ve been told that the handmade cards are often the favorite part of the brunch!

Please keep an eye out for upcoming emails, Musson Messenger communications, and MussonPTA.com for more details! If you have any questions, please contact Wendy Taube at WendyTaube@outlook.com. 

CLOTHING DRIVE

KINDNESS [CLUB] IS FREE!

10/31/2025 10:28 am

Kindness Club is Back-Because Kindness Is Always Cool!
✌️💙 We're excited to welcome back Musson's Kindness Club, open to 3rd-5th graders who want to make a positive impact in our school community.

Kindness is FREE, but spots in the club are limited, so sign up today: https://www.mussonpta.com/form/m/360168

👉 First meeting: Wednesday, November 5, at 8:00 a.m.
🗓️ Ongoing meetings: Wednesdays before school