As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I hope your family has an opportunity to rest, recharge, and enjoy some time together. Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL on Monday, September 7! We’ve got exciting things happening this month, starting with our PTO’s Fun(d) Run! During this two-week fundraiser, our Rockets will earn some fun rewards and get ready for the big event on Friday, September 18. Save the date! Families are invited to join us for the run and cheer on our Rockets. Race times and additional details will be coming soon. Want to learn more about how PTO funds are raised and spent? Join us for the first PTO General Meeting of the year on Thursday, September 10 from 6:30–7:30 p.m.

A reminder that ALL MASP/LEEP classes and MANY teacher-led after-school clubs and activities begin the week of September 14. This means it is time to update PikMyKid!

Select “AFTER SCHOOL” as the pickup mode.
For LEEP/MASP programs, select “LEEP/MASP” from the Program menu.
For clubs and activities led by Mary Lin staff, select “Teacher-Led Clubs & Activities.”
Set the change to Repeat Weekly through the week of December 7, 2026, if appropriate for your child’s program.

Please make these updates well in advance! If PikMyKid has not been updated, your child will be sent home using their regular/default dismissal method for that day.

We’ve got our first of two Early Release days coming up soon. On Monday, September 21, students will be dismissed at 11:15 am. This is significantly earlier than our regular dismissal time, so families should begin planning now for transportation and childcare, as there will be NO iKids or LEEP classes on that date. Please make sure your child’s PikMyKid dismissal plan is updated to reflect how they will be getting home that day. Need afternoon childcare? Atlanta ContactPoint will offer an Early Release Sports Camp at Candler Park and will pick participating students up directly from Mary Lin. For additional information or to register, contact DavidE@ATLCP.org.

Lastly, set a reminder for Yearbook Picture Day, coming up next week on Thursday, Sept. 10! Have a great holiday weekend!

Warmly,

Ms. Denise Bringslid

Principal, Mary Lin Elementary School

A Safe Commute to School: A Letter from Officer Bartee

Thanking the Mary Lin Community

Dear Parents,

I want to express my deepest gratitude for your immense generosity and support during our Donation Drive for the victims of the earthquake in Colombia.

I am grateful to share that all donations were delivered to the designated drop-off centers. A special thank-you to Principal Bringslid for allowing me the opportunity to lead this Donation Drive, and to our amazing community for coming together and contributing so generously. Your kindness and compassion will benefit so many families during this difficult time.

Thank you for opening your hearts and giving so generously. Your support truly makes a difference.

With a thankful heart,

Sandra Bonilla

TIME TO GET THIS FUN(d) STARTED

The Fall Fun(d) Run is our BIGGEST PTO fundraiser of the year—and we need your help to reach our $100,000 goal!

Your support makes a huge difference at Mary Lin. More than 75% of the money raised goes directly toward Educational & Instructional Training and Staff Support & Appreciation. Together, we’re funding the extras that make our school such a special place to learn and work!

Our Goal: $100,000

That’s an average of $200 per student to reach our goal. We know that amount isn’t right for every family, so give what you can—every dollar counts!

And don’t forget to share your student’s fundraising page with family and friends. Grandparents are some of our biggest supporters!

Ready, Set, Fundraise!

Register your student(s) here.

This year’s registration process is a little different and offers more privacy and security for our students.

You’ll simply:

Log in as a parent — you can use your Google account for an easy sign-in.
Register your student(s) here.
Share your student’s donation link with family and friends.

Donors do not need to create an account, and they can split a single donation among multiple students.

See Where Your Support Goes

Want to learn more about how the PTO raises and spends money—and all the volunteer efforts happening behind the scenes?

Join us for our next General PTO Meeting!

September 10
6:30pm
Mary Lin Auditorium

- Your PTO Board

Help Needed - Social Media Coordinator

The Mary Lin PTO is looking for a Social Media Coordinator to help share school news, events and all the great things happening in our community.

In this fun, flexible volunteer role, you’ll:

Get a first look at school and PTO news
Turn updates into engaging, easy-to-read posts
Have full access to the PTO’s Canva account and templates
Use your creativity to help Mary Lin families stay informed and involved

It’s a meaningful way to support our school, on your own schedule!

Kinda interested and want to learn more? Contact us at president@marylinpto.org.

*Please register/signup and make sure to indicate child(ren)'s t-shirt size to help us determine t-shirt sizing to order for Fun(d) Run for each grade.*

Inviting all Grandparents & Grandfriends

We are inviting all Grandparents & Grandfriends to Mary Lin's first Grandparents lunch. Please click here for additional details and to RSVP.

Math Superstars Launches 9/9

Math Superstars Club is getting ready to launch! Math superstars is a fun way to add extra math practice, get exposure to middle school math club formats and math competitions.

We meet Wednesday mornings from 7:15am to 7:40am.
Math Superstars Club is offered for K-5 (pre-k is not offered)
We especially need more 4^th graders…
Some weeks we play math games. Some weeks we do math sheets. Some weeks we have guest speakers.
We practice math as preparation for the annual math kangaroo competition. (Participation in the annual Kangaroo Math Competition has a small cost and is optional).

Please email mlesmathclub@outlook.com to request a spot for your kid(s). Please include your child’s name and grade. Parent volunteers already registered do not need to request a spot as your kid(s) are already signed up.

RSVP: Back-to-School MEET & EAT @ Moxie Burger!

Get ready for a fun evening out with your fellow classmates, families, and Mary Lin staff!

Please join us for our upcoming community event, Mary Lin MEET & EAT, on Wednesday, 9/16 between 5:30-8 PM at Moxie Burger – Gold Sponsor of Mary Lin!

This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with other Mary Lin families, make new friends, and celebrate a fabulous start to the school year!

To ensure we’ve got enough seats reserved, let us know you’re coming by

RSVP'ing here.

Email Tiffany

Mary Lin Author Visit: Beth Lincoln

New York Times Bestselling Author Hosted by Little Shop of Stories

When cousin Atrocious needs help to solve a murder in New York City, Shenanigan is wary until she finds out the victim is connected to their old friend Daisy DeMille and her family's flower empire. Trapped by a snowstorm in the DeMille's high-rise greenhouse headquarters, Shenanigan will have to weed out the poisoner hiding among the plants. For their new adventure, Shenanigan and the beloved Swifts are joined by another eccentric, and fabulously fatal, family—the American DeMilles, including flamboyant heir-apparent Dandelion, ambitious brother Basil, and tenacious siblings Moss and Delphinium.

$19 a book, to purchase Venmo @MaryLinParentTeacherOrg
with your student’s name and book title in the comment

Email egfuller@apsk12.org with any questions.

Hispanic Heritage Month - Door Decorating!

It’s time to make the doors in our hallways festive for Hispanic Heritage month, which runs from September 15^th – October 15^th.

Please consider signing up to help decorate a Teacher’s Door which will remain on display throughout the month! We are also looking for volunteers to help decorate the school entryway, date and time to be coordinated with those who sign up.

Click to Sign-up - All of the information you need, along with the list of doors, and pictures from last year for inspiration are here!

Save the Date & Sign up to Volunteer: Kidlandia at Candler Park Fall Fest

We're thrilled to feature Kidlandia once again at this year's Candler Park Fall Fest on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4. As always, the success of this critical annual Mary Lin fundraiser relies on our amazing parent volunteers.

Sign-up now to volunteer at Kidlandia - calling all parents, caregivers and even high school siblings (especially those needing community service hours...!) All volunteers who commit to 2+ hours will receive a free Fall Fest t-shirt.

Thank you in advance for helping us make this another incredible Kidlandia year!