05/04/2026
Who's the plant lover in your friend and family group? Be sure to tell them about the Arbutus Middle School PTA sponsored plant sale going on right now.
🌱Orders are shipped direct to your door from local greenhouses
🌱Shipping is available to PA, MD, DE, etc.
🌱Order by May 15th
🌱Must use code AMS15 in checkout or no funds will be applied to our group
Code: AMS15
BloomBox website: https://getblooming.com/
End Date: May 15, 2026
PTA fundraisers are put toward student activities (e.g. 8th grade Sneaker Ball), scholarships for high school seniors, faculty and staff appreciation and more. If you don't need plants, you can always make a direct donation on our givebacks portal. https://arbutusmspta.givebacks.com/shop
05/04/2026
The last day to get tickets for the 8th Grade Sneaker Ball in person will be next Thursday and Friday during lunch. Please make sure your 8th graders have their ticket. They can also be purchased from the School Store at https://arbutusmspta.givebacks.com/shop.
We are also greatly in need of volunteers. Without enough volunteers, we may need to cancel the event. Here is the SignUpGenius to volunteer for the 8th-grade formal.
If you plan to be a chaperone, please make sure you complete the BCPS volunteer training. The link is provided in the sign-up genius description.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0C49A9AD29A0FD0-63492226-8thgrade #/
4/13 UPDATE: TICKETS are available online: https://arbutusmspta.givebacks.com/shop
Coming soon... tickets go on sale for the 8th Grade Sneaker Ball next week! Save the date.
04/25/2026
Our Arbutus Middle School PTA Spring Fundraiser is underway! 3 WEEKS LEFT TO ORDER!!!!!!!
Were you inspired by earth day last eeek? Today is the perfect day to place your BloomBox order!!!!
Order perennials, planted containers, shrubs, trees, bagged soil and mulch, herbs and veggies, hanging baskets, and more from BloomBox now. We will receive 15% of all orders placed using our unique code AMS15. All orders will be delivered by hand directly to your home in 3 to 5 business days.
Please read the instructions below about how to support our fundraiser:
1: Visit www.getblooming.com on your computer or cell phone
2: Shop for perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, and more, add them to your shopping cart and head to the checkout page
3: In the checkout page, you need to enter our unique code AMS15 into the ‘fundraising code’ box. Attached to this email are screenshots of where to enter this code.
4: After you order, BloomBox will hand-deliver your purchase directly to your home within 3 to 5 business days. It’s really that easy!
Our fundraising event runs from today through May 15th. During this time, you can order as many times as you like for yourself, friends, family, Mother’s Day gifts, and more.
Head over to www.getblooming.com to see what they have and place your order!
BloomBox
BloomBox hand-delivers locally grown plants & gardening supplies directly to your door
04/15/2026
Our 2026 Arbutus Middle School PTA Spring Fundraising Event begins TODAY! You can now order anything from the website to be counted towards our fundraiser.
Please read the instructions below about how to participate in the fundraiser:
1: Visit www.getblooming.com on your computer or cell phone
2: Shop for perennials, hanging baskets, herbs, and more, add them to your shopping cart and
head to the checkout page
3: In the checkout page, you need to enter our unique code AMS15 into the
‘fundraising code’ box. Attached to this email are screenshots of where to enter this code.
4: After you order, BloomBox will hand-deliver your purchase directly to your home within 3 to 5 business days. It’s really that easy!
Our fundraising event runs from today through May 15th. During this time, you can order as many times as you like for yourself, friends, family, Mother’s Day gifts, and more.
Head over to www.getblooming.com to see what they have and place your order!
04/11/2026
One of our feeder elementary schools is hosting international night next week. They are looking for volunteers. Please see the sign up genius.
International Night - 4/14/2026
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Thank you!
01/22/2026
New Year, get some new AMS spirit wear. Have suggestions for different designs or items, let us know!
Here's the link: https://chesapeakedistribution.com/collections/arbutus-middle-school
Customs can be requested in the notes field at checkout. Orders ship to your home address.
This storefront will remain open all year 🙌.
01/16/2026
Next PTA meeting is Weds, Jan 21 at 7pm. Virtual link to be shared the day before.
01/13/2026
Don't forget that tomorrow (1/14) is our Peace A Pizza restaurant night fundraiser. Dine-in or carry-out some pie, cookies, salads and more. Mention Arbutus Middle PTA at check-out and PAP will donate a portion of proceeds to AMS! Help us spread the word. 🍕🍪🥗
Arbutus Middle School
12/08/2025
Arbutus Middle School is PACKED with events as we sprint toward the end of 2025. 🙌
First up: don’t miss the 🎶 sigma concerts this week from our GOAT crew. And next week? We’re serving full holiday drama with A Christmas Carol 🎭 presented by AMS Theatre Dept.
Oh—and for those of you trying to secure those bonus points with maximum aura… conquer all 12 spirit wear days, not just 6 or 7. We believe in your will to rizz. ❄💞🫡
You’ve got this, AMS! 💫
12/07/2025
Don't forget - 12 days of spirit wear starts tomorrow - Dec 8th. Spirit Wear Details also uploaded to the PTA calendar - available at https://arbutusms.bcps.org/parent_info/a_m_s_p_t_a
12 Days of AMS Spirit starts Monday!