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Montgomery Elementary News
August 18, 2018
Contact Us
Linda Overbeck, Principal
Amy Debelak, Asst. Principal
Office 686-1730
Absence Line 686-1736
FAX 792-6131
School Nurse 686-1733
Cafeteria 686-1735
Transportation 686-1785
Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/13
Location: 9609 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: 513-686-1730
Facebook: www.facebook.com/montgomeryelementaryofficial/?fref=ts
Twitter: @Montgomery_Elem
Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 8/20/18
RESPONSIBILITY – A responsible person completes tasks and assignments, corrects his/her mistakes, and strives to do his/her best.
RESPONSIBILITY means doing the right thing and being dependable and accountable for what is done.
Specials Schedule for the week of August 20, 2018
Monday 8/20 - D Day
Tuesday 8/21 - A Day
Wednesday 8/22 - B Day
Thursday 8/23 - C Day
Friday 8/24 - D Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
8/24 - PTO Welcome Back Coffee 9:30a-11:30a
8/28 - Curriculum Preview 6:00pm - 7:30pm
9/3 - Labor Day - No School
9/7 - Boosterthon Fun Run
SCHOOL NEWS
GREAT START!
The 2018-19 school year is off to a great start! All students are already acclimating to their new classrooms, relationships are being built, classroom communities are forming, and instruction is beginning.
Thank you for TEAMING with us and being great partners in your child's education.
CURRICULUM PREVIEW
Mark your calendars so you don't miss Curriculum Preview on Tuesday, August 28th! This is a time for parents to come and learn all about what your children will be learning this year as well as all the nuts and bolts of how the classroom and homework will run. This is for PARENTS ONLY. We will not have supervision for children that evening.
Here is the schedule for the evening:
5:15-5:55 - 4th Grade ALA and Accelerated Math (for parents of students already in those classes only)
6:00-6:40 - 3rd Grade ALA and Accelerated Math (for parents of students already in those classes only)
- First session for all homerooms K through 4th Grades
6:50-7:30 - Second session for all homerooms K through 4th Grades
- Mrs. Carroll will be presenting, during the second session only, an Art Curriculum Preview to highlight some changes that will be implemented in Art class this year (more information to come in Mrs. Carroll's newsletter soon).
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FACEBOOK
Want another great way to keep up with what is happening at Montgomery Elementary? Like our Facebook Page!! If you took a first day photo that you would like to share please visit:
PTO NEWS & NOTES
PTO NEWS AND NOTES
The PTO has been hard at work preparing for the new school year to make it a fun and memorable year for all our students. As the old saying goes, it takes a village to raise our children, and thankfully for us Montgomery Elementary has an amazing one. Becoming involved with the PTO is a great way to stay connected with your teachers, your friends, and your children. Whether you choose to donate your time and energy, your creative talents, or you donate financially, all contributions are recognized and appreciated.
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STAY CONNECTED
You should have received your first PTO manila envelope of the school year. These include important weekly announcements from the PTO and others that go home every Thursday and the envelopes are asked to be returned to school the following day. In this first packet you should have received your PTO Membership form. Please return this form at your earliest convenience so our Directory committee can begin work compiling data.
You will receive more information about how to get involved and volunteer with the PTO next week in your PTO envelope but beginning this year we are going digital!!! Please see the announcement explaining more and the link below in this S’more to learn more and sign up NOW!
Please follow our private Facebook group, “Montgomery Elementary PTO” to learn about upcoming events and see photos of your children having fun experiences at school.
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BOOSTERTHON
The Boosterthon Fun Run is back and better than ever this year! This year’s theme, Mind Spark Mystery Lab, will not only have the kids up and active but will also have them using their minds at the same time. More information will be sent home soon. Please save the date for our Fun Run on Friday, September 7, 2018.
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PTO WELCOME BACK COFFEE
Finally, don’t forget about our first PTO meeting on Friday, August 24 at 9:30 am in the cafeteria. This is a great time to catch up with friends, meet new families, and learn about the exciting school year ahead. Coffee and light refreshments will be served. Free babysitting is also offered for your little ones.
If you have any questions, please contact PTO President, Kristy Felss at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hello Wonderful Parents!
The Montgomery Elementary PTO is looking for volunteers to help make the 2018-2019 school year a success!
There are many opportunities for members of the Montgomery Elementary family to volunteer as volunteers are very much needed to support various programs. We have several programs and events such as Beautification, Boosterthon, Carnival, Media Center, Yearbook, Aviation Station, Bingo Night, 4th Grade Graduation, PEP (The Running/Walking Program), Staff Appreciation, and so many more!
We are going digital this year; please complete the volunteer Online form to find out more information about various volunteer opportunities at Montgomery Elementary.
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Click on this link to sign up:
***Please also spread the word among Friends & Family who might be interested to volunteer. ***
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask Partha at psgorla@gmail.com. We are looking forward to a successful year!