Montgomery Elementary News

August 18, 2017

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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

Montgomery News

Principal's Pen

The first week of the 2017-18 school year is behind us and we had a wonderful smooth and positive start! Students are already learning so much, from our new Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) , getting to know each other and forming strong classroom communities, to all of the academic content areas.

Thank you all for TEAMING with us as we together educate your children, meeting all of their individual needs socially, emotionally, and academically!!!!

Thank you!!!

Linda Overbeck

PBIS

You are going to be hearing a lot this year about the 4 BE's! They are our new school wide rules which are:

BE Respectful

BE Responsible

BE Safe

BE A Problem Solver

Look for more information about this initiative coming home next Wednesday!

Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 8/21/17

RESPECT – A respectful person treats others with kindness, acts courteously, accepts differences among people, and helps to protect the environment.

RESPECT means recognizing the value of all people, property, and the environment.

Specials Schedule for the week of August 21, 2017

Monday 8/21 - D Day

Tuesday 8/22 - A Day

Wednesday 8/23 - B Day

Thursday 8/24 - C Day

Friday 8/25 - D Day

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MARK YOUR CALENDARS

8/29 - Curriculum Preview 6:00pm - 7:30pm

9/4 - Labor Day - No School

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SCHOOL NEWS

Curriculum Preview

Mark your calendars so you don't miss Curriculum Preview on Tuesday, August 29th! 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

Substitute Nurses:

The Sycamore Community School District is currently looking for registered nurses who would like to be employed as substitute nurses. Applicants must have current nursing experience, preferably with children, special needs, diabetes and an active nursing license.

If you qualify and are interested, please call Julie Ferron, R.N. at 686-1743 or email at ferronj@sycamoreschools.org.

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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:

https://www.facebook.com/montgomeryelementaryofficial/

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PTO NEWS & NOTES

The PTO has been hard at work preparing for a fun year ahead. As you already know, it takes a village to raise our children. Becoming involved with the PTO is a great way to stay connected with your teachers, your friends, and your children. Whether you donate your time and energy, your talents, or you donate financially, all contributions are noticed and appreciated.

You should have received your PTO Membership form in your child's first day packet. Please return this form at your earliest convenience so our Directory committee can begin work compiling data. Volunteer forms will be coming home next week.

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.

Finally, don't forget about our first PTO meeting on Friday, August 25 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 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, Lori Drasnin, at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.

SOLAR ECLIPSE

Dear Sycamore Families,

On Monday, August 21, a rare total solar eclipse will be visible during the school day. The eclipse will occur in our area beginning around 1:00 p.m. and ending around 3:50 p.m. with nearly 91% of the sun covered by around 2:30 p.m. Sycamore Community Schools will use this scientific event as a teachable moment for our students while maintaining their safety.

While we truly appreciate the significance of this rare scientific event, the safety and security of our students is one of our utmost priorities. During an eclipse, the sun's UV radiation is incredibly powerful and has the potential to severely burn the retina, causing temporary or even permanent blind spots in one's vision. According to the American Optometric Association, no one should look directly at a solar eclipse without specialized eye protection. Regular sunglasses are not safe to view the eclipse.

In order to ensure the safety of our elementary students, our teachers will engage students in age-appropriate indoor classroom activities centered on the science behind this phenomenon. Your student(s) will be able to observe the solar eclipse via a NASA live stream from the safety of their classroom. All PE classes and recess will be held indoors on Monday afternoon.

Families who choose to remove their student(s) from school on Monday, August 21, to participate in parent supervised activities around this event will be permitted to do so. The absence will be counted as an excused absence.

Because this event will occur near dismissal time, we will remind students of precautions related to the event and the importance of following bus rules. We encourage you to have a discussion with your student about the eclipse, when it will happen, and how to observe this exciting event safely. The attached fact sheet from NASA contains great information for students of all ages.

We appreciate your understanding and assistance with all aspects of this event.

Linda S. Overbeck

Principal

Montgomery Elementary

Sycamore Community Schools

Click Here For Information On How To Watch The Solar Eclipse Safely

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Sycamore Community Schools, in collaboration with the Hamilton County Educational Service Center, is proud to offer Head Start classes for families who meet income qualifications. Head Start is a federally-funded early childhood program designed to provide comprehensive services to young children and engages parents in their children’s education. Interested in enrolling your child? Please call 513.674.4329.

For additional information please go to

http://www.hcesc.org/head-start

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The City of Montgomery Arts Commission Presents Romeo and Juliet

The City of Montgomery Arts Commission will debut Shakespeare’s classic “Romeo and Juliet” in Montgomery Park on Sunday, Sept. 3 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The cast features six actors from Cincinnati Shakespeare Company’s Resident Ensemble.

Admission is free, no ticket or RSVP required. Arriving early is typically recommended for best seating, and lawn chairs and blankets are suggested.

For questions about the event, contact Julie Machon at (513) 792-8316.