Contact Us
Dr. Amy Debelak, Principal
Ms. Sally Ganz, 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
ANNOUNCEMENT OF OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
An optional administration of the CogAT for gifted services will be offered on Saturday, January 11, 2020, at Maple Dale Elementary School from 9:00-12:00. Please note parents are responsible for transportation to and from testing. Thank you!
for the 2020 January CogAT Testing for Elementary Schools
You may request that your child be tested on the Cognitive Ability Test (CogAT). If you wish to have your child participate in this round of testing, all requests must be made through the below online link by January 3, 2020. If you have a child in 2nd and/or 4th grade, they will take the test during school with their class and do not need to be signed up. For other grade levels, we are offering an optional testing opportunity. In order to decrease disruption to your child's instruction, this testing opportunity will take place on Saturday, January 11, at Maple Dale from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm for all four elementary buildings.
Please note it is the parents' responsibility to provide transportation to and from Maple Dale on morning of testing.
An optional administration of the CogAT for gifted service will be offered on Saturday, December 8, 2018, at Maple Dale Elementary School from 9:00-12:00. Please note parents are responsible for transportation to and from testing. Ensure the correct parent email is entered as this is the email the district will use for communication. Thank you!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
JANUARY
10 - PBIS SPIRIT DAY (wear green t-shirt)
10 - Report Cards Go Home in Backpacks
SCHOOL NEWS
CLASS OF 2033
KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION
January 21, 2020 through February 14, 2020
District Office
5959 Hagewa Drive
Cincinnati, OH 45242
BY APPOINTMENT ONLY!
Daytime and evening appointments will be available
Beginning January 6th, families must complete all
online forms.
The 2020-21 school year will not open in Final Forms until January 6th, 2020. Any forms completed prior to January 6th will result in registration for the 2019-20 school year.
Once all forms are complete, follow the instructions to make an appointment online.
*All appointments are made electronically. Links will be added here to make an appointment in January.
*If Final Forms is not complete, your appointment will not be accepted. Lottery deadline for full day kindergarten is February 14th, 2020.
*Full day selection is NOT based on your appointment date.
*All students registered by the deadline will be entered into the lottery if you choose.
A $100 deposit is required at your registration appointment
to be included in the full day lottery.
If you have questions about kindergarten curriculum, whether or not your child is ready for kindergarten or any other academic concerns, please contact your child’s school:
Montgomery Elementary
513-686-1730
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PARKING LOT NORTH ENTRANCE
Please remember the north entrance of our parking lot is one way & entrance only. Exiting here creates choas for our parents and has become a safety issue for our children.
Thanks for your understanding
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PTO NEWS & NOTES
Happy December and Happy Holidays Everyone!! The new year and Montgomery’s Circus Carnival will be here before you know it!! We hope you have already marked your calendars, and your entire family plans to join us, for the evening of Friday, January 31, 2020!!! It will be a fun filled night for everyone, but we are not able to do this without an ARMY of volunteers! Please look at the posts below! Sign up to work a shift (or two), donate items to basket raffle or silent auction, ask your employer to consider being a Carnival Sponsor?!? Please sign up for your shift for carnival soon to insure you get your choice of time and/or preferred game!!
We are still accepting donations of NUT FREE candy for our carnival Prizes committee through January 10, 2010! If you have extra Halloween Candy (especially hard candy such as lollipops) please send it to school with your kid(s) or bring them in to the school office where you will find a collection bin!
Don’t forget to mark your calendars for the next General PTO Meeting on January 15, 2020 at 9:30am!
Come and learn more about the new Ambassadors Program and meet Montgomery’s new chair Zung Handa. Dr Debelak, Cal Roberts, and Assistant Superintendent Karen Naber will be speaking and available for questions!
Have questions before then please contact me, Kristy Felss, at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
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It’s NOT too Late to Join the PTO!
Sign up today online and even pay your dues!
CLICK HERE FOR PTO MEMBERSHIP AND
WE HAVE OFFICIALLY GONE GREEN THIS YEAR. CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE PTO WEB PAGE. THIS PAGE IS FULL OF INFORMATION INCLUDING Board & Committees, Directory Information, Events & Programs, Fundraising, Treasurer Info & Special Requests.
After School Program Registration Info is HERE
Dates: Tuesdays Jan. 28, Feb, 4, 11, 18, 25, March 3
Time: 4pm-5pm
Location: Montgomery Elementary
THE LINK TO SIGN UP WENT LIVE ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 2. Please check the PTO Web page for additional information and sign up.
TO REGISTER
Step one: You can find a link for SignUp Genius on our PTO Web Page @ https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/2687. On our PTO Web Page you will find a link for SIGNUP GENIUS. Remember - this link will not be available or live until MONDAY, Dec. 2. Only one spot per student. Class descriptions are below. Registration closes January 1st.
Step two: You must pay via the Montgomery PTO paypal (Paypal: mtptotreasurer@sycamoreschools.org) or by check made out to Montgomery PTO and placed in the PTO mailbox by Jan. 15).
Once we have received your payment, we will notify you via email with confirmation and instructions on filling out communication forms, snack requirements and on site contact information during class.
Please email montgomeryenrichment@gmail.com with any questions!
Magic
Company: Amazing Cindini
Grades: 1-4
Class description: Disappear” for one hour a week for 6-weeks. Learn secrets used by famous magicians. Amaze your family and friends with the magic learned in this fun, exciting & educational magic program. Classes include hands on instruction and personalized training.
Each student will receive a variety of magic tricks to start or add to their own magic collection.
Cost: $93
Yoga
Company: Yoga with Carly
Grades: K-4
Class Description: Join us for an hour of yoga poses and games, journaling, and a little relaxation time. No prior experience needed. Yoga mats will be provided if needed. Please wear comfortable clothes and be ready to focus your mind and learn some tools to help you feel your best!
Cost: $57
Art and Design
Company: I.C.I Studio
Grades: 1-4
Class Description: I.C.I. Studio presents the Art and Design Program for all skill levels. No experience is required! Students will broaden their creative minds and use their imagination to create their own designs through various forms of art. We will have a different theme or project each week to allow students to learn a variety of techniques. Participants will be provided with guided instruction, but will also be given plenty of creative freedom.
Cost: $87.50
Origami
Company: Origami by Christine
Grades: 2-4
Class Description: Unlock the secrets of origami and learn how to fold colorful paper squares into animals, toys and more.
Cost: $93
Steam by Strive
Company: Strive
Grades: k-4
Class Description: At Strive Academy, our mission is to engage learners of all levels using STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art, and math). Each week, we will focus on activities that increase problem solving skills through hands-on learning. We will be investigating science and math through experiments and problem solving, building with engineering challenges, discovering the basics of coding, and creating some amazing art along the way.
Cost: $83
Taekwondo
Company: Ahn Taekwondo Institute
Grades: k-4
Class Description: Learn basic martial arts and Korean culture though a variety of fun activities that include hitting targets, partner drills and self defense techniques. Students will be focused and engaged while learning practical and valuable skills.
Cost: $62
Smart Start Art
Company: Learning Means Fun
Grades: k-2
Class Description: The sky's the limit as we daydream about the future- the inventions, homes, landscapes, and modes of transportation of tomorrow! Sketch and draw, shade and color, cut, glue, fold... create!
Cost: $82
Music Start
Company: Learning Means Fun
Grades: k-4
Class Description: Learn to read music and play tunes! Using specialized, proprietary MusicStart keyboards, students learn to play familiar tunes in a group setting by color, letter, and note matching while using problem-solving strategies - without sacrificing any important musical knowledge - we are not taking shortcuts to playing and reading music. Prepare your student to take any instrument by giving them a solid musical foundation with this exciting program!
Cost: $101
Coding
Company: Learning Means Fun
Grades: 2-4
Class Description: Ozobot Zone- The amazing Ozobot rolls, spins, zig-zags, dances and flashes a rainbow of colors, all at your command! This cross-curriculum course brings coding and robotics together. Write some code on your computer, and the Ozobot will act it out in front of you! Play fun coding games, challenge other robots to a race, and draw a colorful path for your Ozobot to follow. This pint-sized but powerful robot will be your partner in learning as we gain skills in logic, storytelling, sequencing, and problem-solving. Each student will receive an award on the last day of the session, and will have the opportunity to earn Code Belts to demonstrate their learned skills!
Cost: $94.50
Cooking
Company: Learning Means Fun
Grades: k-4
Class Description: Our chefs-in-training will learn how to make delicious and nutritious
recipes using fresh and colorful ingredients. We will travel across the globe to learn about the cuisine and traditions of different countries and master cooking safety, slicing, dicing, chopping, baking, zesting, and more!
Cost: $139
Save the Date:
International Night will be held on Friday, March 27, 2020 from 6:30-8pm. This will be an evening to celebrate the diversity of cultures represented in our student population. The event will consist of cultural booths, food booth, performances, and more. A sign up link to participate will be included in January’s newsletter.
