Montgomery Elementary News
January 19, 2024
Contact Us
Dr. Amy Debelak, Principal
Ms. Sally Ganz, Asst. Principal
Office 513-686-1730
Absence Line 513-686-1736
Absence Email MTattendance@sycamoreschools.org
School Nurse 513-686-1733
Cafeteria 513-686-1735
Transportation 513-686-1785
FAX 513-792-6131
Website: http://www.sycamoreschools.org/Domain/13
Location: 9609 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Facebook: www.facebook.com/montgomeryelementaryofficial/?fref=ts
🍎 PRINCIPAL'S CORNER 🍎
I just wanted to update you on the wonderful week we've had at school. Our students have been working so hard on their Acadience testing, and I'm proud of their efforts. Report cards are in your students ebackpacks. Please contact us if you have any issues accessing the report cards.
Next week, we will be starting our MAP assessments, which will help us track their progress throughout the year. It's an exciting time for us!
Our 1st and 2nd graders had Frog and Toad tryouts this week. The show will be in March, and we are really looking forward to it. The students always do a fantastic job!
Lastly, don't forget about the Glow Dance on January 26th, organized by our amazing PTO. We're grateful for all that you do to support us.
Stay warm and enjoy the college basketball season now that the Bengals are done for the season. Have a relaxing weekend!
Amy
📅 IMPORTANT DATES 📅
JANUARY:
19 - Report Cards Posted in E-Backpack
19 - Kindergarten Registration Opens
23-26 - MAP Testing
26 - PTO Glow Party
FEBRUARY:
19 - President's Day *No School*
MARCH:
8 - Theater Performance
📚 MONTGOMERY NEWS 📚
Clothing Donations Needed
Donations Needed of gently worn clothing in the nurse’s office for students needing a change of clothes during the school day. Sizes 6 - 12 years, pants and long sleeve shirts, are greatly needed at this time.
Thank you!
Nurse Linton
Join us for an insightful training session organized by the Maple Dale PTO on the Sycamore's new Learning Management System, Canvas, as presented by Chris Gutermuth. This session is designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to navigate Canvas effectively, ensuring you stay well-informed about your child's academic journey. Learn how to track progress, access assignments, and stay connected with teachers. Your active participation in this training will not only enhance your understanding of the educational tools at your disposal but also foster a collaborative partnership between home and school.
ART ROOM VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
Hello, awesome aviator families! The art room is in need of volunteers. The volunteers will help prepare supplies, help with the art show, and help with displays. If this is something you are interested in please complete the art room volunteer sign-up form!
Thank you so much!
Mrs. Helton
Mikayla Helton (She/Her)
Art Teacher
Montgomery Elementary School
✏️ PTO NEWS ✏️
Hello Montgomery Families,
We look forward to seeing you all on for our very first Glow Party on January 26!! If you are interested in volunteering for the Glow Party or in purchasing items from the wish list to help us make the night fun, please see the flyer or our Facebook page. The PTO is also excited to bring back Cultural Heritage Night to the families of Montgomery Elementary! We are fortunate to have such a diverse student body at Montgomery and we are looking for families who are willing to share more about their culture. We are asking that any families interested and willing to provide information or food at a booth during Cultural Heritage Night on April 5, 2024 sign up to make this a memorable event! We will be holding an informational Zoom session in February to provide more details about the event and to answer any questions!
Please complete the form below if you are interested in learning more and participating!
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd_W7QMqXi95P0is3sfBgAEj1j1Pl2u5briR9DTvdF5Fkoz7Q/viewform
Feel free to reach out if you have any questions, concerns or suggestions!
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
We CANNOT do the work we do in the school without the help of our wonderful volunteers! We are always looking for help so if you are interested or need more information please contact me at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org. Positions that we'd like to fill as soon as possible include:
LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS - NEW LINK FOR JANUARY!!! Help monitor students in the lunchroom and clean up between grades. Sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084CAEAA2FABFF2-46962770-january#/
MEDIA CENTER VOLUNTEERS – NEW LINK FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY!!! Help check in books and reshelve during the school day. Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0E4CA9A729AAFD0-46752574-janfeb#/
UPCOMING EVENTS
There are lots of fun things coming up. Please be sure to mark your calendars!!
GLOW PARTY – Friday, January 26, 6:00-8:00pm in the Montgomery Elementary Gymnasium. 6:00-6:30 will be sensory friendly. Wear your neon and white and you will glow all night long!! We will also have a Blind Auction for families to win wonderful experiences donated by our awesome teachers!! Please note this is not a drop off event, students must be accompanied by an adult.
PTO MEETING – Thursday, March 14, 6:00-7:00pm in the Montgomery Elementary Cafeteria. More details in the coming weeks. Pizza and Childcare will be provided.
CULTURAL HERITAGE NIGHT – Friday, April 5, 2024 in the Montgomery Elementary Cafeteria & Gymnasium. See above for more information and opportunities to participate!
All information is also available on the PTO website and via our facebook page. If you have any questions, you're always welcome to send an email to me - MTPTO@sycamoreschools.org
Best,
Amanda Middleton
Montgomery PTO President
The PTO will be having a special requests meeting on January 23, 2024. Special requests is a process in which parents, guardians, family members, students, and Montgomery Elementary staff may make a request for an item(s) that could benefit the Montgomery Elementary School and, if approved, the PTO will purchase this item for the school.
The criteria to be considered for special request funds include:
-the person making the request must be a current member of the Montgomery Elementary PTO. Fill out Membership Form if you need to join the 2023-2024 PTO still.
-the item(s) requested need to benefit the majority of the students
-the item(s) cannot be consumable and need to remain in the school long-term/beyond this school year
-the person making the request must provide pricing for the item(s) from more than one source without taxes
-if approved, the item(s) will become the property of the Montgomery Elementary PTO and must remain in the school building/property
If you are interested please complete this Google Form. The deadline to submit a request is Monday, January 8, 2024 at noon.
If your request is approved, you will be notified on or before February 12, 2024. Please direct any questions to mtptovpwaymeans@sycamoreschools.org
✈️ DISTRICT NEWS ✈️
Event and Activity Flyers Now Listed on Website
After receiving feedback from families, all district-approved flyers will now be listed on Sycamore Schools' website instead of in our weekly newsletters. This will help condense our newsletters to important school information. If you are still interested in viewing community flyers about events and activities for students, please click here: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/domain/944