
Montgomery Elementary News
November 1, 2019
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
Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 11/4/19
CARING – A caring person likes other people, looks for good in others, and exhibits kindness and compassion for others.
CARING means being charitable and helping others.
Specials Schedule for the week of November 4, 2019
Monday, Nov. 4 - C Day
Tuesday, Nov. 5 - D Day
Wednesday, Nov. 6 - A Day
Thursday, Nov. 7 - B Day
Friday, Nov. 8 - C Day
CANNED FOOD DRIVE
The canned food drive starts November 1st and will end November 15, 2019. These cans provide needed food for families in our area during the holidays. Let’s all help take care of others by providing food to families who need our support. Please bring in Thanksgiving non-perishable foods starting tomorrow. Other food items always needed are corn, green beans, peas, baked beans, fruit, soup, peanut butter, jelly, tuna, ravioli, beef stew, chili, and cereal.
Thank you!
WE NEED CARDBOARD
The week of November 11 the Aviation Station will return to our school! We will be in need of lots of cardboard for the project. Please consider saving and sending in a few boxes to school. We can use any kind of cardboard, from cereal boxes to Amazon Prime boxes! Boxes will be stored on the stage.
Thank you for your help!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
NOVEMBER
11/7 - Picture Retakes
11/22 - Family Fun Night (Bingo)
11/27 - Thanksgiving Break
11/28 - Thanksgiving Break
11/29 - Thanksgiving Break
DECEMBER
12/6 - PBIS Spirit Day (wear your green t-shirt)
12/20 - Teacher Work Day - No School
12/23 thru 1/3 - Winter Break - No School
SCHOOL NEWS
LIFETOUCH
Picture retake day is
Thursday, November 7.
PTO NEWS & NOTES
PTO PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Happy November Everyone! It’s hard to believe it’s already November, but that also means that Montgomery’s Carnival will be here before you know it! Mark your calendars for Friday, January 31, 2020! It will be a fun filled night for everyone!
We are now accepting donations of NUT FREE candy for our carnival Games and Prizes committees. 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!
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.
The Montgomery Elem. After School Program Is Back!
All your favorite programs will be back Tuesdays this winter, but we have added more fun! New classes will include, coding, cooking, STEAM and Origami.
Registration will open on 12/2 so keep an eye out for the registration link so you don’t miss out on any of the fun!
Specific details around dates, timing, classes and registration will be sent out in the Weekly Newsletter as registration approaches. In the meantime, feel free to contact Kate Caccamo or Ashley Gratsch at montgomeryenrichment@gmail.com with questions.
On Thursday, November 14, the PTO’s Make A Difference Committee will host an after-school service activity at school, on the stage, from 3:45-4:30. We will be making snack bags and greeting cards for the residents/families staying at the Ronald McDonald House in Clifton. We’ll provide the materials, we just need help in decorating the bags, carefully packing them with goodies, and making a card to include in each bag. Please register your child via the Sign-Up Genius below. Also please remember to notify the office that your child will be staying after school that day. Parents are welcome to come and help or you can pick up your child on the stage at 4:30.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094DAEAD2CA1FE3-afterschool4
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN PURCHASING TICKETS FOR
OUR ANNIE KIDS
THEATRE PRODUCTION SCHEDULED FOR
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8?
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKETS ARE $2.50.
The PTO invites you to an evening of FREE Family Fun!
Mark Your Calendars
WHEN: Friday, November 22, 2019
TIME: 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
WHERE: Montgomery Elementary Cafeteria
WHO: All Montgomery Elementary Families
Join us for a family night of BINGO! Multiple games, awesome prizes, snacks and drinks...it's a great way to spend time together. Relax, laugh, and have fun because we've got the entertainment covered to kick off your weekend. All ages welcome!
Please note: children must be accompanied by a guardian during the entire event.
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ENROLL NOW!
Please enroll your Kroger Plus Card in the Kroger Community Rewards Program benefiting Montgomery Elementary PTO to earn dollars for our organization!
SCHOOL NPO #80687
1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
2. Sign in (if you already have an account) OR create an account
3. Click on “Enroll Now” for the Kroger Community Rewards Program
4. Complete form as follows:
• Find your organization – type in 80687
• Select your organization – Montgomery Elementary PTO, 9609 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 80687. Make sure to click on the circle in front of the name!
• Click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the screen
5. Go to Account Settings and verify your information. Make sure your Kroger Plus card number is recorded with Montgomery Elementary PTO as your Community Rewards organization. You can also check the bottom of your receipts each time you shop.
THANK YOU for supporting the Montgomery Elementary PTO!
Sycamore Schools On November 5 Ballot
We are just days away from a crucial decision for our district. On November 5, voters will decide on a $127.5 million bond issue to renovate and replace our oldest and obsolete facilities. If approved, this will result in an increase of $7 monthly per $100,000 of home market value. Through our three-year Master Facility Plan process we identified the need for replacement and renovation of the district’s aged and obsolete buildings to support the educational and instructional needs of current and future generations of students. Learn more about why low-interest rates and escalating construction costs make this a cost-effective time to implement this plan. Every school in the district will see some impact if the plan is approved on Tuesday. Learn more about the specifics of the plan, the construction timeline, and our vision for the future of our schools.
THANKS!!