Montgomery Elementary News
September 21, 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 9/24/18
CITIZENSHIP – A good citizen follows rules, obeys laws, protects the environment, and respects authority.
CITIZENSHIP means being loyal to our country and trying to make our neighborhood, community, and country better places in which to live.
Specials Schedule for the week of September 24, 2018
Monday 9/24 - D Day
Tuesday 9/25 - A Day
Wednesday 9/26 - B Day
Thursday 9/27 - C Day
Friday 9/28 - No School
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
SEPTEMBER
28 - No School for Students- Professional Development Day
OCTOBER
9 - Donut Day (A-L) 8:30am - 9:05am
10 - Donut Day (M-Z) 8:30am - 9:05am
15 - No School for Students- Teacher Records Day
16 - Literacy Night ***6:00pm - 7:30pm***
19 - Joseph Beth Book Fair Begins
26 - No School for Students - Parent/Teacher Conferences
***This is a change from what is listed on the Sycamore Calendar that was mailed to your home***
SCHOOL NEWS
SAVE THE DATE
Literacy Night is Tuesday, October 16
***6:00pm - 7:30pm***
An invitation with RSVP will coming in late September.
***This is a change from what is listed on the Sycamore Calendar that was mailed to your home this summer***
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PTO NEWS
BOOSTERTHON RE-CAP
Congratulations to our grade level winners! The following classes collected the most pledges and will compete against the teachers in a Dodgeball game on
November 16th!
Kindergarten - Mrs. Hayes
First Grade - Mrs. Thomas
Second Grade - Mrs. Mullins
Third Grade - Mrs. Oduyoye
Fourth Grade - Mrs. Furlong
Thank you all for helping Montgomery Elementary grow full STEAM ahead!
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MEMBERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
The PTO has been hard at work preparing a fun year for all our students. 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. In case you missed your hard copy forms, you can access the Membership Form and the Volunteer Sign Up by clinking the links. These forms are also available on our website.
It’s NOT too late to sign up! Remember, PTO chairs if you have not already submitted your membership please do so, Teachers please remember you must be a PTO member to submit special requests, and lastly if you would like access to the DirectorySpot App for the Student Directory you must be a PTO member! Please print the form and return with your money to Laura Whitmer as soon as possible!
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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Directory Spot-Coming Soon!
Be on the lookout for an email regarding Directory Spot information! You will have the opportunity to modify, add to, or delete information associated with your family profile.
We are working hard to get Directory Spot up and running for the year and want to make sure all information is accurate. Once you receive the email, please take a moment to look at your information in Directory Spot for this coming year.
Only PTO members will have access to Directory Spot throughout the year. If you have not joined the PTO yet, it’s not too late! Let us know if you have any questions.
Alicia Murphy (Alicia.murphy2@gmail.com) and Katherine Rapp (kswalch@yahoo.com)
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LUNCHROOM VOLUNTEERS
Want to spy on your kids during lunch?
Then volunteer in the lunchroom!
Click this link for all the details!
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PTO PRESIDENT’S REPORT
It has been wonderful seeing everyone and meeting so many new families the past few weeks! We are off to a great school year at Montgomery Elementary and we are so excited about all the things to come.
HELP!
Calling ALL Parents! We are still in desperate need of a PTO After School Enrichment Chair?!?
This person is responsible for coordinating all the After-School Enrichment Programs offered to the students each year! Most of these programs/teachers are already established and have already been in contact with us and are ready to go! Programs begin shortly after the New Year so we need a chair to fill this position by mid-October. Unfortunately, without a Chair we WILL NOT offer after school programs this school year!
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Please Mark Your Calendars:
Calling all dads, granddads, uncles, or other parental figures to Donut Fun with Your #1
Tuesday, October 9 (last names A-L) and Wednesday, October 10 (last names M-Z)
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Our next General Meeting on Wednesday,
October 24th at 9:30
Have questions before then please contact me, Kristy Felss, at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
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.
SEE BELOW OR
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!
Volunteer Coordinator” - Partha Gorla @ psgorla@gmail.com for any queries.
QUALITY PROFILE
Sycamore Schools is proud to present the seventh edition of our Quality Profile, which provides a comprehensive look at the high-quality education and services offered during the 2017-2018 school year. Click here to view it online.
FREE & REDUCED PRICE MEAL PROGRAM
The roll off date for Free and Reduced benefits from the 2017-2018 school year is Septemeber 26th. On Sept. 27th if you have not reapplied for the Free and Reduced Price Meal Program for the 2018-2019 school year your benefits will revert to full pay. The district will not cover any negative funds accrued after this cut off date, so it is imperative the form is turned in before Sept 26th. Please contact the Child Nutrition Department with any questions - (513) 686-1796.
Click here to apply online.
Thanks,
Kelsey Gash RD, LD
Child Nutrition & Wellness Director
Sycamore Community Schools
(513) 686-1796
SYCAMORE JUNIOR HIGH AVIATOR FLIGHT FEST RACE
Mark your calendars for the 8th Annual Sycamore Junior High Aviator Flight Fest 5k/10k Race & Festival on Saturday, October 20, 2018! Please visit our website at www.aviatorflightfest.com to Register for the Race and get more Flight Fest 2018 information.
Bring paid receipt showing you registered for Flight Fest 2018 race to Kenwood Athleta on 9/29/18 to receive 20% discount off one item!
Silent Auction is live for bidding on items. Bidding will close on 10/20/18. Don’t miss Instant Buy Opportunity for 2 tickets to Chris Stapleton concert on Oct.4th at Riverbend. Check out some of the new items added: Blue Jackets tickets, Main Event game passes, tickets for SJH choir concerts, reserved parking for SJH choir and band concerts, and more! Go to www.aviatorflightfest.com to see Flight Fest Silent Auction.
Follow us on twitter @avesflightfest to get race updates and information on new items added to Silent Auction.
Please contact Michelle Ciotola at avesflightfest@gmail.com to learn about business and family sponsorships, volunteer opportunities, or any questions regarding Aviator Flight Fest.
HS VARIETY SHOW - OCTOBER 6
Sycamore High School Hosts Variety Show Saturday, October 6th @ 7p in the HS Auditorium. Tickets: $10 available pre-sale at www.aveschoir.org starting September 21st / $12 at the door.
Acts feature groups and soloists who are members of the student body including vocal and instrumental groups, cool human tricks, gymnastics, a performance by all choral ensembles and more! Proceeds benefit the Sycamore Vocal Boosters.