Montgomery Elementary News
March 6, 2020
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 March 9
PERSEVERANCE – a person of perseverance continues to go on in spite of difficulties.
PERSEVERANCE means to remain steady in anything you undertake.
Specials Schedule for the week of March 9
Monday, March 9 - A Day
Tuesday, March 10 - B Day
Wednesday, March 11 -C Day
Thursday, March 12 - D Day
Friday, March 13 - A Day
Hello Montgomery Families,
It is officially planning time for the 2020-21 school year! I can’t believe how fast this year has gone by. Please take a moment to fill out the Class Placement Form 2020-21. We want to know your thoughts and concerns about your child and this form allows us to keep all of the information organized. I am always happy to talk in person or on the phone but know I will also ask you to fill out the form! The form closes on March 23, 2020 at the end of the school day.
Best,
Dr. Debelak
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARCH
12* - Picture Day (* Note - Date Change)
16 - Spring Break - No School
17 - Spring Break - No School
18 - Spring Break - No School
19 - Spring Break - No School
20 - Spring Break - No School
27 - International Night (6:30 - 8pm)
SCHOOL NEWS
SPRING PHOTOS
Thursday, March 12
Individual and Class Photos will be taken
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SYCAMORE ADVISORY COMMISSION APPLICATION
Are you interested in having an impact on the future of your local school district? The Sycamore Community Schools Advisory Commission is seeking at-large members. Any resident of the school district is welcome to apply.
Individuals interested in joining the Sycamore Advisory Commission should complete and return a Sycamore Advisory Commission application. The deadline for submitting an application is one week prior to the March SAC meeting (March 9, 2020). New members are appointed and approved by the Board of Education on an annual basis. SAC officers are elected and approved annually each spring.
An application to become a member-at-large can also be obtained by visiting the Sycamore Board of Education Office at 5959 Hagewa Drive, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45242, or by calling the school district at 513-686-1700.
Application link: https://www.sycamoreschools.org/cms/lib/OH01914515/Centricity/Domain/508/Application_SAC_Membership_FINAL_01-19.pdf
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BOOKMARK WINNERS
Congratulations to the following students for being chosen by the teachers at Montgomery Elementary as the grade level bookmark winner during our author visit extravaganza! We are so proud of all of the students. It was tough competition! We have a school full of future illustrators!
Each grade level winner's bookmark design was recreated, laminated, and distributed to the other students in their grade level. Thank you to the Montgomery PTO for sponsoring this project.
The winners are:
Shrinath Ramachandran - Kindergarten
Laney Telford - First Grade
Anna Johnson - Second Grade
Vaibhav Singh - Third Grade
Naomi Beck - Fourth Grade
PTO NEWS & NOTES
IF YOU HAVE A NEED
PTO FUNDS CAN HELP!
The Montgomery PTO Special Requests Committee is accepting requests from teachers, staff and parents to fund needs/proposals you may have. Please complete the linked google form by Wednesday, March 25th. Please read guidelines thoroughly as revisions have been made.
https://tinyurl.com/specialrequestsspring20
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Guidelines and Criteria:
Parents, teachers and staff members may make requests.
Requests will be presented to the Committee for review and discussion on Monday March 30th.
Must be a member of the PTO
A Request should meet at least one of the following criteria:
- It is beneficial to a majority of students
- It is for an educational speaker, presentation or assembly located at the school
- It will improve the learning environment
- It is for an extracurricular activity
*Funding for Field Trips in not available through
Special Requests
Very Important!!! Requests should be fully researched and include itemized price lists, price comparisons, rationale for purchase, accurate costs including shipping, information about whether or not the district and/or the school already has the item, book or program, etc.
Feel free to contact Christa Lloyd at christarlloyd@hotmail.com with any
questions or concerns.
***In honor of our wonderful friend, Laura Whitmer, and her many years of dedication to our PTO, a portion of the special request funds will be used to fulfill a request in Laura's name.
If you would like to submit an idea for this special fund, please reference the" Laura Whitmer Memorial Fund"
on your
Special Request submission.
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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.
WE NEED YOU!
Montgomery Elementary is made up of a wonderfully diverse student population. International Night is an evening to celebrate this diversity and learn about one another’s cultures. Please sign up to represent your culture or country by making food, displaying an informational booth, showcasing a traditional dance, etc. This night occurs only once every other year and we need your help to make it spectacular!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4DACAE2BA3FF2-international
You’re in it! Do you have it?
Order your Montgomery Yearbook today! Last day to
purchase is Friday, March 20th!
Enter School ID: 1834420
TICKETS ON SALE
Montgomery Theatre’s Musical
Interested in purchasing tickets to see “A Year with Frog and Toad” put on by some of our 1st and 2nd graders? The show will take place TONIGHT, March 6, 2020 6:30 PM. General Admission tickets are $2.50!
VOLUNTEERS
Have you ever wanted to get involved with our PTO? Now is your chance!
We have a variety of opportunities that are diverse and can fit your needs and calendar!
Our PTO is responsible for a variety of fun activities that help our school and kids – you won’t regret it!
OPEN POSITIONS
Co-1st VPs
2nd VP
Carnival Games
Carnival Basket Raffle
Carnival Tickets
Boosterthon co-chair
4th Grade Graduation
Carnival Volunteer Coordinator
SPRING PHOTOS
LIFETOUCH will be taking individual and class photos on
*THURSDAY, MARCH 12*
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Sycamore Robotics offers all three FIRST programs: FIRST LEGO League Junior (for rising 2nd through 3rd graders) FIRST LEGO League (for rising 4th through 8th graders) FIRST Tech Challenge (for rising 7th through 12th graders) Apply for Sycamore FIRST Robotics Teams for the 2020-2021 School Year On April 3rd, your school’s Smore newsletter will have a link to the application, with parent and student portions, as well as instructions to submit a participation fee. Apply by May 15th for on-time submission.
Parents are strongly encouraged to attend the info session to find out more about Sycamore Robotics and how to get involved. FLL JR & FLL Info Session - Thur., Apr. 2, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm - Greene School Media Center FTC Info Session - Wed, April 1, from 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm - Greene School Media Center
Note that junior high students will have the ability to choose between FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge. Be sure to select the program you desire. Note also that applicants who are rising high schoolers will receive additional details following the application submission deadline for joining the high school team. For information about all of these programs, visit www.firstinspires.org. Questions? Email SycamoreRoboticsBooster@googlegroups.com. Want to see more Sycamore Robotics teams in action? Visit our booth at the district-wide STEAM Showcase on Sat., May 9, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at E.H. Greene Intermediate
Sign up to volunteer for the Sycamore Wellness Fest here!
Coming in the fall of 2020 is a new way to celebrate the skills, abilities, and unique niches of the Sycamore Family! Check out the details for this new K-12 event coming to Sycamore that celebrates our students of all levels. More info to come!