Montgomery Elementary News
August 31, 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 9/3/18
TRUSTWORTHINESS – A trustworthy person keeps promises, tells the truth, and will not hurt anyone with unkind actions or words.
TRUSTWORTHINESS means being reliable.
Specials Schedule for the week of September 3, 2018
Monday 9/3 - No School
Tuesday 9/4 - B Day
Wednesday 9/5 - C Day
Thursday 9/6 - D Day
Friday 9/7 - A Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
9/3 - Labor Day - No School
9/7 - Boosterthon Fun Run - Students Should Wear Their Blue Boosterthon T-Shirts to School
9/14 - First PBIS Spirit Day - Students Wear Their Green PBIS T-Shirts to School
9/18 - Fall Picture Day (Including 4th Grade Group Photo)
SCHOOL NEWS
A MESSAGE FROM OUR BUS COMPOUND
Our bus compound has asked us to remind our families that your child can not ride a different bus to/from school in order to be at friend’s house for a play date. Daycare situations will be handled on an individual basis and MUST be pre-approved each time a request is made.
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PBIS SPIRIT DAY CHANGE
Our first PBIS Spirit Day will be Friday, September 14th! This is a change from the cards you received last week. September 7th is our Boosterthon Fun Run and students will be wearing their blue Boosterthon T-shirts instead!
PTO NEWS & NOTES
BOOSTERTHON Montgomery Fun Run!
Put on your lab coats and don't forget your protective eyewear! Boosterthon's
Mind Spark Mystery Lab has begun! Please visit FunRun.com and register your child for this extraordinary adventure! Each day from August 28-September 6, the students will be engaged in a STEAM-fueled journey, learning fun character and fitness lessons that will teach them five 21st-century character traits to help strengthen themselves and our world, all while earning money for our school. We are raising funds for STEAM items (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) to supplement our amazing curriculum. Our Mystery will conclude on Friday, September 7th with a Fun Run, where parents are encouraged to cheer on the students as they complete their laps outside this year (weather permitting)! This is one of the few days throughout the school year that requires no sign in. All spectators are to gather on the playground. The playground gates will be unlocked.
Mark your calendars for the Fun Run times as follows:
9:20-10:20 2nd Grade/AM Kindergarten
10:25-11:25 1st Grade
11:30-12:30 3rd Grade
1:25-2:25 4th Grade
2:35-3:35 PM/FD Kindergarten
Questions? Please contact Christa Lloyd, christarlloyd@hotmail.com or Alison Moss, alisonwarmmoss@gmail.com
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Room parents needed
Just a friendly reminder that room parent volunteer forms were distributed to
students yesterday. If you are interested in volunteering, please have your
child return the form to school by Sept. 6 (next Thursday). If you need another
form, please see the attached Homeroom Parent Form by clicking the link. Questions? Contact Elizabeth Miller,
elizabethkay2@yahoo.com Thank you!
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Attention Chess loving students
Chess Club is forming this school year in the fall for 1st-4th graders. No experience necessary. It's will be a 13 week program taught by Coach Daniel Zimmer (uscf id 15332953) and held once a week starting Wednesday, September 12th from 8-9 am. The program will cover all the basics including moves, notation of moves, and also some strategies to be able to win games. Participation fee is $130 and will include a chess board and t-shirt for each student. Interested parents please email renee.e.marshall@gmail.com. Registration is first come first serve with a maximum of 14 students.
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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 or last weeks S’more, you can access the Membership Form and the Volunteer Sign Up by clinking the links. These forms are also available on our website.
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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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 excited about all the exciting things to come. If I missed you at the PTO Welcome Back Coffee, Open House, or Curriculum Preview Night I look forward to seeing you at our next General Meeting on Wednesday, October 24th at 9:30 so please mark your calendars! Have questions before then please contact me, Kristy Felss, at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
Mark your calendars for the eighth annual Sycamore Junior High Flight Fest 5k/10k Race & Festival which will be held on Saturday, October 20, 2018! Please visit our website at www.aviatorflightfest.com to register for the race and view more Flight Fest 2018 information. New this year-Those that register for the race will receive a custom made Flight Fest 2018 finishers medal in addition to Flight Fest t-shirt and swag bag. When registering for the race be sure to vote for your favorite SJH teacher to win a prize and a “surprise”. Stay posted for details on what that surprise entails! Hint-teacher may not like it, but students will! Race begins at 8am. and First Watch will provide breakfast for runners/walkers immediately following the race. The festival begins at 10am. with food, games, Silent Auction, and more! Also new this year-Silent Auction will be available online. Follow us on twitter @avesflightfest to see when Auction site goes live! You do NOT want to miss the updates on auction items added and awesome Instant Buys. Please contact Michelle Ciotola at avesflightfest@gmail.com to learn about business and family sponsorships opportunities, volunteer opportunities, or any questions regarding Flight Fest. Thank you for your support! Go Aves!