Monty's Mail

Dear Montclair Parents and Families,

This Friday November 8th, we honor our Montclair community Veterans with an afternoon parade and brief choral performance. Veteran's day is an occasion where we realize what a treasure our nation is and give thanks to those who protect it. On behalf of all the staff at Montclair Elementary, we extend our deepest gratitude and respect to all Veterans and military service members. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Enjoy the Veteran's Day weekend celebration!

Mr. Slayter

Dear Cardinal Family,

As we wrap up the 1st quarter of the 2024-2025 school year and ease into November, I invite and encourage every Montclair student, parent, family, and staff member to pause and reflect on the daily moments of gratitude and small blessings that enrich our lives. November is a wonderful time to appreciate the kindness, support, and dedication that each member of our community brings to our school.

Let's take this opportunity to acknowledge the hard work and achievements of our students, the unwavering support of our parents and families, and the commitment of our staff. Whether it's a smile from a friend, a helping hand from a teacher, or a moment of understanding from a parent, these small acts of kindness make a big difference.

As we continue through this month, let's celebrate the positive impact we have on each other and the strength of our Cardinal community. Thank you for being a part of our journey and for contributing to the warm, inclusive environment that makes Montclair Elementary such a special place.

With Immense Gratitude,

Mrs. Michelle Bryant

Assistant Principal

Please remember that you must have a picture ID when visiting or picking up your child from school. In order to alleviate traffic in the office, our last dismissal of the day will be 3:10 pm. We appreciate your understanding and help with this matter.

Upcoming School Closures:

Nov. 11 - Veterans Day

Nov. 27-29 - Thanksgiving Break

The Scholastic book fair is coming! The fair will run November 18th-November 22nd. Students will be able to shop during their library encore time. We will also have a family shopping night Wednesday, November 20th from 4:30-7:00 p.m.

Sample the activities your child does during encore! Our Encore Night will be held on Wednesday, November 20th . The art, music and P.E. rooms will be open from 5:30-6:30 p.m. We hope you can join us for this open house event. Please note you can shop the book fair on this night as well!

School Spiritwear is now on sale. Please see the flyer below.

The school will be offering a workshop for English learner families on Thursday Nov 21st, 6pm-7pm at the school. The purpose of this workshop is to empower families to help their students succeed.

The theme for October was "Kindness". Pride pass winners are selected by their teacher, or by their classmates. The winners, listed below, received a celebratory lunch with Mrs. McDonald (School Counselor) and the PTCO Cardinal Crew.

KG: David Bonilla, Adrian Escobar, Masalosalo Sopoaga, Ariana Summers

1st: Amina Asad, Tania Ashir, Everly Eisenhart, Hamdan Ibrahim

2nd: Isabella De Leon, Asna Karimi, Zahid Sabri, Yafet Simeon

3rd: Paige Bozarth, Abigail Duffy, Peyton Orlando, Amira Toure, Kaelani Tuazon

4th: Kye Farmer, Ethan Garcia, Amiya Sharber, Allen Wilson

5th: Maya Ayachi, Charles Bozarth, Finn Griffis, Dallas Rivera

Since the beginning of the school year, we have collected many items left behind from our students. All items are hanging in the back of the cafeteria. We welcome you to visit the school and search for anything your child may have left behind.

Attention 5th Grade Parents:

Specialty Program information nights are held in the fall and offer an overview of each program and the application process. Program specific information nights are held at each middle school. Dates, times, and locations for program specific information sessions can be found on the program pages below.

Middle School Specialty Programs

• International Baccalaureate Middle Years Program

• Math and Science

• Same Gender

• Traditional Schools

• World Languages

Refer to the PWC website for more information or contact your specific Middle School.

PWCS Middle School Specialty Program Website

Classroom Lessons:

For the month of November, all students in grades K -5 will have an academic lesson with the School Counselors.

If you need to reach your School Counselor, please contact:

Mrs. McDonald (Grades 2, 3, 5) at: mcdonaaj@pwcs.edu

Mrs. Smith (Grades K, 1, 4) at: smithkw@pwcs.edu

Ms. Montavon (on Tuesdays) at: montavem@pwcs.edu

Our patrol for the month for September is Anderson from Ms. Zizzo's class. Congratulations Anderson!

Our patrol of the month for October is Yasmine from Mrs. Harrison's class. Congratulations Yasmine!

The food show is coming Nov. 14 - all are invited!

https://pwcps.sharepoint.com/sites/SFNS/SitePages/The-PWCS-Food-Show-is-Coming-Soon!.aspx?CT=1730736975643&OR=OWA-NT-Mail&CID=b40c6ac6-d0cd-3e0f-3a50-17f3dc3cebdd

Please see the attached flyer regarding makeup pictures and retakes that will be taken on December 9. The pictures that were taken on October 4 should be arriving at the school the end of this week or early the week of Nov. 11.

November is a month to celebrate what we are thankful for! The PTCO is extremely thankful to all our Montclair Family and Friends for supporting Monty's Fun Run!!! The support that Montclair Family and Friends showed with donations was overwhelming to the dollar amount of $23,000. We are pleased to let you know that we will be helping to contribute to new math manipulatives for all grades! Your donation is literally getting into the hands of the cardinal you helped.

We have launched our spirit wear store. You too can wear Monty just by clicking this link.....https://montclair24.itemorder.com/shop/home/. Spirit wear store will close 11/8.

One of the major aspects of the PTCO is to help provide volunteers to help activities/events be successful! We could always use help! Here are a couple of dates that we could use help with.

11/8 - PTCO is helping to support teachers and the Veteran's assembly. Check out the sign up geniuses for these events on our website.....https://www.montclairesptco.org/volunteering.

11/20 - Montclair Elementary will be hosting a book fair evening and Encore night! PTCO will be selling concessions to keep hungry tummies happy and providing some extra hands to help facilitate the evening!

Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4BA4AD2FAAFF2-52937448-bookfair

11/26 - We will be helping to host Pride Lunch. Not sure what that is ask your kids, they sure do!

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084AA9A728A4FBC61-51135561-pride#/

Please keep your eyes out for a social media post/email about our next PTCO meeting. This meeting will be a little bit different. It will be focusing on planning of Paint Night (12/13 in the evening) and Staff Cookie Exchange (12/16)!

Please see attachment below.