Montgomery Elementary News
March 9, 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 3/12/18
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 12, 2018
Monday 3/12 - A Day
Tuesday 3/13 - B Day
Wednesday 3/14 - C Day
Thursday 3/15 - D Day
Friday 3/16 - A Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARCH
13 - Muffin Morning (A-K)
14 - Muffin Morning (L-Z)
14 - Spring Pictures (see flyer below)
26 - Spring Break - No School
27 - Spring Break - No School
28 - Spring Break - No School
29 - Spring Break - No School
30 - Spring Break - No School
SCHOOL NEWS
REMINDER FROM OUR BUS COMPOUND
Due to overcrowding on the buses, we cannot have students going home with other students unless it is for daycare purposes.
We appreciate your help with this.
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ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPRING OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
Although your child may or may not have taken the CogAT in December, you may request that your child be tested on the Otis-Lennon School Ability Test (OLSAT). If you wish to have your child participate in this round of testing, all requests must be made through the below online link by March 21, 2018. In order to decrease disruption to your child's instruction, this testing opportunity will take place prior to the start of the school day. We have scheduled this 45-50 minute testing session to be administered from
8:00 to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday, April 3.
Please CLICK HERE to register.
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PTO NEWS & NOTES
MUFFIN FUN WITH YOUR #1
Muffin Morning is returning to Montgomery Elementary on Tuesday, March 13 (last names A-K) and Wednesday, March 14 (last names L-Z) from 8:30 am - 9:10 am. Come enjoy a muffin with your favorite student(s). Doors will not open until 8:30. Please plan to stay with your child until 9:10. Note: Parking is available on the playground. But NO parking in the bus lanes! More information can be found in this week's Thursday folders.
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FINAL YEARBOOK OPPORTUNITY
We have extended the online Yearbook order deadline to March 23rd. All orders must be placed online by then. Don't miss out on getting your child a year's worth of priceless memories in 64 full color pages for only $17.50. Order online at ybpay.lifetouch.com with the school code: 1834418 using a credit card.
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YEARBOOK PICTURES NEEDED
Yearbook needs pictures from your field trip, class room parties or any kind of fun that you have had in the classroom. These are great memories for the kids to have in the yearbook. Please share these photos with me. Three ways to share.
1. Every classroom teacher has a zip drive that you can upload photos on and leave it in the yearbook mailbox.
2. Upload your photos on the Yearbook page, community.lifetouch.com using the
access code , OKHKYN.
3. You are also welcome to email me pics. Even if you just have one great photo, please share. Deadline is
March 21st.
Questions? Contact Yearbook adviser Johanna Virta Bennett at johannablahblah@gmail.com
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PRIVATE SCREENING!
PARENTS: SAVE THE DATE!
Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
The PTO is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, a candid documentary discussing the impact of screen time on our children, to Montgomery Elementary this Spring. The award-winning film dives deeply into the vulnerable aspects of family life and depicts the messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. It offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. A short discussion will follow the movie, led by Montgomery school counselor, Beth Hill. Please note: This private screening is intended for adults only. Visit this link to reserve your seat!
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PTO GENERAL MEETING - MARCH 21, 2018, 9:30 A.M.
The PTO will be hosting its 3rd Quarter General Meeting at Montgomery Elementary on Wednesday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. Our administration will be presenting information related to academic testing. We will also welcome the Greene School's administration, who will be sharing tips for transitioning your 4th grader to Greene. All 4th Grade parents are especially encouraged to attend. Please reach out to Lori Drasnin
with any questions.
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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Montgomery's International Night is being held on March 16, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm! This special evening is a wonderful learning opportunity for our students to celebrate the vast cultural diversity at our school. The committee is looking for volunteers to host a cultural booth, share a food item, or help with the planning. If you are interested in learning more, please contact committee chair at psgorla@gmail.com. Please spread the word among family and friends. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate!
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OPEN PTO POSITIONS
The Montgomery PTO is looking to fill its slate for next year! There are a variety of opportunities to meet different interests, skill sets, and availability. If you are interested in learning about the open PTO positions, please contact Lori Drasnin.
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MAKE A DIFFERENCE
AFTER SCHOOL SERVICE ACTIVITY
The Make A Difference Committee is sponsoring an after-school service activity on Monday, March 19, beginning at 3:45 on the stage. We will be making Take-Away snack bags for families staying at the Ronald McDonald House, near Children's Hospital in Cincinnati. The bags are meant for the families of the hospitalized child so that instead of heading to the cafeteria or vending machine, they can stay near their child's bedside. For more information and to volunteer time and resources, please follow this link to the Sign-Up Genius. You must be registered in order to participate.
No need to send money now. After Picture Day,
you will receive a portrait package to review
and purchase. If you do not want the package, please return
the photos to School ASAP.