Montgomery Elementary News
August 26, 2016
CURRICULUM PREVIEW
Parents are invited to attend Curriculum Preview on Wednesday, August 31st. Your child's teacher will present an overview of the curriculum being taught for the year, classroom procedures, and answer any questions you may have concerning the 2016-17 school year.
Please note that Curriculum Preview is geared for parents only. We will not have adult supervision available for your children.
The schedule for the evening is as follows:
5:00-5:25 Third Grade accelerated math and advanced language arts - room 209
5:30-5:55 Fourth Grade accelerated math and advanced language arts - room 209
(these sessions are for parents of students in these classes only)
6:00-6:40 First session presented by homeroom teachers
6:50-7:30 Repeated presentation by homeroom teachers
BULLYING PREVENTION and POSITIVE CHARACTER BUILDING
Bullying prevention and positive character building go hand in hand. Our bullying prevention program is explained in the parent handbook that is available on our school's website. Please take time to read through it so you understand what we are doing at Montgomery Elementary to take care of our students.
Character building is the foundation to building socially responsible, successful citizens. Just as the school and home should TEAM together to successfully educate our children in all academic areas, the same holds true with reinforcing positive character traits. We will continually work together to build positive character traits in our children by organizing our efforts so we can speak the same language at home and at school. As in the past, we will emphasize one character trait each week by talking about the trait on morning announcements, in morning meetings with in classrooms, as well as throughout the school whenever appropriate. Your support at home will show our children that we are all working together for the good of all. We will publish the word of the following week in each Friday newsletter.
Next week's word is:
RESPONSIBILITY
A responsible person completes tasks and assignments, corrects his/her mistakes, and strives to do his/her best. Responsibility means doing the right thing and being dependable and accountable for what is done.
Specials Schedule for the week of August 29, 2016
Monday 8/29 A day
Tuesday 8/30 B day
Wednesday 8/31 C day
Thursday 9/1 D day
Friday 9/2 A day
ATTENDANCE LINE
If you have a student who will be missing school due to illness, please remember to call our attendance line at 513-686-1736 before 10am to report your child's absence.
FREE LITTLE LIBRARY
Does your child have a pile of books sitting in their room that they have already read? Do you wish you had the opportunity to exchange them for more exciting reading materials?
Our Little Free Library is for you!
How it works
Bring any “gently used” books to school and drop them off outside of Mrs. Barrometti’s room (room 212).
Students will be encouraged to select any “gently used” books of their choice from the shelves located by the flying pig. If your student takes a book, they are encouraged to then return a book back to the drop off in Mrs. Barrometti’s room to then be put on the library shelf.
The books will be placed on the library shelf as they come in. To keep our library replenished and full, we will need donations throughout the year.
Book Criteria
Please make choices carefully before bringing in books. Books will only be accepted under the following guidelines:
Books must be appropriate for grades K-4. We always need chapter books, though!
Books must be in gently used condition: cover on, no rips, tears or bent edges.
Books with coloring or writing in them will not be accepted.
Coloring books, activity books, and sticker books will not be accepted.
Questions: barromettim@sycamoreschools.org
TAKE A BOOK - LEAVE A BOOK
PTO NEWS AND NOTES
The PTO has been hard at work preparing for a fun year ahead. 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.
You can also access the Volunteer Request Form, the Room Parent Form and the Membership Form. If you have any questions, please contact Lori Drasnin at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
Attention: All New Students and Students Not in the Directory Last Year
Please use the following link to fill out information if you would like to be in the 2016-17 PTO Directory. Your information can quickly be filled out using this link to make sure your information is included in our directory.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeyKc9pFTMOwLPC2ajc7YMC0E2Rb9Meb_a63SR3i5iH52AOYg/viewform
This link can also be found on the PTO section of the Montgomery Elementary web page.
We appreciate you filling this out by September 9th.
Montgomery PTO Directory & Classroom Parent Information Form
PTO Hassle Free items
Box Tops For Education
It's that time of year again. Start collecting those Box Tops. This year there will be 3 collection times: Sept. - Jan. - March. Each will feature some friendly competition. So, save those Box Tops! Be sure to mention to family and friends that your collecting them. We don't care who clips them...we just want them at Montgomery Elementary!
Labels for Education
Thank you to everyone who has sent in their Campbell Labels. There is no expiration, so please take the time to peel those labels off the cans and send them in. Just put them in a plastic bag or envelope and write "Campbell's Labels" and we'll take care of the rest.
Pipkin's Market Receipts
Pipkin's Market donates 4% back to Montgomery Elementary. Please send in your itemized receipts in an envelope or plastic bag marked "Pipkin's" throughout the year. No need to wait, send them in today!