Montgomery Elementary News
October 7, 2016
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
Montgomery News
Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 10/10/16
RESPECT
A respectful person treats others with kindness, acts courteously, accepts differences among people, and helps to protect the environment.
Respect means recognizing the value of all people, property, and the environment.
Specials Schedule for the week of October 10, 2016
Monday 10/10 A day
Tuesday 10/11 B day
Wednesday 10/12 C day
Thursday 10/13 D day
Friday 10/14 A day
Exciting "Makerspace" Activities Happening in the Media Center
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
October
17-Teachers Work Day - No School
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REMINDER
SCHOOL FEES
Please remember to pay your school fees ($40.00 per child). You can do this through Parent Portal. This site also applies to paying lunch fees and full day kindergarten fees.
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"Changing Families" Counseling Group Coming Soon.....
Beth Hill, our school counselor, is starting a group in October for students who have parents that are separated or divorced. This group will be called “Changing Families” and will meet weekly for 6 weeks. This could be a recent change or one from the past; all students are welcome! Children benefit from being in a group with peers who are in a similar life situation. Group members will learn from one another and develop strategies for managing their feelings around the change. Please call or email Beth with questions or to express interest for your child(ren). hille@sycamoreschools.org
HELP WANTED
The Ohio Department of Health mandated vision and hearing screenings for kindergarten and first grade students are scheduled October 19th for kindergarten and October 20th for first grade. The times are 9:00 am - 11:30 am or 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm.
If you are available to help with the screenings, please contact Susan Linton at 686-1733 or email lintons@sycamoreschools.org.
PTO NEWS & NOTES
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM
TODAY is the deadline to sign up for the PTO's After School Program. Your child will stay after school for classes on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. Morning kindergartners are invited to return to school to participate in a class. Class registration can be found HERE or in your Thursday folders. Please contact Christa Lloyd or Carly Lawless with questions. Choose from:
Perform in a Musical
ICI Painting and Drawing
Breakdancing
Zumba Kids
Acoustic Guitar (3rd and 4th graders only)
Spanish
Magic
BOOSTERTHON KICKBALL TOURNAMENT
Don't forget that Thursday, October 13, is our school-wide Boosterthon celebration where the top three pledging classes will compete against the teachers in a kickball tournament. The rest of the student body will be there cheering them on! All are welcome to come watch the game at Swaim Park. Classes will begin arriving at 1:30pm. Parent volunteers are needed to help chaperone the kids while the teachers take part in the kickball game. Sign up here: Boosterthon Kickball Tournament Chaperones.
CITY BBQ GIVES BACK
What's for dinner?? City BBQ in Blue Ash is hosting a district-wide fundraising event this Homecoming Weekend! Just bring THIS FLYER to City BBQ anytime on October 7th, 8th, or 9th and Sycamore will receive 25% of your bill. You must present the flyer at the time of purchase.
SKATING PARTY
Come join us at Castle SkateLand on Conference Day!
Skate with friends and enter to win an electric scooter!
When: October 28th from 1-3 pm
Where: Castle SkateLand
$3 admission + $2 Skate rental (cash only)
*Students must have a parent chaperone*
SYCAMORE WELLNESS
The Wellness Committee is gearing up for an exciting year with a Stamp Design Contest! Your child should have received a blank stamp template in last week's folder. Follow the instructions on the sheet and your design could become the next I TRIED IT stamp at our monthly wellness tastings. For more information, please contact Lisa Thomas.
FALL SPECIAL REQUESTS
Have an idea to enhance our school? Consider submitting a special request. Special requests may come from parents and/or Sycamore staff. Examples of granted past special requests include classroom laptop computers, playground equipment, indoor recess games, and special programming.
Applications are being accepted now thru October 24th. Decisions on funding will be voted upon at the Special Requests meeting on November 3rd at 9:30am in the Staff Lounge. All are welcome to attend. If you would like to submit a request or participate in the meeting, please contact Jamie Hall.
MUSIC EVERYWHERE
Come join your student(s) for lunch on Tuesday, October 11 and enjoy the musical talents of a local CCM Student playing the oboe. If you know of a musician who would enjoy being a part of the PTO's Music Everywhere program, please email Sarah Crane.