Montgomery Elementary News
December 16, 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 12/19/16
Specials Schedule for the week of December 19, 2016
Monday 12/19 B day
Tuesday 12/20 C day
Wednesday 12/21 D day
Thursday 12/22 Teacher Work Day
Friday 12/23 Winter Break
Sandwich making for needy families
Teddy Bears and T-shirts donations
Montgomery Students making a Difference
Montgomery Students Making a Difference
Making sandwiches and donating Teddy Bears and T-shirts for those in need
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
DECEMBER
12/21 - End of 2rd Quarter
12/22 - No School (Teacher Records Day)
12/23 - No School Winter Break
12/26 - No School Winter Break
12/27 - No School Winter Break
12/28 - No School Winter Break
12/29 - No School Winter Break
12/30 - No School Winter Break
JANUARY
01/02 - No School Winter Break
01/03 - No School Winter Break
01/04 - No School Winter Break
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GIVING TREES
Our Giving Trees are set up at the main staircase and in the office. Children may bring in gently used or new hats, gloves, mittens and scarves. These will be placed on the trees and then given to families in need of these items. We will be collecting until NEXT Friday, December 16th.
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DECEMBER SPIRIT DAYS
Tuesday, December 13
HOLIDAYS AROUND THE WORLD!
Represent your favorite holiday tradition. We are such a diverse school with many beliefs and we want to see what and how you celebrate!
Wednesday, December 14
WHACKY, TACKY WEDNESDAY
Wear your whackiest, tackiest holiday gear!!
Thursday, December 15
ACCESSORIES!!!
Wear your favorite holiday accessories; jewelry, scarf, socks, etc.
Friday, December 16
HOLIDAY HAT!
Wear your favorite holiday head gear!
Monday, December 19
STUDENT AND STAFF PAJAMA DAY!
Wear your favorite PJs and slippers to school!!
Tuesday, December 20
HOLIDAY TIE!
Bring in the holiday tie-dings with your favorite holiday tie!
Wednesday, December 21
UGLY SWEATER DAY!!
Wear your UGLIEST (or so ugly it’s cute) sweater!!
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WHEN: Dec. 5 - 11
WHERE: Every Apple Store
MORE INFO: on Laura Gilchrist’s Tweet
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SKATE WITH THE AVES
The Sycamore High School hockey team is hosting our annual Skate with the Aves event on Thursday, December 29th from 6-8pm. at Sport Plus Ice Rink 10765 Reading Rd. We would like to invite your families to skate with the Aves hockey players, have a chance to shoot on the Sycamore goalie, try your luck at a split the pot raffle, and check out our silent auction/basket raffle with many wonderful items from local businesses/restaurants. Admission is free, just bring your skates or rent them from Sports Plus. We hope to see you for a fun filled family night during winter break!
PTO NEWS & NOTES
YEARBOOK ORDERS DUE TODAY!
The deadline to order yearbooks is TODAY, Friday, December 9! Don't miss this opportunity to capture this snapshot of your child's life. You can order through the form you received from school or online at www.ybpay.lifetouch.com using the code: 1834417.
Questions? Contact our Yearbook Advisor, Johanna Virta Bennett at johannablahblah@gmail.com.
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Attention 3rd and 4th Graders!!
Children in Grades 3 & 4 are invited to audition for our spring production of 101 Dalmatians, Kids!
How to Audition: Prepare a short segment of any song (up to 30 seconds) to be sung without accompaniment. You will also be asked to read lines from the script. (You do not need to know how to read.) All children who audition will receive either a speaking or ensemble part in the production!
Cost: $70 ($20 non-refundable audition fee is due at the audition; the remaining $50 is due at script pick up). Cash, check (made payable to Performing Arts, Inc.), money order, or credit card are accepted. You are responsible for your own costuming.
Audition Date: Wednesday, February 8, 2017 from 4:00-5:00 pm at Montgomery Elementary.
Script Pick Up: Everyone who auditions should come to script pick up to find out what part they have been assigned. Script pick up is on Wed. Feb. 15, 4:00-5:00 pm. The remaining $50 is due at this time.
Rehearsals: We rehearse from 4pm-5pm on Wednesdays at Montgomery Elementary beginning Feb 22 until our show on April 21.
Performance(s): Performance(s) will be held at Montgomery Elementary on April 21. There will be a charge for tickets to the performance. For questions please contact Tina Lukondi at tina@performingartsinc.net or (513)257-4482
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THIRD GRADE ARTWORK ON DISPLAY
If you are in the building, make sure to enjoy the colorful self-portraits by the Third Graders displayed throughout the first floor common areas until December 14. Also check Blackboard for Mrs. Carroll's webpage newsletter, The ARTicle. Just go to 2016 Montgomery Elementary - Carroll.
If you would like to help display student artwork throughout the first floor (usually one morning/month), contact Amy Schmidlin at akschmidlin@gmail.com.
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Gift Wrapping Event - Friday 12/16
To help ease holiday stress for the staff a free gift wrapping service will be provided on Friday, 12/16 from 1:30-3:30. Staff can drop off their gifts or wrap their own. All materials will be provided. PTO volunteers are still needed, just bring your favorite scissors!
Questions contact Stephanie Rasor stephanielrasor@yahoo.com or Katie Thomas katie_528@yahoo.com.
AVES HANGER BOOKSTORE
AVES Hangar Bookstore & Spirit Shop News for the week of December 12:
Bonus Shopping Hours: Tuesday, December 13 from 6-8 p.m. & Friday, December 16 from 6:50 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
New apparel and spirit items are continuing to arrive at the AVES Hangar in time for holiday shopping! The best way to stay up to date is to like us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter
When you come in be sure to check out our Holiday Specials and our very popular sale rack!
For more information (including a complete schedule of hours & parking directions) please visit our webpage. Questions? Email: sycamorebookstore@gmail.com
FLYERETTES
DON’T MISS A CHANCE TO DANCE
PERFORM WITH THE FLYERETTES!
The Sycamore High School Dance Team is hosting their annual dance clinic on Saturday, January 28.
All dancers will perform with the team during the halftime of the Boy’s Varsity Basketball Game on Tuesday, January 31.
Look for the informational flyer coming home with your child or click on the Flyer PDF below.
DIFFERENT WAYS TO HELP
Please click on below for information on ways to help:
Silent Auction Family Donation, click here!
Silent Auction Business Donation, click here!
Basket Raffle: Click here!
CANDY DONATIONS
Are you looking for a happy home for your excess Halloween candy? Did you take advantage of the post-Halloween sales? Please remember the Carnival when purging your house of candy. The Carnival Committee is requesting donations of all kinds of nut-free candy. Candy can be turned in to the box located in the main office by the PTO mailboxes.