Montgomery Elementary News
April 23, 2021
Contact Us
Dr. Amy Debelak, Principal
Ms. Sally Ganz, Asst. Principal
Office 686-1730
Absence Line 686-1707
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 Families,
Today is the last day to complete your Montgomery Student Information Form.
Montgomery Student Information and Return to School Form
Thanks,
AMY
APRIL
23 - Student Information & Return to School Form DUE TODAY (See Below)
MAY
7 - PBIS Spirit Day (Wear your blue t-shirt)
31 - Memorial Day (No School)
RETURN TO SCHOOL AND STUDENT INFORMATION FOR GRADES K - 3 REPONSE IS DUE TODAY
It is that time of year again. Please take a few minutes and fill out the form below. The form is both the Student Information Form and the Intent to Return Form all rolled into one! The final response date is April 23rd. Please note that teacher requests will not be honored.
Spring 2021 Virtual Testing Sign-Ups for Grades 2-4
Optional Gifted In-Person MAP Testing for Virtual Learners
Please note the registration deadline is May 4, 2021. (All grades 1-4 students who are face to face learners will take the MAP with their classes in May, so should not sign up for this testing opportunity.)
An optional administration of MAP testing for gifted services will be offered for our virtual second through fourth graders on May 12 and May 13, 2021. The MAP test takes approximately 45-60 minutes per subject - reading and math; we will offer the reading test on May 12 and the math test on May 13 at the Virtual Learning Commons. You may sign your child up for one or both test(s). You can indicate which test your child will take during registration.
We will adhere to the district's safety protocols and also require that any student who signs up for testing wear a mask. Once we receive all the registrations, groups will be created and staggered times will be assigned to avoid crowds congregating. You will receive an email on May 7th with the time and further instructions for testing. Please note that the parents are responsible for transportation to and from testing.
The email address you use to sign your child up will be the email address used for any communication regarding this optional gifted testing opportunity. Additionally, we are asking you to include a phone number we can reach you at to notify you on the day of testing when your child is done and ready to be picked up.
Link to register is found here.
If you have questions, please contact Mindy Zellner at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org.
Messer's Media Notes
Are you looking for stories to share with your children that represent the faces of real people from around the world? StoryCorps.org can help. Stories are told from diverse perspectives and are done with text, images, and audio. Great for listening to as a family and opening up conversations! "StoryCorps mission is to preserve and share humanity's stories in order to build connections between people and create a more just and compassionate world."
Family Game Night - International Edition
-- Friday, April 30th @ 6:00pm
-- This event is for ALL students (F2F & VC)
General PTO Virtual Meetings:
-- Wednesday, May 12 @ 9:30-11am - Link to follow
If you are part of the Montgomery Elementary family, we encourage you to join us in making our school a great place for all of our kids! PTO membership offers you many opportunities to learn about what is going on at the school, to be involved and make some friends along the way. PTO members can vote on the PTO budget and receive access to our directory via the DirectorySpot app. Joining the PTO does not obligate you to volunteer; it's just a great way to show your support of Montgomery Elementary!
Joining the PTO is a simple process! Please just fill out the Membership Form!
https://www.sycamoreschools.org/Page/2782
AVIATORS DANCE-A-THON
AVIATORS DANCE-A-THON
AVIATORS DANCE-A-THON
We’re only 2 weeks away from kicking off our Aviators Dance-A-Thon! We are raising funds for special requests.
Here is a quick video overview of our fundraising program.
Also, here are a few things to know about this important fundraiser:
All families can support our school by either donating, sharing on funrun.com, or both. Students can receive rewards when parents share from funrun.com.
All students get to participate in the Event day, regardless of financial participation.
This fundraiser comes with an incredible character development program for students where they’ll be learning about the importance of teamwork, care, courage, grit and celebration.
Also, did you know that our fundraiser has corporate matching?! Click here to search your employer’s name to see if they’ll match your donation. Then, when you give on funrun.com, you can select your employer and it could DOUBLE YOUR DONATION to our school!
We are working hard to make this fundraiser safe, fun, and successful for everyone!
Key dates to remember:
Donating is OPEN Now!
Register on FUNRUN.COM, SHARE, & GIVE!
Fundraiser Kick Off - 5/6
Event Day - 5/14
Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!
Win A Chance to Participate in our Master Facility Milestone Celebrations
Calling all creators! Help us honor our past and celebrate our future as we get ready to break ground on a new E.H. Greene Intermediate and Sycamore Junior High School.
From now until April 28, Sycamore Community Schools will be accepting creative entries for our Honoring Our Past, Building Our Future contest. The randomly selected winners will have the opportunity to be part of the shovel ceremony during our Master Facility Milestone ceremonies on May 5.
Who can enter?
All Sycamore Community Schools students in Grades K-12 can enter.
How do I enter?
Draw a picture, write a poem, record yourself performing a song, take a photo, create a model... the skies the limit! We just ask that whatever you decide to create pay tribute to the Sycamore spirit, E.H. Greene Intermediate, and/or Sycamore Junior High.
Take a photo or video of your entry and upload it by clicking here by April 28 at noon. You will
receive a confirmation email once you have submitted your entry.
What can I win?
The contest will have eight winners: four in Grades K-6 and four in Grades 7-12. The winners will have their work displayed at our groundbreaking ceremonies on May 5 as well as the opportunity to “turn dirt” during the ceremonies. Four winners will be a part of the E.H. Greene Intermediate ceremony on May 5 at 10:00 a.m. The other four winners will be a part of the Sycamore Junior High ceremony on May 5 at 11:00 a.m.
Winners will be randomly selected and announced during the week of April 28. Winners will be contacted via email.
All entries will be shared on Sycamore School’s website and social media after the contest ends on April 28.
Mallory Bonbright
Community Relations Director
Sycamore Community Schools
513-686-1706
bonbrightm@sycamoreschools.org
Twitter: @SycamoreSchools
Facebook: Sycamore Community Schools
Spring has sprung and the changes are plentiful; the trees are awakening, flowers are blooming, the sun is shining longer and warmer. You may notice changes in your children as well this time of year.
GEAR OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
A members only hike for GEAR at Cincinnati Nature Center. Not a member yet? Join on the website and then come join the fun on Saturday May 15th! See sycamoregear.org to register for this event.
invites you & your family to FOSSIL FIELD DAY!
Saturday, May 1, 2021 2-3pm.
Does your youngster love dinosaurs? Do you have a potential paleontologist on your hands? Please click here for additional information.
AVES DAY AT THE RACES
Support the Sycamore Athletic Boosters & JH PTO Joint Fundraiser
make up for lost learning time at Champions.
Champions is the flexible, adventure-filled way to spend summer break. Discover
new interests on field trips and make new
friends with hands-on activities all day!
Sign-up now to join a Sycamore Robotics team.
skills and social values, such as teamwork, respect and sportsmanship.