April Core Value - Wisdom
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Montebello's Daisy Girl Scouts
What: Montebello's Daisy Girl Scouts Troop #4315
Who: Girls aged 5-7
When: 1st Monday of the Month from 2:45pm to 3:45pm
Where: Mrs. Whites Classroom
Why: To help you girls develop courage, character and confidence.
Cost: $38 for yearly membership and $23 for Tunic
For more information, please contact Troop Leader, Mrs. White @ daisysgsatmontebello@gmail.com or call 667.895.7102
Daisy Interest form click here
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Baltimore Urban Debate League The Baltimore Urban Debate League (BUDL) uses the art of speech and debate to change lives. BUDL brings learning to life by making it relevant, real, and fun. In competitive debate and in the debate classroom students do more than just memorize and repeat facts, they own and direct their learning, they approach a topic from their own perspective, and by doing so, they find their voice, their purpose, and their power. If your scholar is interested in participating in BUDL, please have them speak to Ms. McMurray. | Choir Do you have the voice of an angel? Do you enjoy harmonizing with others? If yes, join Montebello's choir. Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm starting March 1st. Meet in the Band Room. For more information, please have your scholar speak to Mrs. Roberts or Mrs. McEachern in the main office. | Capoeira Want to try Capoeira? Capoeira is a Brazilian martial art that uses music and acrobatics. In Capoeira classes you will learn movements, how to play different instruments, learn songs in Portuguese and also Brazilian dances. Days & Times: Tuesday/Thursday 2:30 to 4 (3rd - 5th grade) Wednesday 2:30 to 4 (6th - 8th grade) If interested, please have your scholar see Mr. West. |
Baltimore Urban Debate League
If your scholar is interested in participating in BUDL, please have them speak to Ms. McMurray.
Choir
Rehearsals are on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm starting March 1st. Meet in the Band Room.
For more information, please have your scholar speak to Mrs. Roberts or Mrs. McEachern in the main office.
Capoeira
Days & Times:
Tuesday/Thursday 2:30 to 4 (3rd - 5th grade)
Wednesday 2:30 to 4 (6th - 8th grade)
If interested, please have your scholar see Mr. West.
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RoboticsThe Montebello Dolphinators are off to a great start this season placing 2nd at the Robotics Skills Challenge held on October 15th. | Student Government Association (SGA) Montebello is a proud to be part of the Maryland Association of Student Councils. The Student Government Association is a place where students can speak out, be heard, and make a change. | The Green TeamThe Montebello Green Team is a group of students who are passionate about recycling and the earth and want to make a difference at our school and in our community! Please see Mrs. Schlein if you are interested in participating. |
Robotics
The Montebello Dolphinators are off to a great start this season placing 2nd at the Robotics Skills Challenge held on October 15th.
Student Government Association (SGA)
The Green Team
The Montebello Green Team is a group of students who are passionate about recycling and the earth and want to make a difference at our school and in our community!
Please see Mrs. Schlein if you are interested in participating.
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National Elementary Honor SocietyThe National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008. NEHS recognizes students in both public and nonpublic elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. Through NEHS, students provide meaningful service to the school and community and develop essential leadership skills. | Visual Arts ClubDo you want to be an artist? Scholars, please come and be a part of the Montebello Visual Arts Club! Join us weekly to get creative, and get support and encouragement as you hone your artistic discipline. Every Monday & Tuesday from12pm-12:30pm See Dr. T in Room 235 to sign up. Must have a pass to attend! | National Junior Honor SocietyThe National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a student group that was established in 1929 in order to help recognize and promote student achievement in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship. |
National Elementary Honor Society
The National Elementary Honor Society (NEHS) was established in 2008. NEHS recognizes students in both public and nonpublic elementary schools for their outstanding academic achievement and demonstrated personal responsibility. Through NEHS, students provide meaningful service to the school and community and develop essential leadership skills.
Visual Arts Club
Do you want to be an artist?
Scholars, please come and be a part of the Montebello Visual Arts Club!
Join us weekly to get creative, and get support and encouragement as you hone your artistic discipline.
Every Monday & Tuesday from12pm-12:30pm
See Dr. T in Room 235 to sign up. Must have a pass to attend!
National Junior Honor Society
The National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a student group that was established in 1929 in order to help recognize and promote student achievement in the areas of scholarship, service, leadership, character, and citizenship.
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Improving Reading ComprehensionFamilies are the first teachers for students. Many of the strategies and content that we work on in school can be supported at home. Reading comprehension is an important skill that must be achieved for the academic success of our students. There are a few things that can be done at home to support student comprehension. Please use the following article to work with your students at home. | PTO, Let's Get It Started A productive and involved PTO is what we envision at Montebello. The PTO serves as an advisory body for the Principal. The PTO is a formal organization composed of parents, teachers and community members that is intended to facilitate parental involvement and participation in the school to include fundraising and programming. If you are interested in being part of this important group, please complete the survey linked below. | School Family CouncilMontebello's School Family Council is the committee that has input on school budget, programming and development of the School Performance Plan (SPP). We are always looking for dedicated individuals to assist with the heavy lift of directing our school into the 21st Century and ensuring our students have access to the best resources and curriculum possible. This body is led by Ms. Steeley Black and convenes the 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you are ready to make a difference, please complete the survey linked below. |
Improving Reading Comprehension
Families are the first teachers for students. Many of the strategies and content that we work on in school can be supported at home. Reading comprehension is an important skill that must be achieved for the academic success of our students. There are a few things that can be done at home to support student comprehension. Please use the following article to work with your students at home.
PTO, Let's Get It Started
School Family Council
Montebello's School Family Council is the committee that has input on school budget, programming and development of the School Performance Plan (SPP). We are always looking for dedicated individuals to assist with the heavy lift of directing our school into the 21st Century and ensuring our students have access to the best resources and curriculum possible. This body is led by Ms. Steeley Black and convenes the 3rd Wednesday of each month. If you are ready to make a difference, please complete the survey linked below.
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S- Pass DistributionIf your student is experiencing issues riding the MTA bus, please have them see Mrs. Roberts in the main office. | School Bus/ Student Drop OffParents/ Guardians.. please help us keep our scholars safe. The parent drop off lane should be used to drop your student off and go. We ask that you reframe from double parking and/or parking your car in the drop off lane as it will impede the flow of traffic. | Early Dismissals To ensure the safety of all of our students, we can not accommodate early dismissals after 1:30pm. If your student requires dismissal before 1:30pm we ask that you please send them to school with a note so that we can have them ready for your arrival. |
S- Pass Distribution
If your student is experiencing issues riding the MTA bus, please have them see Mrs. Roberts in the main office.
School Bus/ Student Drop Off
Parents/ Guardians.. please help us keep our scholars safe. The parent drop off lane should be used to drop your student off and go. We ask that you reframe from double parking and/or parking your car in the drop off lane as it will impede the flow of traffic.
Early Dismissals
Parent Teacher Organization Meeting (PTO)
The Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) is a supportive and advisory body that supports school initiatives. The meetings are every second Wednesday of the month. Meetings begin at 5:45 pm. We need your input! Your voice matters!
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School Family Council Meeting (SFC)
Montebello hosts their monthly SFC meetings on the third Wednesday of each month. The SFC is an advisory organization that supports the implementation of the School Performance Plan as well as the school's mission and vision. Meetings begin promptly at 6 pm. Please be part of the solution and help us create the school you want to see.
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School UniformsMontebello, like all Baltimore City Public Schools, is a uniform school. Our accepted uniform consists of either khaki or blue pants, “skorts”, plaid knee length skirts or jumpers and either a yellow or blue polo top. Students can also wear Montebello logo t-shirts and/or hoodies in three different styles. Jeans, sweatpants as well as hair bonnets are not allowed. | TechnologyPlease don't forget that your scholar is supposed to bring their device with them daily. If your scholars device is broken please have them turn it in to their teacher so that a new one can be requested. If you scholars device has been lost/stolen a police report is required in order for a new device to be requested. Please contact City School's Information Technology Department at 443.642.3000 or visit them at 200 E. North Ave 21201, if your scholar is having technical issues with the device that you have been issued. Proper ID is required. | Parent PortalParents/ Guardians please don't forget that Parent Portal can be used to access information about your scholars grades, assignments, attendance, schedules and more. You can access parent portal by clicking: https://baltimore.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bcps.jsp If you don't have a Parent Portal account click here |
School Uniforms
Montebello, like all Baltimore City Public Schools, is a uniform school. Our accepted uniform consists of either khaki or blue pants, “skorts”, plaid knee length skirts or jumpers and either a yellow or blue polo top. Students can also wear Montebello logo t-shirts and/or hoodies in three different styles. Jeans, sweatpants as well as hair bonnets are not allowed.
Technology
Please don't forget that your scholar is supposed to bring their device with them daily. If your scholars device is broken please have them turn it in to their teacher so that a new one can be requested. If you scholars device has been lost/stolen a police report is required in order for a new device to be requested. Please contact City School's Information Technology Department at 443.642.3000 or visit them at 200 E. North Ave 21201, if your scholar is having technical issues with the device that you have been issued. Proper ID is required.
Parent Portal
Parents/ Guardians please don't forget that Parent Portal can be used to access information about your scholars grades, assignments, attendance, schedules and more. You can access parent portal by clicking:
https://baltimore.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/parents/bcps.jsp
If you don't have a Parent Portal account click here
Montebello Elementary-Middle School - "Leaders and Learners on the Lake" (est.1922)
