Montgomery Elementary News
September 6, 2019
Contact Us
Dr. Amy Debelak, Principal
Ms. Sally Ganz, 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
Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 9/9/19
FAIRNESS – A fair person plays by the rules, takes turns, makes decisions after getting all the facts, doesn’t show favoritism or prejudices, and shares with others.
FAIRNESS means being understanding and open-minded.
Specials Schedule for the week of September 9, 2019
Monday 9/9 - B Day
Tuesday 9/10 - C Day
Wednesday 9/11 - D Day
Thursday 9/12 - A Day
Friday 9/13 - B Day
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
9/9 - Grandparents / Grandfriend's Day
9/13 - PBIS SPIRIT Day (wear your green t-shirt)
*****9/18 - Fall Picture Day (Including 4th Grade Group Photo)
*****THIS IS A CHANGE FROM WHAT IS LISTED ON THE CALENDAR MAILED TO YOUR HOME THROUGH THE US POSTAL SERVICE.
SCHOOL NEWS
CHANGES COMING TO SPOTLIGHT
Spotlight photos will be updated this school year. Our wonderful PTO is making the Spotlight Student sheet into a Google Slide which will be displayed in place of the birthday slides. There are several reasons for the change! First and foremost, it allows the students' picture and information to be shared with their peers more effectively and for a longer period of time! The Spotlight Photos were in the hallway and often times the students did not get a chance to see them because they are only in the front hallway during transition times. Now, they will get to see them every day for a week at lunch and learn about their friends! Also, if a child was absent on the day of their birthday or we had technical difficulties that day, they would miss their birthday slide and that was a bummer. Hopefully, the change will rectify any possible disappointments with the increased length of the display.
Secondly, the Google Slide aligns with our initiative to Go Green! We hope by being able to do all of this digitally, it will make it much easier for families and teachers. The classroom teacher will send an email asking you to send Tina Kapor (our Spotlight Pictures Chair) a photo and the information requested through email and you will be done! No more papers to keep track of or photos to print out and then backpack back to school. As a mom who has found more stuff crumpled at the bottom of her children’s backpacks over the years, I really think digital is better.
All of the details will be coming in a follow-up email. If you have any additional questions, please let me know. Have a great weekend!
Dr. Amy Debelak
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PBIS SPIRIT DAY CHANGE
Our first PBIS Spirit Day will be Friday, September 13th! This is a change from the cards you received last week. September 6th is our Boosterthon Fun Run and students will be wearing their blue Boosterthon T-shirts instead!
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FREE & REDUCED LUNCH
The date for the roll-over cut off for free and reduced-price meals benefits is quickly approaching. On September 25th, if you have not filled out a new free and reduced-price meal application your student(s) will lose their benefits. Apply online today: https://sycamore.payschools.com or fill out a paper application and turn it into the office. Contact the Child Nutrition Office with questions - (513) 686-1796.
Thank you!
Kelsey Warren (Gash) RD, LD
Child Nutrition & Wellness Director
Sycamore Community Schools
(513) 686-1796
PTO NEWS & NOTES
PTO PRESIDENT’S REPORT
It has been wonderful seeing everyone and meeting so many new families the past few weeks! We are off to a great school year at Montgomery Elementary and we are excited about all the exciting things to come.
Thank you ALL for your support of this year's Boosterthon Fundraiser!!! Together we raised OVER $25,000 for Montgomery Elementary!!
If I missed you at the PTO Welcome Back Coffee, Open House, or Curriculum Preview Night I look forward to seeing you at our next General Meeting on Wednesday, October 23rd at 9:30am, so please mark your calendars!
Have questions before then please contact me, Kristy Felss, at mtpto@sycamoreschools.org.
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CLICK HERE FOR PTO MEMBERSHIP AND
WE ARE OFFICIALLY GOING GREEN THIS YEAR. CLICK THIS LINK TO ACCESS THE PTO WEB PAGE. THIS PAGE IS FULL OF INFORMATION INCLUDING Board & Committees, Directory Information, Events & Programs, Fundraising, Treasurer Info & Special Requests.
Thank you to all 3rd and 4th graders who auditioned for Annie Kids!!
You will be contacted soon if your child auditioned if you have questions before then or would like more information please go to performingartsinc.net/Montgomery/
OR
Contact Molly Johnson with any questions at margaretdjohnson@yahoo.com.
*Please be aware that dates for Donut Fun With Your #1
have changed* The Correct dates are below…
LIFETOUCH - PICTURE DAY is WED., SEPT 18
Montgomery Elementary School
Picture Day Date: Wednesday, September 18***
(Including 4th Gr Group Photo)
Picture Day ID: EVTH4CQMQ
***Please note - this date is a change from what was printed on
the calendar that you received at home this summer.
Please look for additional information in your child's Thursday folder.
BELOW IS A WAY TO EARN HASSLE FREE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL
ENROLL NOW!
Please enroll your Kroger Plus Card in the Kroger Community Rewards Program benefiting Montgomery Elementary PTO to earn dollars for our organization!
SCHOOL NPO #80687
1. Go to www.krogercommunityrewards.com
2. Sign in (if you already have an account) OR create an account
3. Click on “Enroll Now” for the Kroger Community Rewards Program
4. Complete form as follows:
• Find your organization – type in 80687
• Select your organization – Montgomery Elementary PTO, 9609 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH 80687. Make sure to click on the circle in front of the name!
• Click “Save Changes” at the bottom of the screen
5. Go to Account Settings and verify your information. Make sure your Kroger Plus card number is recorded with Montgomery Elementary PTO as your Community Rewards organization. You can also check the bottom of your receipts each time you shop.
THANK YOU for supporting the Montgomery Elementary PTO!
BELOW IS ANOTHER WAY TO EARN HASSLE FREE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL
LIVE LINK
for Positive Parenting Workshops
(or type the following into your internet browser: https://bit.ly/2Z2Kxqc)
Come for the Fun, Stay for the Friends... open to all! Come and learn more about Sycamore GEAR - who we are and what we do as well as currently scheduled events for the year!
Can’t wait for the picnic? Check out our website sycamoregear.org to find out more!
Please take a few moments to share what you feel are the most important health and safety concerns in Montgomery. Your answers are private and cannot be linked to you. The results of this survey will be used to complete a Community Health Assessment Report for the City of Montgomery. The assessment will be presented on September 12. Please see the flyer.
Please click on the following link to take the brief survey: Montgomery Community Health Survey