Montgomery Elementary News
MARCH 26, 2021
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Dr. Amy Debelak, Principal
Ms. Sally Ganz, Asst. Principal
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Location: 9609 Montgomery Road, Cincinnati, OH, United States
Phone: 513-686-1730
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3/26/21
Hi Everyone,
As I am sure you heard, the playset is open! The students were so excited to learn they could once again slide on the slides and climb on the bars when they returned from Spring Break. It has been so nice for all of us to hear the shrieks and giggles as they race around from one activity to the next. It is a nice glimpse of normal.
Have a great weekend!
Amy
APRIL
2 - Spring Vacation Day - No School
9 - PBIS Spirit Day (wear your blue t-shirt)
MEDIA CENTER
This useful site has a Read Aloud section that features the authors reading their books aloud! There are also great things like Storymakers where authors talk about reading the books they've written and the inspiration behind the books. There's even KidLit Radio and a Children's Literature Podcast! This site has also received the Parent's Choice Gold Award and the AASL Best Digital Tool for Teaching and Learning. It's worth checking out!
Dear Families,
Recently we shared information with you regarding an exciting grant awarded to Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and Sycamore Community Schools as a part of Governor Dewine’s K-12 Prevention Education Initiative. We have started the engagement process with the Cincinnati Children’s Hospital’s Adapt for Life team, we are in need of your feedback to assist our student, staff, and family planning. Completing this anonymous 5 question survey will inform our process and assist us in developing strong programming for our future.
In April, we anticipate hosting virtual parent information sessions about the Adapt for Life program and our grant partnership. We look forward to sharing more with you in the coming weeks and months.
If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Lisa Zelvy, Pupil Services Supervisor, at zelvyl@sycamoreschools.org
4th Grade F2F& VC Families
Jeremy McDaniels of McDaniels Photography has completed the 4th grade composite photograph and it really looks like it was taken at the playground. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the image, here is the link.
Dear Montgomery Families,
Whether your child is attending school face to face or virtually the PTO continues to strive to make sure you are kept up to date with information. Thank you for your patience and please see all the new information below in the S'more and also on the PTO website and Facebook!
The Montgomery PTO is an organization that consists of parents, teachers, and school staff that works together to enhance the education of every child. We support the school and teachers with volunteers, provide a forum for two-way communication, happily fund many school items/teaching tools, and host a variety of events. This year, obviously, looks much different than any other school year, but we want to let you know that the PTO is working hard to provide the same support as we always have.
This years Directory is up and running and available through the Directory Spot App! In light of this unusual school year we have decided to make the Directory Spot App available to ALL our Montgomery families and staff. New families should receive an email how to set up your account. If you have issues logging on or have any questions please email mtptodirectory@sycamoreschools.org but please make sure that you have not opted out in Final Forms first please. A special thank you to Wendy Andersen for all of her help with the Directory!
Please consider (if you are able to do so) making a donation to the PTO for this school year. Our typical membership fees usually only cover about the cost of our yearly DirectorySpot membership! In the past few years the PTO has been fortunate enough to donate a new sound system for the gym/cafeteria, a new kindergarten playground, technology like chromebooks/iPads, and countless activities/programs for our students, such as the Author Visits this past school year. A link for PayPal is available after completing the Google Form and can also be found on the PTO Website if you wish to make a donation. This school year will not have the traditional fundraisers (Boosterthon and Carnival) so we ask that you please take this into consideration as we are not able to do what we do without the generosity of our families. We are brainstorming ideas for additional Hassle-Free donations, in addition to Kroger, Box Tops for Education, and Pipkins (see below for more information) and considering adding a spring fundraiser if possible, but nothing has been finalized.
As always please make sure that you are following updates from the PTO via these three ways:
1) Montgomery Elementary Facebook Group
2) Sycamore District Montgomery Elementary PTO Page (https://www.sycamoreschools.org/domain/648)
3) Montgomery Elementary Weekly Newsletter (S’more)
Building a strong Montgomery Elementary Community for ALL is a goal for the PTO. We are working hard on ways to increase student/teacher support this school year and thinking of ways to still have fun (and some FUN-Draising) activities throughout the year.
Wishing everyone a wonderful spring break! Please be on the lookout after spring break for upcoming PTO events this school year! In April we hope to have a Virtual Cultural Heritage Night and we need your help to do so! If you would like to volunteer/participate please email mtpto@sycamoreschools.org and more information will be released soon! We are also excited to announce that we will be having a spring Boosterthon Fun Run this May! More information to follow but this event will be for All Students (both virtual and face to face). If you were unable to attend the PTO Virtual General Meeting please make sure to visit the PTO website to view the meeting and see the presentation from Greene School!
Many thanks,
Kristy Felss
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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!
General PTO Virtual Meetings:
Wednesday, May 12 @ 9:30-11am - Link to follow
4th Grade Families
Jeremy McDaniels of McDaniels Photography has completed the 4th grade composite photograph and it really looks like it was taken at the playground. If you wish to purchase your own copy of the image, here is the link.
TODAY, FRIDAY 3/26/21 is the DEADLINE to Order Your Yearbook
Ordering information: order your child's 2020-2021 yearbook online through this link
(no checks and no cash).
CLICK HERE FOR LINK TO PLACE YOUR ORDER.
Base cost is $20 with options for personalization at additional costs.
ALL CURRENT 4th GRADE PARENTS
Before we know it - these lovely humans will hear the magical bells at Montgomery for the last time as Montgomery Elementary students. The PTO is working to create a special graduation experience to celebrate their hard work and accomplishments. We need your help. It’s time to go back into memory lane. Flood us with pictures of your little one. KDG - current, baby pictures, class parties, field trips, all of it! You can email or text your photos to Paaras Parker (paarasparker@gmail.com or 513-659-1601). Please do not forget to include your kiddos full name!
Deadline: March 31, 2021!
HASSLE FREE MONEY FOR OUR SCHOOL
KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS
You can earn money for Montgomery Elementary PTO just by using your Kroger Plus card at Kroger. But first, you must log onto your Kroger account and designate Montgomery Elementary as the organization you want to receive Community Rewards. Here is how…
1. Log onto your Kroger.com account
2. Click “My Account”
3. Click “Community Rewards”
4. Choose Montgomery Elementary PTO (Organization # VP832)
5. You can verify if you are already set-up by looking at the bottom of your most recent Kroger receipt. It will indicate that you have designated Montgomery Elementary PTO as the organization you chose to receive your rewards.
BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
GOT CLIPS? Drop off all your unexpired Box Tops at school in the Healthy Drop Box (outside the front doors) between 10am-2pm Monday-Friday! Please make sure they are in plastic ziplock bags and at the school.
GOT LABELS? Use the Box Tops app to scan your store receipt within 14 days of purchase. The app will automatically find the products and instantly add Box Tops to your school’s earnings online. No clipping required! NO MORE CLIPPING! SCAN YOUR RECEIPT! SEE HOW AT BTFE.
Click here for a video demonstrating how to scan your receipts and receive credit via the App. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-bNcykyK5Y
PIPKIN'S MARKET
Anytime you shop at Pipkins Market they will donate a percentage of your spending to Montgomery Elementary PTO. All you have to do is bring your receipt(s) to school just like the box tops!
Bring Box Tops and Pipkins Receipts to school between 10am-2pm in a plastic bag and drop them outside the front doors in the Healthy Drop Box! Please do not send them to school with your child at this time or drop them off during Morning Drop Off or Afternoon Pick Up!
The Montgomery Farmers’ Market needs you and your children (or grandchildren) to officially ring in and open the 9am Market opening each Saturday morning, beginning May 1st to November 20th.
Parents and friends can nominate and register deserving children for this highly coveted responsibility by contacting Jeff Gartner at montfarmersmkt@gmail.com.
Just let us know which Saturday is best for your family and we'll get back to you. In your email, please also include your name, your child(ren)'s name, your email address, and your cell phone number (so we can send you a day-before reminder text).
Thank you … the Montgomery Farmers' Market Board