Montgomery Elementary News
February 23, 2018
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
Positive Character Trait Word for the Week of 2/26/18
CARING – A caring person likes other people, looks for good in others, and exhibits kindness and compassion for others.
CARING means being charitable and helping others.
Specials Schedule for the week of February 26, 2018
Monday 2/26 - C Day
Tuesday 2/27 - D Day
Wednesday 2/28 -A Day
Thursday 3/1 - B Day
Friday 3/2 - C Day
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MARCH
2 - PBIS SPIRIT DAY (wear your green t-shirt)
13 - Muffin Morning (more info coming soon)
14 - Muffin Morning (more info coming soon)
14 - Spring Pictures (see flyer below)
SCHOOL NEWS
ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPRING OPTIONAL TESTING FOR IDENTIFICATION OF GIFTED STUDENTS
Information coming
soon!
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EHG PTO
SEEKING PARENT PTO NOMINEES for the 2018-2019 school year. It is that time of the school year when the PTO plans for next year's board members and committee chairs. If YOU have an interest, or know of someone who should be considered for a leadership role next year with the PTO, please reply to the email below and send in the name(s) along with the indicated position(s). This is a good way to get to know other parents and make new friends. We will be collecting names via this e-mail. You can also contact any current PTO board member. Please consider getting involved in the EHG PTO!
Jason Dimaculangan jasond928@gmail.com
Kay Gray kalena01@gmail.com
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ART SPIRIT WEEK
Feb. 26 - March 2
...wear your Art on your sleeve
The Sycamore Community Schools Fine Arts Fair is the weekend of March 3rd and March is Youth Art Month (YAM)! Help us kick-off Fine Arts Fair weekend and Youth Art Month by participating in Art Spirit Week, Feb. 26 - March 2.
MUSEUM MONDAY
Dress like you belong in an art museum today!
Examples: dress like a famous artwork (Mona Lisa), a famous artist (Andy
Warhol), wear a museum t-shirt, dress like a museum security guard or museum worker, or like you’re a tourist visiting the museum!
TACKY TUESDAY
Two or more patterns: mix-up and mis-match! Think plaid, polka dots and
stripes and mix them all together. Hats with patterns allowed today.
Art Historical Reference: like a painting by Matisse or Klimt
WILD WEDNESDAY
Examples: Animal prints, tropical colors, or camouflage
Art Historical Reference: Henri Rousseau
THERMOMETER THURSDAY
Is your color thermometer WARM or COOL?
Dress in a warm color scheme; red, orange, yellow, brown, pink
OR dress in a cool color scheme; blue, green, purple
Art Historical Reference: Picasso
ART “FROCK” FRIDAY
Wear your “paint clothes”; paint-splattered jeans and shirts, bandanas, overalls,
work boots, or get to school and put on your Art shirt!
Note: It is not necessary to purchase new clothes for Art Spirit week. Participation is encouraged, but not required. School dress code remains in effect.
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COMING SOON!
Montgomery Elementary will soon be implementing a system to enhance our security and allow us to manage our visitors more effectively. We will be using "Lobby Guard" which will require all visitors planning to enter Montgomery Elementary to have and produce identification. If visitors do not have an ID, they will not be given access to the school. We will provide more information as we get closer to the implementation date.
PTO NEWS & NOTES
PRIVATE SCREENING!
PARENTS: SAVE THE DATE! Tuesday, March 20, 7:00 p.m.
The PTO is excited to bring SCREENAGERS, a candid documentary discussing the impact of screen time on our children, to Montgomery Elementary this Spring. The award-winning film dives deeply into the vulnerable aspects of family life and depicts the messy struggles over social media, video games, and academics. It offers solutions on how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. A short discussion will follow the movie, led by Montgomery school counselor, Beth Hill. Please note: This private screening is intended for adults only. Visit this link to reserve your seat!
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PTO GENERAL MEETING - MARCH 21, 2018, 9:30 A.M.
The PTO will be hosting its 3rd Quarter General Meeting at Montgomery Elementary on Wednesday, March 21 at 9:30 a.m. Our administration will be presenting information related to academic testing. We also welcome the Greene School's administration, who will be sharing tips for transitioning your 4th grader to Greene. All 4th Grade parents are especially encouraged to attend. Please reach out to Lori Drasnin with any questions.
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BOX TOPS MARCH MADNESS
March Madness is coming to Montgomery Elementary March 6th-9th! Mark your calendars and start collecting those Box Tops. Ask your family, ask your friends, ask your neighbors... we don't care where they come from as long as they are submitted to Montgomery Elementary! The bracket will be drawn and homerooms will compete for the coveted "Clip It" Trophy (on display in the case under the stairs), AND a Pick a Party (winning homeroom teacher will decide). Please see this week's Thursday folders or click here for more detailed information. Please contact Caroline Tyler with questions.
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SPRING SPECIAL REQUESTS
Do you have an idea that would enhance our school? Consider submitting a special request! Special requests may come from parents, teachers or staff. Examples of granted special requests include playground equipment, indoor recess games, STEAM materials, and special programming.
Applications are being accepted now through February 26th. Decisions on funding will be voted upon at the Special Requests meeting on March 5th at 9:30am in the Montgomery Elementary Conference Room. All are welcome to attend. Applications can be found on the Montgomery Elementary website under PTO Special Requests or click here. Hard copies are available in the office. If you would like to attend the meeting or have any questions, please contact Christa Lloyd at christarlloyd@hotmail.comor (513) 254-9763.
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INTERNATIONAL NIGHT
Montgomery's International Night is being held on March 16, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm! This special evening is a wonderful learning opportunity for our students to celebrate the vast cultural diversity at our school. The committee is looking for volunteers to host a cultural booth, share a food item, or help with the planning. If you are interested in learning more, please contact committee chair, Partha at psgorla@gmail.com. Please spread the word among family and friends. All are welcome to attend and encouraged to participate!
A flyer from Lifetouch will be coming home soon.
No need to send money now. After Picture Day,
you will receive a portrait package to review
and purchase. If you do not want the package, please return
the photos to School ASAP.
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