Montgomery Elementary News
April 26, 2019
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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 4/29/2019
CITIZENSHIP – A good citizen follows rules, obeys laws, protects the environment, and respects authority.
CITIZENSHIP means being loyal to our country and trying to make our neighborhood, community, and country better places in which to live.
SPECIALS SCHEDULE for the week of April 29, 2019
Monday 4/29 - A Day
Tuesday 4/30 - B DAY
Wednesday 5/1 - C DAY
Thursday 5/2 - D DAY
Friday 5/3 - A Day
The Administration Team at Montgomery Elementary is Now Complete.
The Sycamore Board of Education approved Sally Ganz as the new assistant principal at Montgomery Elementary during the April 17 Board meeting. Ganz will join Dr. Amy Debelak, who will become the new principal of Montgomery for the 2019-2020 school year.
“Sally Ganz has a passion for kids and a commitment to being a lifelong learner, which make her the perfect fit for Montgomery Elementary,” said Frank Forsthoefel, superintendent. “She is a huge advocate for all children.”
Ganz has 26 years of experience in the private and public fields of occupational therapy. Since 2002, Ganz has served Sycamore students in grades K-6 and their families as an occupational therapist, collaborating with a wide variety of educators throughout the district.
“Mrs. Ganz is a wonderful advocate for all learners. We are so happy to welcome her to Montgomery Elementary School where she can collaborate with students, staff, and families,” said Debelak. “Her expertise and exuberance will be a support to our students as they continue to excel both academically and emotionally.”
Ganz received her Bachelor’s in special education from the University of Cincinnati in 1982. She received her Master’s from the University of Puget Sound in 1997 and her educational administration certification from Xavier University in 2016.
Debelak will replace Linda Overbeck who is retiring after 42 years in education at the end of the school year.
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MARK YOUR CALENDARS
10 - MT Field Day
22 - 4th Grade Music Program & Graduation (7 - 8:30pm)
23 - Last Day of School
31 - Report Cards Mailed Home
SCHOOL NEWS
PTO NEWS
PTO PRESIDENT’S REPORT
WE NEED YOUR HELP!!!
We have several KEY chair positions open, that must be filled, for next school year so the PTO can continue to run the amazing programs and activities at Montgomery Elementary!
Key committees such as Carnival, Fall Family Fun Night (Bingo), and Spring Family Fun Night (International) are all currently without either chairs or co-chairs!!
If you have a chair position in mind, are interested in additional information, or would just like to sign up to volunteer please contact Paaras Parker, at Paaras.Parker2@kroger.com .
Our next General PTO Meeting is Thursday, May 16th at 9:30am! Join us for the volunteer brunch as a special thank you for all you do to help and support the PTO!
We will also be voting to approve committee chairs for next year’s PTO at the May General Meeting.
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Don ‘t forget to send your Box Tops in between now and May 3rd. It’s also time to order your child’s school supply kit(s) for next school year so don’t forget!
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Please follow our private Facebook group, “Montgomery Elementary PTO” to learn about upcoming events and see photos of your children having fun experiences at school.
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The PTO would not be able to do what we do without our amazing volunteers, parents, teachers, and staff. If you would please take a moment to fill out the Montgomery Elementary PTO Questionnaire we would greatly appreciate your feedback.
We were able to bestow some amazing “gifts” during our Spring Special Requests thanks to your continued generosity. Thanks again to everyone for all that you do to make Montgomery the amazing school that it is!
Kristy Felss – PTO President
For questions contact Beth at 513-257-8384 or email bethjoyschneider@gmail.com
Hassle FREE MONEY for Montgomery Elementary
Did you know that the school has partnered with businesses in the community to have
those businesses donate money directly to Montgomery Elementary for the
everyday items you purchase?
Here’s how it works:
Register your Kroger Plus Card – If you enroll your Kroger Plus card in the Kroger Community Rewards Program on www.krogercommunityrewards.com and select Montgomery Elementary PTO (VP832), you will automatically earn dollars for the school based on the purchases you are already making.
(Anyone with a Kroger Plus card can do this….don’t forget to ask friends and family members if they would like to help Montgomery Elementary earn money.)
Collect Pipkin’s Receipts - Save your Pipkin’s receipts. Send the receipts to school in a marked envelope to your homeroom teacher. Pipkins will donate a percentage of those receipts directly to the PTO!
Collect Box Tops - Box Tops for Education can be found on various household products. Look for the symbol, and save Box Tops or visit: www.boxtops4education.com/earn/participating-products . Please begin clipping and mark your calendars for our Spring Box Top collection, April 18 – May 3. Students should turn Box Tops in to their homeroom teacher. The class that collects the most Box Tops will get a Pajama Day and special treat.
Remember: Your child may also ask other special people in their lives (grandparents, aunts/uncles, friends/neighbors) to clip/save their Box Tops and Pipkin’s receipts for them too. This is a great way to boost their collection and an easy way for loved ones to support our school!
THIS WEEKEND the Symmes Players performing James and the Giant Peach, Jr. take the stage! Tickets are $7 and available at the door of the Sycamore JUNIOR High Auditorium. Shows are Friday at 7pm, Saturday at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm. Super fun for everyone in the family!