Montgomery Elementary News
May 11, 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 5/14/18
RESPONSIBILITY – A responsible person completes tasks and assignments, corrects his/her mistakes, and strives to do his/her best.
RESPONSIBILITY means doing the right thing and being dependable and accountable for what is done.
Specials Schedule for the Week of May 14, 2018
Monday 5/14 - D Day
Tuesday 5/15 - A Day
Wednesday 5/16 - B Day
Thursday 5/17 - C Day
Friday 5/18 - D Day
Order your Summer Solutions books today!
Go to www.SummerSolutions.net
Enter your school code: H45242MON
Free shipping to your house.
Available for students Pre-K through Grade 8.
Start summer off on the right foot!
Keep following us on social media! A June contest will be announced soon!
(EVERYONE who orders this year is automatically entered!)
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MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
BOOK FAIR
May 14 - May 18
Please go to www.scholastic.com/bf/mtschool for additional details.
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
MAY
16 - Volunteer Brunch
23 - Fourth Grade Graduation
24 - Last Day of School
June
1 - Report Cards Mailed Home
SCHOOL NEWS
PTO NEWS & NOTES
SCHOOL SUPPLIES 2018/2019
The school supply kit sale is going on now! Students who will be attending Montgomery Elementary next year can order their school supplies online. Just go to www.shopttkits.com. Enter account number 91024. Choose your child's NEXT grade level. *Please note there are different kits for 2nd GRADE BOYS AND GIRLS. Enter your child's first and last name and add to cart. Confirm your order and check out. You may compete checkout without an account by entering your email address only. Kits will be delivered to your child's classroom at Open House in August. The sale runs through May 31, 2018. Questions? Contact Beth Schneider.
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VOLUNTEER BRUNCH
On Wednesday, May 16, the Montgomery staff would like to thank all of the parent volunteers for a fabulous year. They will provide us with a beautiful brunch at 9:30 a.m. in the cafeteria. This is open to every parent volunteer, whether you spent one hour or many more sharing your talents, time, and energy with Montgomery Elementary. Please join your fellow parents in our last PTO gathering of the year. Babysitting will be available for younger children. Door prizes are available for parents.
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FIELD DAY THANKS
Thank you to the parents and staff who volunteered at today’s Field Day. And a special thank-you to Mr. Splitt for organizing such a fun event. We appreciate all of you!
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OPEN PTO POSITIONS
The Montgomery PTO is looking to fill its slate for next year! There are a variety of opportunities to meet different interests, skill sets, and availability. Urgently, we are looking to fill Volunteer Coordinator and Carnival Communications Chair. If you are interested in learning about these and other open PTO positions, please contact Lori Drasnin.
SUMMER 2018 MAP TESTING SIGN UP INFORMATION AND LINK
Sycamore Schools will be offering an optional summer MAP administration for grades 2-8. Please click on the link for more details and to register your child for this opportunity. If you have any questions, please email Mindy Zellner, District Gifted Coordinator, at zellnerm@sycamoreschools.org.
MONTGOMERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOK
BOOK FAIR
May 14 - May 18
Please go to www.scholastic.com/bf/mtschool for additional details.
Apply Now for Sycamore FIRST Robotics Teams for the 2018-2019 School Year
Online applications are now available for the following FIRST Robotics programs at the Sycamore Community School District.
- FIRST LEGO League Jr. (for rising 3rd graders)
- FIRST LEGO League (for rising 4th through 8th graders)
- FIRST Tech Challenge (for rising 7th through 9th graders)
Visit the Sycamore Robotics website at http://sycamorerobotics.weebly.com/ to get started.
The applications include parent and student portions as well as instructions to submit a participation fee.
Apply by May 19 for on-time submission.
Note that junior high students will have the ability to choose between FIRST LEGO League and FIRST Tech Challenge. Be sure to select the program you desire. Note also that applicants who are rising high schoolers will receive additional details following the application submission deadline for joining the high school team.
For information about all of these programs, visit www.firstinspires.org.
Want to see more Sycamore Robotics teams in action? Visit our booth at the district-wide STEAM Showcase on Sat., May 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at E.H. Greene Intermediate.
Questions? Contact the Sycamore Robotics Boosters Board at SycamoreRoboticsBooster@googlegroups.com.