Montgomery Mustangs Newsletter
Montgomery Elementary
Welcome Back !
Conversations about school
1."Let's see something that you brought home today. "
2. "Show me what you have for homework."
3. "Describe a book you enjoyed today."
4. "Tell me what you learned about that you would like to know more about?"
5. "What is the coolest thing that happened today?"
6. " Pretend you're the teacher. How would you describe your day?"
7. "How were you kind or helpful today? How did you make a positive difference in somebody's day?" How was someone kind or helpful to you?"
Join the PTO
1. Sponsor fundraisers that go toward educational trips, educational assemblies, playground equipment.
2. Organizing Spirit Days, Fun Day, Family Dance and Movie Nights.
3. Build community relations within the school and help keep children excited about school.
4. Support teachers school staff for events, such as picture day and kindergarten registration.
5. Host appreciation days for teachers and staff!.
Handbook Highlights
Handbook is available online. If you would like a printed copy please let us know.
Absences: Please bring in an excuse every time your child is absent.
You have three days to provide an excuse.
Please label all clothing items and backpacks that you send with your child.
Please be sure to include everybody that can pick your child up on the emergency card.
Medications need to be distributed through the nurse's office.
Items that are prohibited: Cell Phones, weapons, tobacco, gaming systems
Classroom parties
Classroom parties/celebrations with food/beverages shall be limited to no more than one (1) per month in each classroom.
Parents/Guardians shall be informed through newsletters or other efficient communication methods that foods/beverages should only be brought in when requested for scheduled parties.
Classroom parties shall offer a minimal amount of foods (maximum 2-3 items) containing added sugar as the primary ingredient (e.g., cupcakes, cookies) and will provide the following:
Fresh fruits/vegetables; and
Water, 100 percent juice, 100 percent juice diluted with water, low-fat milk or nonfat milk.
When possible, foods/beverages for parties and celebrations shall be provided by the foodservice department to help prevent food safety and allergy concerns
Arrival and Dismissal.
Breakfast will not be served after 7:35 Dismissal is now at 2:10.
Car riders will be dismissed after the buses are gone.