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is published weekly and provides PTA updates and information related to Orchard Hill
and Village Elementary Schools of the Montgomery Township School District.
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK |
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Great...now that we have your attention...we need your help!
PLEASE remember that the district needs ALL families to fill out the student screening form on Genesis on a daily basis, regardless if your children are coming into the building. The nurses at OHES and VES use these forms on a daily basis to monitor student health and your consistent form completion really makes a difference - for everyone.
So please, fill out the form.
Each school day,
every school day,
fill it out.
Thanks!
PS - Yes, we realize he's taken off his mask. It's okay...It was a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away...
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Any interested candidates for our
MES PTA Nominating Committee?
The charge of the Nominating Committee is to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions. The most important MES PTA committee, this group holds confidential meetings, reviews nominations and searches for the best qualified candidates for leadership roles for the 2021-2022 MES PTA Board.
The option still exists for you to "PTA Your Way" - express your interest in serving on the nominating committee OR nominate someone you think might be interested by sending an email to Yuna Kim (yunakim154@gmail.com) or Jenna Huntley (jenna.huntley28@gmail.com). You must be a current MES PTA member to be considered for candidacy.
Nominations for the PTA nominating committee are open from now until the next MES PTA General Meeting, currently slated for March 10. Voting will then take place at that time. Thanks for your consideration!
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Get Ready! KidsArt is Coming!
KidsArt for both OHES and VES will take place in the coming weeks! Take your child's coolest doodles and have them superimposed on shirts, stationary and more!
This year, all artwork will be uploaded directly to SilverGraphics. This means your child along with the parents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc. can submit multiple art pieces !
HERE are the guidelines to prepare your masterpiece!
Deadline for art submission(s) will be 2/24/2021. Orders can be placed starting 3/10/2021 with options for delivery to home or school.
Be on the lookout for more information in the next few weeks. Please contact Yuna (yunakim154@gmail.com) with any questions. Happy Drawing!
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IT'S TIME FOR ANOTHER ROUND OF
(FREE) STORYBOOK SESSIONS!
REGISTRATION OPENS TODAY!
The second Storybook Sessions event is geared toward our Kindergarten, Pre-K and special needs students, currently slated for Friday, February 26 at 5 pm (lasting about 40 minutes). High school aged volunteers provide lively readings of books found at the OHES Library!
Book selection by Mrs. Sharon Baller, OHES Librarian, includes:
- The Cookie Fiasco
- How to be a Good Cat
- Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- Hug Time
- and More Special Guest Readings with Additional Stories!
You must pre-register for Storybook Sessions to receive Zoom credentials and registration will close on WEDNESDAY, February 24. There is no fee to participate but you must register in advance!
for registration and information!
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SPECIAL OFFER!
YaYa Noodles Chinese Restaurant
will offer 10% of all proceeds
from lunch and dinner on 2/26
back to the MES PTA!
Customers need only mention the PTA or the Storybook Sessions event when ordering. In one night, you can enjoy some great family entertainment while supporting a local business AND give back to the MES PTA (and those monies go right back into programs for all children in our district).
Call YaYa Noodles on 2/26 for take-out at 609-921-8551, or order online by clicking here or visit them at 1325 US Hwy 206, Skillman, NJ 08558. To download the YaYa menu please click here.
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BACK OPEN FOR
YOUR SNOWY SHOPPING!
PICK AN ITEM (OR TWO)
FROM THE SPIRIT STORE!
Back by popular demand...peruse all your favorite Monty gear and place your orders NO LATER THAN FEBRUARY 21!
NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 21!
All completed orders will be delivered the week of March 8th. A quick reminder that there are no returns or exchanges. Thanks again for "Shopping Your Way" and
showing your Spirited Support!
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Any and All Yearbook Information
Latest and Greatest!
Okay, so you missed the pre-sale, things happen! But now, you can prepare and be ready for the next approaching sale! That's right! We are opening yearbook sales ONE FINAL TIME!
The MES PTA MemberHub Store links will be activated and made available starting MARCH 1 through MARCH 7, 2021!
Mark your calendars, set an alarm, do whatever is necessary so that your child has their keepsake of this extraordinary year! The yearbook committee has been working hard to create truly unique publications - and they will be well worth the wait! So no matter if it's an OHES or VES annual, one copy or many, please PLAN FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH! The links will be waiting...
Candid Photo Uploads: We need you to upload your children's photos while doing school activities for the yearbook. Click here to review where and how to upload your photos for consideration by the yearbook committee.
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MES PTA is a community made up of parents, guardians, teachers and staff whose goal is to enrich the experience of our students at Orchard Hill Elementary School and Village Elementary School.
MES PTA is supported by the generous donations of time, finances and love from our community. Last academic year (2019- 2020), MES PTA raised and provided more than $40,000 of funding for the students for Educational Programs (ex. Character Education, Assemblies), grants for teachers and staff, facility renovations, appreciation events for teachers/staff, etc.
* NOTE: If your family is eligible for free/reduced lunch, please contact your school’s secretary to inquire about a membership fee waiver.
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PROFILES IN RESILIENCE
Each week the MES PTA will interview a member of our community with questions specific to these unprecedented times. This week we are visiting with Jennifer Furman, one of our third grade teachers from Village Elementary School. She has been with MTSD for 22 years, and we are fortunate to have a moment with her!
During this month of Sharing and Caring, Jennifer keeps our children's perspectives in focus. She shares, "it may not feel like they are doing anything huge or important, but they really are making someone's day."
Read our entire visit with Jennifer in her "Profile in Resilience" by clicking here.
Please read our archive listings of "Profiles in Resilience" by clicking here.
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/INFO/RESOURCES
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- February 24 - MES PTA DEADLINE: KidsArt Submissions
- February 26 - MES PTA Storybook Sessions Event and YaYa Noodles Fundraiser (Eat at YaYa's, mention PTA)
- March 10 - MES PTA KidsArt Ordering Begins
- March 10 - MES PTA General Meeting
- March 29 - First Day of Spring Recess (No School)
- April 5 - Last Day of Spring Recess (No School)
For a calendar of 2020-2021 MES PTA Meetings and Events, please visit our website by clicking here.
For the 2020-2021 MTSD District Calendar, click here.
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All The Ways to Follow MES PTA: |
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Post to our profile on Facebook @MES PTA
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For a listing of our MES PTA Board Members click here.
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MES PTA Room Parent Corner can be accessed here.
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To view our MES PTA E-News archive, please click here.
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To view previous MES PTA meeting minutes, please click here.
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OHES LINKS, INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
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VES LINKS, INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
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Montgomery Special Education PTA (MSEPTA) |
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The Montgomery Special Education PTA (MSEPTA) is a district-wide organization designed to build strong partnerships amongst teachers, parents, administration, existing PTA’s, and the community so that children receiving special education services of any kind will be better understood, integrated and embraced by our school and community.
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NEXT MSEPTA MEETING - FEBRUARY 16 at 6:30 pm
To join MSEPTA and support teachers and students in Special Education, please click here.
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Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group (SEPAG)
is a parent-led group that gives parents and community members the opportunity to share input directly to the school district regarding policies, services and practices that impact students with disabilities and their families. SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input.
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Please Donate your gently used handbags to MSEPTA!
All gently used brands of purses, totes, handbags, clutches, key/card holders, etc. will be accepted (higher-end bags are accepted in any condition). All profits support MSEPTA teacher grants, scholarships and programming.
New to Poshmark? Use our referral code “MSEPTA” when you sign up & you get $10 off your first order & we get $10! Already have a Poshmark account? Help us by sharing the items in our closet to your followers!
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Montgomery Twp. SEPAG & SEPTA
In Partnership with SPAN Parent Advocacy Network present
Parent Involvement in Special Education: The IEP
Montgomery Township’s SEPAG and PTA invite families and educators to gain an understanding of the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan. Participants will be able to read and understand an IEP document, be able to effectively participate in IEP meetings, and know how to address concerns in a proactive and positive way.
Wednesday, 2/24 from 6-8 pm
via Zoom, please click here to register and attend
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Click here to learn about all the exciting things happening at the Mary Jacobs Library in Rocky Hill and the entire Somerset County Library System.
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Montgomery Township News
Below are links to current News, Events and Recreation Information. Check it out!
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Click here to stay on top of what is happening in our school district!
Below are some important links
to have at your fingertips:
UPDATE: Lunch is being provided to eligible students. The lunches are being made in South Brunswick, picked up by our transportation department and then delivered directly to students’ homes. Please click here to view the menu of the day.
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