The Montgomery Elementary Schools (MES) PTA E-news
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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**All dates are subject to change.**
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK |
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Teacher for the Day - Coming June 10 |
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Attention ALL 3rd & 4th Grade Families, virtual and in-person, we are excited to share that VES Teacher for the Day Raffle is back! Here's your student's chance to be their classroom teacher or favorite related arts teacher!
Tickets are $5 each, 5 for $20 and 10 for $30. Please submit payment (checks payable to MES PTA) and raffle tickets by June 2nd to be entered into the drawing, which will air via VES News. Entries can be sent in via backpack mail or there is a drop box located at school (far left corner inside the main entrance).
The winners will be “Teacher for the Day” on June 10th.
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Buy Your 1st Day School Supplies
for Next Year by JUNE 1
and it could be FOR FREE!
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Wait, what?!?!?!
That's right! In partnership with 1st Day School Supplies, we prepare "kits" full of all the required school supplies as determined by your child's future teacher(s). You can also purchase backpacks, lunch boxes, school merchandise and even new personalized items! One-stop shopping awaits, giving you convenience, peace of mind, and value!
Click here (https://1stdayschoolsupplies.com/list.php?school_zip=08558), select the applicable school/grade level, and add a kit to your cart. Items will arrive no later than two weeks prior to the start of the '21-'22 school year, and your child's eyes will widen to see a big, beautiful box arrive in the mail!
Before you get TOO excited, we have to share one more surprise! What if you could order your school supply kit...and potentially get it FOR FREE!?!?!
That's right! FREE! Purchase your child's supplies BY JUNE 1 you'll be entered into a contest to get COMPLETELY REIMBURSED for one (1) kit!
Sales will run from now UNTIL JULY 1. But, if you purchase before JUNE 1, you'll be entered into the contest (MES PTA will draw on June 2, and announce the winner on our website).
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ATTENTION: Fourth Graders, Get Ready!
A Magical Month Awaits in June
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You've worked hard and stayed focused - now you deserve some magic! Get ready, Fourth Graders, as we have some special fun planned just for you!
FIRST, let's celebrate! Join us on JUNE 5 at 6:30 pm for a FREE, VIRTUAL MAGIC SHOW just for fourth graders and their families! You must register in advance to attend and you must use your Google, school-issued email to sign up.
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NEXT, Fourth Graders, let's leave a mark of magic!
Look around in your yard or at a park..pick any rock the size of your fist or smaller. Decorate it with your name, draw a picture of Blazer, or other artwork, and drop it in the bin at the front of the school during the week of June 7-11.
Ms. Lacy will work with her staff to permanently display these magical touchstones around the school. So you get to leave your mark at Village for years to come!
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FINALLY, there's Magic in a 4th Grade Thank You, so Let's Share our Appreciation!
Have your family send one (1) photo (no videos, please) of you saying THANKS to all the staff and students, friends and all, and send it to ramsands@hotmail.com by June 16.
We will surprise the WHOLE CAMPUS with all received photos during one of the VES News broadcasts of the last week of school! Be a star and say thanks at the same time - doesn't get more magical than that!
SO, Fourth Graders, pick one or all of these options! But be mindful of the deadlines noted above, and most of all, know that MES PTA and ALL the community celebrates with you! You are truly bright and capable young people destined for great things - we can't wait to see what "Middle School" magic lies ahead for all of you!
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Thanks to All for a Great Movie Night! |
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Special thanks to Montgomery Baseball & Softball, as well as all our attendees, for our "Flix on the Field Movie Night" on May 21st! Some 300 registrants signed up for food, games and a viewing of Disney/Pixar's Onward.
Special Raffle Winners include:
- VIP Seating at the Movie Night Event: Jim McGlynn, Jen Volfson, and Maria Tasche
- Cookie Time with Mrs. Scotti - Eric Seguin
- Cookie Time with Mr. Van Hise - Jaime Gostowski
- Cookie Time with Ms. Lacy - Jen Volfson
- Cookie Time with Ms. Camuto - Yuna Kim
- MES Spirit Wear - Ashley Rue
- MBL Swag Bag - Ramon R.
- MBL Gift Cards - Jen Volfson
- MBL Registration - Chrissy Hoffman
- MES PTA Membership - Adrienne Vecchione
- One (1) '21-'22 OHES or VES Yearbook - Megan Brandt
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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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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 Cathy Carr, Fourth Grade Teacher at VES. She has been with MTSD for four years and we are pleased to have this time with her!
Cathy shares, "We have learned so much about ourselves and how to have grit, perseverance, resilience, and patience during this pandemic."
Read our entire visit with Cathy 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
- NOW through July 1 - 1st Day School Supplies On Sale
- June 5 - VES Fourth Graders Magic (Virtual) Show
- June 9 LAST MES PTA General Meeting for the Year
- June 10 - VES Teacher for the Day
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June 11 - OHES and VES Fun Day (details TBD)
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June 14-18 - OHES and VES End of Year Parties (details TBD per each individual classroom teacher(s) and Room Parent discussions)
For a calendar of 2020-2021 MES PTA Meetings and Events, please visit our website by clicking here.
For the 20-21 MTSD District Calendar as well as the recently released 21-22 and 22-23 Calendars, please 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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If you have any PTA questions, concerns or suggestions, please email mespta@mtsd.us.
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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 - JUNE 15 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
(M-SEPAG)
M-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. M-SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input. Click Here for more M-SEPAG information.
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It's nearly time to welcome the end of the 2020/21 school year! Moving Up to VES or LMS? Class of 2021 Graduation? Successfully navigated the MOST challenging & memorable school year in living history? Congratulations to your children for being true champs! Commemorate their achievement by purchasing a personalized keepsake: this will be the year they talk about for years to come! Order yours by May 31 by visiting this link: http://montypto.org/ornaments
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The Montgomery News continues its tradition to help the community celebrate the 2021 graduates! In the July issue, a special graduation section will highlight the accomplishments of local students from preschool to graduate school.
The Montgomery News will also donate 10% of the proceeds from the graduation announcements to the Montgomery Township Education Foundation. For more information please click here by June 15th!
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A group of concerned neighbors in Montgomery have joined together to partner with Share My Meals (SMM) to support our local community.
Please click here to learn more and help make a difference for food-insecure families here in Montgomery. Thanks for your support!
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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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