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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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Due to the impending weather expected on Monday, February 1st and the unforeseen/potential impact on both students and faculty, all Montgomery Township schools will follow a Virtual early dismissal schedule on Monday, February 1, 2021, and Tuesday, February 2, 2021.
As with the previous inclement weather day in December, instruction will be virtual for all students. Teachers will be flexible with plans as the potential for power outages remains. Stay safe and warm!
Early Dismissal Schedules OHES:
AM PreK • 9:30 - 11:20 am
PM PreK • 11:50 am - 1:30 pm
AM Kindergarten • 9:30 - 11:20 am
PM Kindergarten • 11:50 am - 1:30 pm
Grades 1 & 2 • 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
Early Dismissal Schedule VES:
9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Mid-Year Report Cards Available Online
Starting February 5 at 4 pm
To view your child's report card:
2. Enter your username (your email address) and password. If you forgot your password, use the "Forgot My Password" link just below the Login button. Your password will be sent by email. If you are unable to log in or do not have an account, please contact Jaime Velez at jvelez@mtsd.us.
Please review the letter from the OHES and VES administration regarding how progress will be reported on report cards by clicking here.
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THE SPIRIT STORE IS BACK!
ONE WEEK ONLY - ORDER QUICKLY!
We've opened our Spirit Store for a quick week to squeeze in some orders! If you missed out during our recent holiday sale, have no fear! Peruse all your favorite Monty gear and place your orders ASAP!
NO ORDERS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER FEBRUARY 7!
All completed orders will be delivered the week of February 21, 2021. A quick reminder that there are no returns or exchanges. Thanks once more for your Spirited Support!
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Room Parent Corner
February Update
MES PTA Room Parents should reach out to their classroom teacher(s) to see how they can best support Sharing and Caring activities.
Some may opt for a virtual party and online Valentine exchange. You can Google for ideas on how to safely share greetings with free online e-cards or related items. Other classrooms might prefer a service project to help a local charity or community organization. Some might even pursue both!
No matter the direction, all activities should transpire the week of February 8-11. Have fun!
Remember you can access all MES PTA Room Parent resources by visiting the Room Parent Corner located here.
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Any and All Yearbook Information
Latest and Greatest!
Group pictures of each classroom have started and will continue until February 15 via "grid-view" screenshots from each class' Google Meet. “Picture day” for each class will be scheduled by each individual classroom's teacher(s).
Individual Portraits: If you have not yet scheduled a “Picture Day” with Milan Rose and will commit to purchasing a Milan Rose photo package, please call (908) 369-9600 to schedule an appointment for either Thursday, February 11th, from 3-5 pm, or Friday, February 12th, from 9 am-5 pm (no school on Friday). REMINDER: Appointments are only available for those committing to purchase a portrait package. The portrait order form can be downloaded by clicking here.
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 Max Rodriguez, one of our VES fourth grade teachers. He has been with MTSD for 25 years, so help us congratulate him on such a milestone and for his contributions to date!
Max's class is a close one, as they have identified challenges in fostering friendship in a very virtual setting. He shares, "Determined to solve this issue as a team, our class came up with the idea of Friday Friends."
How did this work? Find out and read our entire visit with Max in his "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 5 - Report Cards posted to Genesis
- February 5 - OHES 2nd All-Virtual Day of Play
- February 10 - MES PTA General Meeting, 6:30 pm
- February 12-15 - Schools Closed - Staff Development and Presidents' Day
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
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.
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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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