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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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LAST CHANCE TO SIGN UP
FOR STORYBOOK SESSIONS!
REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY!
The first Storybook Sessions event is geared toward our Kindergarten, Pre-K and special needs students, currently slated for Thursday, December 17 at 6 pm (lasting about 40 minutes). Book selection by Mrs. Sharon Baller, OHES Librarian, includes:
- Monster Trucks!
- 3 Snow Bears
- 7 Blind Mice
- 7 Hungry Babies
- and More!
You must pre-register for Storybook Sessions to receive Zoom credentials and registration will close on WEDNESDAY, December 16. There is no fee to participate but you must register in advance!
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SPECIAL OFFER!
Our friends at Alfonso's will offer 20% of all proceeds from lunch and dinner
on 12/17 back to the MES PTA.
Customers need only mention the PTA, the Storybook Sessions event, or show a copy of the flier linked below. 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).
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Our MONTY GIVES TOGETHER CHALLENGE is almost done and we currently sit just shy of our goal! But we only have until December 15th to generate $2,000 in donations to receive a matching $2,000!
UPDATE: We want to reward all donors with a special raffle! With our 50th donation, we will hold a random drawing amongst all donors to select ONE special family for a holiday prize pack! Every donation helps us reach our matching goal, and could help YOU win some surprise goodies! So give today!
by December 15th to do your part.
Many thanks from your MES PTA!
#PTAYourWay
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Our MES PTA Fundraisers feature probably TWO of the most used gift options this holiday season - Gift Cards and AMAZON! Peruse all our offerings, find something special, and support your kids (and all our kids) in the process!
AMAZON SMILE
BOON SUPPLY-CONSCIOUS LIVING AND GIVING
BOX TOPS FOR KIDS
MABEL'S LABELS
NORTH EAST RESTAURANT DIRECT
SHOPWITHSCRIP GIFT CARDS
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Thermoses filled with hot cocoa
marshmallows also near...
Grab "The List" and hit the road!
It's That Time of Year!!!
Dates: NOW through January 3
Time: 5 - 8 pm each night
The MES PTA is pleased to offer "The List" of area homes that graciously agreed to decorate with lights and holiday spirit. By allowing our little ones to tour and enjoy, we all get a bit of wonder, a moment of inspiration, and a reminder that hope is always a good thing!
Please remember that observers are to visit ONLY during these hours,
and must remain in their cars at all times.
Here is the link to access the list:
Have fun touring! And remember, just as each family chose to share
their home and good tidings with you, so too can you share!
Give your time, your energy, your smile to another neighbor
- or a friend in need! We could all use a bit more light!
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On Friday, December 4th, the OHES students and staff participated in Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia’s (CHOP) Pajama Day! It was a chance to spend the day in our most comfortable jammies, all while supporting kids who rely on Children’s Hospital for care, cures and hope.
So, how did it work? OHES students and staff members wore their pajamas to virtual school on Friday, December 4th. Families also helped contribute by making a donation, big or small, to The Children's Fund at CHOP. The OHES Staff set a goal to raise $1,000 for the Children’s Fund! And they sure did do it! The OHES staff’s personal donation page can be found here: https://chop.donordrive.com/index.cfm...
Share your virtual school day in pajamas photo for the yearbook!
For OHES:
Although the pajama day fundraiser was only for OHES, if your child is in VES, please submit your yearbook pajama day photos to:
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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
Once more, as part of our initiative to foster more communication, each week the MES PTA will interview a member of our community with questions specific to these unprecedented times.
This week we interview Brenda Huneryager, our Academic Support Teacher at OHES. As you can imagine, Brenda is highly valuable during the school year, and certainly invaluable now!
Brenda reminds us to, "experience more peace in the present moment."
Please read our entire visit with Brenda 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 January 3 - MES PTA "That Time of Year" Holiday Houses on Display (voting deadline 1/4)
- December 15 - MES PTA Deadline: "Monty Gives Together Challenge" ends
- December 16 - MES PTA Deadline: Storybook Session Registration Closes
- December 17 - MES PTA Event: Storybook Session, 6 pm
- December 23 - Early Dismissal
- December 24-January 1 - Winter Recess (Schools Closed)
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 - DECEMBER 15, 2020
To join MSEPTA and support teachers and students in Special Education, please click here.
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FREE Workshop for Parents of Children
Receiving Special Education
"Overview of Basic Rights" on Tuesday, 12/15 at 6:30 pm
For more information please download the flyer provided here.
To attend the meeting, please register via this link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0vduurqjorGNS6VXUamHhf1REVctMouit3
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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.
Our next SEPAG meeting is scheduled on January 7th at 7:00pm via Zoom. Meeting link and other information will be distributed as the meeting day approaches.
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MONTGOMERY GIRL SCOUTS
The Montgomery Girl Scouts are currently forming new troops and recruiting new members for their service unit.
If you would like to learn more about the Girl Scouts please click on the image to the left to download a Girl Scouts flier.
Additionally, you can also send an email to montygirlscoutsrecruitment@gmail.com to automatically receive a link that adds your daughter(s) to a wait list and follow up for any questions. Thank you for your interest in Montgomery Girl Scouts!
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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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