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.
Just keep scrolling....you don't want to miss anything!
**All dates are subject to change.**
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK |
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Reminder: VES Music Families |
MIOSM Concert
Wednesday, March 9th
7pm at MHS (Montgomery High School)
Please refer to your student's band/orchestra teacher for details. Concert only open to families of students participating
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MTEA - Family Book Night Series |
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Join Ms. Sharon Baller, OHES Librarian on
March 8th at 7pm as she reads
"Be the Change: A Grandfather Gandhi Story"
By Arun Ghanghi and Bethany Hegedus
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MTSD SOAR 2022 Registration NOW OPEN |
We are excited to announce that registration for our *IN PERSON* 2022 S.O.A.R. Summer Program is now open!
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MES PTA Board Nominations & Event Committee Members |
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It's that time of the year again!
THANK YOU to everyone who has reached out to learn more about being involved in the MES PTA!
The MES PTA will continue to be a strong organization that supports OUR STUDENTS and SCHOOLS because of volunteers like you! But we still need your HELP!
We are STILL looking for individuals who are interested in being a part of the MES PTA Board as well as Event Committee Members for the 2022-2023 school year.
Opportunities include Fundraising, Treasury, Secretary, Family Programs, Communications and more!
What is involved? We are happy to answer that!!
Someone from the Nominating Committee will be in touch! This is a terrific way to be involved with the MES PTA and we look forward to finding the perfect place for you!
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WANTED: PICTURES FOR YEARBOOK |
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Did you capture a picture of your student participating in
Read Across America Spirit Week?
Did you capture a picture of your student sporting their
100th Day of School poster, t-shirt, cape, etc?
Do you have pictures from band, orchestra or chorus concerts?
PLEASE SEND IN PICTURES FOR THE YEARBOOK
DEADLINE IS 3/20/2022
USER ID for OHES is 416755955
USER ID for VES is 416725958
(A friendly reminder that all pictures submitted for the yearbook can ONLY have students from
OHES or VES, including siblings/family members)
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Scholastic Book Fair is back! |
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Woo Hoo!
The Scholastic Book Fair is around the corner
and its in person!
VES Scholastic Book Fair
March 21st - March 28th
OHES Scholastic Book Fair
May 9th - May 16th
More details coming soon!
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MSEPTA Fundraiser: Cake Pops & PYO Cookie Sets |
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Help support MSEPTA's Spring Fundraiser
Made by local business - Maria's Sweet Perfection
Order by 3/14 for pickup between 3/23-3/25
Funds raised go to Montgomery Special Education Teacher Grants and Scholarships
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"Great things in business are never done by one person.
They're done by a team of people"
THANK YOU
Diana A.
Sonia G.
Jaime G.
Elana & Peyton
For your all your help!
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Join or Renew YOUR PTA Membership! |
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HOW do we as a PTA provide the financial support and assistance to create more enrichment for the schools and our students?!?! Author visits, assemblies, volunteer hours, special moments of celebration - They don't just happen...YOU determine our reach and success...
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MEMBERSHIP is the primary source of our funding
- Our goal is one membership per family (hint, hint)
- SIGN UP TODAY BY CLICKING HERE
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FUNDRAISING doesn't hurt either
- We aim for fewer but hopefully hugely successful fundraisers
- We welcome (safe) social connectedness along the way
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VALUE IN KIND makes the world go round!
- Where possible, we ask your help to secure items of need!
- We show appreciation and reinforce support to teachers, custodial staff, and other invaluable groups
- Amazon Wish Lists help immensely in this regards
So help us get off to a great start! For $15 you can join the MES PTA and make a difference in every student's experience at OHES and VES. Please, it's a simple gesture with a huge impact -
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/LINKS/INFO
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- March 9th - VES: MIOSM Concert at MHS
- March 13th - Daylight Savings Time Begins
- March 15th - BOE Meeting
- March 17th - St. Patrick's Day
- March 21st to March 28th - VES Scholastic Book Fair
- March 30th - MES PTA General Meeting 7pm
For a calendar of MES PTA Meetings and Events, please visit our website by clicking here.
For MTSD 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 Calendars, please click here.
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MES PTA - Quick Links/Info:
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OHES LINKS
INFORMATION
RESOURCES
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VES LINKS
INFORMATION
RESOURCES
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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.
Online Events (click on each item for more information)
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The Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group (M-SEPAG) is a state-mandated*, district-level, parent-driven group charged with providing input to the local school district on system-level challenges in special education and related services. It exists to ensure that special education students and their parents have the opportunity to share input directly to the Montgomery Township School District regarding the policies, services, and practices that impact students with disabilities and their families.
SAVE THE DATE
MSEPAG Public Meeting Thursday March 24, 7pm
MSEPAG will share updates on Special Education in Montgomery.
Some of the topics to be discussed:
- New Special Education Ad Hoc BOE Committee
- Gifted & Talent Program
- Upcoming Montgomery Special Education Audit and more.
Meeting link will be sent out the Monday prior to meeting.
M-SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input. Join us:
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Our newest parent group, the Montgomery Township School District Kids Identified with Dyslexia (MTSD KID) mission is to create a culture of innovation, to promote awareness of dyslexia among parents, teachers, and administration in Montgomery Township and to serve students with dyslexia and related learning disorders to ensure that they reach their maximum potential. For more information, please visit mtsdkid.org
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Montgomery Baseball & Softball is excited to announce an all new format for our 2022 Baseball Programs!
Revamped programs highlight a greater focus in the development of our League's players and coaches along with a simplified schedule.
Developed after an extensive review undertaken by the MBSL Board and feedback from the community and other stakeholders.
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Interested in Lacrosse?
Montgomery Youth Lacrosse Club registration is open!
All are welcome! Grades K-8
Click here for more info & links to registration.
Grades K-2: free clinics, equipment available if needed. Sign up today!
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