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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HIT LIST for a GREAT START! |
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Take a deep breath, it's the start of another year!
As we prepare for the start of a new school year, we are filled with excitement and jitters for all that is to come. MES PTA is actively planning to support the experience of all our students, and we invite all of you to join us again in this adventure. Each one of you ARE the MES PTA, so we THANK YOU for partnership! -- Yuna and Unnati (Co-Presidents)
Now, please review this checklist to ensure you and your student(s) are in for all of our MES PTA fun to come! FORWARD THIS LIST TO A FELLOW OHES or VES PARENT and help them to be in the know as well!
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Renew or Sign Up for MES PTA Membership! Scan (with your phone's photo app) the QR code provided on this linked flyer. It'll take you directly to our Memberhub Store where you can process your renewal or new membership!
We are working hard to provide KEY incentives for our members - discounts, early access and other benefits to be announced!
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Get Connected with the MES PTA! Too many times we ask ourselves, "What was that deadline? When does that sale end?" YOU WILL KNOW IF YOU SIMPLY CONNECT WITH US! Access these platforms to hear about MES PTA contests, reminders, and offerings!
Interested in helping with our social media? Let us know!
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Fill Out Your Genesis Forms by August 27 |
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On August 16, MTSD sent an email communication asking parents and/or guardians to complete required forms by visiting Genesis. Genesis is the district's official platform for confidential communication and resource information.
Student schedules and class assignments will be made available (through Genesis) to families after 5:00 PM on Friday, August 27, 2021 - ONCE ALL FORMS ARE COMPLETED.
CLICK ON LINK BELOW! GET YOUR FORMS COMPLETED!
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OHES Open House Event - September 3 |
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On Friday, September 3, OHES students will be permitted to see their classrooms and meet their teachers.
Please keep an eye out for additional OHES communications sent over the next weeks to provide you with information to get you ready for the Open House and the school year. Class lists and placement information will be available after 5 pm on August 27th via Genesis.
OHES SCHEDULE/INFORMATION:
Kindergarten AM Classes: 9:30-10:00am
Kindergarten PM Classes: 10:00-10:30am
2nd grade: 9:30-10:30am
Pre-K and 1st grade: 10:30-11:30am
Please try to keep in mind:
- One adult may attend the open house with their child.
- Masks required for all visitors.
- Please be considerate of your teacher's time when visiting.
- Park in the main parking lot under the solar panels and look for signage upon walking towards the main entrance.
- Only visit your child's classroom. Cafeteria/gyms/etc. are off-limits.
- Once your visit is complete, children can practice boarding a bus and buckling up on one of two stationary busses that will be located in our bus lane.
The MES PTA plans to be on-site to provide membership information, sell spirit wear and school-specific merchandise, and offer insight on MES PTA volunteer opportunities and event programming. Come visit with us!
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VES Open House Event - September 3 |
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VES Students accompanied by a parent are invited to visit the school, find their classrooms and meet their teachers.
Please keep an eye out for the VES Bluebird Newsletter which will be e-blasted next week and provide you with information to get you ready for the Open House and the school year. Class lists and placement information will be available after 5 pm on August 27th via Genesis.
The Open House schedule is as follows. You may arrive at any time during your child’s grade level window. Please note that each Open House will conclude exactly at the end time shown below as teachers will be transitioning to professional development meetings.
VES SCHEDULE/INFORMATION:
3rd Grade: 12:45-1:45 pm
4th Grade: 2:00 - 3:00 pm
To ensure a safe and enjoyable visit for everyone, please adhere to the following:
- Masks will be required for all visitors.
- Villagers shall be accompanied by only one adult to help us minimize hallway congestion.
- Please limit your visit to your child’s 2021-2022 classroom (maps will be available).
- Parking is available in the front, side & large rear parking lots as well as the lot across the street. The main entrance and a door in the back of the building will be open (signage will guide you).
- Please be considerate of your teachers’ and other guests’ time when visiting.
In similar fashion to OHES Open House, the MES PTA plans to be on-site to provide membership information, sell spirit wear and school-specific merchandise, and offer insight on MES PTA volunteer opportunities and event programming. Come visit with us!
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School Supply Lists by Grade, and THANKS! |
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If you still need to secure school supplies for your student(s), please see below for links to the appropriate list(s):
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For PRE-K, Kinder, 1st, 2nd, and Self-Contained K-2 classrooms, please CLICK HERE.
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For 3rd grade classrooms, please CLICK HERE.
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For 4th grade classrooms, please CLICK HERE.
Be sure to LABEL items with your student's name, and have your child practice opening, closing and using all supplies. Special thanks (once again) to everyone that purchased a 1st Day School Supplies kit for the coming year! We appreciate your support!
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Support Us Through Amazon Smile! |
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Speaking of supplies...are you still buying your school supplies or any Amazon items, for that matter?
AmazonSmile offers all the same products, but contributes 0.5 percent of eligible purchases (that’s $5 of every $1000 spent) to a designated charity—in this case, the MES PTA.
Especially for frequent Amazon users (and who isn’t?), it’s an effortless way to give back to your child's enrichment and activities at school.
IN THE APP:
- Go to Settings in your Amazon App.
- Click the ‘AmazonSmile’ tab.
- Search and Select "Montgomery Elementary Schools PTA" - DONE!
IN YOUR BROWSER:
- Log into your Amazon Account.
- In the top right corner, HOVER over, "Account and Lists"
- When the pop-up menu appears, look in the FAR RIGHT column under, "Your Account" - select "AmazonSmile"
- On the right hand side, select "Change charity"
- Search and Select "Montgomery Elementary Schools PTA"
- Bookmark this page on your desktop for future shopping!
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Scholastic helps us, too! Grab those books! |
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Thinking of purchasing some books for the start of school for your child or your child’s classroom? Here's a great year-round resource!
Peruse and select your favorite books via the Scholastic school links listed here. With each purchase, the MES PTA receives 2% back in Scholastic dollars (which helps us build up our school libraries!).
Thanks for your support and love of reading!
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OHES & VES Calendar and Start Times |
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CLICK HERE to view the OFFICIAL 2021-2022 District Calendar
CLICK HERE for the NEW Start and End Times for OHES and VES (including Early Dismissal and Delayed Opening Models)
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We count on bus drivers and aides to get our kids to and from school safely and on time. But what about us?
Do we know state and local laws for ALL drivers stopping and/or driving near a school bus?
Click on this image to download a brief recap of state law for drivers stopping and/or slowing down for school buses.
We all matter when it comes to our kids getting safely to and from school!
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/LINKS/INFO
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- September 3 - OHES Open House
- September 3 - VES Open House
- September 9 - First Day of School
- September 22 - OHES Back to School Night: PreKindergarten/Kindergarten/2nd Grade
- September 23 - OHES Back to School Night: 1st Grade
- September 29 - VES Back to School Night: 3rd Grade
- September 30 - VES Back to School Night: 4th Grade
- October 13 (10 am) - MES PTA General Meeting
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.
PLEASE NOTE: The "Know Your Rights" Q&A originally scheduled for June 16 has been postponed to Fall, 2021.
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The Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group (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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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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