E-News - December 12, 2021
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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If you'd like to contact us, please reach us at mespta@mtsd.us.
WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK
Last Call for Houses: Holiday House Tour!
Please help the MES PTA spread some cheer! If you plan to decorate your home for the holidays, please complete the form linked below so we can comprise a list for our little ones to tour and enjoy!

Hurry! Deadline is 6 pm, THIS WEDNESDAY, December 15!

SIGN YOUR HOUSE UP HERE:
https://forms.gle/PSfuPrhsjwrTjZmF8

Want more information? Visit our webpage by CLICKING HERE!
Holiday House Tour Treat Bags On Sale!
Care to Sweeten Up the Drive Around the Town? MES PTA is pleased to offer one-of-a-kind Holiday House Tour Treat Bags for sale! Click on the flyer OR the link below to get yours!

Bags are prepared "per family" for $8 each, and inside you'll find all kinds of good tidings, including:
-Edible and non-edible delights to sweeten up the scene
-Uniquely themed items
-Be one of the first 25 to purchase and receive a FREE kid-friendly gift
-Of those that purchase, three (3) random families will receive an extra surprise gift!

DEADLINE TO PURCHASE IS 6 PM, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 16th!

CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TREAT BAG - BUT HURRY!

Please note: The Holiday House Tour List will be released for FREE via our social media platforms on 12/19. You do not need to purchase a treat bag to get the list.
MES PTA NEWS
Holidays don't have to be Harried...
You'll see this flyer at parent pick up, but all the info can be found here - take a look at our great holiday offerings:

1 - A NEW Family Portrait offer from Milan Rose with packages of your holiday or non-holiday themed photos...

2 - Our Minted Cards and Gifts offer using our code for savings...

3 - And our Comfy Monty Sweatshirt - THE holiday spirit wear of the season...buy one for your student NOW and have it sent home via backpack mail!

Click each item above for more information and details - and remember that each and every option helps support events and activities for OUR students! Thanks for your consideration!
Show Your Monty Spirit!
Send the PTA pictures of your students in their Montgomery Spiritwear for the yearbook by using the links below. Deadline to submit these photos will be 6 pm on 12/20. 

Few things to keep in mind:
  • Pictures can only have students from their respective schools (OHES students and VES students cannot be in the same submitted picture).
  • Adult Volunteers/Parents/Siblings cannot be in the picture.
  • Be sure to review which pictures you are submitting when uploading from your phone to avoid "accidental" pictures being added. 
  • Send both posed and candid pictures but be sure they are clear! 
  • Direct all questions to mespta@mtsd.us


USER ID for OHES is 416755955
USER ID for VES is 416725958
Join or Renew YOUR PTA Membership!
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...

  • MEMBERSHIP is the primary source of our funding
  • Our goal is one membership per family (hint, hint)
  • SIGN UP TODAY BY CLICKING HERE
  • FUNDRAISING doesn't hurt either
  • We aim for fewer but hopefully hugely successful fundraisers
  • We welcome (safe) social connectedness along the way
  • 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 regard

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 -

MES PTA
CALENDAR/LINKS/INFO
Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
  • Dec 15 - Holiday House Tour Deadline to Opt In
  • Dec 20 - Spirit Wear Orders Backpack Delivery Deadline AND Spirit Wear Photos Deadline
  • Dec 23 - Early Dismissal, and Deadline for Milan Rose Family Portrait Fundraiser
  • Dec 24-31 - Winter Recess (Schools Closed)
  • Dec 31 - MINTED Fundraiser Orders Deadline

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.
MES PTA - Quick Links/Info:
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OHES LINKS
INFORMATION
RESOURCES
VES LINKS
INFORMATION
RESOURCES
MSEPTA
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.

NEXT MEETING: 1/19 at 6:30pm at UMS (Media Center)


Online Events (click on each item for more information)
MSEPTA's Shoes, Clothing & Household Items Fundraiser is back! Great way to get rid of good usable items! MSEPTA always welcomes High School volunteers so they can get volunteer hours. Please see the sign up for more details: https://forms.gle/DYrXC6aG7Wj2yuqGA
MSEPAG
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.

M-SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input. Join us:
Community News
Mary Jacobs Library (branch) is NOW OPEN!

Thank you for your patience and understanding during the temporary closure. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org or email Branch Manager Lesley Koble.
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MTSD Links/Info