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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Have you heard about The Great Kindness Challenge?
It is a proactive and positive kindness initiative to improve school climate and increase student engagement. During the week of January 24th - 28th OHES students will be working on performing acts of kindness towards others. The Great Kindness Challenge actively engages students, teachers, administrators and families in creating a culture of compassion, acceptance, unity, and respect. At OHES our goal is to show everyone
Week long Kindness Bowl: donate to Montgomery Food Bank: Click here
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MTSD Updated Quarantine/Isolation Protocols |
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Access the most current quarantine and isolation protocols HERE
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Please continue to be diligent and monitor your children for any illness symptoms.
If your child has UNEXPLAINED symptoms, please keep them home and inform the school nurse.
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2021-2022 Yearbook Presale |
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Secure your copy of this year's OHES/VES Yearbook Now! |
Presale special price: $25
January 25th to Feburary 4th ONLY!
Or complete the form below and send it back to the MES PTA via
your student's folder in their backpack with
CASH (exact change) or CHECK (payable to MES PTA)
Remember, the best memories are shared ones!
Prices after February 4 will increase to $30 and
supplies will be very limited - don't wait!
Questions? Email mespta@mtsd.us
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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
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January 24th to 28th - OHES Great Kindness Challenge Week
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January 28th - School Spirit: Wear OHES/VES or Monty Gear
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
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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.
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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Calling all 4th Grade Parents! |
The MMS PTO which serves both LMS and UMS is looking for executive board members for the 2022-23 school year.
Volunteering is a great way to connect with other parents and be a part of your child’s middle school experience.
Please contact Donna Ligor at donna@montypto.org, if you are interested in joining our fantastic team of Montgomery Middle School parents.
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Mary Jacobs Library is so excited to share that the Somerset County Library System of NJ is hosting the award-winning author, Grace Lin, for a virtual author visit this month.
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The Lunar New Year with Author Grace Lin (grades K-3)
Tuesday, January 25 at 4:30-5:20 p.m.
Explore the customs of the Lunar New Year and learn to draw this year's lunar animal with New York Times bestselling author Grace Lin.
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Below are links to current News, Events and Recreation Information. Check it out!
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