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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Headed back to School? Check this Out! |
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At the end of last week, both OHES and VES sent out reminders and checklists for students returning for in-person instruction including notifications of updated transportation pick-up and drop-off times. Here are some links just in case:
Please contact your student's respective teacher(s)
with any questions or concerns.
And to all students headed to school for the first time this year, we send positive vibes and well wishes! Let's all round out the year with our best (and safest) foot forward!
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Staff Appreciation Wish List - We Need Help! |
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Since 1984, National PTA has designated one week in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to educating our children.
MES PTA will honor all OHES and VES staff during the week of May 3-7 with special programming, morale boosters and genuine thanks from the children.
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Help us by purchasing an item from our Staff Appreciation Amazon wishlist and it will automatically be shipped to a PTA board member. The list can be viewed by clicking here.
- OR, purchase the item from a retailer of your choice. Comment on the Amazon wish list to note the quantity secured, and then deliver the items to 21 Dublin Road, Skillman, NJ, 08558, addressed to MES PTA.
All received items will be sorted and offered as grab and go care bags for OHES and VES staff during the week of May 3-7.
Please place all Amazon orders by end of day on Friday, April 30.
If purchasing from another retailer, please deliver by April 30 to the address noted above.
For any questions, please contact
Thanks for your consideration
of yet one more option to #PTAYourWay!
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VES (Virtual) Scholastic Book Fair Continues |
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It's here! It's up and running! And it's waiting for you and your kids to enjoy! Choices range from board books to those suggested for kids Grade 6 and above! Click on the link below and see how you and yours can get your hands on some great reads!
Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit
our schools directly (25% back in rewards!).
On sale NOW through Sunday, April 25.
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Storybook Sessions Registration Open! |
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The third Storybook Sessions event is geared toward our Kindergarten, Pre-K and special needs students and will celebrate the differences among us! Currently slated for Thursday, April 29 at 5 pm (lasting about 40 minutes). High school aged volunteers and special guests provide lively readings of books found at the OHES Library and elsewhere!
You must pre-register for Storybook Sessions to receive Zoom credentials and registration will close on WEDNESDAY, April 28. There is no fee to participate but you must register in advance!
for registration and information!
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Out and About as we #PTAOurWay! |
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MES PTA provides the necessary funds for virtual field trips such as this one recently held for our VES fourth graders. The Old Army Barracks, standing now for over 260 years, is the most visited tourist location in New Jersey and provides our students with a historical look at what was the most active military site of all the American colonies.
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MES PTA prepares a morale boost for OHES and VES staff this past week. As supplies and signage await their delivery to the schools, MES PTA plans for still more Staff Appreciation initiatives in early May.
Read about the tangible and intangible efforts on the horizon, and how we and our children can help, by clicking here. |
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On April 16, Stonebridge at Montgomery worked with MHS PTSA, MMS PTO, MES PTA and MSEPTA, to host a chili fundraiser of over 200 meals, feed friends in need, and donate proceeds to the PTA organizations. Pictured L to R: Yuna Kim (and Emily Kim), MES PTA; Christine Witt, MHS PTSA; Mita Bhattacharya, MSEPTA; Montgomery Mayor Devra Keenan; and Jin Patel, MMS PTO.
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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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Each week the MES PTA will interview a member of our community with questions specific to these unprecedented times. This week we are visiting with Meghan Bauer, ELL Teacher at OHES. She has been with MTSD for 13 years and we are pleased to have this time with her!
Meghan recognizes and celebrates the strength of our community. She shares, "I have been so impressed with how adaptable and willing the students and parents have been to adjust to all the changes."
Read our entire visit with Meghan 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 April 25 - VES Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
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NOW through April 30 - MES PTA Staff Appreciation Wishlist Supply Drive (click here for the list)
- April 22 - MES PTA Deadline for '21-'22 Board Nominations (from the floor) to be received in writing
- April 27 - Transportation Appreciation Day
- April 28 - Registration Deadline for Storybook Sessions
- April 29 - Storybook Sessions via Zoom
- May 3-7 - Staff Appreciation Week
For a calendar of 2020-2021 MES PTA Meetings and Events, please visit our website by clicking here.
For the 20-21 MTSD District Calendar as well as the recently released 21-22 and 22-23 Calendars, please 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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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 - APRIL 20 at 6:30 pm
To join MSEPTA and support teachers and students in Special Education, please click here.
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Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group
(M-SEPAG)
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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MSEPTA Shoes, Clothing and Household Items Fundraiser
Two Ways to Help!
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DROP OFF CLOTHES at the FRONT DOOR of the PRINCETON ELKS (354 County Rd. 518, Skillman) at these times (weather permitting): April 19 - 23 OR April 26 - 30.
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TRANSPORT CLOTHES (drive or load): April 24 OR May 1 (both at 9 am).
For all details including specifics on acceptable items and rain dates, please visit MSEPTA's Shoes, Clothing and Household Items Fundraiser webpage by clicking here!
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Please Donate your gently used handbags to MSEPTA!
All gently used brands of purses, totes, handbags, clutches, key/card holders, etc. will be accepted (higher-end bags are accepted in any condition). All profits support MSEPTA teacher grants, scholarships and programming.
New to Poshmark? Use our referral code “MSEPTA” when you sign up & you get $10 off your first order & we get $10! Already have a Poshmark account? Help us by sharing the items in our closet to your followers!
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The MMS PTO (Middle Schools' PTO) is holding a PLANT SALE! The ordering website is live through April 19th, with pickup currently scheduled on May 4th and 5th.
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A group of concerned neighbors in Montgomery have joined together to partner with Share My Meals (SMM) to support our local community.
Please click here to learn more and help make a difference for food-insecure families here in Montgomery. Thanks for your support!
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Mercer County Park Commission is pleased to resume some in-person offerings in our community. In the spirit of helping parents plan for the coming months, they've released their seasonal flyers featuring programming for Kinder through high school, and adults as well! All efforts remain focused to keep everyone safe but active outdoors.
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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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