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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VES (Virtual) Scholastic Book Fair |
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While the Fair will be exclusively held online this year, we still plan on making it a fun and joyous experience for our kids. And the choices range from board books to those suggested for kids Grade 6 and above! So many options to choose from - everyone wins!
Remember, every dollar you spend will benefit
our schools directly (25% back in rewards!).
View the book fair brochure NOW
because the sale starts TOMORROW, April 12
and runs through Sunday, April 25.
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MES PTA General Meeting, Board Nominations |
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(VIRTUAL) MES PTA MEETING
THIS WEDNESDAY!
Mark your calendars and please join us
Wednesday, April 14 at 6:30 pm
to hear about our latest plans and the many ways, "You can PTA!"
Please remember that nominations from the floor for our 21-22 MES PTA Board may be submitted at this meeting or in writing by the APRIL 22 deadline - so please do not miss this important opportunity!
You need not be a member to attend this meeting, but we certainly welcome you to consider membership!
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OHES Author Visit for Grades 1 & 2 |
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MES PTA proudly welcomes children's author Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen for an OHES author visit with our first- and second-grade students on April 13 and 14.
The famous author of Chicks Rock! and the Purrmaids series will discuss the book writing process, reflect on the challenges of inspiration in writing, and read excerpts from some of her many works!
View and download helpful guides, signed bookmarks, and activities from Sudipta's website by clicking here.
Author visits are one of the many MES PTA enrichment opportunities afforded to OHES and VES students. Through our fundraising and membership dues, we offer these visits, various assemblies, and other programming to complement our children's academic experience.
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APRIL UPDATE: Room Parents should check their email for details and instructions regarding the upcoming Staff Appreciation Week in May. This celebration scheduled for May 3-7, 2021, requires a little bit of advance work. So read your email and feel free to reference the Room Parent Corner by clicking here.
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Storybook Sessions Registration Opens Now! |
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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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OHES Autism Acceptance Spirit Week |
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The Autism Team at OHES (various staff members interfacing with students with autism) have put together a celebration week for everyone to step up and step out in support of neurodiversity!
ALL OHES STUDENTS are encouraged to join the fun!
POKEMON MONDAY, APRIL 12 - Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokemon, is autistic. He used his unique perspective to create the world of Pokemon. Dress as your favorite POKEMON CHARACTER or create your own!
SENSORY FRIENDLY TUESDAY, APRIL 13 - Autistic people often have a variety of sensory sensitivities. Dress up today in your most COMFY CLOTHES OR PAJAMAS!
WHAT'S YOUR PASSION WEDNESDAY, APRIL 14 - One characteristic of autism is to show incredibly focused passion for topics of interest. What are you passionate about? Dress up to show something you LOVE!
NEURODIVERSITY THURSDAY, APRIL 15 - To celebrate the beauty in the diverse spectrum of the human mind, wear RAINBOW AND/OR TIE-DYED CLOTHES!
AUTISM ACCEPTANCE FRIDAY, APRIL 16 - Love and acceptance can go a long way. Wear RED to show your support and acceptance of autistic individuals!
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Help Support the Montgomery PTAs and PTO
Stonebridge at Montgomery Adult Community has generously offered to donate all proceeds of a delicious chili dinner to the Montgomery PTAs/PTO (meat and vegetarian options available). Dinner includes chili, salad and cornbread.
Date: Friday, April 16th
Cost: $10 per Adult Meal, $8 per Child Meal
Accepted payment includes Cash and Checks made out to MHS PTSA. All proceeds will be divided evenly between MES PTA, MMS PTO, MHS PTSA and MSEPTA. Reserve your spot by the April 11 deadline and click here.
Learn more about Stonebridge at Montgomery and click here.
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EXTENDED DEADLINE! UPLOAD & ORDER
BY END OF THE DAY TODAY, APRIL 11!
Click here to see how you can take care of Mother's Day, Father's Day or just special surprise gifts for your loved ones designed with art work from your child (or you)!
Remember that with this new deadline:
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Deliveries to school will arrive on 4/28/2021.
- For hybrid students, items will be sent home with them.
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For virtual students, plans will be made for a parent pick up on 4/29/2021.
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For deliveries to home addresses, items will arrive 3-4 weeks after orders are placed. Free delivery is available for orders over $60.
We know this is a change from the previously conveyed timeline. If anyone was dependent on the prior school delivery date or for any other questions, please email Yuna Kim (yunakim154@gmail.com). Happy Drawing!
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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 Gail Travisano, one of our Academic Support Staff at OHES. She has been with MTSD for 3 years and we are pleased to have this time with her!
Gail reminds us that no matter the situation, our response can be a constant. We simply need to, "take a deep breath and just try."
Read our entire visit with Gail in her "Profile in Resilience" by clicking here.
Please read our archive listings of "Profiles in Resilience" by clicking here.
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Purchase your Montgomery Middle School PTO's 200 Club 50/50 raffle tickets NOW before it’s too late!
Enter NOW for your chance to win up to $2,000! MMS PTO has already sold 75% of its tickets! With a maximum of 200 tickets sold, these are the BEST odds you'll find anywhere!!!
FIFTY PERCENT of all purchases goes directly back to support programs, grants, and activities for the students and staff of MTSD’s middle schools. Thank you for your support and GOOD LUCK!
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/INFO/RESOURCES
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- April 11 - MES PTA KidsArt Deadline for Orders
- April 11 - Stonebridge Chili Orders Deadline
- April 12-25 - VES Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
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April 13-14 - OHES Author Visit for First-/Second-Grade Students: Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen
- April 14 - MES PTA General Meeting
- April 22 - MES PTA Deadline for '21-'22 Board Nominations (from the floor) to be received in writing
- April 29 - Storybook Sessions via Zoom
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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Monty Special Education PTA (MSEPTA) BOARD NOMINATIONS
We are looking for MSEPTA Board members
for the 2021-2022 academic year!
We focus on raising awareness and fundraising to support Teacher Grants and MHS Scholarships. We provide educational presentations to help families navigate the special education process as well as a few events we host during the year.
If you're interested in learning more, please complete the Google Form linked below by APRIL 16. Thank you for your interest!
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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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Hello everyone! The Class of 2022 is extremely excited to announce that they will be having a Cinnabon fundraiser for the whole community! All the information can be found on their promotional flyer and order forms (click on either to view). Pre-order and donation forms will be accepted until 2 PM on April 16th and the tentative pickup date and time is April 23rd from 3-6 PM. With the current pandemic conditions, the Class of 2022 officers want to reassure the community that they are taking all of the necessary precautions in maintaining the proper health and safety standards. If you have any questions or concerns, feel free to reach out to them at montyclassof2022@gmail.com. Thank you!
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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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