E-News - July 5, 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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WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK
Dear MES PTA Community-

We hope your summer break is off to a great start! Just a short note to say we might not be making too much noise, but we are hard at work planning for the upcoming year!

Enjoy this respite and read below for a hint of good things to come! Happy Summer!

- Yuna Kim - PTA Co-President '20-'22
- Unnati Patel - PTA Co-President '21-'23
SHOW YOUR MONTY PRIDE IN STYLE!
FRONT side of the Montgomery Pride T-Shirt
(Hoodie has the same artwork on the front)
BACK side of the Montgomery Pride T-Shirt
(Hoodie has the same artwork on the back)
Looking for a "PROUD" addition to your summer wardrobe? MES PTA begins a Montgomery Pride T-Shirt and Hoodie Sale today, July 5th! Sizes are available for kids as well as adults - what a great back-to-school surprise! (Special thanks to Kelly Guzman, MES PTA Member and recent Room Parent, for the idea!)

WHAT'S FOR SALE: T-Shirts ($20 each) and Hoodies ($35 each)

WHEN IS THE SALE: NOW through July 19

WHERE: Click on this link now to get your Monty Pride Gear

WHY: Grab one (or one of each) today and help get the MES PTA off to a great start as we all come back to campus! All sales go directly to MES PTA events and initiatives benefitting YOUR children at OHES and VES.

ALL PURCHASES CAN BE SHIPPED:
  • DIRECTLY TO YOU (for a fee)
  • OR TO THE MES PTA (for FREE, pick-up details forthcoming).

ALL Shipments will be sent TWO WEEKS after the sale ends (arrivals expected in early August).

Questions? Please email us at mespta@mtsd.us - and thanks!
MES PTA NEWS
1ST DAY SCHOOL SUPPLIES - THANKS!
Your orders are in - and you are all set! Thanks to everyone that purchased a kit with 1st Day School Supplies for the coming year! Summer is now yours to relax and enjoy!

All orders will arrive (at the latest) TWO WEEKS prior to the start of the school, shipped DIRECTLY TO YOUR HOME.

Can't remember if you purchased a kit?
Search your emails for a message from "1st Day School Supplies <customerservice@1stdayschoolsupplies.com>".

For any questions, please email mespta@mtsd.us.
OHES & VES YEARBOOK UPDATE
We have a couple
of current scenarios,
so please READ ALL INFORMATION CAREFULLY...

  • If you were a VIRTUAL STUDENT DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR and you purchased your copy of the OHES or VES Yearbook by the March 7th deadline, please email mespta@mtsd.us so you can pick up your copy.

  • If you were a HYBRID OR VIRTUAL STUDENT DURING THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR and purchased a yearbook DURING THE LAST WEEK OF SCHOOL (by June 21), we expect books to arrive the WEEK OF JULY 26! Please plan for a pick-up event thereafter (details will be sent to you directly via email from mespta@mtsd.us).

If you can't remember if you purchased a yearbook, search your emails for a message from "Montgomery Elementary School PTA 31254 Store Receipt <noreply@memberhub.com>".

For any questions, please email mespta@mtsd.us.
MES PTA
CALENDAR/INFO/RESOURCES
Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
  • September 3 - OHES Open House - SAVE THE DATE!
  • September 3 - VES Open House - SAVE THE DATE!
  • 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
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.
All The Ways to Follow MES PTA:

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If you have any PTA questions, concerns or suggestions, please email mespta@mtsd.us.
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OHES LINKS, INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
VES LINKS, INFORMATION
AND RESOURCES
MSEPTA and MSEPAG

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.
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.

If you have any questions please contact montysepag@gmail.com.
Community News

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.
Montgomery Township News

Below are links to current News, Events and Recreation Information. Check it out!

Click Here for Borough of Rocky Hill News.
MTSD Links/Info/Resources