E-News - January 2nd, 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. Just keep scrolling....you don't want to miss anything! CLICK on any UNDERLINED ITEM for more information! **All dates are subject to change.** If you'd like to subscribe to this newsletter, please CLICK HERE. If you'd like to contact us, please reach us at mespta@mtsd.us.

WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK

Happy New Year!

Welcome Back! Hope everyone had a restful, happy and healthy winter break! OHES & VES will be in-person Monday, January 3rd.

OHES January Spirit Days

Monday, January 3rd - Cozy Day - - Ease into the new year with cozy clothes Monday, January 10th - Orange for Fairness Friday, January 14th - Colorful Clothing Day because “we are a rainbow of beautiful colors.” ** No school on Monday for MLK Day Friday, January 21st - Pajama Day for Unicef Collection **More details to come for the OHES DEI committee  *We will share VES Spirit Days once we get the updates

MES PTA NEWS

Decorated House Tour

MES PTA was pleased to offer one-of-a-kind Decorated House Tour Treat Bags to help sweeten up the drive around the town. We hope the families that participated enjoyed their treats and ride! Polls are open till Jan 9th Vote Here for your favorites!

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 - Sign up for MES PTA Membership today

MES PTA CALENDAR/LINKS/INFO

Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines January 3rd - Return to School January 17th - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - Schools Closed January 24th to January 28th - OHES Great Kindness Challenge Week 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: Visit the MES PTA Website Instagram @montyes_pta Twitter @MontyesPta Facebook Group @MES PTA Room Parent Corner can be accessed here To view our MES PTA E-News archive, please click here. To view previous MES PTA meeting minutes, please click here. Email us at mespta@mtsd.us

OHES LINKS INFORMATION RESOURCES

OHES Principal Newsletter: Dec/Jan Edition OHES Equity and Inclusion Website Cubs Culture Corner Website OHES Website OHES Twitter OHES Official Calendar

VES LINKS INFORMATION RESOURCES

VES Bluebird Newsletter (Oct/Nov) VES Community Page VES Diversity/Equity/Inclusion Website VES Website VES News VES Twitter VES Official Calendar

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) MSEPTA Website MSEPTA Facebook Group Page Online Events (click on each item for more information) 1/19, 7pm: Parenting a Defiant Child: Won’t? Or Can’t? 1/19, 1pm: Executive Function Strategies at Home 3/16, 1pm: Emotional Regulation Strategies

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: Website: https://www.mtsd.k12.nj.us/Page/18724 Email: montysepag@gmail.com

Community News

Mary Jacobs Library (branch) is NOW OPEN! For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org or email Branch Manager Lesley Koble.

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MTSD Links/Info

MTSD Website MTSD Safe Return Plan 2021–2022 District School Start/End Times 2021-2022, 2022-2023 District Calendars COVID-19 Dashboard Board of Education Meeting Schedule Genesis Parent Access