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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(Virtual) General Meeting - Wed 2/9 |
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Please Join Us...
Our NEXT MEETING is scheduled for this WEDNESDAY, FEB 9TH at 10 AM
Meeting will take place virtually by ZOOM
Link to join:
Its a great opportunity to learn about what is happening in our schools and how you can get involved!
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MES PTA Board Nominations & Event Committee Members |
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It's that time of the year again!
We are looking for individuals who are interested in being a part of the MES PTA Board as well as Event Committee Members for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is involved? We are happy to answer that!!
Interested in learning more?
Someone from the Nominating Committee will be in touch! This is a terrific way to be involved with the MES PTA and we look forward to finding the perfect place for you!
#PTAYourWay
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OHES Pillar of the Month: What color is it? |
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Red is in the air...and on the OHES Pillars too!
Have you seen the pretty red ribbons adorning the OHES pillars yet?
Red for "Caring" is the special color for the month of February. This month, our OHES Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum will be teaching our cougar cubs all about kindness. Be on the lookout for spirit days and kindness week information from your teacher.
Your MES PTA puts up these colored ribbons every month from October – March.
If you are interested in helping and learning the secret of how these ribbons can stay put no matter the rain/wind/snow, please email Muneera at Muneera.shabbir@gmail.com.
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4th Grade Parents/Caregivers!! |
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Did you recently attend a VES concert and capture the special moments?
PLEASE SEND IN PICTURES FROM YOUR STUDENT's MUSIC CONCERTS FOR THE YEARBOOK
DEADLINE IS 3/20/2022
USER ID for VES is 416725958
(A friendly reminder that all pictures submitted for the yearbook can ONLY have students from VES, including siblings/family members)
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Did you know Tornadoes rotate counter-clockwise north of the equator and clockwise south of the equator? Simply said, Tornadoes in the US will spin in the opposite direction than tornadoes in Australia. This is called the "Coriolis Effect" |
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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
- February 7th: School Counselor Appreciation Day
- February 9th: MES PTA General Meeting (Virtual)
- February 11th: Super Bowl Spirit (wear your favorite sports team)
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February 14th: Valentine's Day (wear Pink, Red, or hearts)
- February 15th: 100th Day of School
- February 14th-18th: VES Kindness Week
- February 18th: Schools Closed
- February 21st: President's Day - Schools Closed
- February 25th: Monty School Spirit!
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
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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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The MTEA Proudly Presents:
Family Book Night Series
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The MTEA will be holding a series of virtual read-a-louds especially for our OHES & VES students and their Families.
The first of four nights will be held Tuesday, February 15th.
All the books read will have a different social justice theme and every family that attends will receive a copy of the book!
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Montgomery Township Board of Education |
Montgomery Township BOE's Anti-Racism & Reform Committee (ARRC) is pleased to announce "How Early Life Experiences Shaped My Views About Race" a parent workshop presented by The Racial Equity Initiative.
In this workshop Dr. Sandra Donnay will briefly describe the existing research on reducing intergroup prejudice in children. To illustrate the research in action we will hear from former and current Montgomery Township residents, Soren Barnett, Lakshya Bommireddy, and Paul Blodgett, on how their early childhood developmental experiences influenced their perceptions of race and helped mold them into adults who engage in racial justice work.
Date: 02/15/2022
Time: 7:00pm
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Below are links to current News, Events and Recreation Information. Check it out!
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