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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Please fill out the District's Survey! |
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Please login to Genesis Parent Access and complete the assigned Instructional Model Choice Survey for your child(ren) to help the district properly schedule for the time period of April 19 to June 18, 2021.
The survey must be completed for each child
by the end of day, Monday, March 22, 2021.
Thanks for your help and cooperation!
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Parent Teacher Conferences & Early Dismissal |
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Please remember that with the start of parent and teacher conferences this week, there will be EARLY DISMISSAL on the following days:
- Tuesday, March 23
- Wednesday, March 24
- Thursday, March 25
- Friday, March 26
If you have any questions regarding your parent-teacher conference, please contact your child's teacher(s) directly.
Early Dismissal Schedules for 3/23 through 3/26 are:
Grades 1-4: 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
AM Kindergarten: 9:30 - 11:20 am
PM Kindergarten: 11:50 am - 1:30 pm
AM PreK: 9:30 - 11:20 am
PM PreK: 11:50 am - 1:30 pm
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MES PTA Board Nominations |
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We are looking for
MES PTA Board members
for the 2021-2022 academic year!
If you're interested in learning more, please complete the Google Form linked below by APRIL 9.
and thanks for your interest!
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Teachers, staff, and students are invited to “rock” their most fun/crazy socks to encourage the awareness and acceptance of individuals with Down syndrome tomorrow!
World Down Syndrome Day, held every March 21st (3/21 - representing the third copy of the 21st chromosome), recognizes and advocates for the rights, inclusion, and well-being of individuals with Down syndrome.
According to the World Down Syndrome Day Website, Down syndrome (or Trisomy 21) is a naturally occurring chromosomal arrangement that has always been a part of the human condition, being universally present across racial, gender or socioeconomic lines in approximately 1 in 800 live births, although there is considerable variation worldwide. Down syndrome usually causes varying degrees of intellectual and physical disability and associated medical issues.
More Resources:
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If you are looking for a school delivery of KidsArt then hurry! KidsArt Online Shop wraps up for both OHES and VES on 3/26! Take your child's artwork (or yours) and superimpose it on bags, apparel and more!
Step 1: Prepare your artwork by following the guidelines posted HERE
For OHES, enter: ARTatOHES
For VES, enter: ARTatVES
Step 3: Select your student's class, then click on "upload new artwork:"
Step 4: Go wild and place your orders!
Remember, you can upload as many art pieces as you like! Family members are welcome to upload their artworks as well!
For delivery to school, the order deadline is 3/26/2021 and items will arrive on 4/19/2021. For hybrid students, items will be sent home with them. For virtual students, plans will be made for parent pick up.
For delivery home, items will arrive 3-4 weeks after orders are placed. Free delivery is available for orders over $60.
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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!).
Save these dates and (for now) view the book fair brochure:
Fair Dates: April 12 through April 25
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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 Daniel (Dan) Van Hise, Assistant Principal at OHES. He has been with MTSD for three years and we are pleased to have this time with him!
Dan has always kept perspective for the immediate as well as long-term aspects of this unique year. He shares, "Administrators from all of the schools in Montgomery have scheduled dates in June, July & August dedicated to plan for the next school year. The reopening process will be a major focus of our work this summer."
Read our entire visit with Dan in his "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! After its first week, MMS PTO has already sold 50% 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
- NOW through March 26 - MES PTA KidsArt Sales (with school delivery)
- March 22 - MTSD Instructional Model Choice Survey Deadline (complete online through Genesis)
- March 23-26 - Parent Teacher Conferences/Early Dismissal
- March 29 - First Day of Spring Recess (No School)
- April 6 - Last Day of Spring Recess (No School)
- April 7 - First Day Back to School (Day 4)
- April 12-25 - VES Virtual Scholastic Book Fair
- April 14 - MES PTA General Meeting
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 (SEPAG)
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. SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input. Click Here for more SEPAG information.
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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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RESCHEDULED: The MTEA is providing games and snacks on MONDAY, MARCH 22 from 4-6 pm at the UMS Parking Lot. Stop by and stock up, then head home to host your own FAMILY Game Night!
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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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