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and Village Elementary Schools of the Montgomery Township School District.
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WHAT'S IMPORTANT THIS WEEK |
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REGISTRATION CLOSES WEDNESDAY!
SIGN UP FOR ANOTHER NIGHT OF
(FREE) STORYBOOK SESSIONS!
The second Storybook Sessions event is geared toward our Kindergarten, Pre-K and special needs students, currently slated for Friday, February 26 at 5 pm (lasting about 40 minutes). High school aged volunteers provide lively readings of books found at the OHES Library!
Book selection by Mrs. Sharon Baller, OHES Librarian, includes:
- The Cookie Fiasco
- How to be a Good Cat
- Should I Share My Ice Cream?
- Hug Time
- and More Special Guest Readings with Additional Stories!
You must pre-register for Storybook Sessions to receive Zoom credentials NO LATER THAN THIS WEDNESDAY, February 24. There is no fee to participate but you must register in advance!
for registration and information!
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SPECIAL OFFER!
YaYa Noodles Chinese Restaurant
will offer 10% of all proceeds
from lunch and dinner THIS FRIDAY, 2/26
back to the MES PTA!
Customers need only mention the PTA or the Storybook Sessions event when ordering. In one night, you can enjoy some great family entertainment while supporting a local business AND give back to the MES PTA (and those monies go right back into programs for all children in our district).
Call YaYa Noodles THIS FRIDAY, 2/26 for take-out at 609-921-8551, or order online by clicking here or visit them at 1325 US Hwy 206, Skillman, NJ 08558. To download the YaYa menu please click here.
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UPDATE: Take your time to UPLOAD ART
to the KidsArt Website!
KidsArt takes your child's coolest doodles and superimposes them on shirts, stationary and more! Upload all your favorite creations so that you and your loved ones can have some special art captured in a loving way!
This year, all artwork will be uploaded directly to SilverGraphics. This means your child along with the parents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, etc. can submit multiple art pieces!
HERE are the guidelines to prepare your masterpiece!
Art submission(s) and Orders can begin on 3/10/2021 with options for delivery to home or school.
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Any interested candidates for our
MES PTA Nominating Committee?
The charge of the Nominating Committee is to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions. The most important MES PTA committee, this group holds confidential meetings, reviews nominations and searches for the best qualified candidates for leadership roles for the 2021-2022 MES PTA Board.
The option still exists for you to "PTA Your Way" - express your interest in serving on the nominating committee OR nominate someone you think might be interested by sending an email to Yuna Kim (yunakim154@gmail.com) or Jenna Huntley (jenna.huntley28@gmail.com). You must be a current MES PTA member to be considered for candidacy.
Nominations for the PTA nominating committee are open from now until the next MES PTA General Meeting, currently slated for March 10. Voting will then take place at that time. Thanks for your consideration!
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Any and All Yearbook Information
Latest and Greatest!
Okay, so you missed the pre-sale, things happen! But now, you can prepare and be ready for the next approaching sale! That's right! We are opening yearbook sales ONE FINAL TIME!
The MES PTA MemberHub Store links will be activated and made available starting MARCH 1 through MARCH 7, 2021!
Mark your calendars, set an alarm, do whatever is necessary so that your child has their keepsake of this extraordinary year! The yearbook committee has been working hard to create truly unique publications - and they will be well worth the wait! So no matter if it's an OHES or VES annual, one copy or many, please PLAN FOR THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH! The links will be waiting...
Candid Photo Uploads: We need you to upload your children's photos while doing school activities for the yearbook. Click here to review where and how to upload your photos for consideration by the yearbook committee.
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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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PROFILES IN RESILIENCE
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 Michelle Barbarasch, Academic Support Teacher for Grades 3 and 4 at VES. She has been with MTSD for 8 and we are pleased to visit with her!
Michelle reminds us that our situations are to be taken seriously but with perspective. She shares, "I remind myself that this is a temporary situation and that it’s OK to feel like things are hard at times."
Read our entire visit with Michelle in her "Profile in Resilience" by clicking here.
Please read our archive listings of "Profiles in Resilience" by clicking here.
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/INFO/RESOURCES
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- February 26 - MES PTA Storybook Sessions Event and YaYa Noodles Fundraiser (Eat at YaYa's, mention PTA)
- March 10 - MES PTA KidsArt Uploads/Ordering Begins
- March 10 - MES PTA General Meeting
- March 29 - First Day of Spring Recess (No School)
- April 5 - Last Day of Spring Recess (No School)
For a calendar of 2020-2021 MES PTA Meetings and Events, please visit our website by clicking here.
For the 2020-2021 MTSD District Calendar, 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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For a listing of our MES PTA Board Members click here.
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MES PTA Room Parent Corner can be accessed here.
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To view our MES PTA E-News archive, please click here.
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To view previous MES PTA meeting minutes, please click here.
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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 - MARCH 16 at 6:30 pm
To join MSEPTA and support teachers and students in Special Education, please click here.
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MSEPTA is hosting a "Coffee Talk"
Saturday, March 13th, 2021 (2pm-4pm)
Click Here to register so we know how many people are coming.
A casual conversation between parents of children who receive special services to offer emotional support and information and celebrate each other's victories as we go through this most challenging time. Any questions please contact montysepta@gmail.com.
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MSEPTA Paint your Own
Cookie Sets & Cake Pops Fundraiser!
We have teamed up with “Maria’s Sweet Perfection,” a local mom who creates awesome treats, to offer you these springtime snacks! Proceeds fund MSEPTA scholarships/grants!
Buy yours now through our online sales! Starting tomorrow (February 22) through March 8 you can get your tasty treats at the following links:
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MSEPTA Award Application!
Parents of MHS Students please read!
The MSEPTA scholarship is an award to acknowledge students transitioning to adulthood. Students who are receiving their high school diploma (either by completing their high school course of studies or their individual transition program) in the current school year are eligible to apply.
The students need not be planning on attending college or any further vocational training to be eligible to apply. This award is designed to promote inclusive opportunities for diverse learners, specifically recognizing and celebrating the successes of students with disabilities.
The award is open to any student with a current or previously documented disability. Click Here for Application Form.
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Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group (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.
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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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Montgomery Twp. SEPAG & SEPTA
In Partnership with SPAN Parent Advocacy Network present
Parent Involvement in Special Education: The IEP
Montgomery Township’s SEPAG and PTA invite families and educators to gain an understanding of the essential components of an Individualized Education Plan. Participants will be able to read and understand an IEP document, be able to effectively participate in IEP meetings, and know how to address concerns in a proactive and positive way.
Wednesday, 2/24 from 6-8 pm
via Zoom, please click here to register and attend
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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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