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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This Week's Schedule - PLEASE READ! |
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MON, NOV 22 - Early Dismissal for Students (Parent Teacher Conferences)
TUES, NOV 23 - Early Dismissal for Students (Parent Teacher Conferences)
WED, NOV 24 - Early Dismissal for Students
THUR, NOV 25 and FRI, NOV 26 - Fall Recess (Schools Closed)
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Last Chance for Halloween Photos! |
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Send the PTA pictures of your students in their Halloween BEST for the OHES and VES yearbooks by using the links below. Deadline is TONIGHT by 10 pm!
Few things to keep in mind:
- Pictures can only have students from their respective schools (OHES students and VES students cannot be in the same submitted picture).
- Adult Volunteers/Parents/Siblings cannot be in the picture.
- Be sure to review which pictures you are submitting when uploading from your phone to avoid "accidental" pictures being added.
- Send both posed and candid pictures but be sure they are clear!
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Direct all questions to mespta@mtsd.us
USER ID for OHES is 416755955
USER ID for VES is 416725958
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Call for Houses for the Holiday House Tour! |
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Holidays or "Any days"
With loved ones far or near...
No matter how you celebrate
It's That Time of Year!!!
Please help the MES PTA spread some cheer! If you plan to decorate your home for the holidays, please complete the form linked below so we can comprise a list for our little ones to tour and enjoy!
SIGN YOUR HOUSE UP HERE:
https://forms.gle/PSfuPrhsjwrTjZmF8
While we are collecting information such as name, email and phone, we ARE NOT distributing any information in our public materials beyond street name and number.
This list will be distributed with conditions that all observers are to visit during certain hours, and for observers to remain in their cars at all times. The actual timing expectations will be determined once we know all of our participants and their availability!
YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A MTSD PARENT/HOUSEHOLD TO HAVE YOUR HOME ON THE LIST! YOU JUST NEED TO BE KID-FRIENDLY IN YOUR DECORATIONS AND SHARE IN THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON! SHARE WITH YOUR FRIENDS!
Deadline to express interest is December 15 at 6 pm.
SIGN YOUR HOUSE UP HERE:
https://forms.gle/PSfuPrhsjwrTjZmF8
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Call for Nominating Committee Candidates |
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Have you seen great folks doing great things this year? Have they made things happen, kept others in mind, or just helped you laugh a little? We want your eyes and ears! The MES PTA is putting together its Nominating Committee, a group tasked to recognize and recruit the most qualified people available for elected PTA positions. The group holds confidential meetings, reviews nominations and searches for the best candidates for leadership roles for the 2022-2023 MES PTA Board.
Help us find those invaluable people! Express your interest in serving on the Nominating Committee, OR suggest someone you think might be interested, by sending an email to the MES PTA Co-Presidents at mespta@mtsd.us. You must be a current MES PTA member to have your name listed on the ballot. Our general membership will vote to select the committee at our December 8 meeting. So let us know, and thanks for your consideration!
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Holidays don't have to be Harried... |
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You'll see this flyer at parent pick up, but all the info can be found here - take a look at our great holiday offerings:
3 - And our Comfy Monty Sweatshirt - THE holiday spirit wear of the season...buy one for your student NOW and have it sent home via backpack mail!
Click each item above for more information and details - and remember that each and every option helps support events and activities for OUR students! Thanks for your consideration!
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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 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 -
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MES PTA
CALENDAR/LINKS/INFO
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Upcoming Events/Meetings & Related Dates/Deadlines
- Nov 22-23 - Early Dismissal (Parent/Teacher Conferences)
- Nov 24 - Early Dismissal
- Nov 25-26 - Fall Recess (Schools Closed)
- Dec 8 @ 7 pm - MES PTA General Meeting via Zoom
- Dec 20 - Spirit Wear Orders Backpack Delivery Deadline
- Dec 23 - Early Dismissal, and Deadline for Milan Rose Family Portrait Fundraiser
- Dec 24-31 - Winter Recess (Schools Closed)
- Dec 31 - MINTED Fundraiser Orders Deadline
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
RESOURCES
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VES LINKS
INFORMATION
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.
FUNDRAISER: Purchase $25 Applebee's Gift Cards through MSEPTA, and Applebee's will donate 20% of the proceeds to help continue funding special education teacher grants and senior scholarships! Hurry! Deadline of 11/22! Click Here to Purchase Now!
NEXT MEETING: 1/19 at 6:30pm at UMS (Media Center)
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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Mary Jacobs Library (branch) is NOW OPEN!
Thank you for your patience and understanding during the temporary closure. For more information, visit SCLSNJ.org or email Branch Manager Lesley Koble.
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