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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Meet the Board of Education on May 19 |
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The Montgomery Township Board of Education
will be conducting a "Meet the Board" meeting
on Wednesday, May 19, 2021
from 7 - 8 p.m.
Information on how the public can participate
leading up to the event.
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Flix on the Field - See ONWARD May 21
w/Monty Baseball & Softball and MES PTA
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On May 21, Montgomery Baseball & Softball League and MES PTA offer a SOCIALLY-DISTANCED viewing of Onward at McKnight Complex under the stars!
Are you currently on the waitlist?
Did you forget to sign up and still want to go?
Try your luck and support the MES PTA by purchasing a RAFFLE TICKET! A $5 raffle ticket puts you in the running to simply show up and enjoy a VIP section for you and your family with food, drinks, and premier seating!
Other raffle prizes feature:
- 15 minute Cookie Time with a School Principal or Assistant Principal of your Choice ($2 raffle ticket)
- One (1) '21-'22 OHES or VES yearbook ($5 raffle ticket)
- Monty Baseball or Softball Registration for a future season ($10 raffle ticket)
- MES PTA Membership for '21-'22 school year ($5 Raffle ticket)
- MES PTA SpiritWear bundle ($5 Raffle ticket)
- Monty Baseball & Softball Swag bundle ($5 Raffle ticket)
- Monty Baseball & Softball Sponsor Gift Card pack ($5 Raffle ticket)
- OR enter once into each raffle at a discounted $30 ticket
Thanks to Montgomery Baseball & Softball League for their generosity in helping us present "this inning" of fun for all! Learn more about Monty Baseball & Softball by clicking here.
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Parents of Fourth Graders - SAVE THE DATE! |
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Announcing!!!!
Virtual Rising 5th Grade Parent Orientation
‘Let’s talk about what’s ahead for your rising 5th grader at LMS next year’
Tomorrow, Monday, May 17th
6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
Hosted by:
Mr. Mike Richards, Principal
and
Mrs. Lisa Romano, Asst. Principal
Zoom Meeting LINK
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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 Kia Santoro, ParaProfessional at OHES. She has been with MTSD for nine years and we are pleased to have this time with her!
Kia reminds us, "Things will return to normal eventually, but until then we haven’t stopped doing amazing work at OHES and beyond."
Read our entire visit with Kia 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
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May 21 - Flix on the Field: Disney/Pixar's ONWARD Movie Night Under the Stars presented by Montgomery Baseball & Softball and MES PTA at McKnight Complex
- June 9 LAST MES PTA General Meeting for the Year
- June 10 - VES Teacher for the Day (details TBD)
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June 11 - OHES and VES Fun Day (details TBD)
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June 14-18 - OHES and VES End of Year Parties (details TBD per each individual classroom teacher(s) and Room Parent discussions)
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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If you have any PTA questions, concerns or suggestions, please email mespta@mtsd.us.
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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 - MAY 18 at 6:30 pm
To join MSEPTA and support teachers and students in Special Education, please click here.
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Montgomery Special Education Parent Advisory Group
(M-SEPAG)
M-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. M-SEPAG’s success depends on YOUR input. Click Here for more M-SEPAG information.
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It's nearly time to welcome the end of the 2020/21 school year! Moving Up to VES or LMS? Class of 2021 Graduation? Successfully navigated the MOST challenging & memorable school year in living history? Congratulations to your children for being true champs! Commemorate their achievement by purchasing a personalized keepsake: this will be the year they talk about for years to come! Order yours by May 31 by visiting this link: http://montypto.org/ornaments
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The Montgomery News continues its tradition to help the community celebrate the 2021 graduates! In the July issue, a special graduation section will highlight the accomplishments of local students from preschool to graduate school.
The Montgomery News will also donate 10% of the proceeds from the graduation announcements to the Montgomery Township Education Foundation. For more information please click here by June 15th!
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Montgomery High School Lacrosse hosts its 1st Annual Virtual Silent Auction, offering a variety of baskets up for bid at/below retail value. All proceeds benefit the team and are tax deductible.
Silent Auction Link is available until May 25 by clicking here.
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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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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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