Schoolhouse News IMPORTANT INFORMATION Hurricane Recovery Relief - Many Opportunities for Montgomery Families There are several ways you and your family can join us in supporting those impacted by the recent hurricanes.
Donations will be directed to Global Giving Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund and Hurricane Irma Relief Fund which are supporting disaster recovery efforts to those most affected. Please note, all donations are tax deductible. First All School Chapel: Time Correction The first All School Chapel will be held Friday 9/15 at 8:30 AM. This is a special chapel where our 8th grade students escort our Kindergarten students into Chapel. Please note the correct time of 8:30 AM. Emergency Notification Test Call On Saturday 9/23 at 11:00 AM you will receive a call from our emergency notification service. You should receive the call on all parent cell and home phone numbers. If you do not receive a call or would like to update your phone numbers, please contact Janis Oeschger. IMPORTANT DATES Middle School Dance: Friday 9/15, 7:00 - 9:30 pm Calling all Middle Schoolers! Put on your dancing shoes for the first Middle School Dance, Friday, September 15th at 7 pm in the Dining Hall. The cost for the dance is $5 per student. The car line will run in the opposite direction for pick up at 9:30 pm. Please be on time to pick up your son or daughter at 9:30 pm that evening. Middle School Parent Night: Tuesday, 9/19, 7PM Middle School Parents' Night is Tuesday, September 19th and will begin promptly at 7 pm in Bell Hall. Parents will be given a copy of their child's schedule and time to meet with each teacher. This is an important event in starting off the year well, so please make every effort to attend. Lower School Coffee for New Parents and Mentors - Wednesday, 9/20, 9-10 AM New Lower School parents are invited to join Lower School Head, Susan Marotta and Director of Admissions, Deb Goggins, for coffee in the Dining Room immediately following Lower School Chapel next Wednesday. We'll check in with you to answer any questions you may have about your family's transition to Montgomery School and review upcoming school events. Fall is a busy time at Montgomery School and we want to make sure that you have the tools you need to successfully navigate your entry into Montgomery! Family Picnic: Friday, 9/22 5:30- 7:30PM Join us for our annual family picnic on Friday, September 22nd. A buffet dinner will be available in the Dining Room from 5:30pm until 7:30 pm. Casual dress. Bring a blanket, lawn chairs, and whatever else you need for a picnic. Please be sure to keep an eye on your children throughout the picnic. Children may not be on the playground or other areas of campus without parental supervision. Gresh Memorial Golf Classic: Monday, 10/2 Each year, Montgomery School hosts the Gresh Memorial Golf Classic. The tournament is being held on October 2nd at Applecross Country Club and online registration is now open! The day includes lunch, a round of golf with cart, beverages, the 19th hole cocktail hour, dinner and auction. For complete details and information about child care for those participating, visit our website. Don't miss the chance to tee off for a good cause and show our students they are worth a Hole in One! REMINDERS Carline Safety Reminder Please DO NOT pull out of carline after your child exits your car. Please wait until the car in front of you pulls ahead. FOR OUR EARLY Middle School Students: if you arrive after 7:50 am, please wait in carline. Free Montgomery School Car Magnets! Don't forget to show your Montgomery spirit everywhere you go! Each family was given two new car magnets with our new "Montgomery M" logo in their Welcoming Day folders. Be sure to stick them to your car and display them with pride! If you need additional magnets or would rather have a window cling for your car window, please contact Mrs. Goggins. MSCA First MSCA Meeting: Friday, 9/22, 9 AM MSCA Montgomery School Sweatshirt Sale - Orders due Friday, 9/29 This year's newly designed sweatshirt includes the new Montgomery logo on the sleeve - options include a black or gray hoodie and a maroon crewneck. Samples will be available at the Family Picnic (9/22). Orders will be delivered in mid-October. Download this form, print it out and drop it off with your payment to Patty in the Farmhouse. AROUND CAMPUS Art Department The Art Department is always looking for donations of newspapers and scenic magazines, like National Geographic or travel magazines. We could also use clean baby food jars and shoeboxes. Thank you for supporting the arts! Fall After School Enrichment Classes Are Here! Visit our website under the Quicklinks tab and click Enrichment Classes or click here to learn about all the fun opportunities and to register for a class! We have it all...Engineering, Art, Science, Cooking, and more! Montgomery School Logo Drawstring Bags As part of the 8th grade fundraiser, a limited supply of brand new Montgomery School logo drawstring bags will be available for purchase through September 15th. They are $10 each, payable by cash or check. Perfect for gym clothes, science boots, and hoodies! Download this form, print it out and drop it off with your payment in the 8th Grade Fundraiser box located in the Farmhouse. UPCOMING EVENTS Montgomery School 1141 Kimberton Road • Chester Springs, PA 19425 • 610-827-7222 To unsubscribe, click here. |