Schoolhouse News 
Issue: September 28, 2017

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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InService Day for Teachers 10/6 and Columbus Day 10/9

Classes will not be is session for students on Friday, 10/6 due to an InService Day.  Also, we will be observing Columbus Day on Monday, October 9th.  School will be closed both days.  Enjoy your long weekend.  MSD camp is available on both days if you are in need of childcare.

 
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MSD Camp - Friday, 10/6 & Monday, 10/9

Need childcare when school is not in session? MSD Camp has you covered with a day filled with fun activities for PreK and Up! Visit the MSD Camp page to register. Deadline is October 2nd.

 

IMPORTANT DATES

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Admissions Open House and NEW Thursday Tours!

Most families who choose to explore Montgomery for their children do so because they already know a Montgomery family. Do you have friends who have expressed interest in Montgomery School? Be sure to invite them to join us at one of our upcoming events. We'll be hosting the first of our Thursday Tour series on October 5th from 9-10 AM. Thursday tours will continue every other Thursday through Thanksgiving. We will also be greeting families at weekend and evening Admission Open House events. For a complete list and descriptions of all of our upcoming admissions opportunities, please visit our new Admission Events webpagePlease reach out to Deb Goggins in the Admissions Office if you know of a family that you would like us to contact directly.

 

AROUND CAMPUS

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Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Day 10/11

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Montgomery School will be hosting Pink Day on Wednesday, October 11th.  To participate in the fight against breast cancer, we are asking students to donate $1 and to wear their favorite pink shirt, socks, hair accessory, shoes, and more! 

 
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First Parent Night Out of the Year! This Saturday, 9/30

Join us for a fun night at PNO this Saturday from 6-10 pm. Students come in their pjs & sneakers for a pizza dinner and dessert in the Dining Room. Then we are off to play in the Gym and watch a movie in Bell Hall. Blankets, pillows, and a stuffed animal friend are welcome. Cost $25 for the 1st child, $15 for each sibling, for ages 4 and up. Open to Montgomery Families. Email Wendy Walton to reserve your spot.  September Movie: Trolls

 
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Enrichment Spotlight: 3D Printing & 3D Video Game Design

Calling all 3rd-5th graders! Ever wanted to create something awesome on the 3D printer or learn to create your own video game in 3D? Well starting next week you can do BOTH in these two super cool Enrichment classes! Visit the Enrichment page to learn more & to sign up!

 
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STEAM Elective

For the Fall STEAM elective, we are designing and building racing chariots. We are looking for wheels and axles, small diameter PVC pipes and wooden planks.  If you have any of these items or any old strollers or wheelbarrows, that we could salvage the wheels from, please bring them to Sedor science lab. Please stop by the Farmhouse if you need assistance.  Thank you! 

 

MSCA 

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KidStuff Coupon Books are coming!

The MSCA is selling valuable, family-friendly KidStuff Coupon Books filled with hundreds of national, regional and local coupons for all ages! The $25 KidStuff Book is conveniently organized, offers incredible savings and is sold exclusively through schools! Middle School students received order forms from their advisors, lower school student forms were sent home in backpacks. The MSCA earns 50% or more profit for every book we sell. Deadline for orders is 10/6.

 
 
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Last Chance!
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.  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.

 

UPCOMING EVENTS

09/28
All day
 
09/29
All day
 
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
 
09/30
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
 
10/02
All day
 
10/03
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
 
10/04
8:30 AM - 9:00 AM
 
10/05
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
 
 
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