Schoolhouse News: September 9, 2018

Schoolhouse News
Issue: September 9, 2018

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First Day of School Photos - Due by September 14
Send us your "First Day of School" photos! Please email them to Mrs. Mulzet by September 14th with "First Day Photo" in the subject line. Then, join us at Chapel on Friday, September 21st, as we share a special slideshow with our community!

MSCA Fall Mum Sale Orders - Due by September 14

Be sure to order your mums by this Friday! Orders will be delivered on Friday, September 21. To order, download this form, print it out and drop it off with your payment to Patty in the Farmhouse.

September 10
Rosh Hashanah
In observance of Rosh Hashanah, there will be no school on Monday, September 10. MSD Camp is available and registration can be completed online by clicking here.

September 11
Student Picture Day
On Tuesday, September 11th, school portraits will be taken by Mark Tassoni, including individual photos of your child and class photos. Photos will be available for purchase in November.

Picture Day Attire:
All Students: Brown or Black shoes, short white, black or grey socks

Boys Grade K - 4: White polo shirt with khaki or navy pants or shorts

Girls Grade K - 4: White shirt with plaid jumper
Boys Grade 5: White long or short-sleeve oxford shirt with khaki or navy pants or shorts
Boys Grade 6 - 8: White oxford shirt, navy blazer, tie and khaki or navy pants or shorts

Girls Grade 5 - 8: White polo shirt with plaid skort or skirt

September 13, 7:00 PM

Lower School Parent Night

The program will begin promptly at 7 pm in Bell Hall, and parents will then move to their child's classroom. This is an important event in starting off the year well, so please make every effort to attend. It's also a great way to meet fellow parents in our community!

September 14
Middle School Adventure Day

On Friday, September 14th, our middle school students and faculty will be white water rafting with Jim Thorpe River Adventures. In order for your child to participate, parents and students MUST complete and sign the Release of Liability Form which will be sent home with your child along with a list of what to bring. Please return your child's form to Patty Kirkner in the Farmhouse.

September 20, 7:00 PM

Middle School Parent Night

We 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 a great way to meet your child's teachers, so please make every effort to attend.

September 21, 5:30 PM

Annual Family Picnic

Join us for our annual family picnic on Friday, September 21st. A buffet dinner will be available in the Dining Room from 5:30 - 7:00 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.

MSCA AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Annual Gresh Memorial Golf Classic

This year's tournament is being held on Monday, October 15 at Whitford Country Club and online registration is open! The day includes lunch, a round of golf with cart, beverages, the 19th hole cocktail hour, dinner and auction.

The $3,500 Golf Giveaway Sponsorship is still available and includes registration for 2 golfers! For complete details about the tournament or to register, visit our website.

September 22
First MSCA Meeting
All are welcome to our first MSCA (Montgomery School Community Association) Meeting! Meetings are held in the Dining Room, and young children are welcome to attend. Bring a friend!

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KidStuff Coupon Book

To your order KidStuff Coupon, click here and create your account using our School Code: MON56025. Books are $25 and we earn 50% profit! You will enjoy fabulous savings from Barnes & Noble, Dick's Sporting Goods, Justice and more!

Wawa Hoagie Vouchers on Sale

Wawa hoagie vouchers are $4 each and good for any 6 inch shorti hoagie at Wawa. Coupons never expire. Coupons will be delivered to your child approximately 2-3 weeks after ordering. Please click here for more details and to order.

Parents' Night Out

Sept 29th, Oct 13th, Nov 17th, Dec. 15th

6:00 -10:00 PM
Enjoy an evening out! Students can be dropped off in the Dining Room at 6:00 PM in their pajamas and sneakers. We will have pizza for dinner & dessert. Then we head off to play in the gym. We end the evening in Bell Hall where we watch a movie on the BIG screen. Pick up is by 10:00 PM. Sept Movie is: Monsters vs. Aliens. To register please email Wendy Walton at wwalton@montgomeryschool.org. Cost is $25 for the 1st child and $15 for each sibling, due at time of drop off. For Montgomery School Families Only.

Leading the Way

At our first all-school chapel on Friday, the 8th Grade Students escorted their Kindergarten buddies into chapel. This time-standing tradition signifies new beginnings for our Kindergarten students as they embark on their Montgomery School journey, and for our 8th grade students as they become leaders of the school.

Watch the video!

"Turn your Key; Monty is Now Idle Free"

Monty's 2017-2018 Girl Scout Cadette troop , as part of their annual service project, researched the harmful effects of CO emissions. Research has shown 1 in 10 kids have some form of or issues related to asthma. Car emission pollution is a big irritant for this population of kids. The Monty Cadette troop has donated a new sign as a friendly reminder that when you are parked near the Lower School playground, to "turn your key and be idle free." Please join us in keeping the air clean for our beloved Monty community.

This Week's Games
Wednesday, September 12

Cross Country Home vs Renaissance Academy
2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Field Hockey Home vs Baldwin
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

Girls Soccer Home vs Baldwin
3:45 PM - 5:00 PM

To receive updates when there is a game cancellation, postponement, or game change, we recommend you sign up for alerts for your child's team. To sign up for alerts, go to the Athletics Calendar and click on the Alarm Bell in the upper right hand corner. Simply follow the instructions to receive alerts by email or text.

Registration for OT Sports is open!

OT Sports is offered to Lower School students throughout the year and takes place from 3:15 - 4:15 pm on Fridays. Sessions begin on September 14 and will focus on a variety of sport specific skills and will be directed by Director of Athletics, Carolyn Blair. We will keep it positive and fun at all times! Click here for details and to register.

5th Grade Sports

This Fall we will offer the 5th graders the opportunity to play on the Middle School boys soccer, girls soccer, cross country, or field hockey teams. Students who choose to participate in this program will practice with the Middle School teams on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15 - 4:15 PM, and they will play in 3 games during the fall season. Practice will begin on Tuesday, Sept. 12 and the final practice will be Tuesday, October 24. For more information and to register click here.