Schoolhouse News
Issue: October 7, 2018
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**IMPORTANT MESSAGE**
Name Cards for Carline
Your name card must be visible on your dashboard when picking up your child(ren) in carline. Because of the glare of windshields, unless they are held up or on the visor, the carline teachers cannot read them. This is imperative for the safety of the students and to ensure efficiency during the dismissal process.
DEADLINES AND REMINDERS
Reminders from the School Nurse
Medications
If you need to send in over-the-counter medications for your child to take during school hours, it MUST be in its original bottle with a note from the parent/guardian with instructions of when to dispense it, for how long, and the reason. If it will be longer than 10 days, it must be accompanied by a doctor's note. Prescription medications MUST ALWAYS be in the original bottle, with the child's name and a doctor's note.
Allergies
Please make sure you have filled out an Allergy Form for any children who have allergies and Medication Order, signed by a doctor AND the parent/guardian for any children who require an EpiPen or inhaler. Please make sure that you send in an EpiPen/Inhaler if needed and that a second one is sent in for any children who play sports so that it can be kept in the team's First Aid Bag.
Stay Healthy
WASH WASH WASH those hands! Flu season is upon us. Please remember that children MUST be SYMPTOM FREE (including but not limited to a temperature greater than 99.9, vomiting and diarrhea) for 24 hours prior to returning to school.
Thank you to all those who sent in their health forms. If you haven't sent your child's forms in yet, please do so immediately.
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Dismissal Changes
Please remember to submit ALL Dismissal changes online, before 1:30 PM. The Dismissal Form can be found under the Quicklinks tab on the website. If you have trouble with your password, please email Janis Oeschger so it can be reset. In case of an emergency or for any changes that need to be made after 1:30 PM, please complete the online form AND call the school to confirm your request was received. For additional information, please read our Dismissal Policy, which can also be found under Quicklinks.
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HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Monday, October 8
Columbus Day - No School
In observance of Columbus Day, there will be no school on Monday, October 8.
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Fall Spiritwear - Sale Ends Tuesday 10/9
Montgomery spiritwear can be worn for P.E. and Athletics, and Middle School students can wear these items with their regular school uniform. The online store will be open until Tuesday, October 9. A link to the store can also be found on our website under Quicklinks. Orders will be delivered the week of October 22nd.
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Saturday, October 13
Practice ISEE Exam
A practice ISEE exam will take place for all 8th grade students on Saturday, October 13th. The test begins at 8:30 AM; students should arrive no later than 8:00 AM in the Dining Room.
COMING UP
Monday, October 15
Annual Golf Classic
Whitford Country Club
It's not too late to join us for our annual Gresh Memorial Golf Classic! If you can't make the tournament, feel free to join us for dinner! Register online
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Friday, October 19, 6:00 - 7:00 PM
Trick or Trunk
Decorate your car and join us for trick-or-treating in Montgomery's parking lot on Friday, October 19th from 6:00 - 7:00 PM! Our 8th grade class will provide pizza and snacks for sale at the event. In order to prepare for the number of guests, please complete the online form to let us know of your plans to attend. If you do not plan to decorate your car, please bring a bag of candy to donate for trick-or-treating. Candy donations can be given to Allison Stinger. Please note: This event is for Montgomery families only.
MSCA AND COMMUNITY EVENTS
Wednesday, October 31
Fall Fun Day
Fall Fun Day is a festive Montgomery tradition filled with hayrides, games, and delicious treats...and it's just around the corner! We are in need of volunteers to help make this an extra special day for our students! If you would like to volunteer, please contact co-chairs Bill Wisneski and Mary Doherty.
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$4 Wawa Hoagie Vouchers
The MSCA is selling Wawa hoagie vouchers, which are $4 each and good for any 6 inch shorti hoagie. 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.
CAMP AND ENRICHMENTS
Saturday, October 13
Parents' Night 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 will watch Hotel Transylvania 3 on the BIG screen. Pick up is by 10:00 PM. Cost is $25 for the 1st child and $15 for each sibling, due at time of drop off. For Montgomery School Families Only. To register, please email Wendy Walton.| |
Enrichments
Pottery Box Workshop: Take a pottery bisque box and make it into something special with a unique glazing technique and cut out patterns. Session begins Oct 22.
Halloween Cookie Class: Students will make two dozen yummy cut out ghosts & pumpkin cookies with lots of fancy toppings! One day class on Oct. 29th.
Visit the Enrichment page for more details and to sign up and pay online.
IN THE SPOTLIGHT
Systems of Linear Equations
Students in Mrs. Macciocca's 8th grade math class learned how to solve systems of linear equations by graphing. Each group of 3-4 students were given a box with a problem and supplies. Students had to read the problem, write a system of equations for the problem, and create a graph using string, duct tape and sidewalk chalk to ultimately find the solution.
Mrs. Macciocca's goal in using this method was not for students to gain deeper conceptual understanding but to create a memory linked with how to find the solution of a system using a graph.
AROUND CAMPUS
The Bake Sale is Back!
The Middle School bake sale is back in full swing! Middle School students will have the opportunity to purchase baked goods and snacks every Thursday during their 10 AM break. The bake sale is hosted by the 8th Grade Class as a fund-raising initiative to support their end of year events.
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Join Girl Scouts
All girls in grades K-8 are invited to join Girl Scouts at Montgomery! The Lower School Girl Scout Meetings will be held in the Dining Room on the first Thursday of the month after school until 5:15PM. The Middle School (cadettes) meeting time is still to be determined. Click here to learn how to sign up, and feel free to contact April La Monte or Renae Bierer with any questions.
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Please Drive Safely
For everyone's safety, please drive slowly and cautiously when entering and exiting campus, during drop off and pick up, and in the parking lot. We also ask that you remain in carline during drop off until you reach Bell Hall.
ATHLETICS
OT Sports, Session 2
Montgomery is happy to offer Flag Football or Tennis for Session 2 of OT Sports, open to all Lower School Students. Tennis will be run by Greater Pottstown Tennis and Learning (GPTL) and Football will be coached by Mr. Naylor. The programs will run simultaneously for a 6-week session, starting on Friday Nov 2. Each program offers sport specific instruction with an emphasis on fun, character building, positive attitude, and sportsmanship. Register online.
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This Week's Games*
Tuesday, October 9
Boys Soccer (V) @ Kimberton
Cross Country @ Kimberton
Field Hockey (JV/V) @ Westtown
Girls Soccer (V) @ Westtown
Wednesday, October 10
Boys Soccer (V/JV) vs Wyndcroft @Hill
Cross Country Home vs Wyndcroft
Field Hockey (V/JV) Home vs Wyndcroft
*Be sure to check the Athletic Calendar for the most recent updates.
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Last Week's Scores
Boys Soccer V
Montgomery: 2
Wyndcroft: 1
Montgomery: 3
Swain: 1
Boys Soccer JV
Montgomery: 1
Wyndcroft: 1
Montgomery: 1
Swain: 1
Field Hockey V
Montgomery: 1
Wyndcroft: 3
Montgomery: 0
Swain: 2
Cross Country
Montgomery: 19
Wyndcroft: 36
Montgomery: 33
Swain & Chester Charter: 31
QUICKLINKS
WEEKLY CALENDAR
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