Schoolhouse News
Issue: February 3, 2019

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DEADLINES, REMINDERS & IMPORTANT MESSAGES

Volunteers Needed for Sweetheart Dance

The Sweetheart Dance Committee is looking for volunteers to help with set up before the dance and clean up afterwards. If you are able to help with either or both of these tasks, please click here to sign up on Signup Genius. Thank you!

A Message from the Nurse

Flu & cold season is still upon us. To help keep germs at bay, it is important to wash your hands frequently. Please remember that children MUST be SYMPTOM FREE (including but not limited to a temperature greater than 99.9, persistent cough or runny nose, vomiting and diarrhea) and/or on antibiotics for strep throat or pink eye for at least 24 hours prior to returning to school. A guideline to help decide whether your child should stay home is if they are not well enough to play at recess, they are not well enough to be at school. When in doubt, please keep them home. This is a school policy and has been put in place to reduce the spread of germs and keep students, staff and families healthy and learning-ready!

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

Wednesday, February 6, 2019, 12:45 - 1:30 PM

Math Bowl and Drop the Dress Code

Last week's Math Bowl has been rescheduled for this Wednesday, at 12:45 PM in Bell Hall. Students who are not participating in the competition will be in attendance to cheer on their classmates. Parents are also invited to join us!

Students may Drop the Dress Code and wear something that is math-related, which can be homemade. For example, you can use a roll of painter's tape to make Math symbols (+, =, --. x, <, >, etc. ) to put on a shirt. This tape won't leave any stickiness behind and is a fun way to celebrate the event.

Saturday, February 9, 2019, 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Sweetheart Dance

We are excited to celebrate the lovely young ladies of Montgomery at our Annual Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 9! If you still need to register, please click here. Snow date is Saturday, February 23, 2019. Any questions, please contact co -chairs Krissy Balay or Kelli Offshack.

COMING UP

Wednesday, February 13, 8:30 - 10:00 AM

Montgomery Morning at a Glance

This Admission event will give families an inside look at Montgomery School in action. We will begin with Lower School Chapel, followed by a brief panel discussion and tour of campus. If you have friends who are interested in attending, please contact Deb Goggins or direct them to the online registration form.

Friday, February 15 - Tuesday, February 19

Mid-Winter Break

There will be NO SCHOOL for students Friday, February 15 - Tuesday, February 19. Classes will resume Wednesday, February 20. MSD Camp is available on Tuesday, February 19. Click here for details and to register.

MSCA AND COMMUNITY EVENTS

Donations Needed

To help the us collect targeted auction items that will make a real impact, we would love for everyone to focus on SERVICES this week. We are looking for a variety of options, such as Spa, Salon, Hair, Nails, Shave, Massage, Maid/Cleaning, Limo/Uber/Lyft, Florals, Landscaping, DJ, Dog Grooming/Kennel, Legal/Wills, Tutoring, etc. Please think about donating gift cards you already have or asking your favorite places to donate this week. To gain additional exposure for a donor, ask if they would like to donate a customized service experience which can be highlighted at the event.

To see a complete list of what we are looking for, check out our new Sign-Up Genius. This makes it easy for you to see our vision and sign up to donate an item. If you already have an item to donate, please click here to donate now. For a copy of our procurement letter to give to a donor, click here.

The Auction Committee would love your help in spreading the word! For more information, please visit the Benefit page.

*If you would like to be a Sponsor for this year's Benefit, check out the levels and benefits, or feel free reach out to Allison Stinger or Kelly-Ayn McKay. #MONTYBENEFIT

Wawa Hoagie Vouchers

Wawa hoagie vouchers are great for lunch or dinner on the run. They make great gifts, too! Each coupon is $4 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.

IN THE SPOTLIGHT

The Great Wall of China

Third grade students have been studying the fascinating country of China. They have been learning about the Great Wall of China, the longest wall in the world, and the reason it is one of the most amazing landmarks on our planet. As part of this lesson, the students made their own wall (shown here). This is representative of The Great Wall, as it is curved instead of straight to flow in harmony with the land.

AROUND CAMPUS

Art Supplies Needed

The Art Department is looking for donations of newspapers, Altoids tins (any size) and clean baby food jars (any size). Please drop them off to Ms. Knauer's attention. Thank you for supporting the Arts at Montgomery!

MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSICAL

Although most of the musical cast was hit with sickness this week, they still managed to block and work through the scenes as best as they could. We are looking forward to having all of our cast members back and healthy next week!

The directors awarded the chip to Maddie Ferraro for always bringing energy and enthusiasm to her role on stage. Congrats, Maddie!

CAMP AND ENRICHMENTS

Tuesday, February 19

MSD Camp

MSD Camp will be available on Tuesday, February 19. Click here for details and to register.

Winter Enrichment Classes

Valentine's Day Cookies Class is Wednesday, Feb. 13th. Your child will enjoy making heart sugar cookies with lots of fun toppings!

Engineering Inventors Workshop for K-2nd grade students starts Thursday, Feb 14th. They will create and engineer cool machines and customize them to do fun and crazy things! Plus, they'll make a drawing robot and learn how things work from the inside out!

Let's Make Dinner (Stromboli) for K-6th is Tuesday, March 12th. The children will make a delicious meat or veggie stromboli so moms and dads can take the night off from making dinner!

Click here for more classes and to register.