Schoolhouse News 
Issue: February 15, 2018

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Pickatime Conference Scheduling Open Now

If you have not already done so, please use the Pick-A-Time conference link to schedule your parent teacher conferences.  Lower School conferences will be held on Thursday, 3/8 from 4-7pm pm and Friday, 3/9 from 8am-3pm.  Lower School will not be in session on Friday. Middle School conferences will be held on Thursday, 3/8 from 10am - 7pm and Friday, 3/9 from 8am - 3pm. Middle School will not be in session on Thursday or Friday.  The scheduler will close at 3:00 pm on Wednesday, 3/7.  Please contact Janis Oeschger with any questions.

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Middle School Musical, Into the Woods Jr., March 1-3

Montgomery's Middle School presents Into the Woods Jr.  on March 1-3 right here on campus in Bell Hall!  Tickets will be available to purchase online so look for an email to come directly to your inbox on Wednesday, February 21st. Performances will be Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30pm and a matinee performance on Saturday afternoon at 5:00 pm.

Flower and Candy Bouquets for Purchase

To support the 8th grade fundraising efforts, the class of 2018 is selling beautiful flowers and candy bouquets for the Middle School Musical.  Place your order today by clicking on this link.  

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Save the Date!  Bowling with Our Boys!

Mark your calendar now and save the date for Sunday, March 18th, from 1:15 - 3:15 pm.  Questions or volunteers interested in helping, please contact Dawn Shandler or Annemarie Lange.

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Montgomery School vests

Many of you have been admiring the Montgomery vest, which was given to faculty and staff as a holiday gift.  If you would like to purchase a vest, please click here.  Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see the vests.

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Chapel, Coffee & Conversation, March 2 and March 20
As Chapel is a tradition unique to Montgomery, we are inviting prospective families to Chapel, Coffee and Conversation. Visitors will check-in at the Farmhouse, attend Chapel, and enjoy coffee while conversing with Administrators (with the option to tour campus). Chapel, Coffee & Conversation is open to parents at any point in their process, whether they are exploring their options or have already submitted an application for 2018-2019. If you have families you would like to invite to attend, please ask them to register HERE or bring them with you!

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MSD Camp, Tuesday, February 20th

Need childcare on Tuesday, February 20th when school is not in session? MSD Camp has your childcare needs covered! We will have tons of fun activities for Montgomery kids! Visit the MSD Camp Page to register and pay online. Deadline is Saturday, February 17th. Students should come in play clothes and sneakers with a bag lunch.

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Volunteers Needed for 30th Annual Benefit

Please consider volunteering for this year's 30th Annual Benefit, Cinco de Mayo Fiesta - A Festive Celebration of the Senses, by helping us secure auction items. Know a local business owner? Got a contact at the Eagles, Phillies, 76ers, or the Flyers? Or can you get your country club to donate to the cause? All you need to do is send a personal email with the special donation link to anyone you think would be willing to make a donation.  If you need a copy of our procurement letter or help drafting a solicitation email, please email Kelly-Ayn McKay. Click here for the Donation Link! Or, do you have some time to help us solicit? Consider joining us at the Benefit Procurement Meeting next Friday, February 23rd in the Dining Room right after chapel and learn how you can help!

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Sweatheart Dance Thank You

Thank you to everyone who attended the Sweetheart Dance on Saturday, February 10th. We had record attendance! The girls and their sweethearts danced the night away, enjoyed the photo booths, and were surprised with an end-of-evening balloon drop! Special thanks to everyone who volunteered to decorate and clean up. We couldn't have done it without our awesome Montgomery Community!

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Next Parents' Night Out, Saturday, March 10th

Join us for pizza, dessert, gym time and a movie all in your PJ's! Blanket, pillow, & stuffed animal friend welcome. Email Wendy Walton to reserve you spot! The movie for this Parents' Night Out is Despicable Me 3!

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February Enrichments!

Enrichment Spotlights: SPRING Enrichments!
We are blooming with awesome classes such as Science Explorers: Loose in the Lab!, Fairy Tale & Comedy Theater, & Let's Make Lasagna Dinner! Visit the Enrichment page for all the details and to sign up online.

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Parents:  Don't miss the Fun!  Adult Acrylic "Oil" Flow Painting Class, Thursday, February 22nd, 6pm-8:30pm

Create a one of a kind abstract 12"x 12" &  8" x 8" canvas wall art pieces. Anyone can make one of these and you

will be amazed at how wonderful it turns out! No experience necessary! Please email Wendy Walton to reserve your spot for Thursday, February 22nd from 6-8:30 PM. Please bring your favorite beverage and a small bite to share! Cost is $50.00 per adult. Registration deadline is Saturday, February 17th.  **Samples of this Project are on Display in the Farmhouse!

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