Schoolhouse News
February 5, 2023

WEEK IN REVIEW

ANNOUNCEMENTS • REMINDERS • DEADLINES

It's Visiting Artist Week!

Our fine arts department is excited to welcome the following artists to Montgomery School for Visiting Artist Week! They will work with our students throughout the week, teaching them about their craft as they inspire them to discover their own artistic talents. They will also be our guest speakers for Chapel this week - we hope you can join us!

Jenna O'Neill, Lower School Music - Jenna has performed with various theatre companies from New York to Los Angeles. She is passionate that theatre has the ability to change a child’s life as it did hers.

Jasmine Smith, Lower School Art - A versatile artist, Jasmine works with acrylics, watercolor, pencil and clay to make paintings, design, sculpture, and ceramics.

Zack Hartmann, Middle School Music - Zack is currently the bassist of the local band Great Time. He is also a teacher at Earth Song Music Lessons in Spring City, a music lesson community that includes many of our Montgomery students.

Kristen Snow, Middle School Art - Kristen creates furniture that stands out both for its radical approach to material sourcing and for the artful design that blends aesthetic and functionality.

THIS WEEK

Friday, February 10

Eagles Pride Day!

Wear Eagles gear or green and white to cheer on our home team for a Superbowl victory!

Friday, February 10

"Souper Bowl" Collections Due!

The last day to donate your cans of soup is this Friday! All donations will go to the Lord's Pantry of Downingtown.

Saturday, February 11

Family Ski Day at Bear Creek

Please RSVP by February 8 to let us know if you'll be attending the family ski day at Bear Creek. As a reminder, this is not a school sponsored event; participation is completely voluntary and is open to all who wish to spend the day together at Bear Creek.

COMING UP

Tuesday, February 14

Valentine's Day Drop the Dress Code

Wear red, white, and/or pink on this "lovely" day!

Thursday, February 23

Lower School Stop, Drop, and Read Event

6:30 - 7:30 PM

All lower school families are invited to join us for a family reading night on Thursday, February 23rd from 6:30-7:30 pm.

The night will feature local author Berrie Torgan-Randall. She will read her graphic novel, Bella & Blue: Bella meets Blue to students while parents attend an informative session on the importance of reading together. The night will also include cookies, hot chocolate, and special time to Stop, Drop, and Read together!Students are encouraged to come dressed in pajamas!

Please RSVP to let us know if you plan to join us!

RSVP

Feb 21, March 9, March 10

MSD Camp

If you're in need of childcare for February 21s, March 9, and/or March 10, be sure to check out our MSD Camps! REGISTER HERE

MSCA & COMMUNITY NEWS

Friday, February 10

MSCA General Meeting

9:00 AM

The MSCA will hold a general meeting on Friday, February 10 at 9am in the dining room. Topics for discussion will include Light the Night and Teacher Appreciation Week, among other things. If you have any questions or comments for the MSCA leadership team prior to the meeting, click here and let us know.

Light the Night Volunteer Sign-Up

Help us make this a special event for the community by volunteering to help set up and prepare. Click here to see all options on sign-up genius.

Lights Donation/Lending Request

In preparation for Light the Night, we need to borrow your lights! We can use string lights, rope lights, flood lights, spot lights, black lights, disco or party lights, exterior and interior, and extension cords! If you wish to donate lights to the MSCA for this and future use, please put a piece of tape on them and label, "MSCA." If you wish to have your lights returned to you after the event, please label with your name. Labeled lights and extension cords can be placed in the "light the night" bin on the Farmhouse porch. We appreciate your assistance in helping us light up Monty!

Class Baskets

The class baskets for the auction are underway! Thank you to our volunteers who have generously agreed to lead each grade’s efforts. We still need a class lead for SALT Playhouse, PreK, and 8th grade. If you would like to either lead your grade or join the other volunteers for your grade please let us know! Creating the baskets is so much fun and they are a huge draw at the Benefit.

Sponsorships

Show your support for Montgomery School with a sponsorship of the Benefit! Family sponsorships are $500 and include two tickets to the Benefit. Sponsorships are also a great way to showcase your business to the Montgomery School community. You will be featured on the website and at the event. Thank you to all of our sponsors and to Kinetic Physical Therapy for being our Presenting Sponsor this year!

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