Montgomery Elementary PTA

The Mustang Fund

Montgomery’s Foundation is seeking 100% participation in its 2012 Annual Appeal. Participation levels are a consideration when educational grant applications are reviewed, and contributions at any level are appreciated. All donations are tax-deductible. Checks can be made out to Mustang Fund, Inc. or you may donate online. All donations over $25 will receive a Mustang Fund car magnet. For more information, see our website: www.mustangfundinc.com.

In addition, it is time to nominate the members of the Foundation Board for the 2012-13 school year. Nominations are being accepted today through Tuesday, May 22nd. Please refer to the document explaining the nomination process and form HERE.

Alison Cochran,
Mustang Fund President
apcochran@bellsouth.net

2012-13 School Supply Lists

The deadline to order a supply kit from Schoolkidz was March 30, 2012. There will not be any extra kits available for sale in August. If you did not order a kit and would like supplies from Schoolkidz, you can build your own kit at www.buildakit.net. You just need a copy of the needed supplies to order.

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K12 Alerts

The DCSD has a new communications service available to you called K12 Alerts. This free automated notification service will provide you with timely, school-related alerts such as early dismissals, school closings due to inclement weather, and other important news impacting the district through email, text message and telephone. To … [Read More...]

CMS & CCHS Information

Would you like to be "in the know" with Chamblee Middle School and Chamblee Charter High School? Sign up for their e-newsletters at: www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/chambleems and www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/chambleehs/. Amy Granelli, amygranelli@bellsouth.net … [Read More...]

Staff Changes to MES

From the Executive PTA Board: We have recently learned about staff changes that the DeKalb County School System has made at Montgomery for the 2012-13 school year. We will be assigned a new PE teacher and a new Music teacher due to county overages … [Read More...]

Lost and Found

There were two sweater/jackets and one plastic wine goblet with the initials "mBc" left at Starry Night. They are now at the lost and found at school to be claimed. All unclaimed items in the lost and found will be donated to charity after school is … [Read More...]

Help with Field Day

Field Day is coming up on May 21 and 22! This is such a fun event for the kids and for parents too. Field Day for PreK and K is Monday, May 21 from 8:30-10:30 am. Grades 1 and 2 will be the same day from 11:30 am-1:30 pm. Grades 3-5 will be on … [Read More...]

Crossing Guard Position Open

Interested in a part time job? Montgomery is in need of crossing guard for our school! Apply at http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us, Employment Opportunities, view Job Postings. Dr. Esther Silvers, esther_r_silvers@fc.dekalb.k12.ga.us … [Read More...]

Library Volunteer Info

Dear Library Volunteers: Friday, May 11th will be the last day the library will be open for students to check out books and to come in as a class. The last two weeks of school, all books must be reshelved in ABC and Dewey Decimal order and then each … [Read More...]

No Calendar Change for 2012/13

Based on suggestions by the DeKalb County School District Calendar Committee, Superintendent Dr. Cheryl Atkinson will make a recommendation to the Board of Education in May regarding a process to build a new, balanced 2013-2014 calendar, one that … [Read More...]

Changes to MES Gifted Program

In the March issue of my Principal's Report, I explained that we are exploring different models for delivering gifted services for next school year. In order for me to address all questions fully, please email your questions to Ms. Blankenship at … [Read More...]

Donate Your Used Sports Balls for PE

Has your child outgrown that size 3 or 4 soccer ball, and you've just purchased a new one? Do you have a smaller basketball that you no longer use? If so, please consider donating your gently-used soccer or basketballs to Montgomery for use on the … [Read More...]

PTA Executive Board Nominees

For the 2012/13 School Year, the Montgomery PTA Nominating Committee would like to submit the following candidates for the PTA Executive Board. A printed list can also be found posted in the school office. Please remember that you can cast your vote … [Read More...]

School Visitor Procedures

It has come to my attention that some parents of fourth and fifth graders are attempting to enter the back of the school to drop off homework, instruments or perform other errands. For the safety and security of our students, no one will be allowed … [Read More...]