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September 2017 Volume 13 Issue 1
A publication of Montevideo Elementary School 24071 Carrillo Drive, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
Phone: 949-586-8050 Attendance Line: 949-458-8023 Office Hours: 7:30 am—3:30 pm
www.montevideopta.org School Principal: Mona Montgomery
PTA President: Heather Ikerd Editor: Carrie Villanueva (PTA volunteer)
E-mail submissions by the 15th of the month to: [email protected] Montevideo Elementary School PTA
Saddleback Valley PTA Council Fourth District PTA
Montevideo Vistas Newsletter… Connecting the School Community of Parents, Students, Teachers & Staff
Montevideo Elementary
MONTEVIDEO
Welcome to a New School Year Mountaineer Families! I cannot even believe this is my fifth year here at Montevideo Elementary already!! Where has the time gone? We have made some amazing changes at this school and I am so proud of the students, staff and community. I want to welcome some new staff members to our school: NOTE: There will be some additional staff names that are not solidified at the time of writing this letter. Our school is the ultimate example of a community school. It is a place where everyone knows your name. We strive to provide a rigorous learning environment that ensures students are College and Career ready. Our state standards require students to reason and think. They must draw logical conclusions, cite evidence and solve real-world math problems. In order to support these rigorous demands, we will continue to focus on writing across the curriculum, integration of technology, differentiating instruction to support all learners, and providing engaging learning opportunities for all students. Communication is a vital component to stay involved in your child(ren)’s education and stay informed of events. Our PTA is very active in this community. It provides so many amazing programs and extras to our school. Make sure to join, volunteer, and sign up for our email newsletter, Montevideo Vistas, with the PTA. It is an excellent way to stay informed. We are also taking steps to increase our social media footprint. You can access additional information through the following:
Some of these platforms present a large learning curve for me. Please be patient. I am committed to getting the word out on all of the POSITIVE things that are happening at our school. Please make sure ALL phone numbers and emails that we have on file for your family are current. I send out a weekly call out on things that are happening at our school. It takes place between 5:30-7:30pm on Sunday nights. Please listen to them. It will really help you plan your week and keep current. Thank you for giving me the privilege to serve you each and every day. I know we will continue to grow, give excellent instruction, and love for your children. Your Partner in Education, Mona Montgomery Principal
Danielle Sankey – 3rd grade Ghada Al Seilawi– Psychologist Carolyn Fries– Instructional Coach Brittany Nichols – IBI aide
Maria Placias – IBI aide Michelle Aaronson – IBI aide Kristin Jankowski – IBI aide
School webpage: www.svusd.org/Montevideo Follow us on Instagram: montevideorocks
Follow us on Twitter: Montevideorocks Like us on Facebook: www.montevideorocks
PTA MEETING - SEPTEMBER 5TH
Mark your calendars! Our first meeting is going to be right after the Labor Day holiday on Tuesday, September 5th, from 7pm-8:30pm – don’t miss it! Doors open at 6:30pm. Come early and meet other Montevideo parents. We need everyone to come so we can vote on our Calendar and Budget for this school year.
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2
3 4 NO SCHOOL - Labor Day
5 PTA Meeting - 7pm, PTA Room
6 7 8 9
10 11 12 NO Minimum Day - 2:15 dismissal
13 Minimum Day - 12:45 dismissal Back to School Night
14 15 16
17 18 Picture Day
19 PTA Board Meeting - 11:30am, PTA Room Parent Ed Night, 7pm, MPR
20 21 NO SCHOOL - Fall Recess
22 23
24 25 26 27 28 Family Lunch
29 Coffee with Principal, 8:10am, PTA Room
30
BOOK FAIR 9/25 - 9/29!
September 2017
Looking Ahead to October: 10/2—10/13 Shoe Drive 10/3 PTA Association Meeting 10/4 National Walk to School Day 10/6 Reflections Art Projects Due 10/9 Picture Make-Up Day 10/11 Fun Run Assembly 10/20 Fun Run
BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHT Wed. September 13th
SAI Classes: 6:00pm Grades 1-3: 6:30pm Grades 4-6: 7:00pm
Back to school night is Wed., 9/13.
Please come meet your student's teacher, learn how the classroom runs and
teacher expectations.
**We will have 2:15 dismissal on Tues 9/12 and 12:45 dismissal on Wed 9/13.**
Welcome Back Montevideo Mountaineers!!!
I hope everyone had a wonderful, safe, healthy and happy summer and you are all ready to jump back into school. I know my daughter has missed being in school, seeing her friends and learning (those are her words!).
2017-2018 is going to be another GREAT year! But, I think it will be an even better year, as we see things we have been working so hard on actually being put into action. We will have our new STEAM Lab up and running this year with a new dedicated room, new technology, and new science lab kits. We will also have some new and improved items on the playground for our SAI students, thanks to the LOWE’s Grant we received last June. We will also continue to have all of our wonderful art and music programs with Class Act (music), Meet the Masters (art), PTA Reflections (mixed medium art) and Creative Kids Playhouse (drama). These are programs that really set our school apart from others, as most schools do not offer all of these programs. Creativity fosters learning and thinking outside of the box and is a refreshing change from text books. PTA is an organization that has annual membership dues, which helps us pay for all our PTA programs. We really appreciate your support in signing up to be a member of the Montevideo PTA. We also strongly encourage you to join us at our PTA meetings so you can hear about all of the things we are working on and play an active part in making these great programs and activities happen for our school and children. We meet the first Tuesday of each month, from 7-8:30pm at Montevideo, in the PTA Room.
We have several programs that may not happen this year as we are still needing volunteers who can chair these activities and committees. Please let me know if you are interested in being more active in the PTA and your areas of interest. Current open
positions are: Yearbook Chair, and we would like a Co-Chair for the following committees: Book Fair, Holiday Store, Abilities Awareness, and Spring Fling. I look forward to seeing you at school!!! Heather Ikerd Montevideo PTA President
P R E S I D E N T ’ S P O S T I N G S
2017-2018 PROGRAM CHAIRS NEEDED We are still looking for Chair Persons for several of our programs and events. PLEASE let me know if you are interested in anything we are currently offering or if you want to bring something new to our school!
Abilities Awareness (Co-Chair) *Arts Advocate Book Fair (Co-chair) *Family Science Night
Holiday Store (Co-chair) *SDC Liaison Spring Carnival (Co-chair) Year Book
*Great for Working Parent!
ASB UPDATE
Our new ASB candidates have just begun campaigning for the offices of President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historian for the new school year. Candidates will present their speech on 9/6, 9/7 or 9/8 during the morning announcements to the 4th, 5th and 6th grade classes. The school will elect their new ASB Leadership team on Friday, September 8th. Winners will be announced Monday, September 11th. Class Reps in 4th, 5th and 6th grade will be elected by their class during the week of September 11th. Mrs. Gaedicke 4th/5th Grade Teacher Montevideo Elementary School
WALK AGAINST DRUGS October 21st
The Mission Viejo Walk Against Drugs will be Saturday, October 21st. This event unites the City and Sheriff’s Department with our local schools, businesses, residents and community groups to share an important message with students and families. In unity, we promote healthy choices and drug-free lifestyles to nearly 4,000 participants. Kick off the walk by attending the rally at MVHS stadium. Walk Down La Paz Road through Oso Creek Trail to the Fair and more! More details can be found at: www.cityofmissionviejo.org/policeservices .
Natalie Parsons Red Ribbon Week Chair
LEGISLATIVE NEWS Learn about education and win money for our school!!!
What is Ed 100? Ed100 is a FREE, self-paced online course that prepares you to make a difference in your school or school district. California's education system is complex and changing fast. Whether you are a parent, a teacher, or a
community member, Ed100 helps you learn what you need to know to be informed, credible and ready for action. Each lesson takes about 5 minutes, in English or in Spanish. You can win $1,000 for our PTA while increasing your knowledge of key K-12 education issues.
Here’s how it works: For each short lesson you read on Ed100.org, you earn a ticket in a drawing for the benefit of our school’s PTA. The more tickets we earn, the better chance our PTA has to win. The next drawing is November 15, 2017!!!!! In the last drawing, our school won $250.00.
Robyn Brooks Legislative Representative
SHOE DRIVE October 2nd - 13th
Ready to make some space in your closet? Join your fellow students and donate all your gently worn pairs of shoes that you no longer need for our " Shoes for Soldiers Drive" next month. We will have bins in the front office to place the shoes in. All shoe sizes are welcome. Adult shoes, baby shoes and kids shoes. Start saving now for October. Thank you for stepping in and donating. All proceeds benefit American Soldier Network.
Natalie Parsons Kindness Awareness Chair
COFFEE WITH THE PRINCIPAL September 29th
Join us in the PTA room on Friday, September 29th, at 8:10am directly following morning assembly, for Coffee with the Principal!
Our principal, Mona Montgomery, loves meeting with our parents to talk about what’s going on around campus and answer any questions. Stay a while and enjoy coffee and donuts too! We hope to see you there!
YEARBOOKS Call to Action!
If you love our yearbook and want it continue, please contact the PTA! We are currently looking for and YEARBOOK CHAIR and a volunteer from each class to be a yearbook representative.
The Yearbook Chair is responsible for coordinating the sales and production of the yearbook. Responsibilities for parent volunteers will include capturing candid photos of your class (or grade) throughout the year and compiling a 1-2 page spread of fun photos. 6th grade parents get to have even more fun with Shout Outs and Student Interviews.
Contact [email protected] if you can help!
Brandie Stalker
Making a Splash with the PTA
We may all be Different, but at Montevideo WE ALL SWIM TOGETHER! Please join our 2017-2018 PTA and help give the kids of Montevideo the best educational experience possible.
The PTA at Montevideo helps fund several programs for your childen such as Chromebooks, ipads, computer lab, Meet the Masters art program, science lab program, Class Act music program, book fair, holiday store, our newest goal of creating an amazing STEAM LAB for our students, Creative Kids Playhouse, and several free family fun nights, and much, much more! By joining this parent/teacher association, you get a vote on how PTA funds are spent as well as the unique privilege of being more involved in your child’s school experience. Each new membership your child brings in gives them a chance to win weekly raffle prizes and there will be a grand prize awarded to the classes that bring in the most memberships!
We have all heard “it takes a village” before, and without all the amazing support from parents and family, we would not be the AMAZING school we are……but becoming a member does not mean you HAVE to give us hours of your time. We understand and respect the time you have. It can be just the support of a membership or volunteering to help along the way.
Different PTA membership options are available for parents, friends, families, and businesses. So show your BIGGEST SPLASH support and join Montevideo PTA! WE Rock Montevideo!!! Jessica Kalman VP Membership [email protected]
HOSPITALITY LUNCH October 27th
Our first Hospitality Lunch of the year will take place on Friday, October 27th. If you would like to sign-up to be on our committee to donate purchased or homemade food items for our hospitality lunches, please contact us at:
Kelly Hales & Carrie Villanueva Hospitality Luncheon Co-Chairs
FAMILY LUNCH September 28th
Please join us for Montevideo's Fall Family Lunch on Thursday, September 28th! This is an event you don't want to miss as it is a great opportunity to spend lunchtime on campus with the kids and join in on some playground games. Bring your own picnic lunch and some beach chairs or a picnic blanket. Come early to grab a good spot on the grass and feel free to bring a ball and join in on a friendly game of 4 square or soccer! Lower grades: 11:20-12:00 Upper grades: 12:05-12:45 Early Bird K may join their families on the field at 11:25 and Late Birds may join their families on the Kindergarten Playground at 1:10. Please email me with any questions at [email protected].
Diane Schwarz Family Lunch Chair
PARENT ED NIGHT September 19th
I'm thrilled to tell you that a fabulous, helpful, informative Parents Night will be held on Tuesday, Sept.19th from 7pm-8pm! The focus will be on
"healthy foods for families" that are quick to grab-on-the-go, or simple, easy recipes with few ingredients that are not just nutritious, but packed with flavor! With busy schedules and long days of work, school, and sports, it's tough to stay "healthy" when you're on the go. I'm hoping to simplify your time in the kitchen and give you tricks and tips to grab healthy options of snacks and meals, as well as give you examples of healthy packaged foods that you can find at your local Target, Trader Joe's, Costco and grocery stores. All parents and friends are welcome! Hope to see you there!
Jeanne Larson Certified Health Coach through Dr. Sears Wellness Institute
LOWE’S TOOLBOX FOR EDUCATION GRANT Last fall, Montevideo’s SDC program was awarded a $3,800.00 grant from The Lowe's Charitable and Educational Foundation (LCEF). The mission of the LCEF is to improve the communities they serve, and have a positive impact on the lives of their customers, neighbors, and employees. Montevideo was awarded this grant to update our SAI Play Equipment and Sandbox. With this grant, we were able to purchase 4 wide track trikes, 4 all terrain tricycles, a 10 foot by 10 foot
sandbox with cover, and a number of new large plastic trucks. We are incredibly grateful to Lowe's for their generosity! Special thank yous to Pamela Sailor for her amazing grant writing skills, Juan Herrera for assembling the trikes, and Casey Newhouser and Chase Flores for helping to put together the sandbox--You Rock! Diane Schwarz PTA Vice President [email protected]
Money Matters Brandie Stalker—Treasurer Report for 5/17/17—8/15/17
INSTRUMENT RENTAL 5th & 6th Graders
Dear 5th and 6th Grade Families,
Do you have a student playing a musical instrument this year? PTA is partnering with Bertrand’s Music to offer you quality instruments at a great price! Proceeds from rentals will help fund our Class Act music program.
Information on the convenient renting options will be sent home with your
child on 8/31. Please ORDER ONLINE before 9/8, and you can pick up your rental at back to school night. Or visit the music rental room on back to school night and place your order at one of the kiosks available and your instrument will be delivered to the school within a few days. All children should have their instrument in class on or before 9/21.
Bertrand’s is conveniently located in Mission Viejo, 1.5 miles from Montevideo, on Via Fabricante!
Please consider renting your child’s instrument through Bertrand’s Music. Much appreciated!
Sara Culver Instrument Rental Chair
SPIRIT WEAR Purchase your newly designed spirit shirts by clicking on the link below!
http://montevideopta.org/spirit/
We'd like to have every Friday be spirit day! Proceeds will go to our fabulous ASB! Any questions please contact Jen Gash at [email protected] . Thank you, Mountaineers!
Jen Gash Mountaineer Gear Chair
If you are using eScrip and earning a donation for Montevideo, we
would love to hear from you! Please email [email protected]
INCOME: Box Tops 261.90 Campus Beautification 190.00 Donations-Lowe's SDC Playground 3,800.00 Ducks/Broomball 878.29 eScript 2.86 Frozen Treat Friday 688.10 Fun Run 60.00 Interest Income 2.64 Mixed Bags 14.10 Mountaineer Gear 49.50 Open House/Raffle Baskets 5,619.25 Restaurant Partnerships 485.37 Theater Program 1,382.00 Yearbook 1,485.00 Total Income $ 14,919.01 EXPENSES: Abilities Awareness Day 75.00 Bank Fees 9.00 Campus Beautification 1,190.00 Class Stipend 125.00 Class Act Family Night 96.55 Frozen Treat Friday 188.76 Hospitality Luncheons 194.95 Hospitality 142.85 Office Supplies 192.23 M-Kids 490.42 Open House/Raffle Baskets 984.01 Postage 13.30 Posters/Banners 288.42 Reflections Art Program 49.43 Science Wizard Wenzel 1,835.63 Teacher Appreciation Day Lunch 300.00 Technology Purchases 2,538.58 Theater Program 1,152.79 Volunteer Recognition 182.42 Yearbook 2,997.69 Total Expenses $13,047.03
FUN RUN OCT. 20th
We have a little change up this year for the Fun Run, which is our biggest fundraiser of the year! We are changing the date of the Fun Run to be in the FALL this year! Due to the
amount of community/school/sports fundraisers in the Spring, we believe the Fall will help out the calendar a bit better.
Our Pep Rally Kick-Off and fundraising will start October 11th and our actual Fun Run date will be October 20th, so mark your calendars! The students had such a great time the last two years and we have exceeded our goal both times! The simplicity of on-line pledges, the character themes that are discussed, and the excitement that buzzes all throughout the entire week, makes this event one of the most memorable for the kids!
If anyone would like to help in ANY way, please email [email protected] . Thank you so much and I look forward to the kick-off event and FUN RUN in October! Jeanne Larson Fun Run Chair
CLASS ACT We are excited to announce... We are a Class Act School! Montevideo has been accepted into Pacific Symphony's Class Act program for another year.
This program is funded by Pacific Symphony and your PTA only pays for about 15% of the total program cost. This year the students will study "Trials to Triumph" with music by composer Ludwig van Beethoven. I can't wait! Look for more information in the coming months.
Brandie Stalker Class Act Parent Coordinator
BOOK FAIR Sept. 25th—28th
YEE HAW! THE BOOK FAIR IS COMING TO TOWN 9/25 - 9/28 ! We will be sending more details by Pony Express, Facebook, the
PTA website, or your child’s backpack! We are most excited about the Wild West Family Night on Wednesday 9/27. Come in your Western wear, stay for story time, and eat snacks with local celebrities and outlaws!
Contact [email protected] to volunteer.
Casey Newhouser Book Fair Chair
“" Never Stop Doing Your Best Just Because Someone Doesn't Give You Credit"
- Author Unknown
REFLECTIONS Oct. 6th
It is time to dive into Reflections and create a Reflections art piece for you to enter. This year’s theme is: . . "Within Reach." Submit your work under the following categories: Visual arts, music composition, photography, film production, dance choreography and literature. A flyer was sent home with information in your first day school packet as well. All Reflections entries are due on or before October 6th at 8:00am in the PTA box (in the office) or hand your entry into your classroom teacher. Start designing today. Thank you.
Natalie Parsons Reflections Chair
WALK TO SCHOOL DAY October 4th
Come join us for International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, October 4th, which will also be our first Walk to School Wednesday for the year. International Walk to School Day is a global event that involves communities from more than 40 countries walking and biking to school on the same day. It began in 1997 as a one-day event. Over time, this event has become part of a movement for year-round safe routes to school and a celebration – with record breaking participation – each October. Today, thousands of schools across America – from all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico – participate every October.
At Montevideo we have Walk to School Wednesday and we do this the first Wednesday of every month. Wear your brightest colors to be seen and safe, and meet your friends and fellow students at one of our three neighborhood stops and enjoy a morning walk. We encourage parents to join in with their children but drop-offs are welcome as well. Walking school buses will be cancelled if raining.
Walking school buses meet at:
• Christopher Park, 26801 Valpariso Drive – Departs at 7:40am Valpariso Drive & Palo Lane • El Dorado Park, - Departs at 7:45am Bottom of grass hill (AKA Ice Block Hill), Montilla & Papagayo Drive • Ave Deseo & Rojas Lane – Departs at 7:45am
Kindergarten Late Bird Parents, contact me if you would like to help out with a late bird walking school bus. If you have questions, please email Yolanda Roetcisoender at [email protected].
Yolanda Roetcisoender Walking School Bus Chair