Stay up to date on the latest news happening around Montair by reading our weekly newsletter!
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Sept 9-13
Penny Wars continues- help fight Type 1 Diabetes
Sept 11
8:20am Common Grounds Coffee with the Principal
Sept 11
6 - 7PM Elementary Science Olympiad information meeting- MPR 4th-5th graders and families only
Sept 13
7-10PM Family Movie Night
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We are starting off this school year with a few staffing openings that I wanted to share with our Montair community so you can help get the word out. Thanks to your Foundation donations, we can hire an
18 hour technology instructional assistant
to help our kiddos use technology as a learning tool. This instructional assistant also runs our lunch time Maker’s Space where students collaborate and create, learning to use 3d printers and bitbots. We are looking for a person who loves kids and is excited to help facilitate fun, tech based learning opportunities.
We are also looking for one more
7.5 hour noon duty supervisor
. This position is about 1.5 hours per day, from 11:45 to 1:15. Helping out in the lunchroom and out on the playgrounds is a wonderful way to connect with your kiddo during the day, get to know a bunch of wonderful children and get your steps in. Currently, two of our noon duty supervisors are Montair parents. Ideally, I would love to fill our last position with another family member eager to get involved, make a little extra money and join the MT staff.
Lastly, we have a
12 hour classroom para position
open. Our classroom paraprofessionals work in our classrooms, directly with students every day. They assist with small group instruction, ensuring our students get as many points of contact and supportive adults during instruction as possible. Our paras get to work with a variety of different grade levels, gaining a rich understanding of how our kids learn.
Here’s to another week or learning together!
Ondi Tricaso
Principal
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COMMON GROUNDS COFFEE
When: Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Time: 8:20 am - 10:00 am
Coffee, Breakfast Goodies and Conversation: All are welcome and encouraged to attend this informal breakfast gathering where Monica Sanchez, our SDC representative, joins Mrs. Tricaso in fostering a conversation regarding the ways that Montair can seamlessly and successfully integrate our SDC kids into the school community.
We have invited the SDC Program Supervisor to attend the discussion, as well as the District's Director of Special Education.
During the gathering, we will share information on upcoming school events and programs, and discuss modifications that help our SDC kids have better access to these events. Please join us!
Questions, please contact:
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JOIN PTA!
Don’t forget to join the PTA! Your membership funds teachers grants, Back to School Social, Movie Night, the Fall Carnival AND your PTA membership gets you the Montair eDirectory!
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THE RUN FOR EDUCATION - ALL NEW - OCT 12-13 2019!
New courses, new expo location, new parking, new medals!
Don’t miss out on the 36th Annual Run for Education on Sunday, October 13th. The 10K run starts at Charlotte Wood Middle School at 8am and the 5K starts at 8:30am on Camino Ramon, near BR 2700, adjacent to City Center. Both
courses
are all new and both finish at BR 2700, next to City Center!
The Run for Education includes events for the youngest runners ages 2-6, The Mini-Run! And our newest event is the Friendship Run, for students with special needs and their supporters. These events take place on Saturday, October 12th during our Health & Wellness Expo at BR 2700, adjacent to City Center. School groups, bands, choirs and mascots are invited to
sign up
to support the events on Saturday and Sunday.
The Run for Education, as part of the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, supports the education of all students in the San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
Don’t want to run? No problem! Become a volunteer or a Virtual Runner and still support your school! See all the details and register or sign up at
www.srvef.org/the-run
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The Auction for Education is Gearing Up! The Rotary Club of San Ramon is once again organizing the Auction for Education to benefit public education in our valley. Please mark your calendars! The auction will open November 1st at 10am and close on November 9th at 10pm. Questions? Contact
Don Bierman
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THE HOMEWORK BATTLE: STRATEGIES TO HELP FAMILIES GET HOMEWORK DONE WITHOUT THE NIGHTLY WARZONE
You are invited to participate in a panel discussion with a middle school principal, district administrators, school psychologists, and special education teachers to discuss what can be a challenging partnership for parents to navigate. They will discuss:
- What is the Official Homework Policy and how to know if it needs to be modified for your student
- Strategies to help build a homework routine that works for your family
- How to Initiate Effective Communication with your child’s teachers
Wednesday, September 18th, 2019, 7-8pm
Gale Ranch Middle School MPR
Please visit
tiny.cc/rcx7bz
to access a Google Form to give your specific Homework question/problem for our Panel to address. You can also use QR code on the Peachjar flyer.
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GET INSPIRED BY THE REFLECTIONS ART PROGRAM
Gather up some art supplies, writing paper or an old camera and tell your kids that the 2019-20 Reflections Art Program theme is
"Look Within"
. Let their imaginations take them on an art adventure!
Students nationwide will reflect on the theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography and visual arts. Use some of those lazy days of summer to create something spectacular!
For more information about the Reflections Art Program or to find the rules and guidelines go to:
PTA's Reflections program encourages students of all ages to:
Unleash creative talents and be inspired
Express themselves imaginatively in their artwork
Experience the fun and joy of making art
Tap into critical-thinking skills to create art inspired by the annual theme
Receive positive recognition for their original works of art.
Students may submit original creations in one or more of these six categories:
Visual Arts
Literature
Photography
Dance Choreography
Film Production
Music Composition
The deadline for submission is October 11, 2019. For questions, please contact Laura Lescure [email protected].
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FOLLOW MONTAIR ON SOCIAL MEDIA
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Montair Elementary School | Phone: (925) 855-5100 | Fax: (925) 820-6713 | Email:
[email protected]
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