Montgomery City Elementary

Jill Jacob, Principal

Laura Allen, Assistant Principal

As we head into December and wrap up an exciting first semester, I want to take a moment to share how grateful I am for our incredible MCE community. Each day, I’m reminded of the kindness, teamwork, and determination shown by our students, staff, and families. Your support—whether through encouraging learning at home, attending events, or partnering with us in everyday routines—makes a meaningful difference.

I’m looking forward to celebrating our students’ accomplishments at our 2nd Quarter Celebration on Thursday, January 9th at 8:30 a.m. This is always a special time to highlight growth, effort, and the joy of learning. Teachers will reach out to families of students who will be recognized during the celebration.

As we move into the holiday season, I hope your family finds time to slow down, enjoy traditions, and make memories together. Thank you for being such an important part of what makes MCE a supportive and joyful place for children to learn and grow.

Together, we continue developing life-long learners through positive collaboration.

With gratitude,
Dr. Jacob
Principal, Montgomery City Elementary

Families, thank you for helping us keep arrival and dismissal running smoothly. Please remember to stay in one single line during drop-off and pick-up. Passing other cars creates blind spots and puts pedestrians at unnecessary risk. Your patience truly keeps our students safe.

We also ask that parents use the vestibule window to speak with our school secretary in the mornings rather than entering the office. This helps us maintain a secure and efficient start to the day.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and commitment to safety. 💙🐾

This month’s newsletter includes two helpful resources for families: our PAWSitively PBIS newsletter and a set of Executive Function Scripts.

The PBIS newsletter highlights the expectations we teach at school, the celebrations students can earn, and simple ways you can reinforce positive behavior at home.

You’ll also find Executive Function scripts—quick phrases that make it easier to guide children through organization, planning, and follow-through. These scripts give students the structure they need while building independence over time.

We hope these tools make it easier to support routines, learning habits, and positive behaviors both at school and at home!

We’re excited to celebrate the season with some festive fun! Students and staff are invited to join in our Holiday Spirit Days by dressing up for each themed day. It’s a great way to spread cheer, show creativity, and enjoy the season together.

Keep an eye on the schedule and join us in making MCE merry and bright! 💙🐾

On Wednesday, December 3 and Wednesday, December 17, students are invited to bring $1 and wear a hat all day.

The money collected will go toward a charity of the Student Council’s choosing, which will be determined for the 2025–26 school year. This is a fun way for students to give back while showing their school spirit!

We will be following a Friday specials schedule.

Wildcat families, as we head into the holiday season, our teachers will be hosting classroom holiday parties. Each class celebrates a little differently, so your child’s teacher may reach out asking for supplies, treats, or small items to help make the day special. Watch your child's classroom newsletter for more details.

Thank you for your continued support and for helping us create joyful memories for our students! 💙🐾

Dismissal Times

Early Buses 12:15

Walkers & Pick-Ups 12:30

Late Buses will dismiss as they arrive

We’re excited to celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements at our 2nd Quarter Celebration on January 9th at 8:30 AM. Teachers will be reaching out to families of students who will be receiving a recognition.

During this assembly, we will honor:

• MAP High Achiever recipients

• Classroom academic and effort awards

• Character awards highlighting students who consistently demonstrate our school values

We look forward to celebrating our Wildcats and all they’ve accomplished this quarter! 💙🐾

MCR2 and the Montgomery County Health Department are teaming up to host a workshop for parents and teachers about The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. Additional details will be shared as the event gets closer. We will have a limited number of books available, if you are interested in a copy please reach out to jschluss@mc-wildcats.org.

Here are the upcoming events you’ll want to mark on your family calendar. Additional details about each event will be shared closer to the date. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to your child’s teacher with any questions.

December

December 11 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

December 15 Monday School in Session (Friday specials)

December 16 Christmas Concert @ 6:00 pm

December 19 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

December 19 Holiday Classroom Parties

December 19 3rd Qtr AMI menus sent to parents

December 19 12:30 Dismissal, End of 2nd Qtr/1st Semester

Dec 20-Jan 2 Winter Break for Students

January

January 6 Students Return

January 8 PTO Meeting 5:15

January 8 BOE 7:30 pm @ MCMS

January 9 2nd Qtr Celebration @ 8:30 (classroom awards, character awards Nov-Dec, 2025 MAP awards & activity)

January 9 2nd Qtr Report Cards sent home

January 27-30 Great Kindness Challenge

January 30 Kiwanis Terrific Kids (recognized during morning announcements)

Quarterly Celebrations (8:30 a.m.)

• 2nd Quarter – January 9

• 3rd Quarter – March 20

• 4th Quarter – May 20

Grandparents Days & Fine Arts Performances

• Kindergarten & 1st Grade – tentatively scheduled for March 31

• 2nd & 3rd Grade – April 9

• Preschool – April 10

• 4th & 5th Grade – May 12