MHE Parent Newsletter
May 2025 Update
Message From the Principals
Hello MHE Families,
We hope everyone had a great weekend! Three weeks to go!! Please be sure to review the information below and feel free to reach out with any questions that you may have.
Have a great one!
Mr. Rischmann & Mr. Whitaker
Go Musketeers!
Important Dates
- Tuesday, May 6th - NO SCHOOL - Teacher Inservice Day
- Thursday, May 8th - Art Show @ Asbury Chapel: 4pm-7pm
- Friday, May 9th - Walk-A-Thon
- Thursday, May 15th - Kindergarten Open House: 5pm-6pm
- Friday, May 16th - Fit For Fun Day
- Wednesday, May 21st - 5th Grade Award Ceremony: 6pm-7pm
- Thursday, May 22nd - Last Day of School
- Friday, May 23rd - Wednesday, Aug 13th - NO SCHOOL - Summer Break
- Thursday, August 14th - First Day of School for 1st, 3rd, and 5th Grades
- Friday, August 15th - First Day of School for KG, 2nd, and 4th Grades
- Monday, August 18th - All Students Report
MHE PTA Staff Members of the Month
Mrs. Becker is a deeply dedicated educator that has created a learning environment where every child feels safe, seen, and supported. Her incredible kindness and endless patience shine through in everything she does—from the way she greets her students each morning to how she gently guides them through challenges. Her classroom is a joyful place, filled with curiosity, laughter, and mutual respect. She fosters a love of learning by making lessons engaging and accessible, always meeting students where they are and helping them grow with confidence.
Mrs. Mangold, our outstanding 2nd grade Intervention Specialist, is a true gem in our school community—skilled, supportive, and wholeheartedly committed to her students' success. She works to meet each child’s unique needs, using thoughtful strategies and genuine connection to help them thrive. Christie brings positivity and encouragement to every session, empowering kids to believe in themselves. Beyond her work with students, she’s an incredible team player—collaborative, dependable, and always ready to support her colleagues with insight and empathy.
We are so grateful for the passion, dedication, and heart Mrs. Becker and Mrs. Mangold bring to our school. They truly make a difference every day!
Admin Shout Out
MHE Administration and staff would like to shout out our amazing PTA for the love and support that they show us every day! Once again they were able to provide our students with transportation and learning on the go t-shirts for all of our field trips. We are very fortunate and appreciative to have such an active and willing group of parents and families to support us!
News from the MHE PTA
- We are happy to introduce our PTA Board for next year (PTA Year runs July 1 - June 30)
- Co-Presidents: Maggie Keuthe & Kristina Pfaffinger
- 1st Vice-President: Rachel Konerman
- 2nd Vice-President Ways and Means Co-Chairs: Beth Niemann & Ashley Seyberth
- 2nd Vice President Staff Appreciation Co-Chairs: Anne Jones & Mandy Laine
- Secretary: OPEN
- District Liaison: Tanna Slaven
- Treasurer: Sara Walters
- There is a long list of PTA members that are leading committees for next year, and there is ALWAYS space for YOU! Reach out to any of the above board members or email us at pta4mhe@gmail.com to see how you can get involved!
- THANK YOU for helping us exceed the goal for our spring Walk-A-Thon fundraiser!!
- Save the date for May 9th when students will get to "walk it out" and celebrate with their classmates.
- We have several volunteer opportunities in the coming weeks. View and sign up today (MHE Families: 2025 MHE Walk-A-Thon) or email us at mhewalkathon@gmail.com to connect with the co-chairs!
- Teacher Appreciation Week is the first week in May. See below for ways you can help the PTA acknowledge and appreciate the wonderful staff of MHE!
- Congratulations to Mrs. Fenwick who won the MHE "T" in PTA award this year!
- This year's Learning on the Go program brought several new community business sponsors, along with several returning. Students will be wearing these grade specific colored shirts on their field trips this spring, showcasing MHE and our community! Students are encouraged to wear them during Fit-for-Fun on May 16th. Email us at pta4mhe@gmail.com to become a sponsor next school year!
- Why should you join the MHE PTA?! PTAs create a platform for parents to connect and build relationships with other parents who share common interests and concerns. These networks provide support, advice and a sense of community. Join the PTA for your kids, your community and YOURSELF! Join or Renew starting July 1st for the next school year for a $10 Annual membership fee.
- Support MHE all year long (including over the summer!) by signing up for the Kroger Community Rewards Program. Log onto https://www.kroger.com/i/community/community-rewards, link your card to Monfort Height Elementary PTA & shop as you normally would! Kroger donates a portion of your sales back to the PTA.
- Follow MHE PTA us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/monfortheightspta
MHE Wee Mail
Dear Parents,
Monfort Heights Elementary is pleased to announce the continuation of our "Wee Deliver" mail service. This allows you to send your child a letter, a note of praise, or perhaps a card for a special occasion while they are at school. Children LOVE to get mail! All you have to do is drop off the mail in the main office with the proper address. Click the link below to find the Wee Deliver Mailing Directory to use for addressing your letter and a sample of how to address the letter for your child. A sticker will suffice for your stamp, or you can draw your own. Our fifth grade postal workers will sort and deliver the mail at 3:00 pm daily. Your note or card will really brighten your child's day!
Wee Deliver Mail Directory
Sample Letter
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z-TcZsEvnOB0jPjhRix35dt1BspKRoDI/edit
MHE Care Closet
Our care closet is a safe private place that provides basic need items, such as personal care materials, food, school supplies and clothing for students at Monfort Heights. If you are in need, please feel free to fill out the form at the link below...
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScz0orRq94EuS-8IPsVS70RV3RDo3aG6Y2Lw9sswUl9P-1k7A/viewform
Building Information
- Student arrival is daily between 8:30am and 8:50am. MHE staff supervision is not available before 8:30am. Students that arrive after 8:50am will be marked tardy.
- Y's Kids morning and after school care is available through Clippard YMCA (513-923-4466)
- Please refrain from dropping your student off in the main parking lot between 8:30am - 8:50am. This lot is for bus drop off only.
- Please refrain from picking your student up in the main office between 3:25-3:45. Parent pick up is at the back gate using your car tag. The front lot is for bus loading only.
- If you are still in need of a car tag, please see Mr. Smith in the main office. If you do not have a car tag, you must have a photo id to pick up your student.
- Breakfast and Lunch are both FREE this year! In order to have your school fees waived/reduced, you must still fill out the form on this payschools link or visit the NWLSD website.
- Additional items can be purchased using funds that have been added to student accounts through the payschool link above. (Snack/chip bags and ice cream are $1.25, cookies are $.90 or $.70, and fruit-roll-ups are $.75) CASH IS NOT ACCEPTED IN THE CAFETERIA.
- Please do not send your child in the morning with coffee drinks or breakfast items from fast food locations (McDonalds, Starbucks, Dunkin, etc.). Students do need to finish these things before coming into school and should not be bringing them to class or the cafeteria.
- Please do not drop fast food off to students in the middle of the day. In the event of this, your child will be asked to eat in the office instead of with their class in the cafeteria.
Helpful Links
In the Office
Secretary: Mrs. Laurie Murphy - lmurphy@nwlsd.org
Secretary: Mr. Dean Smith - dsmith4@nwlsd.org
Principal
Mr. Trey Rischmann - trischmann@nwlsd.org
Assistant Principal
Mr. Ryan Whitaker - rwhitaker@nwlsd.org
Dean of Students
Ms. Shannon Ooten - sooten@nwlsd.org
School Counselor
Ms. Leslie Twehues - ltwehues@nwlsd.org
School Nurse
Mrs. Amy Frimming - afrimming@nwlsd.org
Monfort Heights Elementary
Website
Location
3711 West Fork Road, Cincinnati, OH, USA
Phone Number
Facebook Page
www.facebook.com/MonfortHeightsElementary
Handbook Link
https://docs.google.com/document/d/164ha5vVHM-kE7BE-mVA4ZTqwFvkr9P9J/edit