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Parent Hub
Welcome Montgomery parents! This communication hub is where you can find all the latest information about what's happening at school. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
District and Community News
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We understand parenting in these times can be challenging. If you are looking for a place where you can receive parenting support in a protected, safe, nurturing space, please join us at our monthly Parent Support Circle. Our next meeting is Wednesday, December 14 from 4:30-5:30 p.m. via Zoom. Zoom link and meeting dates available in story.
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The Annual ESD Food Drive In Partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank officially runs from December 1-16, however, donations are being accepted now. As in the past couple of years, it will be a virtual drive - please see donation links in this story for all school sites, including our main ESD link.
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Beginning school year 2022-23, breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to all students, regardless of income. Learn more about our School Meal Program.
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ESD Wellness Spotlight
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Children's Grief Awareness Day (November 17th, 2022) was created to emphasize the unique struggles youth face when grieving and provide ways we can help support them through this challenging time.
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Attendance Matters
How many absences are too many? Chronic absence is defined as 18 days a year—or just 2 days a month. Call your student's school office if you have questions about your student's attendance.
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ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
Created with our students, parents, and staff in mind, our Mental Health & Wellness | CONNECTIONS website is filled with a wide variety of resources to help support, connect, and inform the families that attend our schools.