Important Dates:

• Wednesday, March 10 - Hybrid Learning Q&A, 1:30-2:15pm (see more below)

• Monday, March 15 - Group A Hybrid Cohort Begins for Students in Pre-K through 2nd Grade

• Thursday, March 18 - Group B Hybrid Cohort Begins for Students in Pre-K through 2nd Grade

• Monday, March 29 - Group A Hybrid Cohort Begins for Students in Grades 3-5

• Thursday, April 1 - Group B Hybrid Cohort Begins for Students in Grades 3-5

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All Hybrid Students Have Been Assigned In-School Days

All Swansfield families with students returning two days a week for in-person instruction were notified Monday of their child’s cohort assignment, what days they will be attending in-person instruction, and when they actually return to school based on their grade level.  If you have any questions, please call our front office at 410-313-6907.

Hybrid Learning Question & Answer Session

Swansfield staff will hold a Hybrid Learning Question and Answer session on Wednesday, March 10, from 1:30-2:15pm. To be as efficient as possible, we are asking families to submit questions by Monday at 3pm through our SES Return to School Questionnaire.

Please log in to the google meet using your child’s credentials. The meeting code will be SES-Hybrid. If you are unable to attend, we will share a FAQ document on our school website for all families to access.

Kindergarten & Pre-Kindergarten Registration for School Year 2021-22 Begins Monday

Kindergarten Registration for next school year begins Monday, March 8th, and will be conducted ONLINE (scroll down to the green Begin Online Registration link). Students must be five years old by September 1, 2021 to register. If your child will be attending Kindergarten in the fall, please visit the HCPSS Getting Ready for Kindergarten page, which includes resources to support kindergarten readiness.  We also encourage families to visit our Grade K Family and Community Resources page for more information about the kindergarten instructional program and ways families can support their children at home.

Pre-K Registration begins the week of March 15, 2021 and will also be conducted ONLINE (scroll down to the green Begin Online Registration link).  Children must be four years old by September 1, 2021 to attend.

Please call the school front office at 410-313-6907 with any questions.  

Learning Together Program Prekindergarten Applications Being Accepted

The Swansfield Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten program is preparing for the upcoming 2021-22 school year.  This class includes children with and without disabilities.  The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills.   Parents of children who will be 3 years old by September 1, 2021 or 4 years of age may learn more about the program by reviewing the attached Learning Together Program (LTP) Flier.  Applications are being accepted now and priority will be given to applications received by April 1st.  

If you need assistance to complete the application, please contact Early Intervention Services at earlyinterventionservcies@hcpss.org or call 410-313-7017.

HCPSS is committed to providing instruction based on the statewide Early Learning Standards which are in alignment with Kindergarten Readiness. The fees listed in the application will be collected monthly regardless of the learning model determined by HCPSS throughout the upcoming school year (virtual, hybrid, or in person).   If you have any additional questions , please contact RECC teacher Nancy Barsoum at nancy_barsoum@hcpss.org.

LearningTogetherFlier.pdf 

Elementary MAP Test Results

For students in grades 1-5 who participated in the February MAP assessment, winter 2021 MAP test results and PDF copies of student home reports are available in Synergy.  Learn more HERE.

Visitor Protocol Across School System

Visitors are not permitted under HCPSS Infectious Disease Plan. Exceptions are made for emergency services, contractors, and special situations. Facility special visitors will be limited and should occur by scheduled appointment only. No walk-in visitors are permitted. As much as possible, appointments to meet with parents and customers should be accommodated via telephone, video conference, or other suitable technology. When a face-to-face visit is necessary, the school or office must schedule an appointment time with the visitor and follow set steps outlined on page 23 of the Bridge to Normalized Instruction.

There will be a drop box/table in the vestibule to allow parents or others to drop off items for students and/or staff.

Family File Should Be Updated

With the upcoming return to in-school instruction, please log in to www.hcpss.org/connect to complete or update your Family File as soon as possible if you have not already done so this school year.  This needs to be completed annually. HCPSS utilizes Family File for parents/guardians to provide emergency information. It is vital that we have updated records on file. User guides are available HERE.

Please make sure you have updated phone numbers and emails with us.  This ensures you receive all email communications.  You must opt in to receive text messages.  Please learn more about Email and Text Alerts.

Shining The Spotlight

Each week at Swansfield Elementary we recognize students who shine by demonstrating one of our six Success Factors (Kindness, Self-Control, Perseverance, Empathy, Accountability and Hope).  Congratulations to the following students who were recognized for displaying the success factor Empathy:

• Pre-K: Leo G
• Kindergarten: Hannah P, Lylah J, Ava B, Angel K
• 1st Grade: Ssuubi N, Micah F, Neriah S, Nathanael S
• 2nd Grade: K'myiah H, Giovanni M, Rashid F, Brayden S, Jesus P
• 3rd Grade: Z'khuriah J, Jaylon S, Paul A, Bianca M, Londyn D
• 4th Grade: Ronan T, Johann J, Brendan H, Jaylin H
• 5th Grade: Ry'lyn F, Brooke L, Amari W, Miji O

Read And Earn A Sweet Treat

Nothing Bundt Cakes, located at 10730 Little Patuxent Parkway in Columbia, is offering a special incentive through the end of March for our students.  “Books and Bundts” is a youth reading program through which students can earn a free Bundtlet and an award certificate.  Students must read for at least 20 minutes a day, five days a week, and record their time spent reading on the attached monthly tracker.  Once the student has read for 400 minutes that month they can bring the completed tracker to the store and receive their sweet treat.  The attached flier also outlines the program information and includes a coupon for a free bundtlet for parents/caregivers to reward you for all you do!

Books and Bundts Parent Info.PDF 

Reading Tracker.pdf 

Staff Appreciation

A most sincere thank you from our staff to all the families who took a minute to share notes of appreciation!  Each note was turned into a poster and displayed on the walls of our school for staff to see as part of Staff Appreciation Week (see linked video).  Everyone truly appreciated the kind words! 

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Please help support our staff and students by checking out this Amazon Wish List. Any items donated will be greatly appreciated. 

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