Good Afternoon SES Families,
It’s hard to believe that next Tuesday, October 31st is the end of the first quarter of school. Students and staff have a lot to be proud of during quarter 1. Report cards will be issued on November 8th, just in time for parent & teacher conferences on November 20th & 21st.
Halloween is always a day full of energy in an elementary school. While we know many students are excited for trick or treating next Tuesday, we ask that students not wear their costumes to school. We are fortunate that we have a half-day of school on Halloween, which allows families plenty of time to prepare for the fun!
Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
Important Dates
- October 28th - PTA Fall Festival / Trunk or Treat (1:00pm)
- October 31st - Schools close 3 hours early / End of First Marking Period
- November 8th - PTA Meeting
- November 13th-17th - American Education Week
- November 14th - Q1 Awards K: 9:00 & Grade 5: 2:15
- November 15th- Q1 Awards Grade 1 Grade: 9:00 & Grade 4: 2:15
- November 16th - Q1 Awards Grade 2: 9:00 & Grade 3: 2:15
- November 16th - Grade 1 TItle I Family Night
- November 20th - 21st - Three Hour Early Dismissal / Parent Teacher Conferences
- November 22nd - Schools Closed for students / Parent Teacher Conferences
New Information
No Bridges Program or PTA Enrichment Tuesday 10/31
The Bridges Program and PTA enrichment programs will not be in session next Tuesday, October 31st. Due to 3-hour early dismissal. Please make sure that your child follows their normal dismissal procedures next Tuesday, October 31.
Free Bikes 4 Kidz (FB4K Maryland)
Free Bikes 4 Kids is looking for volunteers to help prepare bikes for kids in the community. No bike experience is necessary. To volunteer, click here: https://fb4kmaryland.org/volunteer/.
If you would like to be considered to receive a bike for your child (any age), please complete the Swansfield Family Needs Survey and check the option for Free Bikes 4 Kidz. (Note, Free and Reduced Price Meal applications need to also be completed here: https://www.hcpss.org/food-services/farms/).
Free Coats and Clothing Drive
Free Coats and Clothing Drive for all ages (infant to adult) Saturday November 4th, 9-11am, Long Reach High School 6101 Old Dobbin Ln
PTA News
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
Oct. 28 FALL FESTIVAL & TRUNK OR TREAT: SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER
Join the PTA on Saturday, October 28 for a Swan family favorite, our annual Fall Festival and Trunk or Treat event! The Fall Festival will be held from 1-3 p.m. on the SES blacktop, followed by Trunk or Treat at 3 p.m. in the front parking lot. Bring your whole family for music, fall themed games, and crafts!
Want to decorate your trunk for Trunk or Treat? Or help out by volunteering for a 30-minute shift? Sign up here! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E044AA9A92CAA8-45176470-ptafall
PTA NEWS & UPDATES
LATEST PTA MEETING MINUTES
Visit our website for minutes from our most recent meeting on October 18, as well as meeting dates and agendas for the full year. Child care is provided for all meetings, which are held in the SES cafeteria - mark your calendar to join us!
STUDENT ARTISTS: SUBMIT YOUR ART TO REFLECTIONS ART CONTEST
Does your student enjoy art, music and dance or have an interest in writing, producing films and taking photos? Then encourage them to have fun unleashing their inner artist by submitting an entry to the PTA Reflections art contest! Art can be submitted in the following categories: Visual Arts, Dance Choreography, Film Production, Photography, Literature, and Photography! The theme this year is “I am hopeful because . . .” Winning entries will be forwarded for competition at the county level. For details, visit our website. For an entry form, please email reflections@swansfieldpta.org.
SHARE PHOTOS FOR OUR SES YEARBOOK
We need your help to make the 2023-24 Swansfield yearbook a great one! Please use this link to access the community photos feature and upload your student’s photos: https://community.lifetouch.com/invite?code=SWANSFIELDPICS-24
YEARBOOK INVITE CODE (enter if prompted): SWANSFIELDPICS-24
You will be prompted to login to a Shutterfly account or use your Facebook credentials. You can either use your pre-existing account or use the generic PTA account below to add your photos to the Yearbook. To use the PTA account, enter the following login information:
After logging in, select photos from your phone or computer. For each photo select one or more tags that can be attributed to your photo. Click on Begin Upload. We would love to get your first day of school photos and back to school picnic photos!
If you need assistance, email yearbook@swansfieldpta.org or membership@swansfieldpta.org.
CONNECT WITH THE PTA!
For the latest news and event updates, follow the PTA on Facebook: Swansfield Elementary School PTA | Facebook (please request to join the group and answer a few short questions to help us keep this group secure), or visit us online: www.swansfieldpta.org
