Good Afternoon SES Families,
We had an exciting week at SES! On Wednesday, we celebrated “Trish Boe” day. Throughout the day, grade level teams surprised Trish and showered her with love and gifts. We can’t thank Trish enough for her 15 years of service to the Swansfield community. The Patapsco Middle School community is lucky to have her.
Today, we are excited to have the Ravens marching band, cheerleaders, and mascot join us for a “Purple Friday Pep Rally!” Please check out our school Twitter handle, @hcpss_ses to check out photos of the event.
Please remember that report cards will be posted and visible to parents next Wednesday, November 8th @ 4:00pm. We will send a reminder and steps to find your child’s report card next week.
Hope everyone has a relaxing weekend! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
Important Dates
- 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
Quarter 1 Report Cards
Quarter 1 report cards will be available in HCPSS Connect Synergy at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 8. Instructions on how to access report cards are available online. New this year, HCPSS will use standards-based reporting for grades prekindergarten-2, which includes new performance codes and report card layout. There are no changes to report cards for remaining grades for the 2023-2024 school year.
Register for Parent Teacher Conferences
HCPSS elementary and middle schools will hold parent teacher conferences Nov. 20-22. Parents may register for conferences via HCPSS Connect Synergy Monday, Nov. 6 at 8 a.m. through Thursday, Nov. 16 at 4 p.m.
Introducing… Mighty Men!
We are inviting the special MEN in our students lives - INCLUDING fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, godfathers, uncles, coaches, clergy, family friends, neighbors, and even siblings and cousins (who are at least 18 years old and finished high school) - to visit at RECESS to play sports or games - And at LUNCH to chat with students - Starting November 10.
To sign up to participate or learn more, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/tgDC74axYaMAj22d6
Additional details: Mighty Men will continue throughout the school year. Men are welcome to come once or come regularly. We ask that volunteers sign up at least 24 hours in advance for their first visit. All volunteers need to stop in the front office to sign in on arrival. All volunteers should view the volunteer training before their first visit - details are here and forms can be signed in the front office on arrival. Look for a flier coming home soon.
Gifted and Talented Math and Middle School Placement Information Sessions
Curious about the GT Placement process? Wondering what is coming next?Please join us for an information session on Monday, November 20 at 2:00 or 5:30 in room 167 (Art) for an overview of the placement process for Gifted and Talented classes in elementary and middle school. There will be an overview of the CogAt and the placement process. There will be time for Q & A as well. Any questions please contact laine_malcotti@hcpss.org or tara_diventi@hcpss.org ALL ARE WELCOME.
Lost and Found
Parents/Guardians there are several personal items that your students have left behind. You are welcome to stop by the main office anytime to look in the cafe’. All items from the lost and found will be available for you to look through November 13th to 17th during our American Education Week and November 20-21 during Parent Teacher Conferences in the main lobby. All clothes that are not retrieved by November 21 will be donated to our Clothing Recycle Bin.
Shop at our Scholastic Book Fair!
The Scholastic Book Fair is visiting DLES Monday, November 23rd through Thursday, December 3rd. See below for hours or shop online by clicking on the Scholastic Book Fair Link. The book fair will be held in the Media Center. All proceeds will benefit the Swansfield Elementary Library Media Program. Take home copies of new and favorite books while supporting our school!
HOURS:
11/13 - 11/17 - Adult Only Shopping During American Education Week 9-10am
11/20 - Family Shopping Event - 2:00 pm - 6:30 pm during conferences
**Shop online thru November 26th!!!
eWallet is available November 13th through the 26th! Payment can be made via cash, credit or eWallet. We are unable to accept checks.
Thank you for your support of our Library Media Program!
Toys for Tots
Toys for Tots provides a holiday gift for children whose families aren’t able to provide gifts due to financial need. Invitations to participate in Toys for Tots have been emailed to families. If you believe your family qualifies for Toys for Tots and you have not received an invitation, please email Deborah Slater (deborah_slater@hcpss.org). Note that the deadline to register is Monday, November 13.
Mobile Dental Clinic
The MOBILE DENTAL CLINIC will be visiting Swansfield on December 5th, 2023. The registration forms will go home this week or next with Friday folders. Alternatively, you can register online at www.MySchoolDentist.com.
Please remember that this clinic is mostly for those students who do NOT routinely get seen at their dentist.
Community Health Fair
Please see the flier for the upcoming Community Health Fair.
Date: Saturday, November 11, 2023
Time: 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Glen Mar Church, 4701 New Cut Road, Ellicott City, MD 21043
Planned Activities:
• Annual Flu shots (for 6-month-old and up)
• Hearing & Vision screening (for pre-school & up)
• Blood pressure and stroke risk assessment
• Women, Infants, & Children information
• Domestic Violence prevention information
• Mental Health related information
• Crisis Intervention info and referrals
• Health and Wellness coaching
• Living Wellness Chiropractic
• Senior Placement Navigator
PTA News
UPCOMING PTA EVENTS
FALL PIE FUNDRAISER: ORDER NOW THROUGH NOVEMBER 10
SES PTA has partnered with Cozy Café Bakery again this year for another delicious pie fundraiser! We are selling 13-inch Apple, Blueberry, Cherry, and Pumpkin pies, all are $18 each! You may remember from last year that these pies are delicious (and huge!) A portion of sales benefit SES programming and initiatives.
Flyers will be coming home in folders today with ordering information for families, and you can place online orders here, now through Friday, November 10 at 5:00 p.m.
The pies will be ready for pick-up on November 20 and 21 in the SES lobby from 12-1 p.m. and 4-6 p.m. In addition to bringing pies home, you also have the option to buy pies and donate them to community members in need, through our friends at Columbia Community Cares (just purchase a donation pie online and we’ll take care of the rest!)
PTA NEWS & UPDATES
NEXT PTA MEETING: NOVEMBER 8
Visit our website for the meeting agenda. Child care is provided for all meetings, which are held in the SES cafeteria - mark your calendar to join us!
SUBMIT YOUR ART TO REFLECTIONS 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
SES YEARBOOK - WE WANT YOUR FALL FEST & TRUNK OR TREAT PHOTOS!
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.
