Good Afternoon Swansfield,

I hope this communication finds you well. Our third quarter is coming to an end and spring break is upon us. On behalf of the entire staff I want to wish all of our students and their families a relaxing and restful spring break. For those families traveling over break, please have a safe trip and we look forward to hearing about the memories created. 

Have a great spring break! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal

 

Important Dates 

• March 25th - April 1st - Spring Break 
• April 10th - Professional Work Day 
• April 12th - Family Culture Night 
• April 18th - Grade 5 Title I Family Night 
• April 23rd - Q3 Awards K: 9:00 & Grade 5: 2:15
• April 24th - Q3 Awards Grade 1: 9:00 & Grade 4: 2:15
• April 25th - Q3 Awards Grade 2: 9:00 & Grade 3: 2:15
• April 26th - Accountability Day

 

New Information

Coming Up: The "Movin' On Up: ES --> MS" 5th Grade Family Night!

Can you believe it's almost time for our 5th graders to be promoted to middle schoolers? We have a great "Movin' On Up: ES --> MS" 5th Grade Family Night planned for you on Thursday, April 18th. So, clear your calendar and join us here!

Who?  All 5th grade families

What?  A family night focused on a smooth transition to middle school. Parents/Guardians will enjoy a presentation by a middle school administrator, while students engage in a Q&A session with a panel of current middle school students. All middle schools will be represented at our family night - Harper's Choice MS, Wilde Lake MS, and Clarksville MS!

When?  Thursday, April 18th @ 5:30-7:30 PM

Dinner will be served 5:30-6:00. Family night activities and child care will follow.

Where?  Swansfield ES

Please RSVP as possible, so we can be sure to order enough food for all to enjoy.

Celebration for our Pre-K Program

We are excited to announce that our Pre-K program has achieved Maryland Accreditation! Maryland Accreditation is a rigorous process that demonstrates and verifies high-quality learning environments, with continuous quality improvement to benefit children, families, and staff. We are committed to supporting our youngest learners and hope you will join us in celebrating this wonderful achievement. Please join us in celebrating our Pre-K program!

HCRP - Spring Before/After School Classes

The Spring 2024 Before/After School Classes sponsored by Howard County Recreation & Parks are available for students at Swansfield ES, as they will be on site here at our school. 

These classes provide fun, structured, educational, and enriching activities for students, benefitting both the child(ren) and parents! See flier for more details. You can register for classes at Swansfield ES Registration Page.

Lost and Found

Parents/Guardians there are several personal items that your students have left behind. You are welcome to sign in at the main office anytime and take a look in the cafe’ during school hours.  

Register for PreK or K 24-25, Or Help Spread the Word! 

SES is hosting PreK and K Registration Events to help boost enrollment and staffing, and to help rising PreK and K students get to know some teachers and each other!

Join us at Swansfield ES on Wednesday, May 1st @ 9:00am or 2:00pm, or at the SES playground on Thursday, May 2nd @ 5pm.

There will be staff-led activities and snacks for the PreK/K children. Computers, scanners, and registrar will be available for parents/guardians. Not ready to register, or already registered? That's okay; come for information and/or to make new friends!

Please RSVP so we know how many to expect.

We need your help - If you don't have a rising SES PreK or K student in your household, please pass this information along to a neighbor or friend. Thank you!

 

PTA News 

PTA EVENTS 

NOMINATIONS FOR SES PTA BOARD

ALL SIX PTA board positions will be vacant at the end of this school year. Nominations for the next 2 year term are being accepted now! If you’re interested in serving on the SES PTA Executive Board, please complete this brief survey by April 19. 

Who is eligible?

• Any member of the SES PTA (including staff, community members, grandparents, etc).

Which positions need to be filled?

• President
• VP for School Relations
• VP for Membership and Community Relations
• Treasurer
• Corresponding Secretary 
• Recording Secretary

Want to chat with an outgoing board member about their position?

• Email: board@swansfieldpta.org 

Questions for the Nominating Committee?

• Text/call the Nominating Committee Chair, Lizz Hammon at 301-466-3796

FAMILY CULTURE NIGHT, APRIL 12

Join us at SES on Friday, April 12, 6 - 7:30 p.m. for an evening of cultural displays, performances, activities, snacks, and prizes! We need volunteers to:

• Display a board showcasing the country or culture your family identifies with at the event (the PTA will provide display boards)
• Present a cultural performance (past performances have included students playing musical instruments and dancing)
• Volunteer at the event (set up, clean up, activities, etc.)

Please sign up here: 2024 SES Family Culture Night Survey

Look for fliers in your student’s folder today (in English and Spanish). Questions? Contact corresponding@swansfieldpta.org

SES FUN RUN: APRIL 27

The first SES Fun Run will be held on Saturday, April 27 at 9 a.m. The P.E. department and PTA are hosting a morning full of activities, including the one-mile Fun Run course, to raise funds for SES Field Day equipment, P.E. equipment, and playground beautification. The event is open to those of all abilities (walkers and runners welcome) and is open to students, families and the community. 

Registration is only $15 until April 2 (includes a t-shirt and plastic finisher medal), or $17 after April 2. Register for the event without a shirt for just $5. Register here: bit.ly/SESfunrun. Interested in volunteering? Look for a sign up soon, or contact recording@swansfieldpta.org

PTA NEWS & UPDATES

LAST CHANCE: SIGN UP FOR AFTER-SCHOOL PLAY

Calling all 2nd-5th grade actors! The PTA has arranged for Schoolhouse Theater Arts to come back again this spring for the production of FROZEN!

Rehearsals will be Wednesdays after school, starting right after spring break, with dress rehearsal on May 23rd and the show on May 24th. Cost is $180 per child. (The PTA will be sponsoring 5 financial scholarships to support those students who would like to participate but for whom the registration fee is cost prohibitive.)

Sign up here by March 22 to participate!

MARCH PTA MEETING MINUTES

Thanks to those who joined us for the March PTA meeting! Minutes are available here. Mark your calendars for the final PTA meeting of the year on May 12 - we expect to hold a hybrid meeting; child care will be provided for those attending in person.

YEARBOOKS AVAILABLE TO ORDER

Yearbooks are now on sale!  Place your order by visiting YBPay.com - YBPay.lifetouch.com  The Swansfield Yearbook ID code is 15120324. You will be prompted to enter the name and grade of your student.  Once the yearbook quantity is selected, you will have the option to participate in the Yearbook donation program which will help ensure that all graduating 5th graders get a Yearbook. If you have any questions, reach out to yearbook@swansfieldpta.org or membership@swansfieldpta.org.  

SHARE PHOTOS FOR THE 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:

Username: yearbookphotos@swansfieldpta.org 

Password: Yearbookphotos2023

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

COMMUNITY EVENTS

The Hickory Ridge Community Association is hosting a community event on Friday, April 19 including live music, food trucks, and games. All families are invited to attend (open to all, including Hickory Ridge residents and nonresidents). The event will be held at the Hawthorn Center in Columbia, and is free to attend. RSVP: events@hickoryridgevillage.org