Good Afternoon Swansfield,
I hope this communication finds you well. The focus of my message this week is around the spring concert. Thank you to all the families that attended the concert, it was standing room only. I have been an employee of HCPSS for 21 years and I have worked in many different schools as a teacher and administrator, and I must say that our music department is second to none. The concert on Wednesday evening at Wilde Lake HS demonstrated their excellence.
Students had the crowd in awe by the end of the evening. At the elementary level you don’t often see a dance team to go along with the chorus performance. The best part is that our students choreographed the entire routine. Students in the band and orchestra sounded like they were in middle or high school. I hope you enjoyed the evening as much as the staff did!
Have a great weekend! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
Important Dates
- May 6-10th - Teacher Appreciation Week
- May 14th - Off
- May 15th - PTA Meeting
- May 16th - Field Day
- May 27th - Off
- May 30th - Evening with the Stars @ 6:30
New Information
Please Take Our SES Parent Involvement Input Survey
SES Parents and Guardians,
Please take 5 minutes to complete our 2023-2024 Parent Involvement Input Survey (English) regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement.
Swansfield ES is a Title I school, and parent involvement is a critical component of our Title I goals. We value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child, and will use your survey responses to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you.
Spanish Survey: Encuesta de Opinión de la Escuela Primaria Swansfield sobre la Participación de Padres
Career Day - Thank you!
Thank you to all the community members who joined us last Friday (4/26) for Career Day! The event was a big success and we had more than 30 careers represented. The students were engaged and enthusiastic. We greatly appreciate our presenters taking the time to share with students. Attached is a thank you note which lists everyone who attended and highlights a few local small businesses that donated their time.
The Mobile Dental Clinic
The Mobile Dental Clinic will be visiting Swansfield again on June 6th, 2024. The registration forms will go home this week or the following, with the Friday folders. Alternatively, you can register online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. Please remember that this clinic is primarily for those students who do NOT routinely get seen at their dentist.
We Need Your Help for SES Field Day 5/16/23
Our annual field day is a month away! Please consider donating your time for our annual Field Day on Thursday, May 16th. This day is always full of fun, friendship and fabulous sportsmanship! We need as many volunteers as possible to help run 5 different field day areas. Many students consider Field Day the best day of the year, in large part due to your presence. Thank you in advance for your help!
To sign up to volunteer, please go to https://forms.gle/UqMazEFf2wdXbN1z8
On the sign up there is a schedule that indicates the locations that each grade will be throughout Field Day!
Grade Level Field Day Schedule 2024
Try your best to send your child to school with their sneakers on! Also, if you would like your child to wear sunscreen please be sure to apply it before the school day. Please wear your kindness colored t shirt on Field Day!
- Pre-K and Kindergarten - Red
- 1st Grade - Orange
- 2nd Grade - Purple
- 3rd Grade - Yellow
- 4th Grade - Green
- 5th Grade - Blue
Thanks,
Jamie Berry and Melissa Powers
Learning Together Program – Preschool
The Swansfield Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. These classes include 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 by September 1st may request an application in the front office or electronically by emailing Willow_Maldonado@hcpss.org or (410) 313-6907.
MCAP Dates
The Maryland State Department of Education is conducting a spring student assessment as one of several strategies to identify how students are performing academically. The results will help educators better understand student needs. These results never stand alone in assessing student growth, and will be used in combination with other assessments and class work to gauge overall student performance.
MCAP is the overarching term used for all state assessments. MSDE will administer assessments in the Spring for English Language Arts/Literacy & Mathematics. Here are the dates for our SES Students
Grade 3:
- Math - May 24, 28, 29, 30 (9:00 - 10:00)
Grade 4:
- ELA - May 9, 10, 13, 15 (9:00 - 10:30)
- Math - May 20, 21, 22, 23 (9:00 - 10:00)
Grade 5:
- ELA - May 6, 7, 8 (10:00 - 11:30)
- Math - May 20, 21, 22, 23 (10:00 - 11:00)
It is important that students arrive at school on time each testing day. Please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments on testing days.
Please contact Mrs. Madden (Courtney_Madden@hcpss.org) or Mr. Carter (Howard_Carter@hcpss.org) with any questions about the MCAP assessment.
To learn more about Spring Assessments and MCAP please visit HCPSS Testing FAQ located on the HCPSS website
2024-2025 Prekindergarten
HCPSS offers high-quality half-day and full-day prekindergarten programs. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2024 to be considered for enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year. The comprehensive curriculum taught by certified staff supports early learning and school readiness and provides experiences that foster children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Applications are available online or at the school: https://www.hcpss.org/f/schools/prek/prek-application.pd
PTA NEWS & UPDATES
CHIPOTLE FUNDRAISER: MONDAY, MAY 6TH 5-9PM
Enjoy Chipotle for dinner on Monday, May 6th, and the SES PTA will receive 25% of all event sales! Order from the Chipotle located at 6181 Old Dobbin Ln, Ste 100, Columbia, MD 21045, and use the code JWKA7WZ if ordering online, or just show this flyer if dining in the restaurant. Thank you for helping to support the SES PTA!
PTA MEETING: MAY 15
Mark your calendar for the final PTA meeting of the school year, held in the SES cafeteria, on May 15, 6:30 - 8 p.m. Child care will be provided. If you are not able to attend in person, join virtually with this link: https://meet.google.com/tcn-nkrr-wpm, or call in: 475-444-6308, PIN:168 931 234#
END OF YEAR PICNIC: JUNE 7
Join SES families for some fun as the school year comes to a close. Enjoy DJ, snacks, and more! Pizza will be available for pre-ordering. Stay tuned for more details!
TEACHER APPRECIATION WEEK: MAY 6 - 10
Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up and the PTA is excited to show the Swansfield Staff how much they are appreciated! We have planned a fun casino themed week (WE WON THE JACKPOT WITH YOU AS OUR STAFF!”) and are hoping everyone will join in the fun! Here is the schedule and how you can help:
Sunday, May 5, 4 - 5 p.m.: CHALK THE WALK
- Meet us in front of the school to decorate the sidewalks to welcome the staff. Everyone is welcome!
Monday, May 6: STAFF BREAKFAST
- Students, please write a note of thanks to your homeroom teacher!
Tuesday, May 7: POPCORN BAR
Wednesday, May 8: STAFF LUNCH (grilled by the Admin team!)
- Students, please write a note of thanks to a related arts teacher, special educator, para educator, or any staff members that are special to you!
Thursday, May 9: STAFF LUNCH
- The PTA will provide sandwiches from Cozy’s Bakery and Cafe - please sign up if you can donate drinks or desserts: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/904084CA4AF2CA20-49201470-swansfield#/
Friday, May 10: SPECIAL SURPRISE PLANNED!
Parents, please take a few minutes to send an email or note of appreciation to your child’s teacher and/or another staff member.
Connect with Us:
Address
5610 Cedar Lane
Columbia, MD 21044
Phone
410-313-6907
Website
ses.hcpss.org