Good Afternoon Swansfield,
I hope this communication finds you well. I’m excited to share that our new principal’s secretary, Ms. Teresa Ly, started on Monday. She fits in perfectly with the staff and especially the front office team. Next time you visit SES, please make sure you welcome Ms. Ly to the SES family.
We look forward to seeing many of our families this evening at our PTA sponsored Back to School Picnic. The picnic will be held on our blacktop and field space from 5:00 - 7:00pm tonight.
Finally, we want to thank our PTA for the addition of the gaga pit to our recess equipment. Mr. Berry & Mrs. Nash spent time this week teaching our intermediate grades the rules of the game. We are happy to announce that grades 3-5 are currently using the gaga pit during recess. As a school team we plan to introduce the game to our second-grade students in the coming weeks, but first plan to work out the kinks with our intermediate grades.
Wishing you a wonderful weekend! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
IMPORTANT DATES
September 12th - PTA Back to School Picnic
September 17th - 3 Hour Early Dismissal Professional Learning & Wellness Day
September 23rd - Schools and Offices Close
October 2nd - Schools and Offices Closed
October 7th - Picture Day
October 8th - PTA Meeting
October 16th - Hope & Kindness Celebration
October 17th - Schools Closed for Students
October 20th - Schools and Offices Closed
October 23rd - Special Ed Family Night
October 25th - Fall Fest
October 31st - Schools Close 3 hours early - End of Q1
October 31st - End of Q1 Celebration
NEW INFORMATION
From the Health Room Corner
Hope everyone enjoyed and rested this summer break, and you all are ready for a healthy, and strong, year ahead! We have a busy October coming up with 2.5 clinics :))
Hearing & Vision Clinic
When: Wednesday, October 8 (with a limited re-screen October 23)
Who: All PreK (Vision ONLY - if 4yo by 9/1/25), Kindergarten, 1st grade, students new to the state of Maryland, and any teacher referrals.
Please find attached a Passive Permission Form in English and Spanish for more information, as well as how to decline in writing should you choose to opt out of this screening
Dental Clinic
When: Monday, October 13 (with a 6-month f/u on April 13)
Who: Only those students who do NOT regularly see a dentist (and have not been seen in the last 6 months)
Dental consent forms will come home with students' folders this week ~
However, parents are encouraged to sign up online via this link
https://www.myschooldentist.com/SEHCMD_schsrm
Visit Ms. Kearney-Hill this weekend in Baltimore
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Register for Fall 2025 BSAP Saturday Math Academy
Online registration for the Fall 2025 Black Student Achievement Program Saturday Math Academy will open Saturday, Sept. 20 at 9:00 a.m. The in-person enrichment program is open to all HCPSS students in all levels of math for grades 3 through 12. Class space is limited.
Wilde Lake High School Soccer Youth Night
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INFORMATION WORTH REPEATING
FARMS Forms
Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program, which provides children with a wide range of benefits including free or discounted college tuition, testing and application fees, academic and athletic program fees and many others in addition to free or discounted meals.
In addition, SES is a Title I school; this means we receive extra funds to support learning. PLEASE complete the FARMS application. We use these funds for additional staff, family programming, student activities and much more. Our Title I status is based on the percentage of families who qualify for FARMS.
Families are urged to check their eligibility and complete a FARMs application as soon as possible. Families must submit a new application every school year.
Details on the Free and Reduced Meals program, including a link to apply, are available online.
Please contact the front office if you have any questions or need assistance with applying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program.
COMPLETE YOUR FAMILY FILE TODAY!
Please visit HCPSS Connect to update your Family File for this school year. Parents must complete the Family File every year to ensure that we have the most current and accurate information for each and every student.
Parents must complete the Family File every year to ensure that we have the most current and accurate information for every student. Parents/guardians will be asked to provide or update the following information:
• Student Information
• Parent/Guardian Contact
• Emergency Contacts
• Please list multiple emergency contacts!
• Medical Information
• Arrival/Dismissal Procedures and Transportation Options
• Photo Approval
• Data Confidentiality
• Student Creative Work Approval
Resources:
• FAMILY FILE QUICK REFERENCE CARD (ENGLISH)
• FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (ENGLISH)
• FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (SPANISH)
• FAMILY FILE USER GUIDE (KOREAN)
• HOMEPAGE FOR HCPSS CONNECT GUIDES & TUTORIALS