Originally delivered on 11/22/2021 12:06 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post Nov. 22-26

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Week of Nov. 22 - Nov. 26

Important Upcoming Dates:

Nov. 22Antiracism Committee Meeting
Nov. 22-23Parent-Teacher Conferences / Early Release Days
Nov. 24-26No School
All monthFood Drive for Manna Food Center

This is a weekly e-newsletter compiled by the Sligo Creek Elementary School (SCES) PTA to share current and upcoming school events and other information important to our school community. Please subscribe directly under your profile on the PTA website. We encourage all SCES families to sign up. If you have questions, contact communications@scespta.org.

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The PTA Post is online here: https://scespta.membershiptoolkit.com/pta-post-newsletter 

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Photo of table covered in many bottles of hand soap with gift tags for SCES staff
Thankful

SCES staff each received a fall-themed bottle of foaming hand soap with a tag reading "Thankful for the hands that help us learn" as a small token of our appreciation. We're fortunate to have such dedicated, kind, compassionate staff at our school, from our cafeteria staff to our building staff to our administrators and educators. 

AND ... We're so thankful for the families and students who enrich our lives and fill this community with joy! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving break, everyone. 

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Image of Ms. Nesmith smiling and clapping, surrounded by students holding bottles of silly string
Image of Ms. Nesmith covering her face behind a face shield as students spray silly string to celebrate meeting our fundraising goal in the Salamander Stride
Silly

As promised, the classroom that raised the most Salamander Stride funds got their chance to silly string Ms. Nesmith last week! And oh, what fun it was. A HUGE thank you to our fearless principal for being such a wonderful sport about the silly string bonanza. 

Cartoon image of canned goods - tuna fish, vegetables, beans, etc.
"Kids Helping Kids" Food Drive for Manna Food Center this Month

We're in our final weeks of collecting for Manna! Please send in food donations for the Kids Helping Kids Food Drive at our school. Collection boxes are at the KidsCo Entrance and in the front of the Main Office. 

Manna’s most-needed items include:  

  • Grains – instant oatmeal; brown rice; whole-grain pasta  
  • Proteins – canned tuna, chicken, and salmon in water; natural nut butters; dry or low-sodium canned beans  
  • Fruits and Veggies – Canned fruit in juice; fruit cups; low-sodium canned vegetables  
  • In-Demand Options – Shelf-stable boxed milk; instant formula and baby food; cooking oils and spices 
Antiracism Committee Meeting Tonight at 6.30 PM

The SCES Antiracism Committee will meet next Monday, Nov. 22 at 6:30 PM via Zoom.


SCES Antiracism Committee  

Nov 22, 2021   6:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://jhjhm.zoom.us/j/5704293332

Meeting ID: 570 429 3332  

Dial by your location

        +1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)

Volunteering at SCES

Ms. Nesmith held a meeting last Friday with potential school volunteers. If you have time to give on a somewhat regular basis, Ms. Nesmith outlined a number of ways you can be of great help to her and to the school staff during a year when helping hands are hard to come by. Some options specifically mentioned include: 

  • Main office assistance
  • Mailroom assistance
  • Student Intervention - small reading group (should have familiarity with reading content
  • Student Intervention- math group (should have familiarity with math content)
  • Inventory of supplies

Please take the required training and upload your proof of COVID-19 vaccination in order to volunteer on a regular basis at SCES. More information on taking these steps is online here:  

https://scespta.membershiptoolkit.com/Volunteer

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Photo of bananas, clementines, and croissants in pretty baskets in the Staff Lounge
Photo of a well-stocked fridge of drinks in the Staff Lounge
Stock the Staff Lounge

Plenty of opportunities to contribute throughout November and December. Please consider signing up!  

https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/4090949a5ad2fa3f58-stock  

Keeping the Staff Lounge stocked is a way we can continue to support our amazing staff throughout the year. Big thanks to everyone who has contributed so far!  

The Teacher Appreciation Committee prefers that items are dropped off or mailed to Katie's house, so that we can load up our wagon of goodies and bring them in Monday morning. Please contact Katie for the address at katevdk@gmail.com.  

Thanks,

PTA Teacher Appreciation Committee  

Katie Ryan & Tracie Siddiqui 

Easy Ways to Support SCES

Sign Up for AmazonSmile:  

1. http://smile.amazon.com

2. Sign in with your Amazon.com credentials.

3. Choose Sligo Creek Elementary School as your charity of choice.

4. Add a bookmark for http://smile.amazon.com to make it even easier to return and start your shopping at AmazonSmile.

Turn on AmazonSmile in the Amazon Shopping app:

1. Open the App and find 'Settings' in the main menu.

2. Tap on 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to turn on AmazonSmile in the App.  


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Scan Receipts for BOX TOPS  

1. Download the BOX TOP$ for Education App  

2. Select Sligo Creek Elementary School (zip code 20910).  

3. Look for the BOX TOP$ logo when shopping.  

4. Scan your grocery receipts within 14 days of purchasing.


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Mabel's Labels  

If you find yourself needing some personalized name labels, please consider supporting this fundraiser, and the PTA will earn 20% from your purchase! Your labels will ship to your house for free. They're great for lunch boxes, backpacks, clothes, shoes -- you name it!  

To purchase, go to campaigns.mabelslabels.com and search for "Sligo Creek ES PTA." 

This fundraiser will run continuously, so it will be there whenever you have a labeling need.

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