Originally delivered on 1/24/2022 2:15 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post Jan. 24 - Jan. 28

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Week of Jan. 24 - Jan. 28

Important Upcoming Dates:

Jan. 24End of the quarter - No School
Jan. 25Meeting re: Hiring SCES Principal
Feb. 1Professional Day - No School
Feb. 8PTA Meeting 
Feb. 21Holiday - No School

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. Previous issues of the newsletter are available on the PTA website here: https://scespta.membershiptoolkit.com/pta-post-newsletter.

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Para leer el boletin, de click con el boton derecho del raton (mouse). Elija "traducir" seleccionando "espanol". Use el navegador the internet Google Chrome o MIcrosof Edge.  

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Pour lire la newsletter en français, ouvrez-la à l'aide du navigateur Internet Chrome ou Microsoft Edge. Faites un clic droit et choisissez "Traduire" puis sélectionnez le français. 

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።berarÄ« werek’etuni be’āmarinya lemanibebi ye Chrome yebeyinemerebi āsashi bemet’ek’emi yikifetuti ፡፡ bek’enyi t’ek’i yadirigu ina “terigumi” ni merit’ewi kezÄ«ya āmarinyani yimiret’u።    

በራሪ ወረቀቱን በአማርኛ ለማንበብ የ Chrome የበይነመረብ አሳሽ በመጠቀም ይክፈቱት ፡፡ በቀኝ ጠቅ ያድርጉ እና “ተርጉም” ን መርጠው ከዚያ አማርኛን ይምረጡ   

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

Zoom Meeting Regarding Hiring the Next SCES Principal

The attached letter (PDF) describes the timeline and process for the selection of the principal of Sligo Creek Elementary School. 

A Community Informational Meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 25 at 7:00 pm.  

Join Zoom Meeting  

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/4624919942?pwd=QWgyc211Tm5NT3ZQUnNhMnI0RDBvdz09

Meeting ID: 462 491 9942

Passcode: 877745

One tap mobile

+13017158592

Please fill out this survey on the characteristics you would like to see in a principal.

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PTA Meeting - Feb. 8 at 6:30 PM

Please join us for the next PTA Meeting via Zoom  

Feb 8, 2022  - 6:30 PM   

We will vote to amend the PTA budget at this meeting. The proposed budget will be shared later this week, along with a complete agenda for the Feb. 8 meeting. The PTA Meeting log-in is below.  

Zoom Meeting  

https://zoom.us/j/93121471349?pwd=WEM4emJUR1hkTFpwSWZqNzJBYmtMQT09  

Meeting ID: 931 2147 1349  

Passcode: SD6q4p  

MCPS COVID Response

The most recent MCPS Community Update (Jan. 20) includes information about:

Virtual Instruction  

MCPS has committed, on a case-by-case basis, to offer virtual instruction to students who are not in quarantine but have concerns about attending school due to COVID-19. Families interested in this option should contact their child’s school. This option will be available through Monday, Jan. 31, and may be extended.  

Staffing Challenges  

MCPS has increased compensation and provided other guarantees for substitute teachers. With these increases, MCPS leads the region in most categories of substitute teacher pay. Interested individuals can apply to be a substitute teacher here.   

Child-Sized KN95 masks for younger students will be delivered to schools as soon as they arrive.  

And more...  

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2021-2022/Community-Update-20220120-final.html

As parents/caregivers, here are some important things we can do. 

  • If your child is showing symptoms that could be associated with COVID, whether they are vaccinated or not, please keep them home and have them tested for COVID BEFORE returning to school.  
  • If your child tests positive for COVID, regardless of vaccination status or symptoms, keep them home for 10 calendar days and consult with school administration before returning to school.   
  • Report your student's test results, POSITIVE OR NEGATIVE, using this quick Google form.  Results are compiled by MCPS, reported to local schools, and will be used to make decisions about in-person learning.  Complete this form every time you test and report results accurately.  
  • Sign your child up for the "Say Yes To The Test" program at school, for rapid and random testing. Results are reported directly to parents and MCPS. There is no cost to participate. Use this link to sign up. 
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MCCPTA Meeting on COVID Trauma in Children - Jan. 28 @ 7 PM

JANUARY’s Fourth Friday Forum:  

January 28th @ 7PM-8:30PM (VIRTUAL)  

All Are Welcome: Translation Available in Multiple Languages & Kids Zoom Room  

  • There will be translations in whichever language is requested by Wednesday, Jan. 26.  
  • Breakout Rooms for Q&A exclusively in Spanish.  
  • Kids Zoom Rooms with a mix of fun activities to keep students engaged virtually.  
  • MCCPTA will record and share the call for those who are unable to attend.  

SPECIAL GUEST PRESENTER: Lesley K. Sanders, PsyD,

Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Lifelong Wellness  


Register here: https://bit.ly/PTAEngageJan2022 .  

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Silver Knights Afterschool Chess Club

Silver Knights Chess Club meets from 4-5 PM on Wednesdays at SCES. 

The next session begins on Feb. 16 and ends on May 18 (no meeting on days when school is out or early dismissal days). 

Registration link - 

https://skchess.com/products/sligo-creek-elementary-chess-club

Stock the Staff Lounge

SCES staff truly appreciate the effort made this year to provide them with pick-me-ups throughout the day. If you're heading out to do some shopping this week, please consider picking up snacks or beverages for our hard-working teachers, paraeducators, building maintenance, and administrative staff. Small gestures of kindness go a long way.  

Sign up online here:

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

The Teacher Appreciation Committee prefers that items are dropped off or mailed to Katie's house. Please contact Katie for the address at katevdk@gmail.com.  

Thanks,

PTA Teacher Appreciation Committee  

Katie Ryan & Tracie Siddiqui 

Easy Ways to Support SCES


SCES has received nearly $300 from AmazonSmile so far this year. Please turn on AmazonSmile and point your donations toward 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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