Originally delivered on 2/21/2022 5:29 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post Feb. 21 - Feb. 25

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Week of Feb.21 - Feb. 25

Important Upcoming Dates:

Feb. 21Outdoor Classroom Meeting
March 1SCES PTA Meeting
March 24Early Release Day
March 25SCES World Culture Day

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 

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Grocery Gift Card Collection

We need your help to alleviate food insecurity for some SCES families. Spring break is around the corner, and our goal is to collect 70 gift cards for families by Friday, April 1.  

Thanks to your support during the Salamander Stride, we've been able to purchase coats, clothing, and school supplies for students in need. However, as a PTA we're discouraged from purchasing and distributing gift cards because of potential tax and tracking issues.  

If you're able to donate a $25 gift card (or a gift card in any amount) from grocery stores such as Safeway, Giant, Costco, or Target, please place the card(s) in an envelope and drop them off on school days--clearly marked to the attention of Ms. Check--or mail them to:                     

   Sligo Creek Elementary School  

   Attn: Jessica Check  

   500 Schuyler Rd  

   Silver Spring, MD 20910  

You can also send funds via Venmo or Zelle directly to Laura Fruge:  

   Venmo: @Laura-Fruge   

   Zelle: 202-256-4874   

Laura will purchase grocery gift cards to share (receipts provided upon request).  

Gift cards are distributed to families once in the Fall and once in the Spring, and then as needed during the school year.  

If you or your family can benefit from a gift card, please contact Ms. Check at Jessica_Check@mcpsmd.org or Mme. Johnston at Jeanne_K_Johnston@mcpsmd.org.  

Thank you for contributing in so many ways to our community!

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Call for World Culture Day Presenters

SCES is excited to host an in-person World Culture Day (WCD) on Friday,March 25!

Click here for the flyer. 

WCD will be held during school hours in the Outdoor Classroom or, in the event of rain, spread out across the school foyer area.

Volunteers make WCD one of the highlights of our school year. Please join us to share photos, music, dance, art, language, or other cool things about your country and culture. 

Make your presentation interactive and exciting for an in-person, PowerPoint-free setting! We’ll cover the cost of your materials including poster board, printing, lamination, and so on.

Please contact farahnageer@yahoo.com if you have any questions.

Sign up to be a presenter here:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/508044dafab2ea31-sces1  

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Outdoor Classroom Meeting Tonight via Zoom

There will be an Outdoor Classroom Committee meeting via Zoom on Monday, February 21, from 7 - 8 p.m. (zoom link below).  The Outdoor Classroom Committee is a joint PT(S)A committee made up of parents from both SCES and SSIMS, and its purpose is to collaborate with the Outdoor Classroom Coordinator and support instruction and other activities in the Outdoor Classroom.  

At tonight's meeting, we will discuss the Outdoor Classroom Workday coming up on Saturday, March 5, from 10 AM - 2 PM.

If you have any questions, or if you can’t make the meeting but would like to be involved, please contact Debbie Boger, the Outdoor Classroom Coordinator, at Debbie.boger@gmail.com


Zoom Invitation: 

Topic: Outdoor Classroom Zoom
Time: Feb 21, 2022 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84650353317?pwd=OEkwdWU1d0hHNlhwL2EvemlFZi9hZz09
Meeting to Address Needs of Struggling Readers

MCPS Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting  

Feb. 24, 7-9 PM  

https://mcpsmd.zoom.us/j/88298127405?pwd=b09nMWo1YXhkVTdaZUIrNHhVVXVIZz09  

 

Meeting ID: 882 9812 7405  

Passcode: mcps22  

 

Dial by your location:  

+1 301 715 8592 US (Washington DC)  

Meeting ID: 882 9812 7405  

 

Agenda  

At the end of this meeting, we will have:  

·       Reviewed agenda  

·       Heard public comments  

·       Received information about addressing the needs of struggling readers  

·       Heard Compensatory/Recovery Services Updates  

·       Networked with other parents/guardians  


Please use this link to share your questions.  

https://forms.gle/W3meN2iSdineAre8A  

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Black History Month Resources
Volunteer Coordinator Needed

We're in the fortunate position of having a long list of potential volunteers for outdoor lunch, bulletin board creation, updating the sign out front, etc....but Ms. Nesmtih and the front office staff could use some help marshaling those resources. If you're interested in taking on this volunteer opportunity, please email communications@scespta.org.

Every Kid Outdoors (Especially 4th Graders!)

Are you starting to think about spring break and summer adventures? If you have a current 4th grader, please check out the National Park Service Every Kid Outdoors program. Every 4th grader in the country is eligible to obtain a free National Parks pass.   

https://everykidoutdoors.gov/index.htm

Latest from MCPS

Things to Know (Thurs, Feb. 17)  

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2021-2022/Community-Update-20220217-final.html


County and MCPS COVID Vaccine Partnership

To find a clinic that is convenient for you, visit https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/Coronavirus/Vaccinations/ and make your appointment today!  

  

Say Yes to the Test!  

If your student has not opted in to COVID-19 testing at school, please opt-in today.  

Flyer in English  

Information in Spanish  

Information in Amharic  

Information in English  

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.

AmazonSmile, BoxTops, CocaCola GIVE and Harris Teeter logos
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