Originally delivered on 2/28/2022 1:13 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post Feb. 28 - March 4

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Week of Feb.28 - March 4

Important Upcoming Dates:

March 1SCES PTA Meeting
March 5Outdoor Classroom Cleanup Day
March 10Parenting Webinar for SCES Community
March 11Early Release Day
March 24Early Release Day
March 25SCES World Culture Day
April 1Early Release (no longer a day off for students)

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 

SCES PTA Meeting Tuesday, March 1 at 6:30 PM


Zoom Meeting

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

Meeting ID: 931 2147 1349  

Passcode: SD6q4p  


AGENDA   

  1. Old Business  
    1. World Culture Day update  
    2. Status of remaining events/dates/calendar for the school year  
    3. Board member vacancies and nomination process for 2022-23  
    4. 5th Grade Promotion planning  
  2. Principal's Update  
  3. Treasurer's Report  
  4. President's Report  
  5. Committee Reports  
    1. Wellness: Lunch/recess volunteers; Parent Encouragement Program classes  
    2. Staff appreciation updates  
    3. Anti-racism updates  
    4. Outdoor classroom updates (March 5 Work Day)  

6.      Other Business  

    1. Student assistance - Gift cards update  
    2. MCCPTA updates  
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Several Presenter Slots Remain for World Culture Day

SCES is excited to host our annual World Culture Day (WCD) on Friday,March 25!

Click here for the flyer. 

Thanks to all who have signed up. There are few more opportunities for presenters as follows:

  • 1 presenter needed for 9:40-10:20 AM time slot presenting to 5th grade classes
  • 1 presenter needed for 12:15-12:55 PM time slot presenting to 1st grade classes
  • 1 presenter needed for 1:50-2:30 PM time slot presenting to 4th grade classes

It would be great to have a few more presenters from the continents of Africa and South America. We're thrilled to have presenters from Cuba, Kenya, Turkey, Lithuania, Mexico, and more! 

We also need 2-3 volunteers to help out with overall event needs during the day. If you're interested in experiencing World Culture Day first-hand, this is the way to do it. Contact Farah if you're interested: farahnageer@yahoo.com. 

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

World Culture Day Poster Contest
  • What: Poster Competition for 4th and 5th graders on the theme of 'Celebrating the countries and cultures of SCES'  
  • When: Contest duration March 1-15  
  • Who: 4th and 5th Grade students  

Each 4th and 5th grade classroom will receive 5 poster sheets to distribute to interested students. If there is more interest than there is poster board, please feel free to use your own. Participating students should clearly write their name, grade, and homeroom teacher on the back of their poster and drop off completed poster at the main office by 2 pm on Tuesday, March 15.  

All posters will be displayed around school starting the week of March 21 as part of our school's World Culture Day celebration, and one winner from each grade level will receive a gift certificate to a local eatery. 

Reset Your Parenting: From Pandemic Mode to a New Normal


The SCES Wellness Committee is pleased to bring you this Parenting Webinar hosted and presented by the Parent Encouragement Program   

  

Thursday, March 10, 2022  |  8 PM - 9 PM   


Bring your questions, as this will be an interactive discussion!

COVID surges and shifts in guidance have disrupted family life for two years. Parents and families are working on finding that reset button to re-establish routines, limits, and collaboration in the home. During all the “muddling through,” we may have set some new habits and routines, for good or not-so-good, that we want to revisit.

As we once again emerge from the limitations, how do we help our children feel a new sense of confidence, hope, and motivation? What can parents do to reestablish structure with kids and foster their independence?

Learn specific strategies to:

  • Focus on connecting with our children to support their resilience
  • Re-examine and re-establish routines and limits collaboratively
  • Resolve conflict when it arises


Zoom information:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88169755954?pwd=NHpHNnRxSXZwbUZtRUdmMnJzMWFNdz09  

  

Meeting ID: 881 6975 5954  

Passcode: 924531  


One tap mobile

+13017158592,,88169755954# US (Washington DC)

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Grocery Gift Card Collection

Spring break is around the corner, and with your help we can ensure that SCES families facing food insecurity have the resources they need for time away from school. We hope to collect 70 gift cards for families by Friday, April 1.  

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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Outdoor Classroom Cleanup Day - Saturday, March 5, 10 AM - 2 PM

We will be getting the Outdoor Classroom ready for our spring planting season and doing some much-needed maintenance on the stage and other areas of the courtyard. The priority tasks will be: 

  • Weeding the raised garden beds  
  • Wheelbarrowing soil to the garden beds and turning over the soil in the beds  
  • Fencing the planting bed areas  
  • Painting sealer onto the wooden stage  
  • Removing buried weed cloth   
  • Picking up trash and collecting rocks   
  • Covering muddy areas with hay  

All ages are welcome! Come with your family or just yourselves - for as long or as little time as you would like.  SSL hours are available.  We will have coffee, juice, bagels and doughnuts for as long as supplies last.  

***Please bring your own drinking water, shovels and work gloves if you have them.***  Enter the Outdoor Classroom from the SCES side, through the doors near the cafeteria.  We are looking for 6-7 not-too-decayed tree rounds (sections of tree trunks) for the Outdoor Classroom, so if you have some you could donate, please contact Debbie Boger at Debbie.boger@gmail.com.   

We have lots to do to get the Outdoor Classroom back into shape, so we hope to see you there!  

Open Season for PTA Board Member Nominations is about to begin!

Join the PTA Meeting tomorrow night (March 1) to hear more about 22-23 school year openings on the SCES PTA board, including President, Vice-President, and Treasurer.

Latest from MCPS

Things to Know (Thurs, Feb. 24)  

https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/publicinfo/community/school-year-2021-2022/Community-Update-20220224-final.html

  • Friday, April 1, 2022 is now an early release day for all students.
  • Wednesday, June 15 and Thursday, June 16, 2022 become regular school days (no longer early release days).
  • Friday, June 17, 2022 will be an early release day for students and the last day of the traditional school year.  

**Stay tuned for the outcome of the March 8 meeting, where it It is anticipated that the Montgomery County Board of Education will vote to make masks optional in MCPS facilities.**

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!  

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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