Originally delivered on 11/15/2021 1:00 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post Nov. 15-Nov. 19

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Week of Nov. 15 - Nov. 19

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 

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

Reminder! Please send in food donations for the Kids Helping Kids Food Drive at our school to benefit Manna. Collection boxes will be placed 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  
  • Other Healthy Options – Shelf-stable boxed milk; instant formula and baby food; cooking oils and spices 
Antiracism Committee Meeting Nov. 22 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)

Panda Programmer Classes Monday & Tuesday, 4-6 PM

PANDA PROGRAMMER has added a second class to their SCES schedule after filling the first to capacity. They offer coding classes with sessions covering Scratch, Python, JavaScript, and Robotics on Monday and Tuesday from 4-6 PM. A few highlights from their flyer are listed below:

  • Convenient after-school classes at Sligo Creek Elementary School.
  • For students in grades K to 5.
  • Monday classes begin 11/29, Tuesday classes begin 12/7. Contact us to join a current session!
  • No computer experience is necessary, and computers are provided for each student.
  • $219 per session; each session is 6 weeks of classes.
  • Weekly courses are offered all year long. We are Covid-conscious: Wear your mask!
  • Most students re-enroll to continue their learning.
  • Most importantly, KIDS LOVE IT!

Visit PandaProgrammer.com to sign up for an upcoming session!

Info@PandaProgrammer.com 

(443) 26-PANDA 

www.PandaProgrammer.com

MCPS Survey on Management of Principals

You may have seen a note from Joe Shashaty on Friday sharing that the Montgomery County Office of Legislative Oversight is seeking parent input about MCPS's management of principals. 

Particularly because our school has had three principals in a two-and-a-half-year span, it would be useful for the SCES community to share any thoughts you may have in the open-ended response portion of the survey.

The survey is online here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z69S2PG

Photo of cereal bars and bagged treats in Staff Lounge
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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