Originally delivered on 10/16/2022 5:57 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post October 17-21

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October 16- October 21

Important Upcoming Dates:

October 1-31Kids Helping Kids Food Drive- Collection Box in main office
October 17-21
Spirit Week
October 18
SCES Antiracism Meeting (8p Virtual)
October 21Salamander Stride
October 23Fall Workday for Outdoor Classroom (1-4pm)
October 24No School


To ensure that you receive the PTA Post, 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

We encourage all Sligo community members, including parents, guardians, teachers, staff, and family members, to join the PTA. You can join the PTA via the PTA website at https://scespta.membershiptoolkit.com/ 

If you know community members who would be interested in but did not receive this newsletter, please forward!

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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 

Minutes from PTA Meetings are posted online here:

https://scespta.membershiptoolkit.com/PTA_Meetings

Salamander Stride

If you haven't already marked your calendars, the Salamander Stride is THIS FRIDAY, October 21! But the race is already ON! Our overall goal is $30,000 and we have raised nearly $13,000 so far. Kindergarten is in the lead having brought in nearly $3,000 but 2nd Grade is right behind them! Please keep sharing your student's fundraising page if you can, and help to propel their class to the front of the pack!

 How can I make a pledge?

It’s easy to set up a pledge page or make a donation through the PTA website, just sign into the PTA website and look for the link under My Account to set up your child's page (and remember to update their grade/join the PTA while you are there). You can also record cash/check donations made out to SCES PTA.

Will all kids participate?   

Yes. This is a school-wide event and every student who is able to stride, roll, walk, or run in the Salamander Stride is encouraged to participate. We know there may be some children whose families and friends are not able to pledge money for the Salamander Stride, and that’s OK — everyone participates in the way they are able. 

Find further information, pledge, and find links to volunteer HERE!
EMAIL QUESTIONS TO: stride@scespta.org

Holiday Giving Project

Ms. Vendemia (Ms. V) and Ms. Wattiez (Ms. W), SCES’s Professional School Counselors, are rereferring families who would like to be included in the Holiday Giving Project.

The Holiday Giving Project has provided Thanksgiving and December holiday assistance to families in need for over 30 years. A network of social workers, school counselors, and human service professionals refer families in need of assistance. Local non-profits, faith-based organizations, and public agencies serve Holiday Giving recipients, as donations are available. If you and your family are in need and would like to be referred for possible assistance for the holiday season, please complete this referral form to provide the required information. Resources are limited: please apply only if you and your family are truly in need. While a referral is not a guarantee of assistance, the Project helps as many families in need as donations allow.


Last day to submit for Thanksgiving: October 25th

Last day to submit for December: November 11th

Here is the link to the google form: https://forms.gle/g5pRNPnAL4dVL1yx9

Hard copies of this form in English and Spanish can be found in the main office

October SCES Antiracism Meeting October 18, Zoom at 8pm

Topic: SCES
Time: Oct 18, 2022 08:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting
https://jhjhm.zoom.us/j/5704293332

Meeting ID: 570 429 3332
One tap mobile
+13017158592,,5704293332# US (Washington DC)


At this meeting, we will review proposed initiatives for the year and have a call for volunteers to lead each initiative, as appropriate. Please spread the word!

Fall Workday for Outdoor Classroom October 23 1-4pm

You are invited to join the Outdoor Classroom Committee in our Fall Workday of the Outdoor Classroom, shared between the SSIMS and SCES communities.  We will be preparing the space for winter to include weeding and replanting.  All levels of experience are welcome!  All tools will be provided, we recommend wearing long sleeves and pants and bringing a water bottle.  SSL hours will be given to middle school students.


When: Sunday, October 23 from 1 - 4 PM

Where: Outdoor Classroom, most direct entrance is from SCES side near the cafeteria.


RSVPs are welcomed but not required to the Outdoor Classroom Committee Co-Chairs, Ilisa Tawney (SSIMS parent) or Shoshanna Sumka (SCES parent), at outdoorclassroom20910@gmail.com. 

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New SCES PTA Instagram Account

The PTA has a new Instagram account  @socialsligocreekespta or you can follow the hyperlink below or QR code to the left
https://instagram.com/socialsligocreekespta?r=nametag

Middle School Magnet Consortium

Middle School Magnet Consortium 
Information for the 2022-2023 school year

MSMC Parent Presentation
English Presentation
Presentación en español


October 19, 2022- Open House at Parkland Middle School 6 pm
October 26, 2022- Open House at A Mario Loiederman Middle School 6 pm
November 4, 2022- MSMC Choice for Deadline
Mid January  2023- Notification of results


https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/msmagnet/


2022 SCES Giving Tree (Donation requests from teachers and staff)

Every year we give the teachers and staff an opportunity to make requests for items for their classroom.  If you are able to purchase any of these items, please look at the sign up genius below.  These donations are so incredibly appreciated by our teachers and staff.

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0848A9A72AA0FD0-sces

Looking for Geobowl volunteers for French translation

Wanted - volunteers to assist with French translation of 2023 GeoBowl packet and answer key.  Time commitment is 2 to 4 hours during the month of November.  Please contact Jeremy Kanthor - VicePresident@scespta.org


SCEScetera

National School Bus Safety Week Oct 17-21

Daily, our bus operators and attendants provide a means for safe and equitable access to education for more than 100,000 students across Montgomery County. We are encouraging families and school communities to show their appreciation through thank notes, signs and posters, words of encouragement, and other creative ways. We thank you in advance for this. Feel free to share pictures and stories through social media, email and other ways. As you and your community “send appreciation” of the MCPS Transportation staff, please send pictures to pio@mcpsmd.org

Stock the Staff Lounge

Please help us show appreciation for our amazing teachers by providing snacks and drinks to Stock the Staff Lounge!

Please sign up here: 

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/4090949a5ad2fa3f58-stock

Items can be dropped off or mailed to Katie Ryan, co-chair of the PTA Teacher Appreciation Committee (along with Tracie Siddiqui) who will coordinate delivery to school. Please contact her at katevdk@gmail.com or 240-676-2543 for the address.  If you would like to have items shipped, please check out this Amazon wishlist for items that can be sent directly to Katie: 

https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1VBV36VNQVCF7?ref_=wl_share

Thank you!

Easy Ways to Support SCES

SCES has received more than $500 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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