Originally delivered on 4/17/2023 3:05 pm

SUBJECT: SCES PTA Post April 18-May 5

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April 18- May 5

Important Upcoming Dates:

April 20Spring Concert- chorus and dance 7pm
April 21
No School - Professional Day
May 2
PTA Meeting- in person, elections
May 19
STEAM Fair


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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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

STEAM Fair

SCES is hosting our 2nd annual STEAM Fair and we need volunteers to help to make this event a success! Our STEAM Fair showcases parent and community presenters in science, technology, engineering, arts and math fields. All grades, K-5, will learn more about these amazing fields in engaging and interactive ways. 


The Fair will be held on Friday, May 19th from 10 am-2 pm. We have lined up a stellar group of presenters representing STEAM fields but we also need volunteers to help with the event. Volunteers will be supporting presenters, helping the flow of classes through the fair, helping set up and clean up, and taking pictures among other tasks. See open slots on this SignUpGenius and share your time and talent with us to make this an event a success!

PTA Meeting May 2 at 7pm

This meeting will be in person and we will hold elections for Board Positions for the 2023-2024 school year so please mark your calendar.

It's PTA Recruitment Time!!

We NEED parents to join the PTA Board for next year. Being a Co-Chair and sharing the position is also always an option. Open positions for 2023-2024 include:



The VP of Academics position is critical to our ability to host the GeoBowl, World Culture Day (WCD) and the STEAM Science Fair. These are signature events for our school and it would be incredibly sad to lose any of them due to lack of volunteers. Please email Jennifer Meyer and Farah Nageer Kanthor at academics@scespta.org with your ideas/thoughts/questions. If you join Jennifer and Farah in the planning of WCD or the Science Fair now, you'll be on your way to feeling ready for next year! This is a great position to do as a team, so grab a buddy and submit your names to the board. 


The Secretary position is important for us to be a fully-functioning PTA. Please email Laura Lunardi at secretary@scespta.org with questions.


Brenna needs a co-president for the coming school year. It will be her final year on the board after serving for three years as Communications VP and a year as president. The PTA would be so grateful for your fresh ideas and energy as we look toward an incredible 23-24 school year! This would also create some continuity moving forward for future boards. Please contact Brenna at president@scespta.org (or message 301-606-3446) with any questions about serving on a committee or the PTA board. 

We would love to have you Volunteer for Lunch/Recess

School operations are greatly assisted by the volunteer efforts of parents and guardians during the school day. Support for lunch, recess, and the main office is always appreciated. If you would like to volunteer, please email Ms. Brooks at Lisa_L_Brooks@mcpsmd.org a few days in advance if you're able, but definitely the day of, and let her know what time you are planning on arriving.  Please make sure to sign in at the main office. Child abuse and neglect training is required and can be conducted online at https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/#Volunteer. ontgomeryschoolsmd.org/childabuseandneglect/#Volunteer.


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!


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Information regarding Special Education at MCPS

Here are some resources for families regarding Special Education at MCSP

-S.E. main page for general info: https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/

-And the special education family resource center:  https://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/departments/special-education/parent-resources/

Easy Ways to Support SCES

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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