Good Afternoon Swansfield,
Today, we had special guests from Michael & Sons present our school with a $5,000 check. The students and staff that made this commercial happen should all be proud. That’s two consecutive years of SES coming out on top! I shared with students at the assembly that $2,500 would go directly to our music department for use during the 24-25 school year and the use of the other $2,500 would be decided by our students. Mr. Nestor & Mrs. Rainier will work with our student voice group to come up with ways we can use these funds.
Wishing everyone a restful & relaxing holiday weekend!
~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
Important Dates
- May 27th - Schools and offices closed
- May 30th - Evening with the Stars @ 6:30
- June 5th - Schools close 3 hours early
- June 7th - PTA End of Year Picnic
- June 10th - Grade 5 Promotion Ceremony @ 6:30
- June 12th - Schools close 3 hours early
- June 13th - Schools close 3 hours early
- June 14th - Last day of school! Schools close 3 hours early
New Information
Library Media Materials
We are quickly coming upon the end of the year! In preparation for closing the Library for the summer, please note that all materials are due back by June 6th.
Please help your children locate and return any Swansfield Library materials by that date. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Mrs. Steinebrunner, our Library Media Specialist, at cynthia_steinebrunner@hcpss.org or call 410-313-6907.
Share Positive Feedback about School Bus Personnel
HCPSS parents/guardians are invited to use this form to share positive feedback about school bus personnel (e.g., bus drivers, aides, attendants). HCPSS staff will review the submissions and recognize these individuals for their service.
HCPSS 2024 Free Summer Meal Program
HCPSS’ free summer meal program will run weekdays June 24-Aug. 2, on days schools are open, with no meal service Thursday, July 4. Meals will be provided to any HCPSS students, any children aged 18 and under, and to students participating in HCPSS summer programs. Site locations will be available across the county.
Please Take Our SES Parent Involvement Input Survey
SES Parents and Guardians,
Please take 5 minutes to complete our 2023-2024 Parent Involvement Input Survey (English) regarding school improvement, climate, and family engagement.
Swansfield ES is a Title I school, and parent involvement is a critical component of our Title I goals. We value your input and partnership in supporting the academic success of your child, and will use your survey responses to evaluate our Title I program so that we can better serve you.
Spanish Survey: Encuesta de Opinión de la Escuela Primaria Swansfield sobre la Participación de Padres
Howard County Public Schools’ Title I Office receives Title I funds to provide additional support and resources to Title I Schools. The Title I Office supports family engagement through the implementation of its Parent, Family, and Community Involvement Plan and by providing schools with funds to support family engagement. Please take a moment to complete the HCPSS Title I Parent, Family, and Community Involvement Input Survey, providing feedback on the district's Parent, Family, and Community Involvement Plan and parent involvement funds.
The Mobile Dental Clinic
The Mobile Dental Clinic will be visiting Swansfield again on June 6th, 2024. The registration forms will go home this week or the following, with the Friday folders. Alternatively, you can register online at www.MySchoolDentist.com. Please remember that this clinic is primarily for those students who do NOT routinely get seen at their dentist.
Learning Together Program – Preschool
The Swansfield Regional Early Childhood Center (RECC) prekindergarten programs are making preparations for classes for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. These classes include children with and without disabilities. The program’s focus is helping all children develop communication, literacy, math, problem solving, motor, and social skills. Parents of children who will be 3 by September 1st may request an application in the front office or electronically by emailing Willow_Maldonado@hcpss.org or (410) 313-6907.
MCAP Dates
Grade 3:
- Math - May 28, 29, 30 (9:00 - 10:00)
It is important that students arrive at school on time each testing day. Please avoid scheduling vacations or appointments on testing days.
Please contact Mrs. Madden (Courtney_Madden@hcpss.org) or Mr. Carter (Howard_Carter@hcpss.org) with any questions about the MCAP assessment.
To learn more about Spring Assessments and MCAP please visit HCPSS Testing FAQ located on the HCPSS website.
2024-2025 Prekindergarten Lost and Found
HCPSS offers high-quality half-day and full-day prekindergarten programs. Students must be four years old by September 1, 2024 to be considered for enrollment in the 2024-2025 school year. The comprehensive curriculum taught by certified staff supports early learning and school readiness and provides experiences that foster children’s academic, social, emotional and physical development.
Applications are available online or at the school: https://www.hcpss.org/f/schools/prek/prek-application.pd
Lost and Found
Parents/Guardians there are several personal items that your students have left behind. Please encourage your students to check the lost and found weekly. Also, you are welcomed to sign in at the main office and take a look in the cafe’ during office hours. All unclaimed items will be donated at the end of the school year.
PTA NEWS & UPDATES
END OF YEAR PICNIC & BOOK SWAP: JUNE 7
Celebrate the end of the school year with a picnic at SES on Friday, June 7, 6 - 8 p.m. Enjoy DJ, snacks, lawn games, and more! New this year - bring a family-friendly book that your student would like to pass along, and pick up a new (to you) book! Bring your own picnic dinner or pre-order a pizza to be picked up at the event - order by noon on June 6, through this link: Givebacks.
Volunteers needed! Please sign up to help for a shift during the event - grandparents, older siblings, and neighbors can volunteer, too! All volunteers will be entered into a raffle to win a gift card. Sign up: SES SY 23-24: SES EOY Picnic Volunteer Sign-up (signupgenius.com)
TAHARKA BROS. ICE CREAM FUNDRAISER
Order now to get delicious ice cream delivered right to your door, while supporting the SES PTA. For every order placed, Swansfield's PTA will receive $10! You can order now through Wednesday, May 29th at 11:00 p.m., and ice cream will be delivered Friday May 31st. Spread the word to help reach our goal of 50 orders! Use the coupon code SWANSFIELD2024, and order through our fundraising page: https://deliver.taharkabrothers.com/Fundraiser/Progress/SWANSFIELD2024
