Good Afternoon Swansfield,
As a school we are always progress monitoring students, seeking feedback on the programs we offer, and we strive to be the best school in this county, state, and country. One measure that we use each school year to assess our academic progress is results of our state assessment (MCAP) that students in grades 3-5 take each spring. Below we have highlighted the progress our students have made over the past two school years.
Students Proficient on the MCAP Assessment:
|
Subject |
2021 - 2022 School Year |
2022 - 2023 School Year |
2023 - 2024 School Year |
|
ELA |
34% |
44% |
48% |
|
Math |
27% |
36% |
39% |
As a school, we know we still have plenty of work to do but we are confident that with our aligned and continuous efforts, we will continue to soar.
Have a wonderful weekend! ~ Anthony J Esposito, Principal
Important Dates
New Information
Flu Clinic
Each year, the Howard County Public School System partners with the Maryland Partnership for Prevention to bring flu immunizations into our schools for students. This year, they will also be offering the latest Covid vaccine if it is available at the time of the clinics. The clinic at Swansfield will be held on Thursday, October 24, during school hours. If you would like your child to be vaccinated against the flu and/or Covid at this link https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0717162592. You are not required to provide your child’s insurance information. If you have any concerns about the new Covid vaccine, you are advised to speak with your child’s pediatrician. All in-school clinics will be closed to registration one week before the clinic date to allow our health room staff time to review and prepare the consents and make sure enough vaccines are ordered.
If you wish to cancel your child’s appointment after then, please call the nurse at your child’s school. If you have any questions OR, if you register but then need to cancel your appointment, please call your school’s health room at 410-313-5621.
Cada año, el Sistema de Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Howard se asocia con la Asociación para la Prevención de Maryland (Maryland Partnership for Prevention) para llevar las vacunas contra la gripe a nuestras escuelas para los estudiantes. Este año, también ofrecerán la vacuna contra Covid más reciente de encontrarse disponible al momento de las clínicas. La clínica en Swansfield tendrá lugar el jueves, Octubre 24, durante el horario escolar. Si desea que su estudiante se vacune contra la gripe y/o Covid en esta clínica, inscríbalo/a en este enlace: https://www.marylandvax.org/appointment/en/reg/0717162592.
No está obligado a proporcionar la información sobre el seguro de su estudiante. Si tiene alguna inquietud sobre la nueva vacuna contra Covid, se le recomienda que hable con el pediatra de su estudiante. La inscripción a todas las clínicas en las escuelas se cerrará una semana antes de la fecha de la clínica para permitir que nuestro personal de la sala de sanidad tenga tiempo para revisar y preparar los consentimientos y asegurarse de que se encarguen vacunas suficientes.
Si desea cancelar la cita de su estudiante después de esa fecha, llame a la enfermera de la escuela de su estudiante. Si tiene alguna pregunta, llame a la sala de sanidad de su escuela al 410-313-5621.
Grades 4 & 5 Receiving MCAP Scores today
Students in grades 4 & 5 who participated in the Spring 2024 Maryland Comprehensive Assessment Program (MCAP) will be bringing home score reports today. The reports show the prior grade level’s understanding in math and English language arts. These assessments are just one measure of your child's performance and provide you with insight into your child's level of proficiency. Federal accountability requires that students assess annually in grades 3-8 and once in high school. Please visit HCPSS MCAP for more information.
Introducing… Mighty Men!
We are inviting the special MEN in our students lives - INCLUDING fathers, grandfathers, step fathers, godfathers, uncles, coaches, clergy, family friends, neighbors, and even siblings and cousins (who are at least 18 years old and finished high school) - To visit at RECESS to play sports or games - And at LUNCH to chat with students - Starting October 7.
To sign up to participate or learn more, please complete this form: https://forms.gle/WHrt2sddhS1E9kgW9
Additional details: Mighty Men will continue throughout the school year. Men are welcome to come once or come regularly. We ask that volunteers sign up at least 24 hours in advance for their first visit. All volunteers need to stop in the front office to sign in on arrival. All volunteers should view the volunteer training before their first visit - details are here and forms can be signed in the front office on arrival. See also attached flyer.
Young Authors’ Contest
The Howard County Literacy Association invites students in grades 1-5 to submit their original poems and/or short stories to the annual writing contest called The Young Authors' Contest. Please see the attached Young Authors’ Contest Guidelines here for information about the rules and guidelines. All entries must have a completed YAC Cover Sheet here sent as a PDF. Submissions may be emailed to the student’s homeroom teacher and/or allison_witherow@hcpss.org by December 13, 2024. Contact your student’s homeroom teacher or a member of the Reading Team with any questions. All Young Authors’ Contest information can be found on the HCLA website.
Howard County Literacy Association welcomes parents as members. Visit the HCLA Welcome Page for information about joining.
The Green Beanz
The Green Beanz (Swansfield‘s environmental team) are looking for volunteers to help with our NexTrex challenge! We are collecting plastic film to be recycled and made into different building materials such as benches, deck boards, and furniture. We’re hoping to collect 1000 pounds as we have done in the past two years. We need volunteers to pick up the plastic in the vestibule at the front of the school on Thursdays. Please look at the sign-up sheet below to pick a day, or two, if you may be able to help. Thank you so much! https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0B4FA9A929ABF5C43-50961982-nextrex#/
Bridges Enrichment Sign Up
The Bridges program has partnered with the school to offer additional after school opportunities to students who are not already enrolled in the Bridges program. Between Tuesdays and Wednesdays this fall 8 different after school enrichments are being offered for students in 2nd-5th grade. In addition to the enrichment choices each day the students that are selected will also engage in a Brain Break/ SEL session from 3:20-3:40pm, receive a snack and homework support from 3:40-4:00pm, then the enrichment session from 4:00-5:00pm.
On Tuesdays starting October 1st-November 12th from dismissal until 5:00pm we will be offering math games, chorus theater, PE intramural, and LEGO creations.
On Wednesdays starting October 2nd- November 13th from dismissal until 5:00pm we will be offering a Sports/PE enrichment, belonging group,arts/crafts, and intro to Spanish.
If you are interested in any of these enrichments, please sign up using the link: SES Bridges Enrichment Participant Sign Up Form
There is no cost for this program. No transportation will be provided. All students must be picked up by 5pm. Students must submit this registration form between September 16th- September 24th. Students can only be considered for one program per day. Participants will be selected by a lottery at the close of the registration period. Participants will be notified on or before September 27th of their registration status. Please email jamie_berry@hcpss.org with any questions.
Information Worth Repeating
FARMS Forms
Many HCPSS families are eligible to participate in the Free and Reduced Price Meals (FARMs) program, which provides children with a wide range of benefits including free or discounted college tuition, testing and application fees, academic and athletic program fees and many others in addition to free or discounted meals.
In addition, SES is a Title I school; this means we receive extra funds to support learning. PLEASE complete the FARMS application. We use these funds for additional staff, family programming, student activities and much more. Our Title I status is based on the percentage of families who qualify for FARMS.
Families are urged to check their eligibility and complete a FARMs application as soon as possible. Families must submit a new application every school year.
Details on the Free and Reduced Meals program, including a link to apply, are available online.
Please contact the front office if you have any questions or need assistance with applying for the Free and Reduced Meal Program.
COMPLETE YOUR FAMILY FILE TODAY!
Please visit HCPSS Connect to update your Family File for this school year. Parents must complete the Family File every year to ensure that we have the most current and accurate information for each and every student.
Parents must complete the Family File every year to ensure that we have the most current and accurate information for each and every student. Parents/guardians will be asked to provide or update the following information:
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