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UPCOMING DATES:
Nov. 11 - 23 - ‘Rock 'n Fun’ Virtual Fundraising Event
Thurs. 11/9 @ 7pm - Inclusion & Advocacy Group Virtual Meeting
Mon. 11/23 @ 1-5pm - 'Rock 'n Fun' Prize Distribution Day
Nov. 25 - 27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - NO SCHOOL
Mon. 11/30 - Extended Spirit Wear Order Deadline
Tues. 12/1 - Final 'Rock 'n Fun' Virtual Spirit Rally
Tues. 12/1 - AAP Level IV Application Deadline
Dec. 1 - 8 - Book Fair Online
Tues. 12/1 - 'Heritage Stories' Night & McAlister's Restaurant Night
Wed. 12/2 - 'Create a Story' Night
Thurs. 12/3 - 'Share a Favorite Childhood Story' Night
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Spirit Wear Deadline Extended to Nov. 30
We know there’s a lot going on. So we’ve extended the Spirit Wear deadline by 2 weeks! Now all orders will be due on 11/30. Please note that we cannot extend that date as we’ve promised the orders to be available for pickup before winter break begins. We have great options to show off your 'ONE STRATFORD' spirit! Thank you!
Order directly online: https://sewnluv.com/stratfordlanding.
Questions? Email spiritwear@slpta.org.
Rock ‘N Fun is in Full Swing - Important Reminders
Please take note of BOLD information & dates for your planning purposes.
The PTAs biggest fundraiser of the year - virtual Rock ‘N Fun - is in full swing!
Now through Monday, November 23 you can donate to support PTA-sponsored activities and programs: https://slpta.org/rnr.
THIS WEEK - daily virtual activities, videos, prize updates and challenges will continue via recorded videos. These will be shared with teachers for their classes to watch during morning meetings or when the teacher feels it works out the best in the class day.
Fundraising will be done as a school and divided between Pre-K/PAC - 5th grades The 6th grade uses the funds they raise to fund their expenses throughout the year.
If you haven't donated and are wondering what the Rock 'n Fun funds will be used for, the SLES PTA is working to provide tangible ways to support families who are learning virtually, and resources and programs to look forward to when students return to school. This overarching goal includes 1) resources to support outdoor education, 2) support for teachers on virtual platforms and in-person classrooms (i.e. classroom libraries), 3) non-screen learning tools for families, and 4) mindfulness initiatives.
DATE CHANGE: We will be distributing t-shirts for all students, as well as class prizes on Monday, November 23 at SLES from 1:00-5:00 pm. We need volunteers to help! If you can help, please email Sara Jefferies: srlegel@yahoo.com
The final Rock ‘n Fun Spirit Rally/Virtual Event will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 1. Teachers will be provided a pre-recorded video of the event to share with their classes during morning meetings that day.
What are the prizes?
$ 500 Tattoos for all!
$ 1,000 T-Shirts for the whole school
$ 5,000 Desk Fairy Spirit Items- pencil, eraser, bookmark
$ 7,500 Treat in a bag
$10,000 Yoga for class during morning meeting
$12,250 (Teacher) Ice Bucket Plunge at the Rock ’n Fun
$15,000 Stress Balls for the school
$17,500 Rainy Day Fun Day for Unusual times: Umbrellas for classes to check out for rainy day walks, class packs of rainy day socially distant activities
$20,000 Class chooses a virtual theme day
$22,500 Principal Would You Rather
$25,000 Magic show for your class during morning meeting
$27,500 Principal Would You Rather
$30,000 Dog Joins your reading time
$32,500 $200 for book fair for classroom library
$35,000 Principal Would You Rather
$37,000 Ask an Expert- Zoo/ Reptile/ Animal Trainer/ Rocket Scientist visits online with class and takes questions.
$38,500 Principal Would You Rather
$40,000 Special Guest Appearance during event
Every $2500 Over New Principal would you rather!
*For every $1,000 we raise, we will draw one student’s name for a special prize!
Please find Rock N Fun information in these resources:
Rock N Fun Flier: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xj6q17US7vPpM8UbPYWq-Nn44utBMNQdFuWfjgtkAyg/edit
Rock N Fun FAQs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TgFeAuTo7Iplzu5hIQj67q1EONd9O45fSatxK5ZsOIU/edit
Rock N Fun information for parents: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Xj6q17US7vPpM8UbPYWq-Nn44utBMNQdFuWfjgtkAyg/edit
Check the Rock N Fun website for updates: https://slpta.org/rnr/.
Questions: fundraising@slpta.org
Thank you for your support of this beloved annual SLES tradition!!!
AAP Level IV Application Deadline - Dec. 1 @ 4pm
Attention Families! The FCPS window for AAP Level IV Applications for the 2021-22 school year is now open! If you or your student is applying, the last day to apply is Tuesday, December 1. Digital copies of the application materials must be submitted to Ms. Luster (Advanced Academics Resource Teacher) at the following email address: laluster@fcps.edu by 4:00pm no later than 12/1/20 to be included in the FCPS district screening. There are no exceptions to this deadline. In the subject line please write: Level IV Application for 2021-22
**Families with students already in Level IV classes do not need to reapply. **
If you do not have digital access, it’s best to place all of the application items in a manila envelope with your child’s name on it and drop it in the front office to the attention of Ms. Luster, Advanced Academic Resource Teacher. Please keep digital and/or hard copies for your records as items will not be returned.
Questions? Please email Ms. Luster: laluster@fcps.edu.
More detailed parent information about all advanced academic services can be found on the SLES website or through the FCPS website, at the following link:
https://www.fcps.edu/index.php/registration/advanced-academics-identification-and-placement/elementary-school/students-new-fcps
SLES PTA Inclusion and Advocacy Group virtual meeting Thurs. 11/19 @ 7pm
The SLES PTA Inclusion and Advocacy group will be holding its first virtual welcome meeting this school year on Thursday, November 19th at 7pm.
SLES supports a diverse group of learners, and navigating the educational system can be challenging, especially when your student requires specific supports for learning. The mission of this group is to provide an advocacy, connection and collaboration point for families with students in the IEP/504 process, while continuing to support and promote an inclusion-advocate culture at SLES with all staff, families and students.
Let's meet virtually to discuss the group, what activities we hope to plan this year and discuss how the first quarter went.
Contact: inclusion@slpta.org or jennscully08@gmail.com
Volunteers Needed
We need volunteers to help with upcoming events Rock N Fun and Story Night check out these opportunities.
https://signup.com/go/hgSrqrS
Questions? email volunteers@slpta.org
Is your Dolphin Heading Back to School? SLES Face Masks Available for Purchase
With school starting back up for some students in the coming weeks and months, we want to share a friendly reminder that SLES face masks are $10 each. They come in 2 sizes. Visit the PTA site for more information & to make your purchase: https://slpta.org/product/sles-face-masks/
Your SLES face mask purchase supports the PTA and initiatives to serve our students, family and school community. Thank you for your support!
Coming in December... Virtual Book Fair, Story Nights, and McCallister's Restaurant Night
From December 1-8, SLES will have an ONLINE Book Fair with Bookworm, a local bookseller out of Springfield. And to kick off our Book Fair, we will have Story Night for our families to enjoy some good tales together! We highly encourage 6th graders to participate again this year for this wonderful event. In the past, they have been the ones to share stories with the younger grades and we want to continue that!
Dec. 1st Heritage Stories Night: Families/Students share a story from their culture.
Dec. 2nd Create a Story Night: Families can create a story together.
Dec. 3rd Share a Favorite Childhood Story Night: Families/Students share their favorite childhood story.
Sign up to share your heritage story or favorite story here: https://signup.com/go/AciRVrJ
While you are enjoying these stories, why not order out? We've teamed up with McAlister's to do a restaurant night on 12/1. McAlister's will be giving SLES 25% of all dine-in, take-out, or curbside pick-up orders. More details on that to come.
Be the Good Project: Winter Care Packages
Sponsor or put together a care package to be delivered to local families in partnership with nearby schools. Collected items to be delivered to the organization on Dec. 12. Email projectbethegood@gmail.com for more information and sign up for this project at: https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/20f054baca62aaafb6-winter.
*Be The Good Project LLC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit recognized by the IRS and is not affiliated with the SLES PTA. This project is not sponsored by, or affiliated with, Stratford Landing ES.
Bingo Night in a Bag
Bingo Night Participants: Starting Thursday, Nov. 5th, you can drop off your bingo daubers in a marked clear plastic bin in front of SLES when picking up/ dropping off your student's library books. If you still have some and need to make other arrangements to get them back to the PTA, please email Sheena Arting at community@slpta.org.
Box Tops are Virtual!
Box Tops for Education (BTFE) are Virtual. You’re grocery shopping anyway, so now you can scan your receipt after each trip and earn cash to support resources for our SLES.
It’s easy to get started:
- Download the Box Tops on your Smartphone
- Login/Create a FREE account (takes less than 2 minutes)
- Buy Box Tops Products
- Scan your Receipt (you can even earn on your electronic receipts - i.e. Instacart)
- Earn Cash for SLES!
Share with neighbors, friends, or family who want to support your children and our school! Our BoxTops goal for the 2020-2021 school year is $1,000.
More information: https://www.boxtops4education.com/How-To-Earn
How to submit eBoxTops codes (i.e. Instacart, grocery delivery/pickup orders): https://www.boxtops4education.com/Consumer-Submit-Box-Tops
Questions? Email fundraising@slpta.org
Support SLES PTA with Amazon Smile: visit www.smile.amazon.com and please select "Stratford Landing PTA"
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