SWANSFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PTA

PTA AND VOLUNTEER WEBSITE

Swansfield Elementary School Parent-Teacher Association

Welcome to another great school year 2011-2012! Your PTA is here to build a bridge between home and school, integrating the efforts of parents with those of Principals and Teachers. When you get involved in PTA, the child who benefits the most is your own. You're also taking a major step toward improving our children's school, our community, our state, national education and health policies. Our PTA is an integral part of the Swansfield community and works with the administration and staff to offer many activities and programs to our families.  We have a strong involvement with our parent volunteers that make PTA sponsored activities possible. We look forward to hearing from you. Please email me at ptapresident@swansfieldpta.org

 

Our PTA membership costs are:  $6.00 per person. Membership is year-round. 

 

Our Executive Board consists of officers, administrative representatives, standing committee chairpersons, and special committee chairpersons. The officers are nominated and elected each year in May.

 

Please plan to attend our next PTA meeting on March TBA, 2012 from 7:00p.m. to 8:00p.m. Childcare will be provided. We are looking forward to seeing you!

Upcoming Event Highlights

Backyard Book Fair, Febraury 6 - 10th

This year we are having a Backyard Book Fair! It will be open in the 4th grade "spare" classroom Monday from 9:00 am – 4pm, and Tuesday – Friday from 8:00am - 4:00 pm. 

We will conclude our book fair with a Family Night with fun activities and guest readers on Friday February 10th from 6:30pm – 8:30pm in the cafeteria.

The proceeds will be used to fund PTA academic and cultural programs. Feel free to stop in and shop! We can also use some help during the day while students make their wish lists. Sign up HERE.

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Longfellow and Swansfield Elementary Schools proudly presents
“Parenting Workshops: Because Kids Don’t Come With Directions”

Lacey Tsonis from the Howard County Office of Children’s Services will be our presenter. Please attend any or all of the 6 sessions.  Childcare will be provided.  Registration is required.


Session 5: February 7 (Tuesday) Topic: Stress and Anger Management for You!
Session 6: March 13 (Tuesday) Topic: Family Wellness (emotional and physical well-being of your   family)
 
Where?  Longfellow Media Center
When?    6:30 – 8p.m.
 
Any questions, please call Mrs. Grady, Swansfield School Counselor, at 410-313-6907 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting            410-313-6907      end_of_the_skype_highlighting

Click HERE for the flyer.

Swansfield Elementary School - Jump Rope for Heart 2012!

Dear Parent/Guardian:
On March 1st & 2nd, our school will be holding our Jump Rope for Heart event to raise funds for the American Heart Association. All students will participate in the event during their regular Physical Education class times.  Last year, our school raised over $5000.00!  With tough economic times in mind we have decided to have our goal remain at $5000 again this year.
 This event offers many benefits. First, the money our school raises will help fund potentially lifesaving research into heart disease and stroke our nation’s No. 1 and No. 3 killers. It will also fund the development of educational materials that teach the importance of heart health and staying fit. Our school can also earn gift certificates for physical education equipment. Finally, Jump Rope for Heart builds school spirit and helps connect our school with the community, all while participating in heart healthy activities.
 Pledge envelopes and money must be returned by Feb 24, 2012. We ask that children do not go door-to- door or ask strangers for donations.
 Any contribution is greatly accepted and participation is strictly voluntary! Cash is welcome and checks should be made payable to the American Heart Association.
 You may also raise money on line by creating a website for your child by visiting www.americanheart.org/jump. You can send emails asking for donations from all your family, friends and co-workers.
 Parents may also see their employers for matching gift forms to double donations. Any student who raises $100 will earn the privilege of participating in a special incentive after school on Friday, March 9, 2012 from 3:15-4:15!
 Finally, the attached heart can be filled/cut out and returned to school ASAP to be displayed in the gym to remember why we’re jumping…to help those we love who have heart related conditions.
 If you have any questions about our Jump Rope for Heart event or if you are willing to volunteer any time during this week to help count $, please contact either Physical Education Teacher; Kathy_Eckley@hcpss.org or Nelson_Dennis@hcpss.org. We are looking forward to a week of heart pumping fun!
 Sincerely,
Kathy Eckley and Nelson Dennis

Physical Education Teachers