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SES Family and Community Newsletter: Sept. 2022
JCPS Goal: By the end of the 2023-24 school year, 100% of Johnston County Public Schools will earn a school letter grade of A, B, or C.
Our vision:
SES students are life-long learners encouraged by home, school, and the community. They will meet the challenges and high expectations of an ever-changing world. They will work to their fullest potential to make a positive difference in the school, community, and the world.
Welcome to Our Family and Community Newsletter
DEAR SES FAMILIES,
Thank you for your outstanding participation during our Title I Open House event. For the families who could not attend, here's the information about how we use Title funds at our school, our programs, goals, and most recent testing data.
It was great to see many of our families and students this past Saturday! We loved participating in the Selma Railroad Days Parade! We can't wait to see you all again during the Selma Christmas Parade!
Our Cash to Cards fundraiser continues. Please support our school by purchasing these cards. The cards offer discounts and special offers at businesses in the Smithfield area and its vicinity. The cost of each card is $10.00.
Please consider joining our Parent Advisory Council. We are looking for two members who are committed to the improvement of our school. Please visit our PAC website or contact Ms. Rosado to learn more about how you can apply.
We are also looking for volunteers to help us with activities and school events. Contact Ms. Chattman: whitneechattman@johnston.k12.nc.us.
Please remember Oct. 31st is a teacher's workday; therefore, there will be no school for students.
Thank you for your support.
Respectfully,
Ms. Rosado
Principal
Selma Elementary School
Good Things
Great Family Participation During Our Title One Open House
Hispanic Heritage Month
Student Life
CKH Social Contract Focus Word
We will continue to highlight our social contract focus word of the month and challenge our SES family to participate in challenges related to the word each week. The focus words are concepts commonly found on social contracts and will help to keep us all focused on upholding the things we’ve agreed to do and value. Each month the word is different, and every week, students can participate in challenges that allow them to practice the social contract focus word of the month. Every student, family, and staff member can do the challenges!
The social contract focus word this month is Self-Direct. We’re challenging students to envision future goals and then take intentional steps toward who they want to be.
We are partnering with you to grow and develop your child’s ability to self-direct. We can model self-direction by celebrating the positive in each day, seeking the good in others, and emphasizing our responsibility to make positive choices. To help support self-direction at home, please take a look at the challenges for this month and discuss or participate with your child at home.
Focus word of the month challenges can be found here.
CKH Parent and Family Connections
Ways to Support our School
Cards to Cash Fundraiser
Become a Volunteer
We need volunteers!
Contact our Parent Engagement Coordinator, Mrs. Whitnee Chattman, at whitneeChattman@johnston.k12.nc.us or call our school (919) 965-3361 for information on how to become a volunteer.
You may also visit our volunteer information site @ https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/domain/7450
Join Our PTCO
To join or for more information about events hosted by our SES PTCO you may:
Contact our PTCO via phone at 804-596-5431
Contact our PTCO via email at selmaelementary.ptco@gmail.com.
Contact our Parent Engagement Coordinator, Mrs. Whitnee Chattman, at whitneeChattman@johnston.k12.nc.us or call our school (919) 965-3361.
Follow them on Facebook
Stay Informed
Important Reminders
--Please complete our feedback survey here or scan the QR code.
- Students may enter the building at 8:25
- Tardy Bell 8:55 a.m.
- Dismissal is at 3:55 p.m.
- Student Checkout: Students should not be checked out after 3:30 PM. At this time, students are in classes, transitioning, at recess, etc. We appreciate your support.
--Attendance Policy: You may view the JCPS Attendance Policy HERE.
--Communication via Class Dojo: Stay connected with Class Dojo.
- For information, please contact your child's teacher.
- Here's our Class Dojo Tutorial.
--Car Rider Procedures
- Car rider process
- Remember to pick your students before 4:15.
- For your safety and that of others and to avoid back-ups, turn right when exiting the parking lot during arrival and dismissal times.
--Bus Information:
- Get the Here Comes the Bus App
-- Support your child at home: Literacy at Home Resources
Upcoming Events
Book Fair Continues
10/11 Selma E Town Council Recognition @6:00
10/11 School Improvement Meeting @4:30 Media Center
10/12 PTCO Meeting @4:30 Media Center
10/20 Pizza Inn Spirit Night 5:00 – 8:00 pm
10/27 Read to Grow Focus Group @6:00
10/28 End of 1st Quarter
10/28 Selma Trunk or Treat @6:00
10/31 JCPS Workday- No school for students
11/1 SES Blood Drive: Auditorium 1:00 – 6:00
October Community Events
General School Information
- Join our team at Selma Elementary! To apply, click here or visit: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/hr
Title I Updates
2022-23 Title I Information and Presentation
Please review our 2022-23 Parent Engagement Policy. Once you have read it, please complete this feedback survey.
Please Remember:
Parents at Title I schools have the right to request and be provided with information regarding any state or local educational agency policy regarding student participation in any assessments mandated by the state or local educational agency.
School Improvement Plan
You have access to view our formal plan and can log in and check on our progress throughout the year. The login information is located below and also on our school website.
To view our 2022-23 plan and progress on the Indistar platform, click HERE!!
Selma Elementary School Improvement Plan Access
User: GuestS16608
Pass: GuestS16608
Launch: Our Inspirational Quote for this Month
Useful Links and Resources
State and Local Testing Overview
End of Grade Testing - Tips for Parents
2022-23 Parent and Family Engagement Policy
Report Card Information:
Standard Based Grading Video
Proficiency Scales in Standard Based Grading
Academic Parent Teachers Teams (APTT)
Parent/Student Handbook
Parent Gazette
Selma Elementary
Website: https://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/ses
Location: 311 West Richardson Street, Selma, NC, USA
Phone: 919- 965-3361
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelmaElementary