Comet Connection
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ADMIN UNIVERSE
Comet Families,
First of all, I wanted to give a huge shout-out to our PTA for a wonderful "Cookies and Canvas" event that they hosted this past Saturday at Silver City. It was great fun seeing so many of our young Comets let their creativity flow onto blank canvases! And many of our adults have some hidden artistic talents, too!
At this point, we have four full weeks left until Spring Break and I know all of our Comets are getting excited for springtime! As you can imagine, behaviors can start to get a little wacky, so we hope you will remind your children of The Comet Way and the importance of being "Respectful", "Responsible" and having "Integrity" at all times at school and in life. To continue to reinforce these expectations in the school building, we are giving out "Galactic Golden Tickets" throughout March to classrooms that are showing The Comet Way in the hallways, in their classrooms, in Pathways, etc. We are trying to "catch them" doing the right thing! Each golden ticket is worth 50 shuttle points and our Comets are doing an excellent job so far earning these tickets!
We hope you enjoy this edition of the Comet Connection as we share the following information with you:
- This week's cafeteria menu
- Blast Off to Learning Event - Friday, April 16
- Career Day - Friday, April 23
- Reading Article
- Shining Star Videos for February
- Class Placement Letters (REPEAT)
- 11th Annual FCS Pi Fight Information
- COVID-19 Updates (REPEAT)
- Kindergarten Registration Dates and Info (UPDATED)
- Kids Heart Challenge (formerly Jump Rope for Heart)
- SCES "Be the Light" Spirit wear Sale
- North Family Fest Information (REPEAT)
- Duck Dive Information (REPEAT)
- Publix Partners
- Upcoming Dates (REPEAT)
- Upcoming Community Events
Sincerely,
Mr. Sloop
Comet Cafe Menu - Week of March 1-5, 2021
"Blast Off To Learning" Family Night - Friday, April 16 - 5:30-7:00pm
CALLING ALL VOLUNTEERS!
We are looking for volunteers to assemble early learning kits for our rising Comets for this event. We will have the materials available for pick-up at your convenience, along with a sample kit and instructions. All kits will need to be assembled and returned by April 9th. Please let your child’s teacher know or email Maleah Dickman, if you are able to support this need. We appreciate your willingness to help!
Special thanks to the Rotary Club of Forsyth County (Cumming)
for donating $500 to help us sponsor this event!
Silver City Career Day - Friday, April 23
We are looking for people who would be willing to share about their career with our students. On Friday, April 23 we are excited to be hosting a Career Day for our students. Please see the attached letter explaining the event. If you would like to participate, please complete the form and return it to your child's teacher. If you prefer you may email one of the counselors letting us know your career and how to contact you.
The Research Behind Daily Independent Reading - Please Read
K-2 Shining Stars for February
3-5 Shining Stars for February
The Updated 2021-22 Student Calendar
On February 16, 2021, the 2021-22 school calendar was revised. Click here to print the most up-to-date version.
Class Placement Letters - Due to Mike Sloop by Friday, April 2 (REPEAT)
As we begin planning for the 2021-22 school year, preparing class rosters is a major undertaking. We develop class lists carefully to provide the best possible environment for all children to learn and succeed. Please know that an enormous amount of time and effort is devoted to placing every child appropriately with input from a variety of sources. Current homeroom teachers, counselors, support and special education teachers, and administrators all work together to make an appropriate assignment for each child. We would also like to welcome your input in this thoughtful and important process, by submitting a letter to Mike Sloop between now and Friday, April 2. Providing your input to this process and submitting a letter is at your discretion and completely optional.
If you believe your child has specific learning needs or unique considerations that should be brought to our attention, then you should write a letter. In your letter, please do NOT ask for a specific teacher, but rather describe the type of environment/teaching style you believe would best support your child’s learning needs. Telling us traits and characteristics of a teacher that you feel best facilitate your child’s learning is helpful, but specific teacher requests will not be honored. In your letter, please do list things such as separating one or two friends from your child, personal or family challenges of which we should be aware, and any behaviors that may affect their learning or success. Please do NOT ask for your child to be placed with certain peers or friends. Please note that twins and siblings will be separated unless specifically requested to remain together in your letter.
Please print and send in your letter by April 2, 2021 in an envelope addressed to Mike Sloop. This date is VERY important. Administration reads and makes notes on all letters prior to class placements being finalized and late letters cannot be considered. Please keep in mind that placement request letters should be the exception rather than the rule and final decisions on class placement reside with the school.
In your letter, please make sure to include:
- Your child's name and their current teacher
- The grade level they will be entering for 2021-22
- Considerations for placement
- Your name and signature
Please complete a separate letter for each child on which you would like to provide us input. Thank you!
11th Annual FCS Pi Fight Information
FCS Pi Fight is a math competition for any 4th through 6th grade student interested in competing. The competition date is Saturday, May 8th from 9-11am and it is a virtual competition format this year!!
If your 4th or 5th grade child is interested in participating, please register at this link: Student Registration Link by April 23, 2021.
COVID-19 Updates (REPEAT)
Students who are quarantined due to direct exposure - The Department of Public Health has recently approved that students can get a rapid OR PCR test on the 5th day of quarantine to see if they are eligible to return early. The student must be FREE of all COVID-related symptoms and receive a negative test result on either test result to be eligible to return to school on the 8th day of quarantine. Parents must submit the negative test result to Mr. Sloop or Nurse Kacey for approval prior to the child returning to school. The test result paperwork must show the child's name, the date the sample was collected, and the negative result.
Students do NOT need a negative test result to return to school IF they are quarantining the full 10-days indicated from the date of their last exposure. UPDATE - Even though you only have to quarantine for 10 days, DPH tells us to keep an eye on symptoms for a full 14 days after exposure.
Students who have tested positive have a 90-day exemption period regarding quarantine - If a student has tested positive, they will NOT be required to quarantine for a 90-day period if they are exposed to another COVID positive person later. The school must have the positive test on file in order to approve this 90-day exemption from quarantine. The test must show the child's name, the date they were tested and the positive test result.
A few reminders:
- If a family member tests positive, please alert the school and quarantine all members of the household 10 days from the date of last exposure.
- If a family member is getting tested for COVID, it is highly recommended that all school-aged children quarantine until the results of the test are known. This minimizes further exposure of additional children and families.
Kindergarten Registration Dates and Info (UPDATED)
- "Blast Off to Learning" - This is a family night for rising kindergarteners, preschoolers (ages 3-5) and their families hosted at Silver City to provide resources, games, books, etc. to help children be ready for kindergarten. The date is Friday, April 16 from 5:30-7:00pm and a free meal will be provided to all who attend. More information and an RSVP will be shared next week.
- Silver City Kindergarten Registration Dates at the Hill Center - April 19-23, 2021 - Go ahead and visit the the District's webpage to sign-up for an appointment.
- Kindergarten Screening - April 22 and July 27 - Our kindergarten teachers will offer in-person, socially-distanced screenings of rising kindergarteners to see what skills they already know.
- Kindergarten "Step Up" Day - May 13 at 6pm - One parent of rising kindergartners will be invited to join us for a presentation on the ARC reading program, expectations for Kindergarten and what a "day in the life" is like as a new Comet. Because of restrictions, children will not be allowed at this event and only one parent can attend per rising Kindergartener.
- Kindergarten Bus Round-up and Open House - Currently scheduled for the morning of Tuesday, August 3. More information will follow.
Kids Heart Challenge (Formerly Jump Rope for Heart) (REPEAT)
The 20-21 Kids Heart Challenge is going strong at Silver City and continues through March 26. Your child(ren) will have a blast over the next few weeks learning new ways to take care of their heart. You can download the Kids Heart Challenge App in the App store or register online at http://www2.heart.org/goto/silvercity to take the Heart Healthy Pledge with us!
You can also help your child's class win the Classroom Challenge! Whichever class has the most students registered will win a $25 Amazon Gift Card to be used by the teacher!
Silver City "Be the Light" Spirit wear (REPEAT)
North Family Fest - Thursday, March 25 (REPEAT)
Please Support the Duck Dive - Ends on March 26 (REPEAT)
Public Partners
Special thanks to Publix for providing 150 reusable shopping bags and raffle prizes for give-aways for our "Blast Off to Learning" event on April 16!
Upcoming Dates
- Friday, March 12 - Early Release Day (school ends at 12:30pm)
Thursday, March 18 - Q3 Report Cards Available
- Thursday, March 25 - North Family Fest and Wellness Wednesday
- Friday, March 26 - Kids Heart Challenge Ends
- April 5 -9 - Spring Break
- April 12-23 - Pennies for Patients
- Thursday, April 15 - Spring Picture Day
- April 26 - May 11 - Georgia Milestones Testing
- Tuesday, May 18 - K-2 Field Day
- Wednesday, May 19 - Gr 3-5 Field Day
Upcoming Community Events
Silver City Elementary School
Website: https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/silvercity
Location: 6200 Dahlonega Hwy, Cumming, GA 30028
Phone: (678) 965-5020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilverCityES/
Twitter: @SilverCityES