Upcoming Events
December 2: PTA Reflections Art Deadline & December 13: Art Show
Attention All Artists! The PTA Reflections program welcomes all grades and abilities to explore and be involved in the arts. Annually, thousands of students will reflect on a common theme and create original works of art in the categories of dance choreography, film production, literature, music composition, photography, and visual arts. The theme for the 2022-2023 school year is “Show Your Voice.”
To participate, fill out the Student Entry Form which was sent home with students, and which is also available online here or in hard copy in the Front Office or in Ms. Torrey’s classroom. After the form is filled out, please email a PDF copy of it with a digital copy of your artwork to Stefie@ArtEscapades.com by Friday, December 2. Each student can submit as many entries as they would like if each entry has its own student entry form. Before your student completes their entry, we recommend reviewing the category requirements.
After submission, please keep the original artwork. The PTA will host a SLES Reflections Art Show to celebrate our artists and their work on Tuesday, December 13. This event is open to participating students and their families. Winning entries will advance to county-level adjudication.
December 13: KINDH Donation Drive Deadline
It has been an annual tradition at Seven Locks that we collect gift donations to fulfill wish lists for families in need over the holidays. This Community Service project is organized by KINDH and coordinated through our PTA. Every grade level has its own list to complete, and the link for each grade is listed at the bottom of this email.
If you are in a position to do so, we would greatly appreciate it if you would sign up to donate an item for the family assigned to your grade level. Donation bins are in the school lobby, with a bin for each grade.
Items must be brought to the school by December 13, or can be shipped directly to the address listed in the sign up links. If you have any questions, please reach out to Ms. Hagan (Eilis_M_Hagan@mcpsmd.org) or Heather Bentrum (Heather.Bentrum@gmail.com)
Please also visit KINDH.org to learn more about this service project.
CLASS LINKS:
January TBD: Spelling Bee
Get ready for the return of the Spelling Bee! Stay tuned for more details on dates and opportunities to volunteer!
Upcoming: Rock Creek Conservancy
Taking care of our environment is a an investment in the future. Help us pass along this valuable lesson by volunteering for a day spent making nature even more beautiful by cleaning up Rock Creek Park.
Upcoming: Eliana's Light
Brighten someone’s day! Join us for an opportunity to discuss empathy, kindness, and the importance of helping others all while writing cards and organizing cookie packages. Our creations will be delivered to children in pediatric hospitals throughout the area on Valentine’s Day.
Upcoming: Casey Trees
Let's celebrate Earth Day! Join us for a fun day of tree planting and instruction on how to care for them!
Upcoming: Comfort Cases
It's Cool to be Kind! Volunteer to bring some comfort and dignity to children in foster care. Join our community for a day of #KidsHelpingKids as we pack bags full of essentials for kids in foster care.
Upcoming: Donation Drive for Refugees
More details to come.