Seawell Peek At the Week

Alright Seawell Seahawks!!! We are moving full steam ahead. There is lots going on and we have quite a bit of information to share:) We look forward to seeing you this week for Curriculum Night. Childcare will be provided for school-aged students and more information about signing up for that will be communicated later this week.

Seawell Seahawks Soar!!!!

Lockdown Standard Response Protocol Reminders:

Our school is responsible for facilitating various safety drills and protocols throughout the school year. Monthly fire drills, along with state tornado drills are conducted according to both state and district guidelines. Lockdown drills are also a part of this work in that we must conduct at least three drills during the school year. Note the various stages of the the protocol and that a lockdown evacuation could also occur due to natural disasters, etc. We will facilitate a lockdown drill in the next two weeks. Note that this means that if you are on our campus, you will be unable to enter our front office until the drill is completed. A copy of the SRP (Standard Response Protocol) is being shared below . Please don't hesitate to reach out if there are any questions or concerns. Note that we share limited information in order to ensure that safety protocols are not potentially compromised.

The character trait for the month of September is RESPONSIBILITY!

Responsibility- Being dependable in words and actions.

September 16-September 20th is Start With Hello Week. This week focuses on creating a more connected and inclusive school and community. Or more simply put – to make a difference in someone’s life. By simply starting with hello, we can foster friendships and help others to feel accepted, included, and valued.

The 3 steps are 1. See Someone Alone 2. Reach Out and Help 3. Simply Start With Hello

Make Someone Smile Monday- Say hello or greet someone, give a compliment, or smile!

Take the Pledge Tuesday- Sign the Start with Hello Pledge. Please have each child sign the pledge and post in your room. I will have those in your mailboxes soon.

We are United Wednesday-Wear anything green to show unity!

Talk about it Thursday-Start a conversation with someone and see what you both have in common.

Find A Friend Fri-YAY- Find a new friend to invite to join you in a game or activity!

The Seawell PTA Welcomes YOU to the 2024-25 school year!

• Get Seahawk news and a calendar of events at PTA website and PTA Facebook

• Check out the latest edition of the Seahawk Scoop

• Join the PTA! Reminder: memberships expire each year so rejoin to stay current!

• It’s easy to jump in on PTA activities! Check out the current volunteer opportunities—bring a friend or make a new one!

Upcoming PTA Meetings

The first general members meeting of the year will be during Curriculum Night on September 19th at 6:15pm, in between the two sessions. We’ll be voting on the office of Vice President, as well as approving the yearly budget. We’ll also be sharing some exciting upcoming events and ways to get involved. Please make every effort to attend!

PTA Parent Social

The PTA would like to invite you to a parent social on Sunday, October 6th from 3-5pm at Wilson Park in Carrboro. This is a great chance to bring the whole family and get to know some other Seawell Seahawks. Feel free to bring a snack for yourself, or one to share. Look for the PTA board members at the park - they will be wearing Seawell t-shirts! Kids are free to play at the playground while parents connect. See you there!

State of the Schools Address

CHCCS Superintendent, Dr. Hamlett, will give a State of the Schools address to our community on Tuesday, October 8 at 7:00pm at Phillips Middle School Auditorium. The event is open to the public and will be available via livestream as well. More details to come, but please save the date!

Big Fall Play Day

Mark your calendars! Big Fall Play Day is Sunday, October 27th 2-4pm at Seawell. Food, games, friends & fun. Seawell's annual festival is FREE for all! More information to come, but please take a look at this sign up sheet for ways to participate!

Family Fall Portraits

We’re happy to welcome back local photographer Trevor Holman for fall family portraits. Sign up for a 15-minute session on Oct 12,13,19 or 20. A $20 reservation fee supports Seawell programs & staff via the PTA.

Seawell’s Critter Corner is Orange County’s ONLY School Farmyard!

In operation for 30+ years and 100% parent-run. The Critter Corner benefits families in many ways from social emotional learning to biology and life skills. Bring the kids to get to know our furry & feathery friends at an orientation listed below. You only need to attend one, no RSVP needed. Questions? Email the Critter Corner crew at seawellcrittercorner@gmail.com.

• Sunday, September 15, 5pm

• Saturday, September 21,10am

• Rain date Sunday September 22, 4pm (if needed).

Family Night Out

Save the Date for Carrburritos on October 30th! More details to come.

Room Parents Needed

Room Parents are still needed for several classrooms! Room Parents are a vital part of our school community. Learn more about the role & sign up now.

In order to keep all of our students safe, we must have any parent/visitor sign in at the front office. There are NO EXCEPTIONS to this safety policy. The sign in process does require a government issued ID, i.e. driver's license.

Be sure to follow our social media and school website to keep up with all of the amazing things happening with our students and staff at Seawell!

Instagram: sesseahawks

Twitter: @SeawellES

Website: https://www.chccs.org/SES

September 19

• Curriculum Night 5:30pm -7:30
• 5:30-6:10 First Classroom Session
• 6:15 - 6:45 General PTA Meeting
• 6:50-7:30 Second Classroom Session (Repeat of the first session's information)

September 25

• Fall Pictures

September 27

• Teacher Workday (No School for Students)

September 30

• Progress Reports distributed

October 3

• Teacher Workday

October 31

• End of First Quarter

Periodically this section will include educational acronyms/phrases along with their meaning in order to ensure clarity for upcoming parent conferences, Tier 3 meetings, etc.

SRP - Standard Response Protocol

HOLD “In Your Classroom or Area” Students are trained to: •Clear the hallways and remain in their area or room until the “All Clear” is announced •Do business as usual Adults and staff are trained to: •Close and lock the door •Account for students and adults •Do business as usual

SECURE “Get Inside. lock outside doors” Students are trained to: •Return to inside of building •Do business as usual Adults and staff are trained to: •Bring everyone indoors •Lock the outside doors • Increase situational awareness •Account for students and adults •Do business as usual - Note that this also puts us on high alert due to students/adults not being able to leave their buildings/layout of our campus

LOCKDOWN“locks, lights, out of Sight” Students are trained to: •Move away from sight •Maintain silence •Do not open the door Adults and staff are trained to: •Recover students from hallway if possible •Lock the classroom door •Turn out the lights •Move away from sight •Maintain silence •Do not open the door •Prepare to evade or defend - Parents will not be allowed to pick up students or to come inside our building.

EVACUATE “To a location” Students are trained to: •Leave stuff behind if required to • If possible, bring their phone •Follow instructions Adults and staff are trained to: •Bring attendance/roll sheet and Go Bag (unless instructed not to bring anything with them, dependent on reason for evacuation.) •Lead students to Evacuation location •Account for students and adults •Report injuries or problems using agreed upon method.

SHELTER “State Hazard and Safety Strategy” Hazards might include: •Tornado •Hazmat •Earthquake •Tsunami Safety Strategies might include: •Evacuate to shelter area •Seal the room •Drop, cover and hold •Get to high ground Students are trained in: •Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies Adults and staff are trained in: •Appropriate Hazards and Safety Strategies •Accounting for students and adults •Report injuries or problems using Red Card/Green Card method.

Assessments for September

Sept 1-Oct 2 IRLA Assessment - Teachers are assessing the Independent Reading Level of your child within the literacy program/framework utilized within our district (ARC)

Sept 4 -Sep 24 BOY mClass Assessment (K-3) Assessment - State literacy assessment that is administered at the beginning, middle and end of the school year for students in Kindergarten thru third grade.

Aug 30-Sept 26 BOY: STAR Reading (4-5)

Aug 30-Sept 26 BOY: iReady Math (K-5)