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News & Happenings for November 17, 2021
UPCOMING DATES         
11/17: Early Release Day
11/17: Last Day of Toys & Sweets Shopping Event
11/17-11/19: Loaves and Fishes Canned Food Drive
11/18: Parent University (6:00 pm)
11/19: Fall Picture Retakes
11/19: Citizens and Scholars Assembly (8:45-9:15 am)
11/24-11/26: Thanksgiving Holiday Break - No School
Eagle Events
Loaves and Fishes Food Drive

This week we are hosting a SCHOOL-WIDE food drive to benefit Loaves and Fishes Food Pantry. Now through Friday, please have your child bring in any and all donations to marked food bins located throughout Selwyn, including the rotunda outside of the Parent Room.

MOST NEEDED FOODS
Canned meat: Tuna, chicken, etc.
Canned fruit: low sugar or in juice
Pastas: canned or dry boxed
Diapers: especially big sizes
Peanut Butter
Toys & Sweets Shopping Event

Today is the last day of Selwyn's shopping event at the new Toys & Sweets store in Park Road Shopping Center. Be sure to show this FLYER or mention the Selwyn donation days at check out to receive 10% off your purchase. The Selwyn PTA will receive 10% of the accumulated purchases!. Harper & Skyler’s Toys & Sweets is located at 4317B Park Rd, 980 938-0426. Thank you for your support!
Selwyn Parent University

Please join us for our first session of Parent University this Thursday, November 18 at 6:00 pm! Our Kindergarten through 5th grade teachers will lead a workshop on how to utilize the "make and take" math game that will be sent home with all students on November 18.  

The math game will help you support your child with math concepts that were taught during the first quarter. The game will reinforce math foundational skills that will build upon upcoming math concepts for the second quarter.  

The session will take place via the Selwyn Zoom room. We look forward to seeing you on Thursday!

Meeting ID: 446 326 7717
Passcode: Eagles
Ms. Robinson's Memorial Ceremony

Current and former students and their families are invited to attend a tree planting ceremony in memory of Ms. Robinson from the After School Program. The ceremony will be held this Friday, November 19 at 3:30 pm on the Play 60 playground.
Eagle News
Last Chance to Order Your Square 1 Art

Tomorrow, November 18 is the final day to order your student’s art on adorable keepsakes from coffee mugs, ornaments and water bottles to keychains and pillowcases. Online ordering is the easiest and fastest. Orders are expected to arrive in time for the holidays. Contact Jaimee Hagerman with any questions
New Items at the Selwyn School Store!

Consider the Selwyn School Store's new tie-dye Selwyn spirit wear for holiday gifts this year! The hoodies are super cozy and the t-shirts are sure to impress all the Selwyn students on your shopping list. Both styles are available in sizes XS-XL. All past years styles have been restocked as well! 

Click HERE or the link below to place an order today. If you would prefer to not have purchases sent home with your child, please include a note on your order to leave in the office for parent pick up!  

Selwyn School Store
Order a Selwyn 2021-2022 Yearbook!

Yearbooks are on sale now! Please click HERE to order. Yearbooks are $15. 

If you have any questions, please contact Kim Lineberger. 
Middle School Information

CMS School Choice Magnet Option
Did you know that your rising 6th grader has middle school magnet options? The CMS School Choice Magnet Option Lottery window opens Monday, December 6, 2021 and closes Friday, January 21, 2022. Visit cmschoice.org to explore those options today!

Arts Alive!
Click HERE to learn more about Arts Alive!, a recruiting event for rising 6th graders who
may be interested in attending the Northwest School of the Arts for middle school.

Save the Date - Rising 6th Grade Parent Coffee
Please join us on Thursday, December 2 at 9:00 am through this Zoom meeting link for a Virtual Parent Coffee where you will be able to learn about middle school options for your Selwyn rising 6th grade Eagle. Please contact School Counselor Caroline Myers with any questions.
Health Corner
Covid-19 Vaccine for Ages 6 and Up

Dilworth Drug and Wellness Center is providing a scheduling link, special to Selwyn parents and staff, for anyone interested in the Pfizer vaccine for children ages 6 and up. (Note that Dilworth Drug is not offering vaccines for 5 year olds due to limited room space to administer vaccines.) To schedule an appointment for a vaccine, click HERE or use the use the following link: https://dilworthdrug.as.me/PediatricPfizer

Dilworth Drug & Wellness Center
1300-B East Blvd
Charlotte, NC 28203
704-910-4288