Good Evening, Lion Families,

Please review the information below and let me know if you have any questions. Enjoy your weekend!

1. Swim Lessons in PE - Starting Monday
   • ​​​Did you know that providing students with swimming lessons can reduce drowning rates by 88%? That is why we are excited to annouce that students in 2nd-5th grade will receive swim lessons at the YMCA during PE class starting Monday. Please send swimming clothes with your child on their assigned PE day. The last day of swim lessons for the fall is Monday, October 30th.
2. Performing Arts Club
   • Kudos to our music teacher, Ms. Watson, for an awesome start to our Perfoming Arts Club. There are over 60 students signed up for the club, a clear result of her strong leadership! We look forward to seeing our students perform throughout the year!
3. Free After School Program - Southeast Raleigh Community Learning Center
   • The Southeast Raleigh Community Learning Center provides a free 21st century after school and summer enrichment program for students in grades 2nd-12th from 2:30-6 PM Monday through Friday and every third Saturday of the month from 9-1 PM. Transportation from the school and a healthy snack is provided by the center. Trained teachers and community partners provide student centered activities around academic support, critical thinking, fine arts, STEAM, and leadership. If interested, please email Marissa at marissas@serclc.org or call (919) 524-9454.
4. Hispanic Heritage Night
   • Join us for a night of music, dancing, student performances, and prizes as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month! This will take place Thursday, October 12th, from 5:30-7 PM. Please confirm your attendance by following the directions HERE if you plan to attend. This will help us ensure that we have enough snacks. 
5. Fall Open House - Curriculum Night
   • Save the date for our fall Curriculum Night - October 19th from 5:00-7:30 PM. Join us to see a student musical performance, to hear about what your children are learning, and to learn how you can support your child with their academics at home. Please confirm your attendance by completing the form HERE. This will help us ensure that we have enough snacks. 
6. Hiring a New Assistant Principal
   • ​​​Some of you may be aware that today was Mr. Edward's last day. We thank him for his service to our community and wish him well on his journey. We will now be seeking a new assistant principal. If you are interested in providing feedback on the characteristics of the new assistant principal, complete the survey HERE. While we seek a new assistant principal, Ms. Kimberly Mitchell, a retired former principal, will serve as interim assistant principal. Her email address is kamitchell@wcpss.net.
7. Student Drop-Off
   • ​​​All parents will need to drop students off at the door to the school. For safety reasons, we cannot allow parents to walk their children to class. Any parents who wish to enter the school building must sign in at the main office and be screened by our digital sign-in system.
8. Student Checkout in the Main Office
   • As a reminder, no student checkout is allowed after 2:30 PM each day due to our need to prevent disruptions to dismissal procedures. 
9. SRES Family Handbook
   • ​​​Please take some time to review the detailed school policies and procedures outlined in our handbook at THIS LINK. This handbook includes important information about arrival and dismissal, including carpool. ​​​​​​​

Sincerely,

Lamar Hill, Principal