Mr. Sloop's Comet Connection

Hello, Comet Families,

We are officially finished with the first quarter of the school year and are moving into the exciting second quarter. We hope you were all able to set-up a fall conference for each of your children with their teachers! It is a great time to get to know your child's teacher better, but, most importantly, find out how your child has started the year academically, socially, and behaviorally. Remember that your child's teacher is always your first point of contact to find out how things are going for your child, to share concerns, and to ask questions.

We hope you all have a nice long weekend and we are looking forward to a strong finish to October. As we move into the cooler temperatures, please make sure you write your child's name in their jackets. Fall weather means jackets and hoodies in the mornings and then warm afternoon temperatures mean lots of jackets get left on the playground and in classrooms and hallways. If your child's name is on their jackets, hoodies, water bottles, etc., then it is much easier to make sure they get them back when things get lost.

Thanks for keeping up with all these important dates and reminders by reading our Comet Connection!!

Here are the important things included in this month's newsletter:

Upcoming Events

• Book Fair- 10/16, 10/20-23
• Save the Date - Silver City Fall Festival 10/22
• 10/22 Picture Makeup Day!
• Red Ribbon Week Dress Up Days-October 26-30
• Culver's Share Night- 10/26 from 5-8PM
• 2026 Dr. Jim and Peggie Morrow Glow Run 11/1

From the Front Office

• Staff Member of the Month-September
• Online Learning Day Support!
• Shining Stars
• Holiday Art Contest
• Shuttle Shirts Surplus Order Form
• Yearbooks on Sale
• Volunteers and Lunch Visitors
• 2026-27 Silver CityPartner Connect
• Attendance Update
• News from Silver City Cafe
• Nurse Updates
• Comet Kingdom

• Upcoming PTO Events
• General PTO Information

• North United Trunk or Treat- Tuesday 10/27

Dates To Know

Community News

• Raiders Wrestling
• The Place Holiday House
• North Forsyth HS Football Schedule

The Silver City administration looks forward to serving you and your family this year and supporting your child's educational journey. We are, as follows:

Mr. Mike Sloop - Principal

Ms. Maleah Dickman - 1, 3 and 5 Assistant Principal

Ms. Jessica Scott - K, 2 and 4 Assistant Principal

Ms. Robin Tomes - Assistant Administrator

• Book Fair Dates: 10/16 and 10/20-23.

We are excited to invite you to our upcoming Scholastic Book Fair. Hosted by Ms. Andrews, our media specialist, the event is an opportunity for students of all ages to build their home libraries and further their love of reading. As always, all purchases benefit our school! The book fair is open for parents and students to visit from 8:00am-4:00pm tomorrow, during the online learning day/Parent Conference Day. The only other time the book fair is open to parents is Thursday, October 22, from 5:00-7:30pm during our annual Fall Festival. Please note that parents will not be able to shop with their child during regular school hours (7:45AM-3:30PM).

Please click on below PDF for more details!

🎃 COMET FAMILIES, IT’S ALMOST FALL FESTIVAL TIME! 🎃

ONLY 10 DAYS TO GO — GET YOUR UNLIMITED TICKET BANDS NOW!

Get ready for an evening packed with FUN, GAMES, PRIZES & FALL FESTIVAL MAGIC!

📅 Thursday, October 22, 2026 from 5:00–7:30 PM

🎉FREE ADMISSION FOR EVERYONE! 🎉

PRE-SALE UNLIMITED TICKET BANDS — JUST $15! 🍂

Don’t wait! Pre-sale bands are only $15 each through October 21! After that, the price jumps to $25 at the door! Save $10 per band and get ready for unlimited fun!

WHAT’S WAITING FOR YOU? 🎪 Over 30 Carnival Games 🎨 Face Painting 🍰 Cake Walk 🍿 Concessions 🏰 Inflatables ⚽ Yard Games 🐐 Petting Zoo 🎁 Tons of Small, Medium & Large Prizes — PLUS CANDY FOR ALL!

WHO CAN GET A BAND? Unlimited Ticket Bands are available for SCES students AND younger siblings who want to join in on the fun! Each band allows unlimited play at all ticketed carnival games and events.

HOW TO BUY: Purchase your $15 pre-sale bands NOW through SchoolPay!

Purchasing for a younger sibling? Please complete a separate transaction under your SCES student's name.

⏳ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! Don't miss your chance to save $10 per band! Get your bands before the pre-sale ends October 21!

We can’t wait to see our COMET FAMILIES for an unforgettable evening of fall fu

We are also looking for Fall Festival Sponsors!

We are also looking for business sponsors! We encourage of donation of $250 to sponsor a booth. Currently, we have 10 sponsors but we would love to see all 30 booths covered.

For a sponsorship of $250, you will receive:

• A color photo of your logo and a link to your business website featured at one of our popular game booths
• Your logo prominently displayed on the festival map handed out to every attendee
• Placement of any flyers or business cards they provide in prize bags distributed to all families
• Recognition of your sponsorship on our social media page

You don't have to attend the festival to be a sponsor, but your support will play a vital role in creating a memorable experience for all of our students and families!

Please review the important information below:

Picture Retakes-

If you would like your child to have their Fall school picture retaken, please complete the Google Form linked below by Wednesday 10/21.

Important Reminders:

• Please only sign up for retakes if you have already received and reviewed your child's original picture proof.

• If you have not received your child's original picture proof, please contact Lily McGregor Photography and review your proof before requesting a retake.

• If your child was absent on our original Picture Day (Sept. 10) you do NOT need to complete the form. We already have a list of students who were absent.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScpnPnpad8aN7oH8SBEyS07DRBQM8c_KcjzwZ55NDOc8NBnMg/viewform?usp=dialog

Please contact Lily McGregor Photography if you have not received your student's original picture proof:

Lily McGregor Photography

www.lilymcgregorphotography.com

(770) 317-5599

Email: info@lilymcgregorphotography.com

Take a night off from cooking and enjoy a delicious meal while supporting Silver City Elementary! Join your fellow Comets at Culver's on Monday, October 26 from 5-8PM

15% of sales will benefit Silver City Elementary! Bring the family, enjoy dinner and a sweet treat, and help give back to our school. We can't wait to see you there!

As part of being a Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) School, we are showcasing a Staff Member of the Month who our staff believes consistently models the Comet Way of being respectful, responsible, and demonstrating integrity. We do this recognition for our students each month through our Shining Star celebrations and Shuttle recognitions,. Please join us in congratulating these Silver City staff members each month!

Congratulations to our September Staff Member of the Month -
Heather Honea-3rd grade Teacher & Team Leader

Heather always makes sure you are "good to go." She is willing to share anything she's made or worked hard on so you are prepared ahead of time. She is always kind and a joy to be around. I'm proud to be on a team with her and to have her as our 3rd grade team leader. She's a great role model and a wonderful teacher. She is very deserving of this month's Staff Member of the Month-

- Alexandra Brown (Kindergarten Teacher)

SCES Families, help is just a click away! 10/16 is our K-12 Online Learning Day and our Online Learning Help Document offers easy access to resources for logging into Classlink, navigating Canvas, troubleshooting school-account access on personal Chromebooks and PC's and answering common online learning questions. Open the PDF document below and click on the icons to explore each resource. To find lessons, look for the Canvas button on your child's teacher's Canvas course page. Spanish-language support is also available on the next page of the document.

A Shining Star is a student who goes above and beyond by showing the Comet Way! They are students who are respectful, responsible, and have integrity. As a PBIS school, this is one of the ways we like to honor our students!

Congratulations to our October Shining Stars!

Please see below link for a slideshow presentation of our October Shining Stars!

​Shining Stars - October 2026.pptx

It's that time for our Holiday Art Contest! We can't wait to see our talented students turn their holiday creativity into artwork! The winning design will be featured on Silver City Elementary's holiday cards!

Entries are due Friday, November 6th at 3 PM!

Students can turn in their artwork and completed entry form to the collection bin in the front office with Ms. Thomas, the Principal Secretary!

We still have some surplus Shuttle Shirts on hand! If you are interested in being on the waitlist to get a Shuttle Shirt, please complete the Shuttle Shirt Surplus Order Form by clicking here. If we have the size and color you need, we can fulfill your order.

Shuttle shirts are used for shuttle meetings, Galactic Games, Field Trips and SCES Field Day. The shirts are $15 each and payment will need to be sent in via cash or check to your student's homeroom teacher. Please make checks payable to SCES and please try to send in exact change for cash orders!!

We will keep the order link open until all are gone!

Yearbook Orders-Capture the memories of this school year with a Silver City yearbook!

• 5th Grade Tribute Ads - The deadline to purchase a 5th Grade Tribute Ad is now November 11th.

Order at: silvercityyearbook.com

Volunteer at Silver City!

If you are interested in volunteering at the school, please follow the link below to watch the mandated reporter videos and complete the volunteer agreement.

https://volunteer.forsythpartnerconnect.org/agency/detail/?agency_id=173434

Visitors at Lunch:

Parents and family members of students may eat lunch with their child as long as they are a "cleared" visitor for that child. When family members visit students at lunch, they may ONLY eat with their child(ren) at the parent tables in the cafeteria . We do not allow friends or other students to sit with a child and their parent/family members at the parent tables because 1) we do not know if the other child's parent has given their child permission to sit with you and 2) we do not have enough space at the parent tables to accommodate students other than your own children to join you.

All visitors and volunteers MUST have a valid picture ID to enter ANY Forsyth County School for safety and security reasons. Thank you for understanding!!

If you are interested in becoming a Partner in Education for the 2026-27 school year, or find out about specific volunteer opportunities at our school, please reach out to Robin Tomes at RTomes@forsyth.k12.ga.us or Jess Thomas at f44965@forsyth.k12.ga.us to find out more information OR checkout our Partner Connect site

We are so grateful for all the ways our community supports the work that we do! You are incredible at supporting our staff, students, and families and we appreciate you so much!

Here are links to our fantastic Extended, Diamond, Platinum, and Silver, and Blue Partners:

Extended Partners

• The Pearce Creative Art Studio https://www.thepearcecreative.com/
• Everline Coatings and Services https://everlinecoatings.com/us/ga/atlanta/ne/

Platinum Partners

• Dojo - North Forsyth/Dawson

Thank you for your continued support!

Interested in becoming a Partner?

Partner Connect allows students to go beyond the classroom and into the community where time, talent, and resources provide enhanced learning. This partnership program seeks to create a collaborative framework that not only fosters growth but also strengthens the bond between schools and the broader community. Our partners are individuals, businesses, post-secondary institutions, community organizations, professional associations, faith communities, government agencies, and other groups who are interested in partnering with our school system. By becoming involved, you are taking an active role in educating our students and ensuring a brighter economic future for Forsyth County. If you are interested in getting involved, scan the QR code or visit www.forsythpartnerconnect.org

We know it can be hard to decide whether to send your child to school when they aren’t feeling their best. Regular attendance is so important for learning, friendships, and routines, and we want your child here whenever they are well enough! This quick guide can help you decide when to keep your child home and when it’s okay to send them to school. When in doubt, feel free to reach out. We’re here to support you and your child(ren).

Some of the ways we have rewarded students for showing up and being on time this year:

Please see attached pdf for more Attendance Matters Info!

-Your School Counselors

Tenesha Caldwell (K-2nd) F46281@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Madison Narvil (3rd-5th) F41087@forsyth.k12.ga.us

Forsyth County Food and Nutrition Services will continue to use MySchoolBucks to add funds to your child's lunch account this year, but you can also send in cash or check.

We highly encourage families to take advantage of Free and Reduced meals. The application for Free and Reduced meals is available online and our cafe staff and counselors have paper applications, as well, if needed. Online applications are processed much faster, so we highly encourage families to use the digital application at https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/page/399.

For more information, visit

https://www.forsyth.k12.ga.us/district-services/food-nutrition-services/about

Get your Flu Shot! Students and Families Welcome!

When: Friday, October 16th

8:30AM-11AM

Where: Academies for Creative Education

1160 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, GA

Donations Requested for Our SCES Clinic! Your generosity makes a big difference!

Our school nurse is collecting donations. If you are able, please consider donating the following items:

Boys & Girls Sizes Welcome!

• Shorts (Gently Used)
• T-Shirts (Gently Used)
• Underwear (New)
• Socks (New)

Our Mission Statement:

Offering positive, developmentally-appropriate activities for all children to help them learn, explore and grow.

A little about us...

Before and after a day of school, it is important for every parent to know that their child is in a safe, warm environment. Comet Kingdom provides care for children that is both stimulating and fun. Our qualified staff will give children the opportunity to participate in activities that will support them in their social, intellectual, physical and artistic growth. Comet Kingdom is dedicated to providing a quality program for you and your child.

Comet Kingdom Application

If you sign up for Comet Kingdom after the start of the school, you will need to:

• Print and fill out the Comet Kingdom application PRIOR to the first day your child will attend.

• Go to www.schoolpay.com and pay $65 registration fee.

• Contact one of the Directors to confirm monthly amount to pay.

• Send application in with your child to give to their teacher.

• Make sure you have filled out transportation link on days they will attend Comet Kingdom.

Comet Kingdom Hours

Co-Directors

Michele Bice-Samples

678-965-5020 Ext: 350268

Janet Shrauger

678-965-5020 Ext: 350269

sce_cometkingdom@forsythk12org.onmicrosoft.com

We kicked off our first Spirit Night of the year at Mellow Mushroom, and it was wonderful to see so many Silver City families come out to support our school! Thank you for your support!

There’s still plenty of fun ahead! Mark your calendars for our PTO Movie Night on November 13th. We can’t wait to see our Silver City families there! This is a free event so please mark your calendars and bring your blankets!

For PTO-specific updates, event information, volunteer opportunities, and more, be sure to follow us on Facebook and visit our PTO website. Thank you for continuing to support our school and making such a difference in the Silver City community!

Follow us on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/share/1HQPwVDyn3/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Please visit our PTO Website:

https://silvercityes.ptboard.com/

October 27 – North United Trunk or Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 27 from 5:30–7:00 PM in the NFHS Red Lot (across from the PAC). If you would like to participate by hosting a trunk, please complete the linked form by Wednesday, October 21 at 4:00 PM. Trunk parking spaces will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQNegRE2tBHuVL0QBG2aepHhI-H5MmAY3VHrVMi94zOUUldg/viewform

• 10/16 and 10/20-23- Book Fair!
• 10/16- K-12 Online Learning Day/Parent Conferences/Book Fair
• 10/19- Student Holiday
• 10/22 - Fall Picture Make-Ups and Fall Festival 5-7:30PM!
• 10/26-10/30- Red Ribbon Week
• 10/27- North United Trunk or Treat 5:30 PM
• 10/29- 6&7PM 3rd Grade Performs
• 10/30- Book Character Dress-Up Day!

Website: forsyth.k12.ga.us/silvercity
Location: 6200 Dahlonega Highway, Cumming, Ga 30028
Phone: 678-965-5020
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SilverCityES