School Websites

Parents, we want you to be aware that the school websites have been extremely slow or not loading at all at times this week (11/14 through 11/17).  This was the message from: 
Steven W. Anderson, MAEd.
District Instructional Technologist
Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools

"As you may have noticed the website is loading very slowly. I have been in contact with the network engineers at Schoolwires. They are aware of the issue and are working quickly to resolve the issue. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me directly".

Many teachers have been unable to post homework assignments on their websites as a result of this interruption of service.  Hopefully, School Wires the company who provides us with our website, will fix the problem soon.

November News for Parents

Hello Parents,

Here's a few items we want to make you aware. 

1)  Our PTA has been adding items to the PTA website:  We have posted PTSA Board Meeting minutes on the PTA website (under Files and Forms), which is linked under Faculty and Staff Webpages under PTA , and also under the parents tab off the main SEMS webpage :)  We have also posted a form for signing up for the PTA--It's not too late to sign-up!

2)  Many Schools are doing the Box Top's Program, and it's a great way to generate money for the schools,  especially in these difficult economic times.  General Mills' Box Tops for Education has teamed up with Ford to offer more ways to earn cash for our school. If you have some time, all you have to do is register at forddrivesboxtops.com and you'll automatically be entered into the Ford Drives Box Tops Sweepstakes, where they're giving away 250,000 Bonus Box Tops in prizes.

• One grand prize winner will receive 200,000 Bonus Box Tops
• Five more winners will receive 10,000 Bonus Box Tops each

You can also get up to 25 eBoxTops by watching Ford videos or request a brochure to earn 10 eBoxTops. And, earn 250 eBoxTops with the purchase of a new Ford vehicle.

When you register, there is a spot to find a school.  (enter our zip code-- 27284) and choose SouthEast Middle School.  You have to sign up by December 1, 2011, at forddrivesboxtops.com to get started. Thanks for your help!

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3)  Finally, on Friday November 4th the PTA is kicking of its school fundraiser--"World's Finest Chocolate"--Below is the flyer with more information.  Please help us make this event a success.  Students should have brought home information about this event, and are receiving more details at the fund-raiser kick off on Friday, November 4th.  Students must have a signed permission form (bottom of this flyer) in order to participate. Click here for a print out of this Flyer.

Press Release Family Financial Fitness Forum Night

Contact: Megan Speziale

336-782-3109

MeganSRyan@Hotmail.com



Family Financial Fitness Forum:  Free Educational Sessions for All

20 presenters sharing their expertise

Get financial advice at the Family Financial Fitness Forum (FFFF).  Area experts from around the state will present information and answer your financial questions. Southeast Middle School is hosting the event on Tuesday, November 15 from 6-8 pm. The event is free and open to the public.

Event planners have secured 20 expert presenters.

Cynthia Hatch, one of the planners of the event, says there is something for everyone. “We have a wide variety of presentations. There’s everything from paying for college to couponing to setting up your own home gym. We even have a session for kids on how to manage their money.”

Hatch said they had no problem finding financial experts to share their knowledge. They are eager to teach residents how to maximize the money they already make.

Participants will get to choose four sessions to attend with each session lasting 20 minutes. Registration is recommended (click here to register). You can also sign-up on the Southeast Middle School website www.wsfcs.k12.nc.us/sms.  Just look for the link on the left.

For more information, check out http://www.familyfinancialfitnessforum.blogspot.com/.

Here is a list of the night's presenters