2014-2015 SCA Board Elections

Good Morning Selby,
I just wanted to remind everyone that the SCA Board elections will be held Sunday, 21 September. The general meeting will begin at 2:00pm. I encourage everyone to attend. Voting will begin after the meeting. Snacks will be made available and the football game will be on the TV while we vote for our 2014-2015 Selby Board. Please bring your own drinks. If you have a favorite snack, would like to try a new recipe or just like to cook, then please sign up to bring a snack too!!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44aaa92aa46-2014

Selby Update - LONG!!

Good Afternoon Selby!! (In Robin Williams voice...I will so miss that guy)
This is a big, big update with lots of things to note so please take the time to sit down and read through the post. I would greatly appreciate it. Also, there are several links and I don't know if Facebook will freak out with this so I guess we'll just see what happens. 

SCHOOLS
There's been a lot of concern about how to get information out of the schools. There are ways of doing it, but they keep it under lock and key. I'm not sure why. I'm hoping this information helps everyone. FYI - I try to keep all the schools' newsletter current on the front page of the Selby website. They are posted right now except for the high school who doesn't have a newsletter out yet.

Central Elementary
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CentralESaacps
Website: www.aacps.org/aacps/centrales
Eblast: Send email info to: Secretary@mycentralpta.org
Back-To-School Night: 9 September, 6:30pm

Central Middle 
Twitter: www.twitter.com/CentralMidAACPS
Website: www.aacps.org/aacps/centralms
Email: I have heard that they have an email newsletter, but I have no information on it
Back-To-School Night: 11 September, 6:30 (club info beginning at 5:30)

South River
Twitter: www.twitter.com/SRSeahawksaacps
Website: www.southriverhigh.org
South River Tracker: send email to Kathy Kraus at southriverptso@hotmail.com

The schools have just signed up for Twitter and it's a pretty good idea. I don't know how much info they'll put on it, but you can create a free Twitter account specifically for schools and of course, Selby. ;) The AACPS calendar will be posted on the Selby calendar.

September Happy Hour
The community center will be hosting a private party this Friday SO we're gonna ROCK THE BEACH. It's hotter than...(insert analogy here)...and I'm sure the kiddos will love to swim while the old-er folks lounge and watch them get tired. Hop on down with a cooler and meet and greet some neighbors!!

Yoga
You have asked for it and it will happen...Yoga In Selby! Thank you to Chris Edmonds for spearheading this opportunity for us all to find our Zen. Considering the holidays are crazy for just about everyone, we're gonna start Yoga in January 2015 because I KNOW it will be on everyone's New Year's Resolutions! More information will be coming out in November as to what day and how much and how long. Keep an eye out!

Selby Elections
It's that magical time of year when we get to elect our new SCA Board for 2014-15!! I linked a copy of the Election issue of the Bay Winds which has all the info in it a couple weeks ago. If you would like to nominate someone for a position (all positions and descriptions are in the newsletter), then please get going!! Nominations will be accepted until 7 September. Please email your nominations to one of the three:

goodepilgrim@yahoo.com
loisacarlson@gmail.com
philp4u@verizon.net

The general election meeting will begin at 2:00pm and voting will follow. We'll turn on the football game and nibble some snacks. Please bring your own beverages. If you would like to donate some snacks (I know there some folks who love to cook!), then you may sign up on the Sign-Up Genius at:

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040b44aaa92aa46-2014

Please make sure you note what you would like to bring so we don't end up with duplicates. Results of the voting will be read after voting ends at 6:00pm. (voting ends at 6pm...results will be read when they tally them...give our election committee a little bit of time...sheesh!)

Selby Blog
If you have not yet done so, then feel free to sign up for a subscription to the Selby blog. Available blog posts are delivered to your email inbox only one time a day from the previous day's posts. It's a very convenient way to keep up with everything Selby and all you have to do is check your email! 

Tutoring
I was wondering if anyone would be interested in tutoring sessions at the community center. I would love to match older kids (especially those needing community service hours) with younger kids looking for some help (especially in the middle school). Let me know if that's an interest to anyone.

Selby Tots
Selby Tots will be going back to their regular schedule. They will now meet every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:00am to 12:00pm. This is a great way for both parents and kids to meet!

Selby Band
The Selby Band is taking a hiatus for a while. I do believe that they will reunite and will let us know when that happens.

I think that's about it. I told you this was going to be long! I hope a lot of this information is useful to you. If you have any questions or comments about any of the above, then please email SelbyBay@gmail.com. 

Have a great Selby day!!

- Tracie 

Selby SCA 2014 Elections

Selby SCA Board elections will be on Sunday, 21 September. Attached you will find the election issue of the Bay Winds that gives a little info about the election process as well as the Board position that you will be voting on. Nominations must be received by 7 September. The nomination committee's email is in the newsletter. Thanks Selby!!

For more information see the election edition of the Bay Winds on the Selby website.

This Week In Selby - 17 August 2014

This Week in Selby - 17 August 2014

Haven't seen one of these in a while, huh! LOL Well, let's get to it!

Wednesday
Selby Tots - 10:00am
Zumba - 6:30pm
Reservations, key fobs, parking stickers - 7:00pm
Dumpsters arrive at beach

* Zumba is starting up again! This session will be for 6 weeks and at the bargain rate of $48. Drop-ins are only $10 per class.
* Dumpsters will be in the community center parking lot from Wednesday (20 Aug) morning through Friday (22 Aug) morning. PLEASE do not put large items in the dumpster like lawn mowers and NO - asbestos, batteries, hazardous waste, paints, oil, liquids, chemicals, pesticides, highly flammable material or propane tanks.
* The Selby band will be on hiatus for the rest of the year. There may a session here or there, but will be announced if scheduled.
* The Selby SCA Board elections are coming up 21 September. Plans are still being made as well as getting information out to the whole community about position descriptions. Remember...voting gives you a right to b...., well you know what I mean. Stay tuned for information on that.
* AACPS will be starting up very shortly. All incoming 7th graders are required by law to have their Tdap (Tetanus) and meningococcal (meningitis). This is a new law. If you are unsure whether your school has your child's vaccination on record, then check with the school now. School begins on Monday, 25 August for elementary, 6th graders and 9th graders. Kindergarten will be a staggered entrance throughout the first week. ALL students will be back in their classes on Tuesday, 26 August.

I believe that is about it for now. Have a great last week of summer vacation kiddos!!

Selby Update for the week of 7 July 2014

Good Morning Selby! Just a few things of note.

First, thank you to everyone who came out to the 4th of July parade on Friday morning. The parade route was much smaller, but seemed to work a lot better. Thank you to the folks who came down to watch and came out of their homes to watch. Parades are SO much better when there are spectators. I'll post some pics sometime today. I haven't downloaded my camera yet. A BIG thank you to Patricia Kelly Stecklein and Bill Harding for all their work in the concessions. It was a LONG day! Thank you to Mica Harding for covering the evening shift. Concessions will be open again. Please stay tuned for that information.

Band Practice and Zumba have been put on hold for July. I believe there will be a Band session in August. I do have a date, but it's not on hand at the moment.

Art Classes! We have the pleasure of an Annapolis High PVA Junior instructing an art class for grades 3-5 on 9 July (that's Wednesday!) and an art class for grades 6-7 on 16 July from 4:00pm to 6:00pm at the community center. All kids in that age group are encouraged to attend.

The Strategic Gaming Club will meet THIS MORNING at 10:30am. This is a really great club that gets kids thinking. It's fun, educational and social!! Get those kids down there!!!

Our Selby Tots group are now meeting every Wednesday morning at 9:30 throughout the summer. This is a great opportunity for Moms to meet AND for kids to meet!

I am currently working on a clubs page for the website and hope to have it up today. This will be a good go-to place to find information about clubs and classes at the community center and remember, if you'd like to lead a class or club, then please email me at SelbyBay@gmail.com. One day things are great! A project or a presentation...all good.

Thanks and have a great week!!!
Tracie

4th Of July - Hurricane Arthur

Hey Selby...well, I hear we have a hurricane on the east coast. Hurricane Arthur has strengthened to a category 2 storm. Chesapeake Beach has already postponed their festivities until the 5th. I'm not going to do anything right now and will continue to watch the storm to see if it turns...right. If anything changes, then I will post to all available communication. Our Selby blog does one time emails every morning if anyone is interested. Until then - we will still decorate the clubhouse this afternoon around 4 if anyone would like to help/donate decorations. Thanks Selby!

Weather Advisory - 2 July 2014

The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Wednesday, 2 July 2014. This means that the heat index (how it actually feels outside) is expected to hit 105 degrees. The combination of high temperatures and a high heat index will increase the risk of heat related illnesses. If you have to be outside, then wear light colored, loose fitted clothing and drink plenty of water. Please remember that alcohol, "power" drinks and soda are all dehydrating. Water is your best option. Take regular cooling breaks throughout the day. Keep pets out of direct sunlight and replenish cold water often. Ice water is not dangerous to pets. Check on elderly friends and neighbors. Recognize signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Cooling centers are open in Anne Arundel County. Click here for county link.

Signs of Heat Exhaustion

• Heavy Sweating
• Fatigue
• Pale, clammy skin
• Thirst
• Rapid Heartbeat
• Dizziness, fainting

Signs of Heat Stroke

• Throbbing headache
• Dizziness and lightheadedness
• Lack of sweating
• Red, hot and dry skin
• Muscle weakness and cramps
• Nausea and vomiting
• Rapid heartbeat
• Rapid shallow berating