PTA Volunteer Event
For those of you have RSVP'd and are planning to attend the PTA Volunteer Appreciation event on May 3, please know that this is an "adult only" event and the deadline to have responded was April 18. Please reach out to Blanca Rodriguez at (708)577-9768 with any questions you might have. Thank you.
Newsletters
Please click below for the newsletters:
Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee
Please click here to learn more about the next Bilingual Parent Advisory Committee Meeting on Wednesday, April 26. Please reach out with any questions you might have.
Grade 5 Parents
As we near the end of our school year, our fifth grades have a super special day planned that is all about them! On Thursday, June 1, they will be taking part in a variety of team building activities. This will provide an opportunity for them to solidify the bonds they have made here at Sward throughout their educational journey. Then, they will have a special hot dog lunch outside in a picnic style as they visit with their friends. From there, they will attend their Field Day games and activities.
They will have a fabulous day and make some great memories. If you are interested in volunteering in the morning by helping with the team building activities or to help with the lunch preparation, serving, and clean up, please let me know via email and I will place you accordingly. The Field Day sign ups will be coming home May 9 so you will be able to sign up then.
Yearbook Ordering
If you are looking to purchase a yearbook...
To purchase & Customize your yearbook:
1. Go to www.treering.com/validate
2. Enter your school's passcode:
1014133926493704
Returning Student Registration
You should have received a message from D123 about Returning Student Registration. Be sure to follow the instructions given in the message to complete the steps of the process in Skyward Family Access. Those of you who know your child will NOT be returning to D123 for the upcoming school year, please contact the Sward main office at (708)423-7820 to provide information for transfer papers to be prepared.
Summer School Opportunities
Summer is approaching quickly and will be here before we even know it! Click here to learn all about our District 123 summer programming.
Thunderbolts Reading Incentive
In a past Take Home Tuesday, your child brought home this reading tracker. For each 30 minutes of reading, your child can color in one dot as they make their way around the bases. Once they have completed coloring in all of the dots, they will receive a voucher to receive 2 complimentary tickets to attend a Windy City Thunderbolts baseball game on either Wednesday, June 28 or Sunday, July 2. If more than 2 tickets are desired, you will have the ability to purchase additional tickets at a discounted rate of $5 each. The reading trackers are due to me by May 1. The sooner you return the reading tracker, the sooner you will be able to submit the voucher for your tickets. Happy Reading!
World Day for Cultural Diversity
Please come join us to "travel" around the world on May 15 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. for our 2nd annual World Day for Cultural Diversity Family Night Celebration. Click here for additional information. We hope you will join us to explore customs and countries, taste foods, enjoy performances, and have fun! We invite all families to host (or share host) a table to represent your cultural heritage. Here is a chance to celebrate all of the cultures that make up our Sward community!
Summer Learning Opportunities
Click here to check out a variety of summer learning opportunities. Take a look... there are so many wonderful things offered!
School Supply Kits for 2023-24
If you would like to place the order for your child's school supplies for the 2023-24 school year, please click HERE for more information. Orders can be placed anytime prior to July 1.
Preschool and Kindergarten Registration
2023-2024 Preschool Registration is now open!
For more information and to start the process please visit:
https://www.d123.org/departments/student-services/early-learning-programs
2023-2024 Kindergarten Registration is now open!
For more information and to start the process please visit:
https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten
A Note from Nurse Dina
Deadline to turn in dental forms for kindergarten and second grade students is May 15th. Please send them in as soon a possible so they can be entered. It is a State of Illinois requirement that all kindergarten and second grade students be seen by a dentist. If a dental form has already been submitted please disregard, only one is needed.
D123 Positions Available
If you are looking for a position as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or special educator... D123 is the place to be! Click here for details and browse d123.org/apply to browse open positions.
D123 Education Foundation Event
The annual Taco and Trivia Event planning is underway... click HERE for more details. Save the date of Friday, May 5 for this 21 and older event.
Click here if you are interested in learning more about becoming a donor for this incredible foundation.
Upcoming Dates
- Thursday, April 27- D123 Art Show 7:00- 8:30 p.m. at OLHMS
- Saturday, April 29- Sward Craft and Vendor Fair
- Monday, May 15- World Day for Cultural Diversity Family Night 5:30-7:30 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 17- OLHMS Incoming Grade 6 student open gym & parent night 6:00-7:30 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 30- The Pro Kids Show Family Night Event
- Thursday, June 1- Field Day: K-2 in the morning, 3-5 in the afternoon, preschool throughout the day
Sward Elementary School
Website: d123.org/sward
Location: 9830 Brandt Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @d123sward
Mrs. Candice Kramer - Principal
Email: ckramer@d123.org
Website: d123.org/sward
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @MrsKramerD123
