From the Hawk Nest

Did you sign up yet? If not, please contact your child’s teacher. Harvey Swanson’s conference days are Monday October 10 and Wednesday October 12 from 4:30-8:15.

The Scholastic Book Fair is coming! This is a fabulous time to have a variety of books brought to you with incredible prices. The book fair will be open during the school day on October 7, 11,13, and 18 along with conference evenings from 4:30-8:00.

Our annual Red Cross blood drive will be hosted in the Harvey Swanson Cafeteria on Wednesday, October 12 from 2:00-8:00pm. Please consider helping others in need through your lifesaving donation. As a special offer, students who recruit one presenting donor will receive a Red Cross flashlight while supplies last!

Did you know Harvey Swanson Elementary is a Title 1 school? This means that we receive money from the federal government to use for instructional purposes with our students.

Harvey Swanson is a school-wide Title 1 school which means that we are able to use

materials and services purchased with Title 1 money to benefit all of our students.

At the October H.E.L.P. meeting on the 20th, at 4 p.m. I will share details about our Title

1 status and how we use those funds at Harvey Swanson. Please plan to attend the H.E.L.P.

meeting in the Harvey Swanson library to hear this important information.

Mondays are HAWK shirt day! Do you still need one? They are only $8.00. If writing a check to pay, please make it payable to: H.E.L.P. Group. Just send your payment with your child in a clearly marked envelope to give to their teacher.

Did you know that Harvey-Swanson is supported by a program called, Neighbor to Neighbor? It's a place where you can donate clothing items. You can also be a recipient of those donations if you need. Just let us know how we can help you.

There is nothing like a handmade art project. On October 17, you will receive a custom catalog including your child's artwork to select and purchase keepsakes from. The orders will be due on October 31. The products will be ready for delivery back to you by November 18 just in time for the holidays.

We are looking for extra help to keep our students safe while crossing the street. It's a perfect way to help and have a huge impact, with little commitment.

Training time is 2 hours... that is 1 hour video/talk with Oakland County Deputy. And 3, 20 min, on site (at crosswalk behind HSE) trainings.

It's an after school position. On full days from 3:25- 3:40 and half days from 11:45- 12:10.

Any volunteers, please e-mail Leslie at lmcshiflett@comcast.net

Wednesday, October 5 - Official student count day

October 7, 10-13 & 18- Scholastic Bookfair

October 10 &12 Harvey Swanson Conferences

Wednesday, 12- Red Cross Blood Drive rom 2:00-8:00pm

Friday, 14-No School & Brandon Homecoming Parade and Game

Monday, 17- Brandon School Board Meeting @ 6:30

Wednesday, 19- Picture re-take day

Thursday, 20- H.E.L.P. Meeting, including Title 1 information

Friday, 21- Scare Fair at Harvey Swanson

Monday, 31- Halloween Parade @ 10:00 and half day for students

Get Connected and Stay Connected

Student Day-8:55-3:50pm

Half Day-8:55-12:10pm

Office Hours-8:10-4:40pm

Email: brenner@brandon.k12.mi.us
Website: http://www.brandonschooldistrict.org/index.php/schools/harvey-swanson-elementary
Location: 209 Varsity Drive, Ortonville, MI, United States
Phone: (248) 627-1850