Take Home Tuesday

Dear Sward Families,

Wow!! We had 73 students complete the Winter Wonderland IXL Challenge!! Woo Hoo! Way to go!

All 73 of the students had their name placed into a "wheel of names" random name selector for the raffle. The first 5 student names that came up on the wheel received a Barnes and Noble Gift Card. The next 15 names received a token to the book vending machine. The 53 remaining names will be receiving a Smencil. Congratulations to all!! Tremendous work!

Your partner in education,

Mrs. Candy Kramer

Great News!! The Smile Illinois in- school Dentist is coming to Sward on Tuesday March 21, 2023. Dentists can provide an examination, cleaning, fluoride, x-rays and sealants. Restoration services such as fillings and other minimally invasive procedures may be provided. This program accepts all insurances including Medicaid and All Kids. Please fill out the application that has been sent home and return it to school by February 28, 2023. Please call the Health Office with any questions.

Our fourth and fifth grade Candor Health presentations are right around the corner. Parents will receive a permission form for their child to participate in these presentations. Our fifth grade presentation is scheduled for January 27 and the fourth grade presentation is scheduled for April.

We have received links for the parent overview of each of these programs.

5th Grade - Human Reproduction & Embryology: https://vimeo.com/742714743

4th Grade- Substance Abuse Prevention: Foundation: https://vimeo.com/749296642

Password for both programs is - Preparation23

We have some excess inventory of Sward Spirit Wear. This will be sold on a first come first served basis. Please come to the Sward main office if you are interested. You may want to call first to see if the item you are interested is still available.

• Tye Dye Tee ($15)
• 1 youth small
• 1 adult large
• Sweatpants ($20)
• 1 youth small
• Crewneck Sweatshirt Blue ($17)
• 1 youth large
• Gray T-Shirt ($10)
• 1 adult small
• Blue T-Shirt ($10)
• 3 youth large
• 1 youth XL
• 1 adult small
• Heather Blue Zip Hoodie ($32)
• 1 adult XL
• Blue Zip Hoodie ($32)
• 1 adult small
• 1 adult medium

If you or someone you know would like information about preschool screenings, please click here.

Please click here for more information about our Sward girls and their special person.

Our PTA Family Bingo Night has been scheduled for Wednesday, January 18th from 6-7:30 p.m. Click here for additional details and the QR code to register.

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.

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.

When you "catch your child" using real life math outside of school, please send a photo and statement of explanation to ckramer@d123.org . Check out this example of our Eagle adding up his score at the end of his golf tournament. The photos and explanations will be added to a "Math Outside of School" bulletin board for all to see.

Sward now has our very own Twitter handle. Throughout the weeks, you will see postings of exciting things happening throughout our building. It is always fun to have a glimpse into the learning or our students. Be sure to check us out at @D123Sward or scan the QR code to the side!

• Wednesday, January 18- PTA Family Bingo Night (rsvp required) 6:00-7:30 p.m.
  
• Friday, January 27- PTA Father Daughter Dance 6:00-8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, February 1- Districtwide Late Start (students begin classes at 9:30 a.m.)
• Wednesday, February 1- PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
• Thursday, February 9- Family Math Night 6:00-7:30 p.m.

Website: d123.org/sward
Location: 9830 Brandt Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @d123sward

Email: ckramer@d123.org
Website: d123.org/sward
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @MrsKramerD123