Superstars Honor Veterans
You’re Invited!
November 11, 2019
9:30 a.m.
Please join us in honoring our Swanson Community Veterans this Vets Day with our “Bring a Vet to School Day.” Invite your veteran to enjoy a light breakfast, coffee, and juice. Breakfast begins at 9:15 a.m. for Vets and will be followed by an all school assembly to honor our Vets. The assembly will begin at 9:30 a.m. and will include presentations from our Swanson Students.
On this day all members of the Swanson Community of Learners will be wearing red, white, and blue. Please talk with your Superstar about the veterans who may be in your family or circle of friends.
Grandfriends' Day
A Tradition At Swanson
Tuesday, November 26, 2019
9:30 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.
Grandfriends’ Day is a tradition at Swanson. It is an opportunity for students to invite people special to them to be their guests for a time of sharing. Grandfriends might be grandparents, aunts, uncles, neighbors, and friends…anyone who has a connection to a Superstar.
Classrooms will have special activities for students and grandfriends to enjoy together.
All activities will end by 10:20 a.m. Parking will be available in the Swanson lots, but it is limited. We look forward to seeing our Grandfriends!
We are Thankful!
At this time of Thanksgiving we, the Swanson Staff, want you to know how thankful we are for you, our Swanson families. Our Superstars are all learning and growing and the support you give both them and us is so appreciated. Please know your partnership with us does make a difference in your child’s success. We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
In gratefulness,
The Swanson Staff
Swanson Spelling Bee
On Monday, October 28th, students participated in the Swanson Spelling Bee. All students in grades 4-6 took a written test prior to this event to determine who would compete. Congratulations to Calder W., our school winner and Alex S. who placed second in the competition. Caden Mc. & Max R. tied for third place. Calder and Alex will move on to the Westside School District Bee, which will be held on November 15th at the Westside Middle School Performing Arts Center. We wish them much luck.
Here is a list of the finalists that competed in the Swanson Spelling Bee! Congratulations to all of these fine spellers.
1st Place Calder W.
2nd Place Alex S.
3rd Place Max R.
3rd Place Caden Mc.
Cole R.
Rex K.
Yasir N.
Isabel O.
Madeline L.
Emily C.
Keep Us From Getting Lost!
Please make sure to mark all jackets, coats, hats, gloves, lunch pails, backpacks and other student items with their NAME in case they are left around the building or out at recess. This helps us get them back to the right owner.
The school has a Lost and Found that parents are welcome to look through if something is missing.
Cough Drops Reminder
JUST A FRIENDLY REMINDER
Just a friendly reminder..
On days we have P.E. please try and remember to wear your “gym” shoes.
Sandals, flip-flops, slip-ons, boots, open toe shoes, heels, etc. aren’t safe for physical education.
You have P.E. on these days:
DAY 1 and DAY 2
Thanks for remembering to bring your shoes! It is more safe and FUN with the right kind of shoes!
Mr. Andrew Mantzaris
Physical Education Teacher
Hy-Vee Cash 4 Students - Save Your Receipts
Back this year is Hy-Vee Cash 4 Students. Simply save your register receipts when you check out at any Hy-Vee, beginning September 1 continuing through December 31, then send them to school with your child. The collection dropbox is located in the office. You can also turn in your receipts at Hy-Vee after checking out. Look for the collection boxes by the customer service counter.
Swanson receives a percentage of each purchase total - even for gas! Receipts can be from anyone…parents, grandparents, friends or Swanson staff. Swanson receives $1 for every $200 of receipts collected. Every little bit helps!
Please contact Megan Hoberman with any questions, meganhoberman@gmail.com
A huge thank you to all families who donated to the fall clothing drive!
The Closet continues to benefit from the kindness of Westside students, teachers, and staff. Our recent coat and clothing drive was a big success and we would like to thank all of the families who participated. Your donations will help keep your fellow students warm this winter. Another big thanks goes out to those who donated during professional development day.
We will hold another drive in the spring for warm weather clothing but until then, if you are looking for a way to help throughout the year, please remember that toiletries and new-in-package underwear (youth and adult sizes) are an ongoing need and may be donated through your school’s social worker at any time.
As always, Closet volunteers are available to pull clothing for any family in need and deliver it to your school or families may opt to visit The Closet with their social worker.
Sincerely,
Marci Crone and Veronica Martinez
Clothing Closet Chairs
Welcome to Swanson! Home of the Superstars!
The Mission of Swanson School, as a dynamic community alliance and model of innovative education, is to support and empower all learners to achieve academic excellence.
School Improvement
Swanson's school improvement goal is all students will increase reading comprehension.
Swanson's Expectations
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
Email: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: swanson.westside66.org
Location: 410 South 86 Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6485
Facebook: facebook.com/SwansonElementary
Twitter: @swansonstars66
