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Harvey-Swanson News

February 7, 2021

Harvey-SwansonNewsFebruary 7, 2021

We are brave... We are Proud...We are Determined... WE ARE HAWKS!

A Note From the Principal...


  • Report Cards: Due to the snow day on Friday, report cards will go home with your child on Monday. Though you will be receiving a hard copy of your child's report card this year, please take a look at the document below that tells you how to access the report card in Parent Portal as well.
  • Strengthening the Home-School Literacy Connection: Mark your calendars for Tuesday, February 9th! Our literacy team would love for you to join us at 7:00 PM to learn more about what our students do each day to grow as readers and ways to support your reader at home.
  • Junior Kindergarten, Kindergarten, and Preschool Virtual Parent Information Night: Please spread the news about this virtual event on Wednesday, February 10th from 6:00-7:00 PM. The flyer is attached below.
  • Dismissal: If you ever need to change your child's dismissal routine, please be sure to call the office to let us know, and it is best to do so by 3:30 so that we can be sure to get the information to your child's teacher in a timely manner. Dismissal is quite busy and sometimes it is a challenge to get last minute directions to teachers and students. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
  • Arrival: For parents who drop their child off in the morning, on those really cold mornings (we have a few single digit and negative wind chill days in the forecast) please try to plan for the drop off to occur between 9:20-9:30 AM. Students begin entering the building at 9:20 AM each day. Please know, however, that we will always let children into the building before 9:20 AM, as needed.
  • Absent or Tardy: Please be sure to contact our attendance clerk, Jacque Herbart, by phone or email when you are reporting your child's absence or tardy.
  • Free School Meals for ALL Students: Please click here for an important reminder from food services.


Register in advance for this webinar:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xLs2biq2TV2rnRC6win3Gw


After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the webinar.

Students of the Week Show Other People Matter

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Kindergartener Everly Schram

"Everly works hard all the time. She is a kind and helpful friend. She brings a smile to my face every day!"
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First Grader Alex Neace

"Alex is working so hard in first grade! His hard work and perseverance have paid off...he has learned so much!"
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Second Grader Evelyn Puleo

"Evelyn is always so kind to others! She always has a smile on her face and is a friend to everyone."
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Third Grader Avery Smith

"Avery is a good friend to her peers. She is kind, considerate, attentive, and puts forth her best effort on everything!"
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Fourth Grader Sienna Brown

S stands for “Sweet”

I stands for “Is very hardworking”

E stands for “Energetic”

N stands for “Nice”

N stands for “Never hurting anyone”

A stands for “Always attentive”

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Fifth Grader Macey Toutant

"Macey is kind and enthusiastic. She brightens everyone’s day! She is very hardworking and has done an excellent job as a Conflict Resolution safety where she helps others solve problems."

Positivity Project P2...

This week we will focus on the character strength love. Click here for a one-page overview.


What it means...

When you love someone, you want to be close to them and value that relationship.


Why it matters...

When we love others or are loved by others, we experience positive emotions. Love is necessary for happiness!

Health/School Nurse Updates...

  • If anyone in your household is awaiting Covid testing, please do not send your child to school. Please refer to the School Flow Charts- Should I Report to School document.

  • Please remember to let our office know if anyone in your family has been diagnosed with COVID or has come in direct contact with anyone that has tested positive.
  • Please continue to do the daily health screening and keep your child home if he/she has any of the symptoms of COVID.
  • Below you will find some documents from the Oakland County Health Department to help you with making these decisions. The following documents on the K-12 Education Webpage were updated in December:


Important Dates:

  • February 15-16th- Mid Winter Break- No School
  • Week of March 8th- Virtual Parent Teacher Conferences

Visitors...

  • Visitors must have an appointment to enter the building. All visitors will be screened outside by our securtiy guard before entering and must be wearing a mask to enter.

  • If you are dropping off items for your child, the security guard will meet you outside to collect the item/s.

  • Please see the Visitor and Vending Screening Checklist below.

Birthday Treats...

Due to allergies and for infection control, if students are going to be bringing food to share, it must be store bought and contain an ingredients list. Individually wrapped food items would be best.

Parent Resources...

  • Click here to visit our Harvey Hawk Facebook Page.
  • To sign up for e-news- Go to the Brandon Schools main webpage under Quick Links and choose subscribe to e-news.

Important Times and Office Staff

Office Hours: 8:45 AM to 4:45 PM

Connie Zak Administrative Assistant

Jaqueline Herbart Attendance Clerk



Student Day: 9:30-4:00

Arrival/Drop off: 9:20 AM

Dismissal: 4:00 buses will load and pick ups will be waiting outside