Take Home Tuesday

Dear Sward Families,

As the end of the school year approaches, you will find your child is bringing home lots of different things regarding summertime activities, special announcements, reminders, and permission forms.

A permission slip is coming home with your child today. It is for the letter "I" day on Tuesday May 9th. The permission slip is to allow your child to have a popsicle on May 9th. Please sign & return to your child's teacher ASAP.

We are in the home stretch and finishing strong. :)

Your partner in education,

Mrs. Candy Kramer

Please click this link to view the A-Z School is Cool Challenge calendar.

Click here to check out a variety of summer learning opportunities. Take a look... there are so many wonderful things offered!

A letter for first grade parents will be going home today. A dental exam will be required for second grade. Please note that this requirement is due no later than May 15th of second grade year. Please call the Health Office with any questions.

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.

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

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 is approaching quickly and will be here before we even know it! Click here to learn all about our District 123 summer programming.

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!

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.

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

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.

• Thursday, May 4- Star Wars Day- May the Fourth Be With You
• Monday, May 8- Dress like your favorite superhero today
• Thursday, May 11- K=Kangas- wear Mrs. Kangas' favorite color today... blue!
• Friday, May 12- L=Luau Day- wear something tropical today
• Monday, May 15- M=Multicultural Day- wear clothing or colors to represent and celebrate your country or region of origin- World Day for Cultural Diversity Family Night 5:30-7:30 p.m.
  
• Wednesday, May 17- Clothing inside out and/or backward day (O=Oh my! Wacky Wednesday)
• Wednesday, May 17- OLHMS Incoming Grade 6 student open gym & parent night 6:00-7:30 p.m.
• Monday, May 22- R=Rainbow Day- wear your favorite color today
• Tuesday, May 23- Spring Concert for Grades 3, 4, 5, and Chorus (performance begins at 1:30)
• Thursday, May 25- U=USA Day- wear red, white, and blue today
• 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

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