The Eagle Express

Dear Sward Families,

With so much happening at school throughout your child’s day, isn’t it surprising to you that one of the most common responses to “how was your day at school today'' usually answered with one word..."good." While some children may love to talk about school, a great way to get our quieter kids to open up more about their day is to ask open-ended questions. Here are some questions that are framed in a manner that may allow your children to share more about their day at Sward with you:

• What was the best thing you did at school?

• Which kids were sitting near you at lunch?

• What was the most interesting thing your teacher said today?

• Who did you like talking to the most?

• Who are the kids you talk to most in your class?

Please make sure to stop me while I'm outside during arrival and dismissal times to share how asking these open-ended questions may have helped your child share more of their day with you.

Sincerely,

Suzanne Amra

Sward School Principal

Our PTA Muffins with Misses event is on September 13th at 7:30 a.m. in the Main Gym. Please use the main doors on Brandt to enter the building. We do have limited parking here at school, so if you are able to walk to this event, please do so. The "Misses/Adults" will be dismissed through the main doors. Following the adult dismissal, when the students are dismissed, they will go directly to line up in the hallway outside their classroom door.

Twitter

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!

Families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch do have to pay for school meals. Students whose families are eligible for free or reduced-price breakfast or lunch will be able to access meals this school year at no cost or a discounted rate.

Breakfast and Lunch Cost

• Breakfast is $1.60
• Lunch (including milk) is $3.15
• Milk is 65 cents.

If you would like to apply for free or reduced priced meals, please click here.

Click Here for the September lunch menu.

Attendance and punctuality are important. The bell rings for the students to enter the building at 8:25 a.m. and school begins promptly at 8:30 a.m. Please click HERE for attendance procedures.

Please mark your calendars. Sward Open House will be held on Wednesday, September 13 from 6:30-8:00 p.m.

Safety is always our Priority at District 123. Please use this registration link to set up your visitor information that allows you to visit Sward.Once you complete the registration, you will receive a QR code via text or email that allows you to enter the building. Thank you in advance for your cooperation in our safety first procedures.

There are specific requirements for students entering preschool, kindergarten, second grade and sixth grade, as well as for all new students. Visit our Health Forms & Guidelines page for more information. Please note that these vaccinations and/or health examinations are required by state law.

Are you looking to get your child involved in sports? The Oak Lawn Park District is offering intramural sports for our students. Please Click Here for more information.

The student device insurance policy provides full replacement cost coverage and protects the item worldwide (on and off school grounds) for only $25/year. The policy will be transferred to any replacement device that your child may be issued. Without insurance D123 families are fully responsible for the costs associated with the repair/replacement of their student's device. Insurance coverage is for the device only and does not extend to the case or the charger.

Families of students in all grade levels can sign up for this insurance program by adding the optional “Student Device Insurance” fee through Skyward Family Access. You have until September 30 to purchase device insurance every year. Additional information about the student device insurance program and deductibles can be found at: https://d123.org/about/technology/student-device-insurance/

Please view either the written or video tutorial on how to add Chromebook / iPad insurance to your student's account.

• Wednesday, September 6- Districtwide Late Start- School Begins at 9:30 a.m.
• Wednesday, September 6-PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m. Welcome new and interested members (parents may sign up for classroom parties at this time)
• Wednesday, September 13- Open House 6:30-8:00 p.m.
• Wednesday, September 13- PTA Muffins with Misses@7:30am
  
• Wednesday, September 27- PTA Donuts with Dudes @7:30am
  

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

Email: samra@d123.org
Website: d123.org/sward
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @SuzanneAmra