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Harvey-Swanson News

March 21, 2021

Harvey-SwansonNewsMarch 21, 2021

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

Mark Your Calendar!


  • Spring pictures are Monday. Brandon Learn from Home students can come between 4:15-5:15 PM.
  • Our Upper Elementary Virtual Family Literacy Night is this Tuesday at 7:00 PM. Lots of staff will be there to enjoy some fun literacy activities with our families!
  • Drive Thru Book Fair: The BLFH team is hosting a Drive Thru Book Fair this year to celebrate the end of March is Reading Month and everyone is invited on Tuesday, March23rd from 3:30-6:30 PM. Come to the south parking lot of the middle school. Families will stay in their cars while volunteers gather the books and then drive forward to a credit card pay station. It's quick, easy and safe. Families can also visit the Virtual Fair as well to learn more about books they want by clicking for previews and interactive displays and to order books online: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/drivethrubookfair

Positivity Project P2...

This week we will be a Wildcard Week. We look forward to revisiting some of our favorite P2 character strengths!

Students of the Week Show Other People Matter!

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Junior Kindergartener Lily Villegas

"Lily is a kind friend and she’s very observant. She notices problems and comes up with solutions."
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Kindergartener Luke Frankini

"Luke is a hard worker! He is always helpful and kind!"
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Second Grader Violet Moriarty

"Violet is always kind to everyone around her. She is a very responsible student and works her best at whatever we do in class! She is a great friend to everyone!"
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Third Grader Mia Campos

"Mia is a natural caregiver and leader! She is able to see situations that need some TLC and she’s quick to take care of it in the most positive way! She has the best wit and perspective along with a magnetic smile!"
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Fourth Grader Joslynn Ramirez-Scribner

"Joss is a hard worker in school. She is kind and thoughtful to all of her classmates. I can tell even with her mask on, when she’s smiling!"
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Fifth Grader Aaden Knoop

"Aaden has done such a great job taking on the responsibility of being a safety. Aaden helps out whenever and wherever he is needed. He is a friend to everyone. Aaden works so hard to aim for his best. Keep working hard Aaden!"

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:

  • Spring Pictures: Monday, March 22nd
  • Virtual Family Literacy Night Grades 3-5: Tuesday, March 23rd at 7:00 PM.
  • Drive Thru Book Fair- Tuesday, March 23rd.
  • Friday, March 26th- No school for students. Teachers will engage in a full day of professional learning together.
  • Friday, March 26th- Sunday, April 4th: Spring Break! Enjoy!

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