Take Home Tuesday

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Updates from the principal's office

Dear Sward Families:

Last Thursday, our Sward Eagles had a very exciting day. Our building took part in a Career Day! Each student had the opportunity to see 6 sessions representing a variety of careers. Our volunteer presenters did an outstanding job of presenting to our Eagles!

Throughout the day, the careers we had represented included:

music therapist
fire fighter
graphic designer
food scientist
neurophysiologist
youth services librarian
phlebotomist
tattoo artist
children's book illustrator
project manager
pharmacist
information technology
human resources
estimator
realtor
actor
musician
outreach and engagement associate
attorney
truck driver
CT technologist

Thanks so much to all of the volunteers who came out to join us for the day!

Your partner in education,

Mrs. Candy Kramer

Sward School Principal

Book Fair

The Book Fair is coming this week... and this spring book fair is a Buy 1 Get 1 Free Book Fair!!

The hours for the book fair are as follows:

Tuesday, May 3rd from 3:30 p.m.- 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4th from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
For the students that did not have a chance to shop during one of the evening events, they will have an opportunity to make purchases during the school day on Thursday, May 5th.

PTA Update

PTA news!

May 10 is the last day to place the Mrs. Field's Fundraising orders. Click here to view the electronic flyer. If you have any questions, please contact Blanca Rodriguez at (708)577-9768. The product will be delivered in late May. We will get a date to you asap.

Also, on May 10, as a "thank you" for all of the families' support with the fundraisers throughout the year, the PTA will be hosting an exciting assembly for the students during the school day. Click here for more information about the show your children will be experiencing.

Band Information

Band information and reminders:

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Reminders for 5th Grade Band Families:

Our Spring Band Concert is this Friday, 5/6: Spring Concert Letter

Music Booster Lesson Scholarship applications are due Friday. They can be turned in to the Sward office: Application

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For 4th Grade Families:

Now's the time to sign up for 5th Grade Beginning Band!
Beginning Band Info Letter
Beginning Band Website (lots of info on the instruments and registration process)

Beginning Band Registration @OLHMS (Parents may choose 1 meeting to attend. No students, please.)

Tuesday, May 17 at 4pm, 5pm, 6pm, 7pm OR Wednesday, May 18 at 9am

Back-To-School Supply Kits

Your child brought home a Back-To-School Supply Kit form in their Take Home Tuesday folder today. This form includes ordering instructions. They are grade level specific and will be delivered to your child's classroom for the first day of school. If you have any questions, please reach out to Nicole at npirklgoodfellow@gmail.com

Registration

Returning student registration began today. Please log into Family Access on your Skyward account to begin the process.

The open enrollment for the 2022-2023 Tuition Preschool Programs began on January 19. A link for the registration can be found at: https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/tuition-preschool

Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year also began January 19. A link for the kindergarten registration can be found at: https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten

If your child is absent

If your child will be absent:

Please call the Sward main office to report an absence (708)423-7820. There will be questions that must be asked during this time of pandemic protocol.
Keep in close contact via email with your child's teacher. They will be able to inform you of the work your child will miss during the absence. They might provide links for your child to access on their device, a packet to pick up in the office, or a mix of both.
Many days, there will be virtual homework help opportunity for the absent children from 3:30-4:30. Please email ckramer@d123.org for additional information or a meeting link.

SHIELD Program

We have begun the COVID-19 SHIELD testing at SWARD. This will only be for those that have already completed the OPT-IN form and signed their student up in Skyward Family Access.

The SHIELD Illinois program is a quick, simple, and non-invasive COVID-19 screening test. Students that have opted-in to the program will provide a small amount of saliva that is tested at a professional lab. Results of the test are then provided to families (if the results are positive) and our school district within the days following. The program offers students the opportunity to reduce or waive quarantine requirements in the event of close contact with a positive case or if the student demonstrates symptoms. You can opt-in to the program at any time by accessing Online Forms in Skyward Family Access. More information about the SHIELD Illinois program can be found at: d123.org/shield-illinois-testing-program If you choose to remove your child from the program after they have already been in the program, please call the Sward main office at (708)423-7820 to ensure that they have been removed from the system.

Upcoming Dates

Wednesday, May 4- Districtwide Late Start (school begins at 9:30 a.m.)
Wednesday, May 4- Lunch Menu Change: We will not be having the pancake/sausage bites today. The choices will be a waffle with a turkey sausage OR a chicken sandwich.
Monday, May 9- Hawaiian Day
Tuesday, May 10- Grade 5 orientation (open gym and parent night) at OLHMS 6:00-7:30 p.m. (click here for more information)
Wednesday, May 11- Spring Concert for Grades 4, 5 and Chorus 1:30 p.m. (tickets for the concert will be sent home in next week's THT)
Friday, May 13- Pajama Day
Wednesday, May 18- Drama Club Performance begins at 9:30 a.m. (doors open at 9:15 a.m.)
Thursday, May 19- Incoming Kindergarten Open House Orientation 6:00-7:30 p.m.
Monday, May 23- World Day of Cultural Diversity- Come join us for a family night at Sward from 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, May 24- Sports Team Day
Friday, May 27- Field Day- Wear your PTA Field Day t-shirt.
Tuesday, May 31- Animal Print Day
Friday, June 3- Last day of school. 11:30 dismissal (no lunch today)

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