

The Sewell Sabercats
September Newsletter
Parent/Teacher Conferences (1/2 days), Sept 20-22
September 20-22 will be half days for parent/teacher conferences. Students will dismiss at 11:35 am. Our cafeteria will be open on all half days for breakfast and lunch. Students will have the opportunity to eat lunch at school before going home.
Please make sure you contact your child's teacher to set up a time to meet with them, and to learn more about how your child is doing in school.
News from the Health Office
With the continued hot weather, it's crucial that students stay well hydrated throughout the day. We strongly recommend that everyone bring their own water bottle to school.
Staying hydrated can help prevent some of the most common concerns we see in the Health Office such as headaches, stomachaches, and fatigue.
There are refilling stations available in the hallways.
Please see sick child guidelines below.
PreSchool Inclusive Program: Open Seats
We currently have open seats in our 1/2-day Inclusive Preschool. Our preschool program provides meaningful play and learning experiences that promote young children's growth in all areas of development. It supports the growth and development of families in their role as their child's primary teacher.
- Ages: 3 and 4 (must be three by August 31)
- Free
- 2 1/2 hours daily
- morning or afternoon session
- Classes held Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
- Click the Microsoft Forms link below to complete the Preschool Interest form.
Parent Booster Club Meeting: September 14th, 5:30-6:30 in the Library
Please come and join our Booster Club meeting in the Library on September 14th from 5:30-6:30. This is a great way to meet other parents and families at Sewell and to support our school community.
For more information regarding the Booster Club, please contact Megan Swanson
Sewell Community News
Happy September, Sabercats,
I am collecting food items for our pantry, so we can provide emergency supplies to our Sewell families. Please bring non-perishable food items such as cereal, oatmeal, ramen, canned chicken/roast beef, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, marinara sauce. Please remember to check the expiration dates. We also need personal hygiene items (toothpaste, shampoo, soap, etc.), household cleaning (dish soap, disinfecting wipes and laundry detergent) and paper products (bath tissue/wipes and paper towels). We always need new socks and underwear. Thank you for your contributions. Your generosity helps many Sewell families.
Please contact me, Bonnie Mort, to make an appointment for assistance. I post on ClassDojo daily and these posts give guidance to outside resources that are available for Sewell families. Also, visit our Facebook page and our Instagram page to be informed of what is happening at Sewell!
Physical Education
Students are off to a great start this year with movement skills!! We are starting our hula hoop activities and looking forward to cooler days ahead.
*Please send your students with closed-toed sneaker/tennis shoes on their designated P.E. days. (Sandals and crocs make for safety issues and the goal is to keep all students safe and having fun).
*Please continue to send water bottles or refillable cups so students can stay hydrated all day long.
Before School and After School Care
Our before and after school program offers an inviting and fun place for children.
- Engage students in various activities that include arts and crafts, indoor/outdoor games, homework help, and more!
- Are licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services and accept DES.
- Provide families with a safe, nurturing, and structured environment.
- Provide the convenience of having our programs located at a school where a child already attends making the transition simple and safe.
Services:
- Before School: $42 weekly (7-8 am)
- After School: $78 weekly (after school - 6pm)
- Before/After School: $90 weekly
Yearly registration fee $60 per students. 10% discount for school employees, military and sibling.
To apply for our before/after school program, please complete the following form below.
Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) Testing
If your child is in Kindergarten, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grade you can opt into Full GATE Testing by completing the Microsoft Form link below.
Intermountain School-Based Services at Sewell
I'm glad to announce that we finalized our partnership with Intermountain centers today. Intermountain School-Based Services collaborates with schools and families to work directly with students to address mental health and behavioral health needs to support and promote academic success. Intermountain Centers provides the following services:
- individual counseling
- group counseling
- skills development
- assessments
- crisis planning and development
- care coordination for comprehensive wrap around support
- substance use
See flyer below for additional information. If you would like your child enrolled in Intermountain School-Based services, please contact Ms. Milligan, our counselor for assistance in processing your application with Intermountain.
Code of Conduct
Attached below is a copy of the new TUSD Code of Conduct.
Save the Date
September 4th: No School, Labor Day
September 14th: Booster Club Meeting (5:30-6:30)
September 20-22: 1/2 day of school, Parent/Teacher Conference
October 6: No School, Grading Day
Oct 9-13: No School, Fall Break
School Hours
8:00 am - Earliest arrival
8:00 am - 8:25 am - Breakfast served
8:25 am - 2:35 pm - Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri
8:25 am - 1:35 pm - Wed (early dismissal)
Office Hours: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Office Phone Number: 520-584-7200