SWS Newsletter
February 9, 2024
Dear SWS Community,
YOU ARE INVITED:
Please join us on Wednesday, February 21, for our annual Kids Heart Challenge through the American Heart Association. We welcome families to come cheer on their child during their regular PE period. All our students have been working hard, practicing their jump rope skills, and gaining awareness of how their heart rate (and muscles) respond to exercise. They are excited to show off their skills. Please see the attached flyer with information on the Kids Heart Challenge Event.
- To support your child or the Kids Heart Challenge click the link to donate - Click Here To Donate
- To attend the event, please RSVP via this online response form - Click Here To RSVP To Attend
We look forward to seeing everyone at the jump rope challenge! ❤️
2024 STEM Challenge Fair and STEM Prep Classes
SWS PTO is excited to announce the 2024 STEM Fair Challenge is open for applications. Students are invited to investigate, research, create, and display a STEM based activity. This challenge is open to grades K-6. The event is March 15, starting at 5:30pm - all particiapnts must be setup by 5:30pm. Email the PTO to get your info kit - swspto@gmail.com
The PTO is alos hosting STEM Challenge Prep classes after school. If your child is interested in entering the STEM fair and needs some help determinig where to start, help planning, and experiements then sign up for the prep classes! Prep classes will be held from 3:15-4:30pm on Tuesdays on the following days - Feb. 27, March 5, and March 12. Please do not sign your child up if they cannot attend all three prep classes.
See the flyer below that details the agenda for each prep class. Flyers will come home with each child and sign up forms can be handed in to homeroom teachers or the main office.
PTO Bingo Night!
Please join the SWS PTO for Family Bingo Night on March 1st at 6 PM. Families must RSVP to attend with the below link. There will be pizza available for purchase, as well as other beverages and refreshments.
Click here for the link to RSVP: https://forms.gle/4jS1opiXF7icnTH37
Pickleball Courts
SWS welcomes students, families, and community residents to use our two new pickleball courts, made available through a generous donation to SWEF. Courts may be used during non-school hours and are available for courteous, first come, first serve play during the school year, Monday-Friday after 3:30 pm, and weekends until dusk. Summer playtime is restricted on weekdays during July from 9 am to noon, but otherwise, courts are available up through Labor Day seven days a week unless Township or school events are planned.
Please help us in looking after our courts. PE teacher Ms. Deckert taught all SWS students how to play on the courts carefully, especially noting that jumping into or over pickleball nets is not permitted. Thank you, and enjoy the courts!
Making The Future More Secure For Loved Ones With Special Needs - Info Night
North Warren High School is hosting a special education info night on Feb. 21 and has invited all local SEPAG groups and families to attend. More information is in the flyer below. Participants can have a free consultation afterwards (Zoom or in-person) and will be mailed a resource kit. Participants need to click the link on the flyer or the link below to register and receive their unique Zoom link:
https://nationallife.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEtdOGuqD0uE9x8gd3lEhYu9SPRN8Zav64U
Brooke Phillips
Principal
This year, Sussex County has created a new student recognition program. In collaboration with the New Jersey School Boards Association, the Sussex County School Boards Association recognizes an Unsung Hero from each of Sussex County's school districts. These will comprise of one twelfth grade student from each of Sussex County's high schools; one eighth grade student from each Pre-K-8th grade district; and one sixth grade student from the Pre-K-6th grade districts.
These honorees will be the Sussex County SBA 2024 Unsung Heroes, students who make outstanding contributions to their schools and communities but are often overlooked by other traditional student recognition programs.
The Sandyston-Walpack School would like to recognize 6th grader Carly Slyman as its 2024 Unsung Hero. When selecting our nominee, we considered qualities such as compassion, perseverance, responsibility, and courage. Carly embodies these qualities in a quiet, humble way. She doesn’t seek recognition for her achievements or goodwill. Carly has insight and knowledge beyond her years. She loves to learn and share her own passions for oceanography with her teachers and peers. Carly’s excitement for life brings happiness to our community. She is an open-minded critical thinker. Her inquisitive nature often deepens and extends our class discussions. Carly doesn’t falter to peer pressure. She questions social norms and is true to herself even when it’s difficult. She is accepting of everyone and tries to champion the underdog when necessary. Carly uses all these gifts as an active participant in several community centered programs. Carly is an exceptional 6th grade role model for her Kindergarten buddy. She has been an ambitious member of the Student Council and Community Cares program for 2 years. Carly was selected as a member of Pinwheel, our school’s enrichment program. She plays percussion for the school band and joined Select Choir. We are very proud to have Carly represent our school this year as our Unsung Hero.
Dates to Keep In Mind:
Mon. Feb 19 - School Closed, President's Day
Wed. Feb 21 - Kids Heart Challenge during PE classes
Mon. Feb. 26 - Fri. Mar. 1 - SWS Love of Reading Week
Wed. Feb 28 - BOE Meeting 6pm
Fri. Mar. 1 - Read Across America Day
Fri. Feb. 23 - Positivitee Day
Fri. Mar. 1 - Bingo Night, 6pm
Mon. Mar 4 - SEPAAG Meeting, 6:30pm
Mon. Mar. 4 - PTO Meeting, 7pm
Fri. Mar 15 - STEM Challenge Fair, 5:30pm
Wed. Mar. 27 and Thurs. Mar. 28 - Early Dismissal Days, Parent-Teacher Conferences
March 29 - April 5 - School Closed, Spring Break
Congratulations to our January Caught Being Kind PTO Ice Cream Winners JP and Madison! Thank you to the PTO for providing our students with this extra sweet treat each month.
This week the 6th graders began their study of the Ancient Egyptian civilization. They learned that Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt were united under King Menes in 3100 BC. King Menes took the crowns of both Upper Egypt and Lower Egypt and combined them to symbolize the merger. The students created this double crown in class.
🏈 PE hosted it's annual paper football tournament to practice fine motor skills. 🏈
🏈 To extend on the paper football challenge in PE, technology classes explored the science behind football fields, measurements, and weights of the football. 🏈
Third grade works with informational text and locating main ideas and supporting details on topics of their choice.
Thank you to Newton Sparta Pediatric Dentistry and Ms. Jamie for hosting our Dental Assemblies for all grades.
First grade practices their ending sounds.
Art students work on landscapes and tree projects.
Here's a look at what goes on during small group time of Kindergarten Math Workshop.
Check out all our 100 Days of School Celebrations!
First grade celebrated with counting to 100 activities!
6th grade buddies joined the Kindergarten class to celebrate 100 days of counting.
The counting continued on the 101st day of school...Kindergarten and First Grade joined together to review story elements in the story 101 Dalmations!
Kittatinny Youth Lacrosse Club
Kittatinny Youth Lacrosse Club is hosting free clinics to beginners who are looking to try a new sport. It’s one of the fastest growing sports in America and one of the most enjoyable to play and watch. The clinics are on Saturdays in February and March from 3 pm to 4 pm. No equipment needed.
For those returning players that are registered, we will have practice after the clinics. Check the flyer for times.