SUPERSTAR NEWS
Swanson Elementary School - January 2024
Happy New Year!
Mrs. Jennifer Harr
NO SCHOOL - Martin Luther King Jr. Day - January 15th
A reminder that there will be No School for Students (Teacher In-Service Day) on Monday, January 15th, 2024, in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. Federal Holiday. We encourage students and families to consider taking time to learn more about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and, if able to do so safely to consider ways to participate in the annual day of service promoted on this day each year.
2nd Quarter Report Cards
Please look in your child's backpack for the 2nd Quarter Report Card. The reports were sent home with students this afternoon. If you have questions, please reach out to your child's teacher.
✨✨✨Calling All Superstars!✨✨✨
The Swanson Variety Show is your time to shine! Please see below for important dates, and sign up via this Google Doc with all the relevant information exactly as you’d like it to appear in the program. (If you have multiple superstars in your act, please list each one on their own line). IMPORTANT: If your act requires music, please be sure to indicate that, and we will email you with the best way to get it to us before the tryouts. We can’t wait to see all our fabulous SUPERSTAR talents!!
A Helpful Parent Resource regarding Bullying & Cyberbullying
The National Institutes of Health recognizes bullying as a significant public health problem. In the social media era, harassment and intimidation take place both offline and on, which amplifies the severity of aggression and stress in children and their parents. Children’s Hospital has made available this 15 minute “Just Kids Health” episode on Bullying & Cyberbullying to help parents understand bullying behaviors and how to address signs of bullying and prevent it. To best support our students, Westside is pleased to provide system-wide, bullying prevention programming to tackle bullying behavior.
Recess and Falling Temperatures
Recess will be held outdoors, except when extended exposure to the elements is inadvisable or when the Principal determines it to be otherwise unsafe. Students will not have outdoor recess when either the air temperature or wind chill factor is 10 degrees fahrenheit or lower.
First Friday Spirit Day!
Each first Friday of the month is Swanson Spirit Day. On this day we all wear our Swanson logo wear or school colors, blue and white, to show our spirit. We begin our day by saying the Swanson Pledge together. It’s a fun day filled with terrific Swanson spirit! Our next First Friday Spirit Day is Friday, January 12th.
Next month's First Friday Spirit Day is Friday, February 2nd.
Swanson Digital Dozen Winner
The Excellence In Youth Team is excited to showcase Vinny T., Halle T. and Stella H. from Swanson as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen award for the 23-24 school year! The Digital Dozen award is presented to WCS students who earn 12 of the digital badges from the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges, and these star students should be proud of this accomplishment!
Valentine's Day Party Volunteers
Our Valentine's Day Parties are scheduled for Wednesday, February 14th. If you would be interested in signing up to help, please click on the following link. We appreciate your time, talent and treasure in making for a Happy Valentine's Day! Valentine's Day Sign-Up
Tagg
Want to give back to the school without having to do anything but your normal activities...use Tagg! Just scan your receipt and participating shops will give money back to our school! Not on Tagg yet? Visit www.togetheragreatergood.com to join.
Parents Night Out
Swanson Parents!
Are you ready to enjoy a night out while your superstar(s) have fun?
We have the perfect fundraising event for you!
Saturday, January 20th from 5pm-9pm bring your kids to our Parents Night Out - GLOW Party!
This event includes:
- Glow in the dark Dodgeball!
- Pizza Party!
-Game room!
- Martial Arts!
-And More!
Text/Call (402) 312-6015 to save your child's spot today!
Only $20 per student and all proceeds go to Swanson's Community Club.
23/24 Breakfast and Lunch Menu
Email is a great way to communicate with your child’s teacher. The Westside format is as follows:
lastname.firstname@westside66.net
Sample: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Swanson Web Page
Calendar Reminders
January 15- NO SCHOOL/Dr. Martin Luther King Day
January 19-Variety Show Tryouts in Swanson Gym, 3:30-6:00 pm
January 25- K/1 Music Performance @ WMS, 6:30 PM
January 26-NO SCHOOL for Students
February 6- Community Club Mtg., 6:30 pm
February 7-Variety Show Rehearsal @WMS, 5:00-6:30 pm
February 8-Godfather's Slice of Pie Night, 4-9 pm
February 9-Variety Show at WMS, 6:00-7:30 pm
February 19-20- NO SCHOOL for Students
Welcome to Swanson! Home of the Superstars!
The Mission of Swanson School, as a dynamic community alliance and model of innovative education, is to support and empower all learners to achieve academic excellence.
School Improvement
Swanson's school improvement goal is all students will increase reading comprehension.
Swanson's Expectations
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
Email: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: swanson.westside66.org
Location: 410 South 86th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6485
Facebook: facebook.com/SwansonElementary
Twitter: @swansonstars66