SWES News
January 6, 2025
You can view general school information on our website www.swes.onslow.k12.nc.us
Save the Date!
January 6 - Students return to school
January 7-29- Mid-year Assessments in Reading and Math
January 9- PTO Meeting 4pm
January 10- Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
January 17 - End of Grading Period
January 20- MLK Holiday- No School!
January 21- Teacher Workday- No School for Students; Cici's Pizza Night (class with most sales gets free pizza party from Cici's)
January 22- Teacher Workday - No School for Students
January 28- Chipotle Fundraiser, 4-8pm, show flyer or use online ordering code
January 29- Report Card Day; College Day- represent your favorite college! 5th grade Math NC Check-in.
January 30- 5th Grade Science Check-in
January 31-Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
February 1- Science Olympiad Competition
February 7- Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
February 12-Early Release Day! Students will dismiss at 12:30; Pony Pride Day!
February 17- Teacher Workday - No School for Students
February 24- Interim Reports
February 25- SWE Fundraiser Day at Red Robin
February 28- Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
March 6-14 Spring Book Fair
March 7 - Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
March 12- Early Release Day! Students will dismiss at 12:30; Pony Pride Day
March 13- Literacy Night 5-7pm
March 17 - Teacher Workday - No School for Students
March 27 - Last Day of Grading Period
March 28-Popcorn Friday! Money is due by Thursday
It's Mid-Year Assessment Time!
Students will be doing mid-year assessments in Reading and Math January 7-29. Your teacher will let you know their specific assessment dates. Please encourage your students to take their time and do their very best. The information on these assessments lets our staff know which skills your student has mastered at the independent level, and which skills still need to be learned or practiced.
Please have your student check Lost and Found! It's overflowing!
FREE Tutoring Online
Our 3rd-5th graders attended a presentation from Tutor.com in November and received a login for Free Online Tutoring. This service is also free for any Military students! Check it out if your student needs a little assistance with their homework!
Morning Drop Off
OCS policy is that you are not able to line up in the carline (am or pm) more than 30 minutes prior, so not before 7:40 in the morning, or before 3:00 in the afternoon. This is solely for safety reasons and your cooperation is appreciated.
DISMISSAL
Car riders are dismissed at 3:30 and will dismiss in the same line as morning drop-off.
For all grades, please make sure your car tag is visible and plan for students to enter the vehicle on the passenger side. YOU MUST DISPLAY YOUR CAR TAG. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO PULL OVER SO STAFF CAN CHECK YOUR ID AND CALL THE OFFICE TO VERIFY THAT YOU ARE ABLE TO PICK UP THE STUDENT.
*Early checkouts are not permitted after 3:00 pm at anytime throughout the year. At this time students are preparing for dismissal. Any transportation changes must be submitted no later than 2:30 each day.
Don't forget to write your student's name in their bookbag and lunch box!
Dress Code for Students and Visitors
It is expected that students and all school visitors will be dressed and groomed appropriately. If students are not following the dress code the parent will be called to bring a change of clothes. If visitors are not dressed appropriately for a school setting, we will help you at the door as soon as we can, but you will not be permitted to enter the building. Dress code guidelines are as follows:
1. Hats and hoods are not to be worn in the building.
2. Shorts, skirts, dresses and skorts must be appropriate length (Fingertip length is a good rule of thumb).
3. If leggings are worn then tunic length shirts or appropriate length skirt/dresses should also be worn over the leggings.
4. Shirts must extend past the waist of the pants to avoid display of midriff even when arms are raised. Crop tops are not permitted.
5. Clothing that encourages the use of tobacco, alcohol or other drugs, or clothing that contains the use of profanity or inappropriate slang/pictures, including weapons, is not permitted.
6. Students should wear shoes that are appropriate for daily recess and physical education activities. Sandals and dress shoes should have heel straps to avoid injury (No flip-flops). Tennis shoes are recommended for daily wear.
7. Pajamas, including pajama pants, are not to be worn to school unless there is a special incentive day.
Meals
Breakfast is $1.25
If students are eating breakfast at school they should report directly to the cafeteria before going to class.
Lunch is $2.50
If you need to apply for free or reduced meals, the application can be found via the link above.
PTO
Learn more about SWE PTO at www.swepto.ptboard.com
You can order Spirit Wear and pay for Popcorn Fridays for the year on the site!
Check out the PTO Fundraiser through Mabel's Labels below!
Popcorn is $1 and if you don't pay for the year ($18), money must be sent in no later than Thursday before popcorn day.
Popcorn Fridays:
9/6 , 9/27 , 10/4 , 10/25, 11/1 , 11/22 , 12/6 , 12/20 , 1/10 , 1/31, 2/7, 2/28, 3/7, 3/28, 4/4, 4/25, 5/2, 5/16
PTO Meetings are at 4pm in the Media Center on the following dates:
September 5
November 7
January 9
March 6
May 1
SWE IS A CERTIFIED ENERGY BUS SCHOOL!
Keep saving your pop tops! Drop off is just outside the front office.
