SWS Newsletter
April 19, 2024
Take Your Child To Work Day
This coming Thursday, April 25, 2024, is “Take Your Child To Work Day”. Please complete our school excusal form if you are taking your child out of school so your child can be excused on this day. You can fill out the form online using the link below. Form must be completed no later than Thursday, April 25, 2024.
KRHS Transition Presentation
Mrs. Katie Lasso, the junior high school counselor at Kittatinny Regional High School visited SWS this past Monday. Mrs. Lasso shared about the upcoming transition to middle school for our 6th grade students and their families and answered questions. KRHS is also hosting a 7th Grade Orientation program for parents/guardians and students on August 22.
Spring Book Fair - NEXT WEEK!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way. Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them on their journey to becoming lifelong readers. AND—as always—every purchase at the Fair benefits our school. Here’s what you need to know about the big event, which will take place April 22 through the 26.
- Say hello to eWallet—your child’s digital payment account. Before the Fair, set up eWallet for worry-free, cash-free purchases. Anyone can contribute! Share each child’s eWallet so friends and family can add funds and give your kids more books to enjoy. Cash is also accepted.
- If you can’t make it to the Fair, then shop at our school’s Book Fair online. All orders ship directly to your home, and shipping is free for book orders over $25. Every online purchase will also benefit our school.
Visit our Book Fair homepage to learn more and get started with eWallet and online shopping:
Click here - https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/sandystonwalpackschool1
NJ Summer EBT is coming in Summer 2024
In June 2024, New Jersey will launch Summer EBT, a child nutrition program intended to reduce hunger and food insecurity for children during the summer when school is not in session.
Most families will get these benefits automatically, but some parents will need to apply. The new program is in addition to free meals that kids of all ages can get at summer meal sites in their communities.
Children are eligible for the program if:
the household already participates in SNAP, FDPIR, TANF, etc., OR
the child attends a school that offers the National School Lunch or School Breakfast Program and the household income meets the federal requirements for free or reduced-price school meals.
Many families will get NJ Summer EBT automatically, but some families may need to apply. Click here to learn more or apply.
Dates to Keep In Mind:
April 22-25 - Spring Book Fair
April 24 - BOE Meeting, 6 pm, Budget Presentation
Friday, May 3 - TREP$ Marketplace, 5:30 pm
May 6-10 - NJSLA Testing, Grades 3-6
May 6 - SEPAG Meeting, 6:30pm
May 6 - PTO Meeting, 7pm
Monday, May 13-17 - SWS Teacher Appreciation Week
Thursday, May 16 - Spring Concert, Grades K-3 - 6:30pm Grades 4-6 - 7:15pm
Friday, May 17 - SWS Talent Showcase, 5:30pm
Monday, May 20 and Tuesday, May 21 - NJSLA Science Grade 5
Monday, May 27 - School Closed, Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 29 - Kindergarten Roundup, 9:15am
Friday, May 31 - Field Day
Monday, June 3 - SEPAG Meeting 6:30 pm
Monday, June 3 - PTO Meeting 7 pm
Thursday, June 6 - 6th Grade Promotion
Monday, June 10 - Early Dismissal
Tuesday, June 11 - Early Dismissal
Wednesday, June 12 - Early Dismissal, Last Day of School