September 22: Professional Learning Day
No school for students.
September 25 at 5 p.m.: Fiesta Hispana Celebration
October 2 at 8:30 a.m: Chats with the Principal
October 3: Picture Day (Uniforms required)
October 2, 3, 6 and 7: Parent-Teacher Conferences
October 13: Conference Compensation Day
No school for students.
October 30: Trunk or Treat event
October 31: Professional Learning Day
No school for students.
Swansea Elementary School
Important Dates
Join Us at Fiesta Hispana
Fiesta Hispana is only a few weeks away! Join Swansea students and staff for a celebration of Hispanic culture. Families can expect to see student performances, play games, take pictures in the photo booth and connect with community partners! Please bring blankets and camp chairs to watch student performances. We will need volunteers to help us make snacks. More details will be coming!
Family Literacy Night Feedback
Thank you for our K-3 families that attended our Family Literacy Night! We appreciate your participation If you have feedback on the event, please leave your comments here.
Complete the BESS
The social-emotional and behavioral screener, also known as the BESS, is now open for parents/guardians to complete. The fall screening window is open through October 31st, but please complete this screener as soon as possible! BESS participation has an impact on the resources that will be available to Swansea in the future. Parents that complete the BESS will be entered in a raffle for a chance to win Swansea gear! Please visit tinyurl.com/bessparent to complete your student’s screening today.
Coming Soon: Possip Surveys for Families
Swansea is launching a new initiative with the help of Possip, a tool designed to gather quick feedback and better understand your experiences, ideas, and concerns.
Here’s How It Works:
Every month, Swansea guardians will receive a brief survey via text and email. You can respond directly to the text or email. (There is no need to download any new apps or make an account for Possip.)
Share your thoughts on what’s going well, any challenges you’re facing and suggestions for improvement.
Your feedback is confidential, and you can choose to remain anonymous.
We want all families to participate, so we can get a complete picture of how we’re doing and where we can grow. Your input will be invaluable as we continue to improve.
The first Pulse Check will be sent on September 23. It only takes a minute or two, but your contribution makes a big difference! Thank you in advance for participating.
Swansea Staff Shoutouts
Ms. Schoedel: Shout out to Ms. Schoedel! for teaching with respect and kindness. Thank you for showing our kids the power of kindness, and for leading with compassion and respect. Thank you for being very welcoming since day one, and for always keeping us informed about our child's day :)
- Jocelyn G.
Are you interested in highlighting a Swansea staff member? Use this form to have your shoutout appear in the next edition of the family newsletter!
Guess the Swansea Staff Member
This staff member earned a Masters Degree in Reading Education and a Bachelors in Political Science. They received the Mile High Scholar awards in middle and high school. Additionally, they were the Salutatorian of their graduating class and earned “Most Likely to Succeed” in high school. If they were to be stranded on a deserted island, they would make the best of their time by opting to bring their family, music, books, food and movies.
Favorite Subject as a Student: Social Studies
Favorite Food: Rice and beans
Favorite Color: Blue
Favorite Book: Rainbow Fish
Favorite Song: Como la flor
Favorite Movie: Selena
Find out the answer in next week’s edition of the newsletter!
Quick Information
Main School Line: 720-424-3630