September 6th, 2024
IMPORTANT DATES
September 19th - PTO General Meeting
September 20th - Friday Half Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm
September 26th - Open House Grades 1-4 - 5:45 pm to 7:15 pm (see below)
September 27th - Friday Half Day - Dismissal at 12:17 pm
September 27th - PTO Color Run - Evening @ Swallow Union
As we move through the 2nd week of the school year, we are focused on establishing classroom and school-wide communities and settling into the routines for the day. As a Responsive Classroom district, the 1st six weeks of school are seen and felt throughout the spaces in our school. Our Hopes and Dreams, community, the power of our words, classroom agreements, and learning our core values.
Character Education Assembly - Chris Poulos
Every fall, we seek speakers and performers to help launch us into a new school year. With the help of GDEF, we welcomed Chris Poulos to Swallow Union. This morning, we held our first whole-school assembly where we were wowed with Chris’ bike tricks as he impressed upon the importance of being positive, kind, respectful, and good listeners to those around us - we are the Ti-GRRR’s!
Shout out to Mrs. Ackerman, Ms. Woods, and Mrs. O’Neill for proving they can be stunt women! See VIDEO…
Swallow Union Open House Grade 1 - 4
September 26th, 2024
5:45 pm to 7:15 pm
Parents/guardians of elementary school students in grades 1 through 4, you are invited to attend Open House on Thursday, September 26th. This is an opportunity to meet your child's (rens) teachers and learn:
What the teacher is like as a person
How the teacher will help your child(ren) thrive
How you can be involved in your child(rens) education
Learn the classroom routines, rules, and expectations
Learn about what your child(ren) will be learning
The goal of this evening is for families to make connections about what students are doing in school and be able to engage in conversations at home about their day at school. Parents who are involved in their child(rens) education often result in children who are more likely to be motivated to learn and succeed which in turn increases their self-esteem and confidence.
Our PTO will also be present throughout the evening so you can learn more about the organization, volunteer opportunities, and donations.
5:45 pm to 6:15 pm | Grades 3 & 4 | Go to Classroom |
6:15 pm to 6:45 pm | Grades 1, 2, 3, & 4 | Visit Specialists in their classrooms |
6:45 pm to 7:15 pm | Grades 1 & 2 | Go to Classroom |
Please note: This evening is designed for informational purposes, not for conferencing with teachers regarding individual students, and is an adult-only evening.
PTO Updates
Spirit Wear Store is open! Check out our new merch, featuring new colors! Swallow Union Apparel Store - Orders due 9/22/24
Back to School Color Run - September 27 at 4:30 pm @SU! Check your student's folder for the registration form. This is our biggest and arguably our most fun event of the year. Don't forget to let your former SU friends know that they're welcome to join!
PTO General Meeting - please note the date change to 9/17 at 7 pm in the SU Library.
3rd Grade Families - don't forget, you're in charge of the Monster Mash this year and next! It's currently scheduled for October 25. It would be great to identify a few parents to lead the charge and get planning.
Breakfast Program
GDRSD offers free breakfast to all students in Prek-12th grade.
If you have a child(ren) getting breakfast at school, please review the process with them to ensure a smooth rollout. While their teachers have reviewed this with them in class, reminding them at home is helpful, especially on Tuesday morning.
Once your child arrives at the school, instead of going to their classrooms first, they will go straight to the kitchen to pick up their breakfast, the same way they pick up their lunch. Once there, they will select a “Grab and Go” breakfast and bring it to their classrooms to eat. This will ensure students are present for all morning-related tasks including attendance.
To check out the menu please visit our website - Click HERE for the food planner link, find our school, and click and both breakfast and lunch menus will be there.