Building a Strong Parent-Teacher Partnership
What makes the difference in how your child performs in school? The answer might surprise you. It’s not your child’s IQ, the teacher, the school, or your educational level. Although all of these play a part, study after study tells the same story. Children who do best in school have parents who are actively involved in their child’s education. One of the best ways to get involved is continue building a strong parent-teacher partnership.
I ask that you come prepared to your communication conference with questions and information that will help both you and the teacher strengthen the team effort you share educating your child.
We look forward to seeing all of you during conferences!
Thank you.
Mrs. Jennifer Harr
Picture Retake Day - Friday, November 4th
Did your smile look crooked? Did your eyes shut down? Did your hair stand up? Was the camera flash too bright? Did you forget your picture money? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may have your school pictures retaken on Friday, November 4th. Return your whole picture package to Miss Wendelin. If you were absent on picture day or didn't get your picture taken, please let Miss Wendelin know so your picture can be included in the yearbook!
Football Games
We are encountering problems at our Varsity Football Games at Westside High School involving our students. Specifically, we have noticed an increasing number of elementary and/or middle school students unaccompanied and/or unsupervised during and after games. This last week, our staff and security noted a group of younger students together in our parking lot more than 30 minutes after the stands had emptied; needless to say, it was concerning to see a group of 10-13 year olds, alone, at 10pm on a Friday night.
This is creating safety concerns, as well as crowd control and behavioral issues for our security, staff members, and other students and families. While we encourage our younger students to attend games, whether football, softball, basketball, etc., we remind you they must be accompanied and supervised by an adult. In addition, we remind all students they are expected to sit/stay in the stands to watch the game and not congregate near concession stands and restrooms.
Thank you for your support in helping Westside High to be a welcoming and safe place for all of our fans, student athletes and visitors.
Westside Community Schools
Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat in the Park
Veterans' Day Celebration
Please join us in honoring our Swanson Community Veterans this Veterans Day with a reverse Veterans Day Parade on Friday, November 11th from 10:30-10:50 am! Please invite your family members, neighbors, and friends who are past and current service men and women of all branches of our Armed Services to join us on this special day. Our students and staff will be lining the Swanson parking lot and drive to welcome our honorees as they drive through our cue.
On this day all members of the Swanson Community of Learners will be wearing red, white, and blue. Please talk with your Superstar about the veterans who may be in your family or circle of friends to invite them to our special event!
In order to thank our service men and women, Swanson students would like to send personalized thank you notes to Veterans. Please help us by clicking on the link below to fill out a form providing the name and address of a Veteran by Wednesday, November 2nd. We will then send a thank you note via U.S. Post to the identified current or former service member. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1y7iOJLbrKHBnUIh6etEYf5fqf22sT6pt9rJv_Rg8JPM/edit.
Thank you for your assistance in keeping Swanson's long standing traditions of celebrating and thanking our veterans.
School Counseling
Please visit the link below to see what your child is learning in School Counseling with Mrs. Denton each month!
EY News
Click the link below to view the September issue - Enjoy!
Jennifer Henningsen
Westside Community Schools
EY CoordinatorSwanson and Sunset Hills
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! The First Friday Spirit Day is Friday, November 4th.
2022-23 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU
Check out Westside Community Schools Online Breakfast and Lunch Menu! https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SwansonElementarySchool
TO REPORT ABSENCES...
CALL:
Office - 402-390-6485
(Available 24 hours a day)
You are welcome to leave a message with your child’s name and reason for the absence
Calendar Reminders
October 12 Parent/Teacher Communication Conferences, 4-8p
October 13 Parent/Teacher Communication Conferences, 8a-4p
October 13-17 NO SCHOOL for students
October 28 Halloween Parade & Parties, 2:20 pm
November 3 4th/5th Grade Vocal Music Concert @WMS, 6:30p
November 4 Picture Retake Day
November 7 Community Club Mtg., 6:30 pm
November 10 2nd/3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert @ WMS, 6:30p
November 11 Veterans' Day Parade, 10:30 am
November 23-25 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
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.
Swanson's Expectations
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
