Swanson Weekly Note
May 27, 2022
Schools Out for Summer!
Farewell!
Dear Swanson Superstars, Parents, and Staff,
It is with a heavy heart after many years at Swanson I will be leaving the home of the Superstars. Retirement will be my next chapter. I will be playing with grandchildren, traveling, and taking care of my mother. My heart will be full but a small piece of it will always be at Swanson. I could not have worked for any better Superstars than the students, staff, and parents here in the Swanson Community. My years have been blessed knowing and serving each one of you. I will miss all of you!
Thank you for the overwhelming well wishes, gifts and notes. Your words and kindness have truly touched my heart. I am not saying goodbye, I am saying farewell till we meet again!
Fondly,
Mrs. Jolkowski
“How lucky I am to have something that makes saying Goodbye so hard!
Returning to Swanson??
If your child will not be coming back to Swanson next fall because you are moving or transferring to another school, please let our office know as soon as possible. This information is important to us as we prepare for fall classes.
Summer Learning Opportunities
Throughout the school year, as part of Westside’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS) process, students are assessed in reading and provided with strong instruction to support their needs. To engage families and extend the learning for students, we are sharing ways in which you can support your child with their reading. As we enter into summer, it is important to encourage practice in the area of reading so that students maintain the skills they learned this year.
This link: https://tinyurl.com/ue2tbc6v outlines opportunities to continue learning with and without technology. Included are links to various activities you can do with your child, as well as reading programs available in the community and some website/app recommendations. The top priority this summer is simply having your child read every day. This can include times when someone reads to or with them.
Back to School Supplies
I am happy to announce our continued partnership with 1st Day School Supplies. If there were ever a year to order your school supplies early, this is it! With all the supply chain issues, it makes back-to-school shopping easy and hassle free. Plus they have guaranteed our school the high quality brands you know & trust like Crayola, Ticonderoga, Elmers, Purell and Clorox. Your child's school supply box will be delivered directly to the school and will be waiting in their classroom on their first day, eliminating the need for you to shop and haul everything in. Click here to pre-order your box today!
Calendar Reminders
August 11 Meet Your Teacher, 5:30-6:30 pm
August 14 Westside 75 Years Celebration @ WHS, 12-4 pm
August 16 First Day of School
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.
School Improvement
Swanson's school improvement goal is all students will increase reading comprehension.
Swanson's Expectations
- Be Safe
- Be Respectful
- Be Responsible
Email: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Website: swanson.westside66.org
Location: 410 South 86th Street, Omaha, NE, USA
Phone: 402-390-6485
Facebook: facebook.com/SwansonElementary
Twitter: @swansonstars66