SUPERSTAR NEWS
Swanson Elementary School November 2023
Halloween Parade!
NO SCHOOL - November 22nd - 24th Thanksgiving Break
We Are Thankful!
At this time of Thanksgiving we, the Swanson Staff, want you to know how thankful we are for you, our Swanson families. Our Superstars are all learning and growing and the support you give both them and us is so appreciated. Please know your partnership with us does make a difference in your child’s success. We hope you all have a very Happy Thanksgiving!
In gratefulness,
The Swanson Staff
Picture Retake Day-Tuesday, November 7th
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 Tuesday, November 7th. 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!
Veterans' Day Celebration
Please join us in honoring our Swanson Community Veterans this Veterans Day with a special school assembly on Friday, November 10th at 9:30 AM. 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! On this day all members of the Swanson Community of Learners will be wearing red, white, and blue. Thank you for your assistance in keeping Swanson's long standing traditions of celebrating and thanking our veterans.
Veterans are welcome to arrive after 9:00 AM for coffee and rolls provided by our Swanson Community Club.
Keep Us from Getting Lost
Please make sure to mark all jackets, coats, hats, gloves, lunch pails, backpacks and other student items with their NAME in case they are left around the building or out at recess. This helps us get them back to the right owner.
The school has a Lost and Found that students are welcome to look through if something is missing.
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, December 1st.
Swanson Slice of Pie Night


Digital Dozen Winner
The Excellence In Youth Team is excited to showcase Karnitha K. and Jaylen W. from Swanson as the most recent recipients of the Digital Dozen award for the 23-24 school year! The Digital Dozen award is presented to WCS students who earn 12 of the digital badges from the EY Website (ey.westside66.org), which is available to students district-wide. It takes self-motivation, grit, and determination to earn these badges and these star students should be proud of this accomplishment!
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School Social Worker
April Anderson, LCSW
School Social Worker
Westside Community Schools
402-408-8914 office
402-680-2409 cell
2023-24 BREAKFAST AND LUNCH MENU
Check out Westside Community Schools Online Breakfast and Lunch Menu! https://schools.mealviewer.com/school/SwansonElementarySchool

Swanson Web Page
Visit our web page for current information on school happenings and activities during the year. Go to www.westside66.org and click on schools and then the Swanson link.
Email is a great way to communicate with your child’s teacher. The Westside format is as follows:
lastname.firstname@westside66.net
Sample: harr.jennifer@westside66.net
Calendar Reminders
November 7 4th/5th Grade Vocal Music Concert @ WMS, 6:30 pm
November 7 School Picture Retakes
November 7 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm
November 10 Veterans' Day Assembly, 9:30 am
November 13 2nd/3rd Grade Vocal Music Concert @ WMS, 6:30 pm
November 22-24 NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
December 4 5th grade Strings Concert @WHS, 6pm
December 4 6th grade Strings Concert @WHS, 7:30 pm
December 5 Community Club Meeting, 6:30 pm
December 11 5/6 Band Concert @ WMS, 7:00 pm (6pm rehearsal)
December 22-31 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 1-7 NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
January 8 School Resumes
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