SWITZER Update
October 2, 2023
Update from Mr. Palmer
Can you believe it is October already? We have a busy month ahead of us. Author Kelly DiPucchio is coming to Switzer on October 5. Please see the attachments below if you are interested in having your personal copy of her work signed. Hard copies have been sent home but the attachment is included below.
We are on our way to turning our “fund” run into an "INFLATABLE RUN". Information for online donations and incentives are also below. Technology, supplies, online subscriptions, classroom allocations, assemblies, author visits and rewards for our students are all benefits from our fund run. Thank you again for your support.
October is here and it gives us the chance to enjoy cooler temperatures (maybe) and of course Halloween! Please remember that we have a half day on October 27th and 31st. On Halloween, classes have great activities planned and an outdoor parade at 10:30, weather permitting. I will be opening the gates so parents can park in the back field. The gates will close at 10:25. Remember that this is a school day so please leave inappropriate costume accessories (weapons, blood, swords) at home.
Some new calendar dates are hot of the press. Switzer will host conferences in the evening on November 6 and in the afternoon and evening on November 9. An email will come from me later this month to sign up for conferences.
Here are some events on the horizon.....
October 4: Count Day
October 5: Author Kelly DiPucchio visits
October 18: No School (Teacher PD)
October 20: Fund Run
October 27: 1/2 Day (Dismissal @ 11:29) Records TRUNK OR TREAT (see flyer below)
October 31: Halloween (Dismissal @ 11:29)
Looking forward to a great month!
Jacob Palmer
Fundraising for our school FunD Run has begun!
Our annual FunD Run is an event that promotes healthy habits, while raising funds for our PTO activities supporting students and staff. Please register your student online at getmovinfundhub.com, our school identifier is 5d78f616553ed, and start raising funds today! This is our big fundraiser of the year! Whether you raise $5, $50, or more, our goal is 100% family participation to support our school and students. Thank you for your continued support of Switzer’s students and programs!
Fund Run Rewards
TRUNK OR TREAT (You must pre-register)
Get ready for a super spooky night as the Switzer PTO presents our annual Trunk or Treat! NEW THIS YEAR: There are two options for participation! Please see the flyer for full details. Watch the PTO Facebook page and the Switzer website (www.SwitzerPTO.com) for updates and more information. There will be music, a photo booth, two food trucks, and more! With prizes already donated from Jimmy Johns Field, Brown Iron Brewery, and Avon North Hill Bowling Lanes - it's sure to be a super swell time at Switzer! Flyers will come home with students the first week of October.
SWITZER ELEMENTARY Drop Off Lane Procedure
For the safety of all Switzer students please follow our drop off procedure.
The drop off lane, designated in blue on the map (below), is intended for unassisted, curbside drop off. Vehicles should enter the parking lot and proceed to the ‘Welcome’ area. Students should quickly exit the vehicle. Students must exit out the passenger side/curbside only. Vehicles should pull forward and exit the parking lot. Arriving vehicles should continue to pull forward, allowing students to exit the vehicle in the ‘Welcome’ area.
Students that need assistance, parents should park in a parking spot as opposed to using the drop off lane. The student should be walked to the crosswalk by a parent.
TO KEEP OUR STUDENTS SAFE:
* Only drop off students in the designated area.
* Do not park or wait in the drop off ‘Welcome’ area at any time.
* Stay in the drop off lane and move forward in an organized manner.
* Do not drop off or park in any areas indicated with the red circle/car symbol. Occupying these areas will potentially stop the flow of the drop off lane traffic.
* Accompany students to the crosswalk if parking;
do not let students walk through the parking lot alone.
"Star Books"
Author visit
Outdoor Movie Night
Link your Kroger card to support the PTO (click below)
Super Swell Switzer Elementary
Email: officeswitzer@uticak12.org
Website: https://switzer.uticak12.org/
Location: 53200 Shelby Road, Shelby Township, MI, USA
Phone: 586-797-6400