SWITZER Update
December 1, 2023
Update from Mr. Palmer
Dear Parents,
The days are shorter and we bring an action packed month that is only a few weeks long. Our PTO sponsored Santa Land begins December 11. This is a great opportunity for students to shop at a low cost. See sign ups and the schedule below.
The Switzer Student Council has partnered with the United States Marine Corps to sponsor their annual Toys for Tots collection. We are looking for brand new, unwrapped toys. Please consider bringing in a toy to donate. Toys for Tots (pick up December 8 @ 11am) Please see the attached news below for activities planned.
December 5: 3rd grade and 6th grade (vocal students) concert
December 11-15: Santa Land Shopping
December 12: PTO meeting 6pm
December 21 1/2 Day (Dismissal @ 11:29) 6th grade fundraiser @ Olgas
Looking forward to a great month!
Jacob Palmer
Santa land Shopping schedule. Click on schedule for volunteer signup.
Author Jonathan Rand visits Switzer Dec.18
Outdoor Recess
Recess is an important part of the school day. It gives the children a chance to release some of their pent-up energy, and clear their minds for the remainder of the school day.
All students are expected to go out for recess, unless we have a doctor's note saying they must stay inside. This is true even during warmer months.
At Switzer, students will go out for recess whenever the wind-chill is 10 degrees or higher. We use weather.com to determine the wind-chill.
Proper clothing for outside recess is a necessity. Children should dress warmly with gloves, scarves, boots, coats and hats. Children may not remain in the classroom when their class goes out for recess, since the teachers go outside also.
Please remember we all shop at Amazon, Kohls and Target. Putting initials on glove tags, coat tags and hat tags help keep the lost and found from over flowing. The weather has been kind but Michigan weather has a funny sense of humor.
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.
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