SWITZER Update
October 18, 2023
Update from Mr. Palmer
We did it Switzer! Thank you for all your support with our Fund Run, we will host an inflatable fun on Monday, October 23.
Grade levels will come out at their designated times. (see schedule below)
Classes will run/bounce for 45 minutes. They will then go have a popsicle and take a class picture before going back to class.
Parents can come watch. We ask that they please:
1. Sign in at the office.
2. Wave/high five from the coned area by the DJ.
If you would like to volunteer, please use the sign up below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E094AA4AD2CA7F58-45284958-fund
Monday 10/23 Fund Run Schedule
9:00- 9:45 Y5 combined into 1 group and 2nd
10-10:45 1st
11- 11:45 3rd
11:55- 12:40 Kdg
12:45- 1:30 4th
1:35 – 2:20 5th
2:20- 3:05 6th (popsicle first)
Here are the colors:
Y5 = Yellow
K = Teal
1st = Black
2nd = Orange
3rd = Green
4th = Blue
5th = Gray
6th = Purple
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.
Switzer will host conferences in the evening on November 6 and in the afternoon and evening on November 9. A sign up email will come Monday morning.
Here are some events on the horizon.....
October 27: 1/2 Day (Dismissal @ 11:29) Records TRUNK OR TREAT (see flyer below)
October 31: Halloween (Dismissal @ 11:29)
November 3-10: Switzer Book Fair
November 7: No School
November 9: 1/2 Day Conferences
Looking forward to a great month!
Jacob Palmer
SChool Safety Drills
Safety remains a priority for our school. Switzer is once again providing training to our students on our safety protocols. The protocols identify actions that students may be asked to take in the event of a potential incident: hold, secure, lockdown, evacuate and shelter.
The training is provided through a short, animated video. In the video, the teacher – Mrs. Appleton – and her students walk through the different responses in a very relaxed and engaging way for younger children. The script was written by our staff.
The protocols will continue to be part of the training while practicing our regular school safety drills, such as fire drills, security drills, tornado drills, evacuation procedures, etc.)
The video is available for you to review at this link: UCS School Safety: Standard Response Protocol - Elementary - YouTube If you have any questions, please contact our office.
Fundraising for our school FunD Run ENDS SATURDAY
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 (FINAL CALL)
TRUNK OR TREAT (You must pre-register)
We currently have over 500 people registered! Looking forward to a great event. We can only accept forms for Option 2, trick or treating and parking off site, with $10 payments at this time.
Switzer Book Fair is coming. (November 3-10)
https://www.scholastic.com/bf/switzerlibrary
If you would like to volunteer to help, please use the link below.
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CACAE2BA1F49-43764695-book
Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please note that you are required to have a volunteer background check on file in the main office. Thank you!
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