SWITZER Update
April 2, 2024
Update from Mr. Palmer
We hope you had a great break and are ready for the final quarter of the school year. M-Step testing window opens this month for students in grades 3-6. Your student will be testing on days assigned to each grade level and by teacher. Exact dates will be shared by your classroom teacher as the window opens. Please visit https://wbte.drcedirect.com/MI/portals/mi This site gives students opportunities to see sample questions and gain some exposure to the testing format of M-Step. This is not a study guide but will give students a feel of the test.
Student placement
Our goal at Switzer Elementary is to have all classes balanced in a way that allows for every student’s needs to be met. We believe classes should be balanced to ensure heterogeneous groupings.
The Switzer Elementary teaching staff will meet in May to determine placement of each student. Teachers from the students’ current grade level, learning center teachers and the principal will carefully discuss the needs and learning style of each student. The major factors we consider are as follows:
- Student ability levels and demonstrated daily achievement.
- Number of students in each class
- Special learning concerns or needs
- Student behavior
- Personality/Cohesiveness of entire classroom group
As educators, it is important we make informed decisions when preparing class lists, as our decisions impact all members of a classroom. Therefore, we cannot accept requests for teachers. I do however; take into consideration letters that explain certain needs, learning styles and environments that you believe your child is successful in. If you choose to send in a letter/email, please do so by May 13, 2024. We do our very best to place Switzer students where they can receive the best possible instruction from our highly qualified staff.
All of our teaching staff members are state certified quality teachers who are able to provide appropriate learning experiences for your child. We are anxious to begin planning for an outstanding school year and thank you for your trust and support as we do so.
Looking forward to another great month at Switzer!
PBIS Winners (March)
Jam'rs Frozen custard order due April 5 (6th grade fund raiser)
Yearbook available for purchase
Solar Eclipse (April 8) All staff and students will be provided eclipse glasses.
Student Council Events
SC: Opening Day (April 5)
Wear baseball gear
SC: Back in Time Day (April 12)
Dress like a historical person
SC: Rock and Roll Day (April 19)
Wear singer/ band T-shirts
Ice Cream Social (April 26)
Report Cards (Q3)
Report cards will be posted in your PowerSchool account after 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2024
Here are the top three things you need to know:
• Access to the report cards will not be available through the PowerSchool app. The report cards are available by logging into your account through your favorite browser (Edge, Chrome, Firefox, Safari, etc.).
• We strongly encourage you to make sure you can access your account by a web browser. If you need technical assistance, please contact our school office.
• You must have a PowerSchool account to see the report card. If you do not have an account, please follow the instructions at this link.
For more information on how report cards will be shared, where to access the report cards, how to request a new password or set up a PowerSchool account, please see this link.
Switzer Bond Update
Arrival and Parking lot Reminders
Arrival Reminders
As a reminder, school starts at 8:25. We have many students showing up 10-15 minutes late. This creates a challenge to the classroom and adds pressure to students as they start their day catching up. Life happens to all of us, please do not make being late a part of life.
If you do arrive after 8:25:
* Enter the building through the front doors.
* Sign in at the main office.
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