Take Home Tuesday
January 25, 2022
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Updates from the principal's office
Greetings Sward Families:
As we progress throughout the school year, the time has come for our former Oak Lawn-Hometown School District 123 students who are currently seniors in high school to apply for the Helen Whalen Scholarship. Click here to see additional details.
Our Oak Lawn-Hometown PTA Council provides this opportunity for 2 high school seniors to be awarded a $1000 scholarship in honor of Helen Whalen, a dedicated volunteer in District 123 schools and the PTA many years ago. Please click here for requirements, details, and how to apply.
Your partner in education,
Mrs. Candy Kramer
Sward School PrincipalVaccination Clinic
THIS SATURDAY - District 123 & IDPH Vaccination Clinic
- Jan 29 & Feb 19, 2022
- 10am - 4pm
- OLHMS - 5345 West 99th St
The vaccination clinic is open to any community member and all vaccination types (Pfizer, Moderna, J&J) will be available. This will include 1st dose, 2nd dose, and booster doses if applicable.
BOOK APPOINTMENT - d123.org/vaxclinic2022
Click HERE for the flyer.
Fun Pacs
Update from Nurse Dina
D123 Ice Skating Party
5Essentials Parent Survey
Students and teachers across Illinois now have the opportunity to participate in the ninth annual statewide Illinois 5Essentials Survey. This survey is designed to generate a detailed picture of the inner workings of your child’s school. As a parent, this opportunity will allow you to share your thoughts on the important elements of school effectiveness. Your identity and survey responses will be kept completely confidential and anonymous. To get started with the survey head to d123.org/five. Right now, Sward has a 3% response rate to this survey. We need a 20% rate in order to receive a report. Your voice matters.
Grade 5 Basketball Club
Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2022-2023 school year also began January 19. A link for the kindergarten registration can be found at: https://www.d123.org/departments/teaching-learning/programs/kindergarten
Spirit Wear Update
Drop Off and Pick Up
Additionally, we have been getting reports from our Sward neighbors of cars blocking their driveways at drop off and pick up. Please remember to display patience and consideration as you are dropping off and picking up your child(ren).
PTA Update
Join Remind to get up to the minute reminders about PTA events right to your phone!!!
https://www.remind.com/join/swardpta2
Quarantine Homework Help
If your child is absent
If your child will be absent:
- Please call the Sward main office to report an absence (708)423-7820. There will be questions that must be asked during this time of pandemic protocol.
- Keep in close contact via email with your child's teacher. They will be able to inform you of the work your child will miss during the absence. They might provide links for your child to access on their device, a packet to pick up in the office, or a mix of both.
- Many days, there will be virtual homework help opportunity for the absent children from 3:30-4:30. Please email ckramer@d123.org for additional information or a meeting link.
SHIELD Program
We have begun the COVID-19 SHIELD testing at SWARD. This will only be for those that have already completed the OPT-IN form and signed their student up in Skyward Family Access.
The SHIELD Illinois program is a quick, simple, and non-invasive COVID-19 screening test. Students that have opted-in to the program will provide a small amount of saliva that is tested at a professional lab. Results of the test are then provided to families (if the results are positive) and our school district within the days following. The program offers students the opportunity to reduce or waive quarantine requirements in the event of close contact with a positive case or if the student demonstrates symptoms. You can opt-in to the program at any time by accessing Online Forms in Skyward Family Access. More information about the SHIELD Illinois program can be found at: d123.org/shield-illinois-testing-program If you choose to remove your child from the program after they have already been in the program, please call the Sward main office at (708)423-7820 to ensure that they have been removed from the system.
Upcoming Dates
- Tuesday, January 25- PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
- Thursday, January 27- 6:30 p.m. Parent University (This is addressing the Pediatric Covid Vaccine and has been rescheduled. It will be virtual. Please click HERE for additional information.)
- Friday, January 28- Grade 5 Candor Health program (please ensure your fifth grader has brought in their permission form)
Sward Elementary School
Website: d123.org/sward
Location: 9830 Brandt Avenue, Oak Lawn, IL, USA
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @d123sward
Mrs. Candice Kramer - Principal
Email: ckramer@d123.org
Website: d123.org/sward
Phone: 708-423-7820
Twitter: @MrsKramerD123