Dear Switlik Families,

Celebrate Literacy Week was jam packed with all kinds of literacy fun, from guest readers to reading out in the sun, students were immersed in a variety of activities to promote the joy of reading. Students in grades 1-3 had an Artists in Schools assembly from Donna Wissinger and Joy Myers featuring a dynamic musical and environmental science celebration of the coral reef. These artists provided a captivating performance where students not only got to hear beautiful live music but also learn about the coral reef. Let’s continue to work together to promote a love for literacy. After all, it is the key to a bright future and a lifelong love for learning.

I would like to take this opportunity to give a shout out to the Marathon Rotary for providing our school with a grant to enhance our Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program. For example, this past Friday our January PBIS event was a magic show. It was amazing to see just pure astonishment on our children’s faces as the magicians dazzled the audience with an assortment of tricks. A positive environment is essential for learning. These programs help reinforce positive behavior and build rapport. I am so thankful for the Marathon Rotary and all they do to support our community and schools.

Please note, this Wednesday, February 1, is early dismissal for teacher professional learning.

Have a wonderful week!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Paul

• 2/1: Early Dismissal for Students
• 2/9: Dance for Grades 3-5; 5:30-7:30, flyer below
• There are many useful links at the bottom of this newsletter.
  
• Breakfast and lunch are no longer free. Please apply for free or reduced lunch for these benefits. The link to do so is at the bottom of this newsletter.
• School hours are 8:25-3:20
• Drop-off begins at 8:10 and pick-up begins at 3:20. There is no supervision for students before 8:10 and early arrival for pick-up causes traffic congestion as it fills the lot and blocks US1.
• To make dismissal changes, notify the office in writing prior to 2:00 PM.
• Regular attendance is critical for success. Excessive absences, late arrivals, and early sign-outs result in missed opportunities for learning and will negatively impact your child's education.
• As a general procedure, parents may not sign students out of school after 2:45 PM. Should an emergency arise necessitating a sign out after 2:45 it will be managed on a case by case basis.
• Please call Odalis Mendez at (305) 289-2490 x 59370 to report all absences. We are incentivizing attendance and do not want your child to miss out due to an unexcused absence.
  
• We are accepting donations of rods and reels for our Fishing Club to the attention of Mr. Eller. All conditions accepted.