Swanson News
May 19, 2017
Dear Parents,
This whirlwind of a school year is winding down! My hope always, is that we have helped your child have a happy and productive year of learning and growing. There are big challenges ahead with the reduction of budget and staff cuts which will impact Swanson during the 2017-18 year with larger classes and fewer staff. What you can count on, however, is that our Swanson staff will be here with enthusiasm in August to greet our returning and new families as we begin a new school year together.
Here is a staffing update as of mid-May:
Leaving Swanson are -
Jodi Rogness: Administrative Secretary to Admin Secretary at Cottonwood Creek
Victoria Flint: Instructional Coach to Educational Tech Consultant
Sonja Mack: Nurse at Swanson to Nurse at Wasilla High School
Dawn Robinson: Moving to California
Pat Robinson: Moving to California
Karen Don: Kindergarten to Federal Programs Preschool (still at Swanson)
Jennifer Parker: Intensive Resource to Resource at Larson
Ruth Johnson: On the layoff list due to staff reduction
Kate Paulson: Speech Therapy in private setting
Coming to Swanson are-
Melissa O’Rourke: From PHS Preschool to Kindergarten
Kristin Grubb: From Goose Bay Kindergarten to Kindergarten
Cynthia Payne: From Tutor Advisor at Cottonwood to Administrative Secretary
*Nurse and 1st Grade TBA in the coming weeks
Our office staff is here until May 31st. Registration will be online and open beginning June 6th. We wish each of our special families at Swanson a wonderful summer. See you in August!
Mary Kate Johnston and Swanson Staff
Bikes for Books & Reading Medal Winners
Respect Ticket Winners
Students earn Respect Tickets by making good choices. Every Friday, teachers collect the tickets from their students and draw 3 names - one for a prize, one for an elevator ride, and one for lunch with the principal. We are very proud to announce the names of our May 5th Respect Ticket Winners:
Kindergarten
Adelyn B., Andrew S., Ashlynn F., Collin' C., Damien M., Emily R., Gabriel B., Hannah M., Holden S., Jessalyn M., Keagan M., Lano D., Leah W., Lincoln M,. Markus A., Marley H., Micah S., Michael M., Nathaniel B., Sammie W., and Sonja W.
1st Grade
Austin B., Brandon L, Brayden K., Colson H., Colter C., Emma S., Gabby M., G'vani T., Jameel Y., Jordan U., Kateri D., Kira D., LIam R., Olivia B., Ruslan C., Ryder V., Sierra G., Tristan B., and Wyatt P.
2nd Grade
Aidan K., Alaina K., Annelise R., Brennen R., Camille F., Dakota B., Drake O., Elijah W., Gina E., Jack K., Jesse B., Kadence K., Oakley M., Pacen L., Remy B., Riley J., Suzuki E., and Wyatt W.
Good Kids Book Signers
Congratulations to Leyton B., Remy B., Savannah B., Jesse B., Scarlet B, RIver C., Kalynn L., Kabari L., Tanner M., Susie S., and Elijah W. for working hard and reaching their goals. Way to go!
Students who sign the Good Kids Book receive a certificate to take home. The Good Kids Book is saved each school year and is available for review by proud students, former students, and parents.
Swanson Elementary
Email: swe@matusk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/swe
Location: 507 North Gulkana Street, Palmer, AK, United States
Phone: (907) 861-5300
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