Take Home Tuesday
November 29 2022
Updates from the Principal's Office
Dear Sward Families,
I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving break filled with memory making moments! Our very own Sward Choir, led by Mrs. Glikis, definitely created some memory making moments as they performed at the Oak Lawn "Santa on the Green" event this past weekend. Click here to enjoy one of their songs :)
Thank you to Mrs. Glikis and our Sward Choir for making our world a more beautiful place through music!
Your partner in education,
Mrs. Candy Kramer
Newsletters
Congratulations!
Yay!! Congratulations to Mrs. Collura... our very own Blackhawks Teacher of the Month!! Click here to check out the article about this exciting honor!! :)
D123 Positions Available
If you are looking for a position as a substitute teacher, paraprofessional, or special educator... D123 is the place to be! Click here for details and browse d123.org/apply to browse open positions.
Lost and Found
Please click here to check out the items in our lost and found. It is overflowing. If you see something that belongs to your child, please have them pick it up or feel free to reach out and we will get it to you. Items not claimed by December 16 will be donated.
Upcoming PTA Family Night
Sward PTA will be hosting a Holiday Shop event on Thursday, December 8 from 5:00-7:30 p.m. Click here for details. Hope to see you there.
Fun Pac
Your child's Fun Pac from VanGogh was sent home a few weeks ago. Anyone who has not paid or returned their Fun Pac should do so as soon as possible.
There are some students who have not yet received a Fun Pac due to photo retakes. They will be coming home today.
100% of the proceeds raised will go directly to Sward!
This Fun Pac is NOT FREE!
Option 1: Please turn in $10 (cash or check) to your child's teacher.
Make the check payable to Sward School
Option 2: Return your Fun Pac
If you're NOT interested in this fundraiser, please return your unopened Fun Pac to your teacher ASAP.
Thank you for your support!
Message from Nurse Dina
Sometimes medication is needed during the school day. Whether it be prescribed or over the counter, please be aware that a doctor's order is needed for any medication to be administered at school. If no order is received the parent or guardian must come and administer the student's medication. All medication is stored in the Health Office and is not to be kept in backpacks for safety reasons. Medication order forms can be found on our district website or can be sent home with the student.
Fire Department Coloring Contest
The Oak Lawn Fire Department is having their coloring book contest for Grades K-4. The coloring books came home a few weeks ago. Entries are due to the Sward Office by: Friday, Dec 2nd.
Math Outside of School
When you "catch your child" using real life math outside of school, please send a photo and statement of explanation to ckramer@d123.org . Check out this example of our Eagle adding up his score at the end of his golf tournament. The photos and explanations will be added to a "Math Outside of School" bulletin board for all to see.
Volleyball Clinic
Click HERE for more information on a free Girls Volleyball Clinic through Oak Lawn Community High School on December 4 for girls in grades 4-8.
Oak Lawn High School Holiday Reading Night Event
Oak Lawn Community High School Media Center is hosting its annual Family Reading Night event, Polar Express @ OLCHS. December 8, 5:00-7:00pm. Free. All ages welcome. There will be crafts, treats, prizes & a visit from Santa. Click here for more details.
Upcoming Dates
- Wednesday, December 7- Districtwide Late Start (students begin school at 9:30 a.m.)
- Wednesday, December 7- PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m. (**we will be raffling off some front row seats to our Winter Concert and Drama Performances during the meeting)
- Wednesday, December 14- Sward Drama Club performance 7:00 p.m.
- Monday, December 19- Winter Concert: Grades K, 1, and 2 & Chorus (doors open at 1:00 p.m. and show begins at 1:30 p.m.)
- Friday, December 23- PTA Winter Class Parties: Full School Bingo 2:00-3:10 p.m.
- Monday, December 26- Friday, January 6- No School- Winter Break
- Wednesday, January 11- PTA Meeting 6:30 p.m.
- Monday, January 16- No School- Martin Luther King Jr. Day
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