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Summer News

July 23, 2024

 

Dear Parents & Guardians,

 

I hope you are all enjoying the lazy days of summer!  As the season is slowly winding down,  I would like to share important information with you about the upcoming school year.  The first day of school for students is Thursday, September 5, 2024. 

 

Preschool and Kindergarten Student Orientation will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2024

  • Kindergarten : 10:00-11:00 a.m.

  • Preschool:  11:15 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

  • Families that are new to the Switlik School (any grade level) may come to the building on August 29th at 1:00 p.m. for a tour of the school.

 

Preschool and Kindergarten parents and students will learn about our wonderful school, have the opportunity to meet their teachers and visit their classrooms!  If Student ID cards are available to us prior to orientation, we distribute them to you at that time.  All new families will tour the building with our Administrators and learn about our wonderful school!

 

STUDENT ID CARDS:

All newly registered students in grades Preschool-5 are encouraged to bring their students to our school to have their picture taken for their Student ID Card.  Any missing documentation (i.e, immunizations, proof of residency, etc.)  that were required at registration may be brought in at this time as well. Please enter through the entrance of the building by the Flagpole between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m (Monday - Thursday).   

 

BACK TO SCHOOL NIGHTS

Switlik’s Back to School Nights are as follows:

  • Preschool:   Tuesday, September 24th at 5:30 p.m.

  • Grades K & 1:  Tuesday, September 24th  at 7:00 p.m.

  • Grades 2 & 3:   Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00 p.m.

  • Grades 4 & 5:  Thursday, September 26th at 7:00 p.m.

 

SCHOOL HOURS

  • Regular School hours:  9:10 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.

  • Shortened Day hours:  9:10 a.m. - 1:40 p.m.

  • Delayed Opening hours:  11:10 a.m - 3:20 p.m.



PORTAL DATES

  • Elementary Teacher Assignments will be available on the Parent Portal after 9 a.m. on Monday, August 26, 2024.

  • Bus Passes for all students will be available on the Parent Portal after 9 a.m. on Thursday, August 29, 2024

  • Please see the Portal Information Page for instructions on how to view and print your schedule and bus pass and what to do if you cannot print them out.

Drop Off/Pick Up Procedures:

 

Drop-off:

  • Drop-off in the outer lane of the loop by the gym.

  • Unless enrolled in childcare, no student is to be dropped off prior to 8:55, as no staff will be on duty.

  • If your child needs assistance exiting the car, please find a designated parking space and walk them to the entrance. No parent is to exit the car in the loop, as this slows the drop-off line.

  • Students arriving after 9:10 a.m. are required to be signed by a parent.

 

Pick-Up

  • If you must pick-up your child early, please make every effort to do so by 2:50 so as not to hinder the dismissal process.

  • Dismissal begins at 3:10 for Kindergarten students; 3:15 for Grades 1&2; 3:20 for Grades 3-5.

  • All parents picking up their child(ren) will need to park in a designated spot and walk to the Main Entrance (Gym) with a photo ID to sign out.

  • Students will be escorted from the gym to the entrance to unite with parents. With safety in mind, parents are to remain outside while students are retrieved.

Enjoy the remaining days of summer, and we are looking forward to seeing you on Thursday, September 5, 2024.

Sincerely,

Dr. Michael Raymond

Principal