Message from Principal Martz
Good Afternoon SWE Families~
I hope everyone had a relaxing Thanksgiving! It was wonderful to meet some of you last night at the PTO meeting. I appreciate all the feedback regarding our winter concert. Once we have a decision regarding the concert, we will communicate that out to all families. I appreciate your support. As always, if you need anything, please don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
Winter Weather Reminders
Please remember to dress your students accordingly to the weather but keep in mind our uniform policy:
Also, to reiterate: if the real feel temperature is 25 degrees or below, recess will be held indoors.
Early Dismissal Reminder
Wednesday, December 8, is an Early Dismissal Day. Students will be dismissed at 12:30 PM.
Toys for Tots 
Toys for Tots Lancaster is facing an unprecedented shortage of 8,000 toys this season. If you are able to help, it is much appreciated! New, unwrapped toys and monetary donations will be collected at the following times:
- Friday 12/3 from 6:00PM – 8:00PM at Christmas in the Park at Lititz Spring Park
- Saturday 12/4 from 12:00PM – 4:00PM at Park City Mall Donation Center at Former Sears Auto Center in Kohls Parking Lot
Please help to spread the word to as many people as you can and make this a season to remember for our community and beyond.
STEM Fair
We are getting ready to start the 2022 STEM Fair at SWE. Each child (K5-5th grade) is invited to complete a STEM Fair Project. If your child would like to complete a project at home, please complete the following Google Form by December 22, 2021.
Sign up link: https://forms.gle/nf6WxjYLdnL7xNix6
Here are some helpful hints about the STEM Fair from the Student Handbook: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1gpzAhPh4v31ak_5kLgBhrWAwFnHvqBH2/view
SWE’s STEM Fair will take place on Tuesday, February 2, 2022. All STEM Fair Projects will be available for public viewing February 3rd-4th during Parent Teacher Conferences.
If you have any questions pleas contact Mrs. Bergey at lbbergey@sdlancaster.org or Mrs. Whetstone at lewhetstone@sdlancaster.org
Traffic Procedures
As a reminder about our traffic flow pattern during dismissal and drop off, all car riders must enter and exit from Millersville Pike. Access from 5th avenue and Hamilton Park drive should be avoided for all car riders as it is causing unsafe traffic patterns. There are “Do Not Enter” signs posted on the orange barricade to prevent cars from entering. Please do not go around the barricade. We need to have Hamilton Park Drive available for bus drop-off and pick-up only. By doing this, we will increase the safe travel of students walking to school.
SWE Safety Patrol
Smith-Wade-El Elementary is proud to announce that Safety Patrol for the 2021-2022 school year will be up and running beginning next week! The chosen 5th grade students exemplified the qualities that all SWE students demonstrate every day. They are model students for being respectful, responsible, and safe!
Any questions, please reach out to Mr. Aukamp or Ms. Maicher.
Smith-Wade-El iGive
SWE is on the iGive Platform. We are asking that you download this for your holiday shopping this year. A percent of the proceeds goes towards our Parent Teacher Organization and helps our school. Give back, every time you shop. Over 2,300 stores automatically support you in helping.
Updates/Reminders
- We are accepting Volunteers in the building! Please reach out to the office staff for more information and to sign up.
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We are in need of uniform donations for our Uniform Bank. We are especially need of size 7/8 medium for boys and girls uniforms. Washed uniform donations can be dropped off at the office.
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Important Dates Coming Up: Dec. 8 – Early Dismissal Wednesday; Dec. 23 – Jan. 2 – Winter Break – No School