Message from Principal Martz
Good Afternoon SWE Parents and Families,
We had a great week of teaching and learning! It’s hard to believe the 4th marking period started today.
Today we say good-bye to Ms. Samantha Nocheck, who was offered a wonderful new opportunity with another company. We wish her the best, but we know we will still see her around. Thank you Ms. Nocheck for everything you have done for us here at SWE. You will be missed!
Thank you so much for making us aware that Tom has not been at his post this week at 5th and West End Avenue. He was on vacation. Please know there is no one available to back fill a vacant crossing guard when they take vacation, or call out sick. The crossing guards that cover Lancaster Twp. are contracted by Lancaster Township through The Crossing Guard Company, which is based in California. They currently do not have any extra crossing guards in reserve to fill vacant spots like we would with a substitute teacher. We have a pretty severe crossing guard shortage across the district. Everyone has been struggling to find candidates to fill these positions. Lancaster City Police has the ability to shift personnel around to assist in covering intersection when there is a vacancy, because their crossing guards are Lancaster City PD employees, and they are still down six positions. Since Lancaster Township crossing guards are privately contracted, the Township does not have personnel to fill the gaps.
Mr. Gabryluk, Coordinator of School and Community Safety, asked to be given advance notice of when a crossing guard is going to be off so that we can notify families. This way each family can make a decision to either walk their child to school, or drive them if they feel it is unsafe for them to cross that intersection without a crossing guard.
I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend!
RACE FOR EDUCATION
Friday, April 29, 2022
It is time to get ready for the Race for Education!
The Race for Education is a fun event for the whole school – each class will have the chance to run, walk, or jog around the Wheatland track, listen to music, and enjoy a popsicle treat at the end of the Race! This event will also be livestreamed so our friends and families can participate, too! We need your help to raise money for our school by asking family, friends, and neighbors to “sponsor” your race. You can also win prizes for the donations received in your name!
SWE Families – We need your help!
Please help us spread the word! Here are some suggestions:
1) Post the Race for Education on Social Media with a link to the fundraising site: https://fundrazr.com/SWErace_for_education
2) Reach out to friends and family! Help your child write letters or send emails asking for sponsorships.
Dear __________,
On Friday, April 29, 2022, I will be participating in the Smith-Wade-El Elementary Race for Education. This event helps our school raise money for field trips, educational assemblies, and fun community events like Bingo night and the Spring Family Dance! Will you sponsor me? Please use this link to make a donation in my name: https://fundrazr.com/SWErace_for_education
Thank you for supporting me and my classmates!
Sincerely, (Student name, teacher & grade)
3) Talk to your neighbors! Ask them if they will help support our local neighborhood school!
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LSO Neighborhood Series
Your family is invited to attend an evening of food, music, and fun on Thursday, April 7th, at First Presbyterian Church in Lancaster. The festivities will include delicious foods by some of Lancaster’s favorite food trucks!
Children of all ages can also create a percussion instrument made from recycled materials during a crafting session to play along with the Lancaster Symphony during the concert.
Food Trucks! 5:30 – 7:00 PM (Murray Parking Lot Next to First Presbyterian Church) Sugar Whipped, That’s What Cheese Said, G’s Concessions, DK Smokin’ BBQ, Philadelphia Hoagie Co.
FREE Instrument Making & Community Performances – 5:30-7:00 PM (Murray Parking Lot – In Collaboration with Music for Everyone & SWAN)
FREE/Pay-What-You-Can LSO Concert – 7:00 PM (Open Seating/No Tickets Required)
Questions: 717-291-6440 X303
Updates/Reminders
- Important Dates Coming Up:
- Wednesday, March 30th from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM – On-site Kindergarten Registration at Smith-Wade-El Elementary
- Thursday, March 31st at 6:00 PM – Community Forum for Boundary Realignment at Lincoln Middle School *translators will be available and there is a virtual option
- Saturday, April 2nd at 10:00 AM – Community Forum for Boundary Realignment at Martin K-8 School
- Wednesday, April 13th – Early Dismissal Wednesday
- No Pre-Planned Educational Trips will be approved during PSSAs. =
- Attendance Update: With Ms. Nocheck leaving – dojo messages about attendance can be directed to Ms. Paris, our school secretary, the attendance dojo will still be active – but it is preferred that you send those messages to Ms. Paris directly.
- Mark your calendar:
- April 14th – 18th – NO SCHOOL – Spring Break
- April 20th Barnes and Noble Book Fair *more information to come*
- April 23rd at 5:30 PM – SWE chorus student performance at the Pennsylvania Kings game at Millersville University
- April 22nd – SWE Photo Day
- April 25th – 29th – English PSSAs
- April 29th – Annual Race for Education
- May 2nd – 13th – Math and Science PSSAs (and make up testing)
- May 12th – Spring Art Show
- May 13th – Field Day
- May 19th – McCaskey Spring Concert Field Trip *more information to come*
- May 19th – SWE Spring Concert Thursday at 6:00 PM in the gym.
- May 20th – Spring Celebration 6:00 PM -8:00 PM (Rain Date: May 27th)