Swallow Union Update
Week of March 6th, 2023
The official first day of Spring is around the corner - March 20th.
Remember to set your clocks ahead 1 hour at 2:00 am this Sunday!
Building-Based Substitute Opening
Swallow Union is looking to hire a building-based substitute teacher - spread the word! This position recently became available, posted on School Spring Job ID# 4174547, and does not require a teaching certification. Please contact Mrs. Jarvis with any questions about this position!
Trimester 2
Trimester 2 ends on March 17th and report cards will be posted to the portal on April 4th, 2023.
2023-2024 KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION OPENED TODAY MARCH 10TH!
Kindergarten Registration for the 2023-2024 School Year will open on Friday, March 10th. Please visit the Kindergarten Information page for more information. Kindergarten Information Night was held last night March 9th. Shout out to our amazing Kindergarten teachers for co-facilitating the evening. The presentation has been posted on our website.
Message from the Health Office
Beginning the week of March 27th during PE class, the nurses will be measuring heights and weights and calculating BMI for all students in Grades 1 and 4. This is required annually by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. All data will be provided to the MA DPH anonymously. This information is not automatically sent home to parents, however, if you wish to see your child’s BMI results, you may contact the nurse and we will be happy to provide this for you. Parents and guardians may also request, in writing, that their child not participate in this program. Please use this link BMI Screening Refusal Form (print and send in with your child or email it to jgervais@gdrsd.org or kdeloureiro@gdrsd.org) to inform the health office of your intent to opt your child out no later than Friday, March 17th.
Cradles to Crayons Clothing Drive ~ March 27th through March 31st
Will Lippman, Project 351 Ambassador, current 8th grader at GDRMS, and former Swallow Union graduate, has chosen our school as a Donation Site for this wonderfully important project. His spring service project is a clothing drive to benefit Cradles to Crayons. This nonprofit organization seeks to eliminate clothing insecurity by providing children from birth to age 12 with new or gently used clothing so they can go to school feeling confident and cared for.
New or gently used clothing may be donated during the week of March 27th - we will have a collection bin here at Swallow Union.
If not reclaimed by March 17th, our Lost and Found Items will be sorted, cleaned, and donated to this organization.
Project 351 is a nonprofit organization that unites one eighth-grade student from each of the 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts to engage in a year of service and leadership development as an Ambassador. An Ambassador is an eighth-grade student selected by hometown educators for their leadership potential and the values of kindness, compassion, humility, and gratitude. Through a year of service, Ambassadors transform communities, elevate kindness, advance social justice, and gain the courage, compassion, and capabilities to lead change.
SEPAC Events
G-D Special Education Parent Advisory Council - click here for upcoming events
Important Dates:
March 16th - 2nd Grade Chorus Concert - 7:00 pm
March 17th - Early Release Parent Conferences - Dismissal at 12:15 pm
March 24th - PTO Tiger Twist Semi-Formal @ SU 6:00-8:00 pm
March 30th - PTO Meeting 7:00 pm - Meet & Greet with Principal Jarvis
