School Calendar

Mon, May 20 - Fri, May 24
Testing
NJ ASK - Grades 3 & 4 (make ups)
Monday, May 27
Schools Closed
Memorial Day
Wednesday, May 29
3:30 PM Kindergarten Orientation
6PM - 8PM Switlik Art Museum
Tuesday, June 11
Board of Ed - Workshop Meeting
5:30 PM @ Administration Building

Weather
Today, 5/24/2013
High: 66 Low: 45
Rain showers likely
79% chance of precipitation.
Tomorrow, 5/25/2013
High: 66 Low: 45
Chance rain showers
54% chance of precipitation.

Switlik Announcements

Switlik Art Museum
May 29th, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Come See Our Hallway Displays!

Switlik Game Days
(Click Image For Parent Letter)

(Weather Permitting)
Kindergarten Thursday May 30th
5th Grade ~ Friday May 31st
1st Grade ~ Monday June 3rd
2nd Grade ~ Tuesday June 4th
3rd Grade ~ Wednesday June 5th
4th Grade ~ Thursday June 6th

Switlik Now Designated
AN OFFICIALLY RECOGNIZED
"Bucket Filling School!!!"

April BUCKET FILLERS!!!



(In No Particular Order)

Annabel Swamer, Jonathan Peten, Jordan Sampson, Akeem Moko, Emma Vela, Dylan Desai, Anthony Hallihan, Kiley Alessio, Liam Webb, Evan Archer, Damien Diaz, Julian Caruso, Cole Cummings, Sean Noble, Sophia Cignarella, Kolbi Buckholtz, Casey Hutchinson, Gianna Vollaro, Elizabeth Darrar, Benjamin Leach, James Grueiro, Matthew Sousa, Jimmy Tobin, Cheyenne Carisdeo, Morgan Boyko, Samuel Russo, Matthew McGovern, Madison Gross, Alexis Griffin, Timothy Salsibury, Kristian Cugliari, Torin Campbell, Anthony Trill, Giselle Garced, Taylor Stamos, Chidilim Nwosu, Michael French, Gavin Nolan, Yousef Oreibi.
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Our  NEW Switlik School
"Bucket Filler" Wall Art
 (Artists - Ms. Zaninelli & Ms. Martinez)
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THE SWITLIK PLEDGE


As a Panther, I pledge to do my best to be a Bucket Filler each and every day.

 

I will act responsibly and set the example of a caring and respectful person.

 

I strive to make good choices at Switlik School.


GREAT JOB 5th GRADE SINGERS!!!

A Switlik School 5-Star Production

The 2013 5th Grade 
Spring Chorus Concert
(Live & In Color)
Click Image For DVD Ordering Information!

Click Above For DVD Order Form

Switlik Blue Claws Night
Thursday May 2nd
Thanks To All of Our Switlik Families & Staff For Attending This Family Fun Event! 

From The Hallways of Switlik School

(Bonner - 2nd Grade)

(Robinson - Kindergarten)

(Temple - Kindergarten)

On April 26th, We Congratulated Our...
RAZ KIDS
TOP SPRING BREAK READERS



WITH A PIZZA & FRUIT PUNCH LUNCH!



PLEASE KEEP UP YOUR HARD WORK!

NITRO BALL TOURNAMENT WINNERS
5th Grade Winning Class

5th Grade Winning Team

Recent Events at Switlik School
 NASA Solar System Assembly
Featuring Mr. & Mrs. Timko



POW/MIA  Recognition Assembly
Featuring Former Jackson Principal Barry Rosensweig
On Friday March 15th, Switlik School Presented...






Switlik School Spelling Bee Final Results

First Place - Hunter Smith
(Overall Switlik Champion)
Hunter Will Be Representing Switlik School @ The Scripps Spelling Bee - Monmouth University


SWITLIK SCHOOL FINALISTS
(All Will Compete @ The Jackson School District Spelling Bee)


(From Left - Mrs. McKiernan, Hunter Smith, Ryan Guzman, Bobby Bammann, Zachary Soricelli, Sophie Fortunato, Mr. Kenney)

Help Our School Receive FREE Books!
Click Image For Letter & Details!

District Happenings

Jackson Air Force Junior ROTC
Memorial Day Ceremony
Watch it LIVE
on JTV!

Friday, May 24 @ 9 a.m.
JTV - Cablevision Ch. 77 

If you miss the live broadcast,
the show will be re-broadcast
over the weekend on JTV.
"Pride in Education" 

Read about the great things
going on in our schools!

JEA Newsletter
Spring 2013 Edition
NEW!!
2013-2014 District Calendar Approved

FYI: This document is always available on the district website under the "Calendar''
navigation link.
The Jackson
Community School
Spring/Summer
2013 Brochure
is available online.

Registration starts NOW!

Flu Season Is Here:
Let's all Stay Healthy

  • If you are sick, stay home.
  • Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze.
  • Wash your hands.
    		•

    A note from our
    school nurses:

    According to the Centers for Disease Control, this is the earliest flu season we have seen in some time and New Jersey already has a significant amount of cases.
    Read more...


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    Principal's Message




    May 24, 2013

    Dear Switlik Families,

    As the warmer weather approaches, and the school year is quickly drawing to an end, we would like to keep our students focused, and continue to strive to do their best.  I appreciate all of the effort you put in at home to ensure this carries over into their school day, as it impacts their academic standing. 

    Our building has been transformed into an amazing showcase of your children’s talent.  We hope you will have the opportunity to tour this magnificent display of work of art on Wednesday, May 29th.  Doors open at 6:00 p.m.

    Who Wants to be a First Grader?  Our Kindergarten students will have their introduction to the cafeteria in a practice lunch on Friday, May 31st. 

     

    Library News:  Please be sure that all library books are returned to school, as Mrs. Tirpak is preparing the library for the end of the year.

     Our Game Days begin this week.  Your child(ren) should bring a towel, cold drinks (no soda, please), healthy snacks, a hat…..and be sure to put sunscreen on at home, as teachers are not permitted to do so on your behalf.  Please be sure your child wears sneakers and keep all jewelry at home on Game Days!

    Thursday, 5/30:    Kindergarten

    Friday, 5/31:         5th Grade

    Monday, 6/3:         1st Grade

    Tuesday, 6/4:        2nd Grade

    Wednesday, 6/5:   3rd Grade

    Thursday, 6/6:      4th Grade

     

    Please review updates on the E-Back Pack in reference to Game Day procedures.  We have many activities coming up in the last few months of school; please be sure to stay informed by visiting our school website regularly and checking the E-Backpack for important updates.  Class pages are also a very good resource to refer to keep apprised of what is happening within your child’s class. 

    Moving Up Ceremony: The day is quickly approaching where our 5th Grade Students will celebrate their moving up to Middle School.  The ceremony will begin promptly at 9:20 a.m. on Thursday, June 13th.  Please refer to the guidelines posted in our E-Backpack for important information regarding this day.

    CLICK HERE FOR THE CURRENT "LETTER OF PRINCIPAL" 
    *Updated May 24th

    Sincerely,
    Kathleen McKiernan
    Principal

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