Harvey-Swanson News

Our Harvey-Swanson family is dedicated to engaging and motivating all individuals to reach their personal best.

Helping Each Child Soar!

This week we will focus on the character strength Open-Mindedness. Click here for more information about this character strength.

What it is: Being open-minded means you are able to see or consider various viewpoints- you are not bias to your own opinions and views.

Why it is important: Open-minded people are more likely to think through all sides of a problem or situation which ultimately helps them make better decisions. Making good decisions helps us be successful!

Have you seen our interactive bulletin board display? Sometimes, one of the bulletin boards near the cafeteria will have an activity for students to engage in. Many times, it will relate to the Positivity Project. For instance, last spring there were several dry erase boards attached to the bulletin board. Students were encouraged to write the names of peers that they had done something kind to/for that day. We also displayed pictures of children being kind. It was a great way for students to reflect on how they show kindness each day. Currently, the title of our interactive board is ‘How did summer inspire you?’ We are asking that you help your child choose a picture of from the summer to print. Together, think about the character trait that might be portrayed in the picture and write it on the picture. For instance, if the picture is of your child building a sand castle, the trait in the caption could be ‘creativity’. If the picture is of your child celebrating his/her grandmother’s birthday, the trait might be ‘love’. Let’s help our children fill the bulletin board with photos of themselves! They always feel like celebrities when their pictures are posted in the school! Thank you for your participation!

Parent Portal now has an App for parents to access on their cell phones. Please see the Mobile App Installation instructions that are attached below. If you need help with your name and password, please call our office.

• Homecoming Celebrations: On Friday morning from 10:00-10:30 the High School band will be performing for our HSE students (some of the football team and cheerleaders will be here as well), 5:15 meet in town to march in the parade, 7:00 football game
• Spirit Week: Monday is favorite team or sport shirt day
• Fall Conferences: Monday, October 7th and Wednesday, October 9th are conferences. If you haven't set up your appointment yet, please call your child's teacher or the office.
• Coding Club begins this week: See the flyer below
• The Book Fair is Coming in October: Please click here for details. Volunteers are needed.
• Fall Festival: Our annual Fall Festival Family Night is on October 25th from 5:00-7:00 PM. Please consider volunteering for a bit. Come join us for an evening of family fun!

Email: dbrauher@brandon.k12.mi.us
Location: 209 Varsity Drive Ortonville 48462
Phone: 248 627 1850