SWS Newsletter
December 13, 2024
Note from Principal Phillips
We had a wonderful week filled with music and spirit here at SWS! A big thank you to our music director, Ms. Norell, for guiding our chorus and band students in putting on a fantastic winter concert. We're already looking forward to the spring show!
The PTO Holiday Shop was a great success! Students are excited to wrap the thoughtful presents they picked out from their shopping lists to share with family members. Thank you to the PTO for organizing this cherished annual tradition for our students and their families.
We also hosted a heartwarming Senior Sing-Along in partnership with the Sandyston Walpack Education Foundation and our school club, Community Cares. Many thanks to the SWEF for donating coffee and treats, and a special shoutout to club advisors Ms. Greene and Mr. Huarte for making the event truly special for our students and the Sandyston community.
Looking ahead, be sure to join us next Thursday, December 19, for the annual PTO Cookie Walk from 6-8 PM. And don’t forget—next Friday, December 20, is an early dismissal day for all students.
Dates to Keep in Mind
We will always list upcoming important dates here in our newsletter.
Families can always check to most current event dates and times using our Google Calendar on our school webpage at this link: SWS Webpage.
Wednesday, December 18 - Girl Scouts, 3:15pm
Wednesday, December 18 - Student Council, 3:15pm
Wednesday, December 18 - BOE Meeting, 6pm
Thursday, December 19 - SWEF Meeting, SWS Library, 5:30pm
Thursday, December 19 - Cookie Walk, 6-8pm
Friday, December 20 - Early Dismissal
Friday, December 20 - Whole School Winter Sing Along, 11:30am - all are invited
Monday, December 23 - Wednesday, January 1 - No School
Thursday, Jan. 2 - School Resumes
Thank you to the SWS PTO for organizing our annual Holiday Shop! Students enjoyed creating their shopping lists and finding the perfect present for family members.
Holiday Assistance For Sandyston Families
It's that time of year again. If anyone is in need of extra help for the holidays, please let Mrs Misyak know, if you haven't done so already. All calls are kept confidential.
Sandyston Has Heart- If you need any help in the form of gift cards this Holiday season, please let Mrs Misyak know by phone 973-948-3263 or email smisyak@sandystonwalpack.org and you will be added to a confidential Sandyston Has Heart list.
Toys for Tots program again this year at the Salt and Light Community Church in Montague. Here is the signup link for any families who would like to register their school age child for this.
🎄🎄 Thank you to all the KRHS students and singers who shared their voices today with us during their annual holiday tour. 🎄🎄
Thank you to the SWEF, and Community Cares Club advisors Mrs. Greene and Mr. Huarte for a memorable Seniors Sing Along today! Students got to chat with community guests about holiday traditions, then grades K-3 performed some of their favorite concert songs for everyone.
Preschool and fourth grade students joined together to create a holiday tree by painting eachother's hands and cutting them out.
The SWS tree at the Sussex County German Christmas Market at the fair grounds last weekend. Sixth grade students made the ornaments!
Second grade designs their snow globe pieces during art.
Kindergarten went on a Gingerbread Boy hunt this week! During reading and writing all week students compared and contrasted several gingerbread books to learn how authors write about our favorite characters.
6th graders - make origami 3D star ornaments when learning about Holiday traditions in Japan.
First grade practices putting two words together to make contractions.
Fourth grade writers practice adding details to their sentences.
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