Swift - Slaybaugh Complex

Dear Parents/Guardians,

Memorial Day Weekend is upon us, the unofficial kickoff to summer, a time that always feels very distant when we start a school year, but quickly, here we are. For anyone who has lost a loved one while serving our country, we thank them for their service and remember and honor them this weekend.

On Friday, our first-grade classes took their field trip to the Cape May Zoo. The weather was perfect, and the kids had a fun day with their classmates and loved ones. Also, throughout the week, our third-grade classes have been taking turns going on their field trips to the Cape May Nature Reserve. A big thank you to our Parents' Club for sponsoring every grade level's field trip. It is always a great opportunity for our students to end the year with a fun and educational experience outside of our school walls.

With only 17 days of school left, we have a lot to fit in in a short amount of time. One of the most exciting events coming up is our school's biggest fundraiser of the year, the Boosterthon. There is more information located below. You certainly do not need to contribute to this event, but any donations from friends and family go directly to supporting extra activities and incentives for our students throughout the school year. The culminating event for the fundraiser will be our "Fun Run" on June 9th. Spectators will be permitted to attend and more details on times, etc. will be sent out next week.

I wish you all a fun, safe, and relaxing three-day weekend. I hope everyone comes back refreshed and recharged for the home stretch!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Casumpang

Principal

Mr. Nale and Ms. Sheridan's class had fun while flashlight reading.

On Monday, May 22nd the Fernwood Avenue Middle School French students came to Slaybaugh for a "Snacks and Storytime" program in the Slaybaugh Elementary Library.

Several classes participated in the event which was sponsored by the teachers and staff of the Egg Harbor Township Education Association and organized by Kelli Baird, French teacher from Fernwood Avenue Middle School.

Students enjoyed listening to stories read to them in French by the students in Madame Baird's French classes while also learning some French words and phrases. After that, they had fun making a craft together.

It was a wonderful program enjoyed by all!

(Pictured below is Ms. Pellegrini's Second Grade class enjoying the event)

On Monday morning Mrs. Ebert's Kindergarten class enjoyed "Storytime and Snacks" with 7th and 8th grade Honors French students from Mrs. Kelli Baird's classes. They read us children's books in French, taught us French words from the stories and showed us how to make fun crafts to go with each story. Last, our middle school "teachers" gave the class a yummy candy treat for being good learners. THANK YOU and THREE CHEERS to Mrs. Baird and her Fernwood Middle School Honors French students!!!

Mrs. Ebert's Kindergarten class has a busy Gardening Team this spring. They've planted curly parsley and dill plants, also carrot seeds all to attract Swallowtail butterflies. On Thursday they watered what was already planted in their garden bed, and then added zinnia seeds to provide flowers and nectar for pollinators such as bees and butterflies that will visit the school garden this summer. It's fun learning to be nature helpers!

The wild adventures continued when Mrs. Robertson's class brought the lesson to the Library! After reading Can I Bring Woolly to the Library, Ms. Reeder by Lois G. Grambling in their classroom, they wrote a persuasive paragraph asking Mrs. DeNaples if they could bring an animal of their choice to the library. They shared them with Mrs. DeNaples and eachother during library class and they were VERY persuasive. You just might see an animal or two visit and help if it is up to the students!

Finally, students from Mrs. Ogborn's class stopped by to check out some books and take some time to relax and read! Happy Reading!

It's been all about animals of all types in the Library this month! Kindergarteners learned about the importance of sharing when they read It's Mine by Leo Lionni. They created frog puppets to remember the story. Here is Mrs. Mortara's class showing off their puppets.

First graders read The Biggest House in the World by Leo Lionni and learned the importance of listening to their parents. They also created snail puppets to recreate the story. Here is Mrs. Sheeran's & Mrs. Burnett's class, showing off their snail puppets!

This week Mrs. Bernardino and Mrs. Ungerer’s classes went to the ACUA and the Cape May Nature Reserve. Both trips we exciting, informative and full of surprises. We had the best time!

Our class (Russnak/Sullivan), along with Mrs. Gabriel's class, took a trip to the ACUA Environmental Park and water treatment facility. The children learned so much about how when we throw things away, they have to actually GO somewhere. They got to see (and smell) this firsthand and it was a great experience! We even got some park time in and had a great day!

Mrs. Sawyer's 3rd grade class.

We are less than a week away from kicking off our SSC Little Eagles Fun Run! This means that registration is OPEN! Go to MyBooster.com TODAY to get registered! Registering is free, easy, and helps our school community! Our goal is to raise $30,000 at Swift Slaybaugh Complex and $8,000 at EHT PreK for student achievement, student activities and staff enrichment. Click HERE to learn more about our upcoming fundraiser.

Register Now On MYBOOSTER.COM

Swift Slaybaugh K-3rd graders will register under SSC Little Eagles Fun Run

EHT Prek Students will register under EHT Prek Little Eagles Dance-A-Thon

During the SSC Little Eagles Fun Run students will participate in 35 minutes of activity! Students can SHARE their donation page to get donations from friends & family for every one of those minutes ($1 per minute = $35 to help our school!). Fun Fact: Once a donation is made, sponsors can see if their corporation has a donation matching program to maximize your generosity to our school. Here is a sneak peek of the event: CLICK HERE for the Fun Run or CLICK HERE for the Dance-A-Thon

Thank you for working with us to make our school stronger. We are grateful for your support!

The Swift-Slaybaugh Complex had an impressive contribution to the Egg Harbor Township District Art Show. Hundreds of people came to the Community Center on Thursday night to view work from students first grade through high school. The exhibit will remain there until June 8th for public viewing. Come see the work created by our talented students!

Mrs. Ogborn's class had a wonderful class trip to the Cape May Zoo! It was fun to share the day with friends and family

Miss King's class had a great day at the Cape May Zoo!!!

Our first-grade teacher and chaperones enjoy the day!

Mrs. Willson's class had a great day at the Cape May Zoo!!!

Miss Foschini sharing pictures of her class at the zoo!

Mrs. Foster's Class enjoying the day with the animals!!

Mrs. Corea's, Mrs. Trinkle's, Mrs. Poolake's, and Ms. Hoosack's class wishes everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend.

Mrs. Swigert, Mrs. Alverson and Miss Jill's third grade class participated in the Phanatic About Reading program and were awarded certificates from the Philadelphia Phillies. The Philly Phanatic himself even signed the certificates.

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