Welcome Back to School Flyer

Dear Switlik Families,

We have had a wonderful first 10 days of school! It has been incredible seeing our Dolphins back in the building, settling into their routines, and filling our hallways with energy and enthusiasm.

A special note of appreciation goes out to our incredible staff, who have worked tirelessly to ensure every student is warmly welcomed, well cared for, and safe each day. As part of our commitment to student safety, we have already successfully completed two campus safety drills to ensure our students and staff know exactly how to respond in an emergency. We will continue to conduct these drills on a monthly basis.

Please take a moment to review this week’s newsletter for important updates and upcoming events. Here is a quick look at what is included:

• Drop-Off & Pick-Up Guidelines: Important traffic safety procedures to help keep car lines moving smoothly and keep all students safe.

• F.A.S.T. Progress Monitoring (PM1) Calendar: Upcoming assessment dates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th-grade ELA and Math starting August 25th.

• School Advisory Council (SAC) Meetings: Details for our first meeting on Tuesday, August 25th at 8:45 AM (in the SSE Conference Room or virtually), along with the full schedule of meeting dates for the 2026–2027 school year.

• Specials Spotlight: Highlights on what our students are learning and creating in Art, Library, Music, PE, and Science.

• At-Home Reading Tips: Practical reminders and strategies to support your child's reading growth at home.

  
  

Thank you for your ongoing partnership and support in making this school year a success!

Please review the updated drop-off and pick-up procedures below to ensure a smooth and safe process for everyone!

Traffic & Lane Rules

• Use Both Lanes: Drive in both available lanes to help reduce traffic back-ups on US1.

• SRO Guidance: Follow all instructions from the School Resource Officer (SRO), who will direct cars to the lane closest to the curb.

• Merging: Once your child exits the car, pull forward and merge safely into the two lanes.

• No Parking in Drop-Off Lanes: Parking in drop-off areas or leaving your vehicle unattended in active lanes is strictly prohibited. Use designated parking spaces if leaving your car.

  
  

Morning Drop-Off (8:00 AM – 8:30 AM)

• Drop-off runs strictly from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM.

• Do not leave children unattended before 8:00 AM.

  
  

Afternoon Pick-Up (3:20 PM – 3:30 PM)

• Pick-up runs strictly from 3:20 PM to 3:30 PM.

• Do not arrive early for pick-up, as early arrivals cause congestion on US1.

• Only adults included on the authorized contact list may pick up students.

  
  

General Safety

• Always use crosswalks when walking on school grounds.

• Follow SRO directions at all times.

  
  

Thank you for your cooperation and for helping us keep our Dolphins safe every morning and afternoon!

Upcoming F.A.S.T. Progress Monitoring (PM1) Testing

Progress Monitoring 1 (PM1) for the Florida Assessment of Student Thinking (F.A.S.T.) is just around the corner at Stanley Switlik Elementary. Please take a moment to review the upcoming schedule below to see when your student will be testing:

• Tuesday, August 25th: 3rd Grade ELA

• Wednesday, August 26th: 4th Grade ELA

• Thursday, August 27th: 5th Grade ELA

  
  

• Tuesday, September 1st: 3rd Grade Math

• Wednesday, September 2nd: 4th Grade Math

• Thursday, September 3rd: 5th Grade Math

  
  

To help our students show what they know and feel confident on testing days, please ensure your child arrives at school on time, gets a good night’s sleep, and eats a nourishing breakfast so they are fully prepared to do their very best.

Let's do our best, Dolphins!

Please join us for our first School Advisory Council (SAC) meeting of the school year at Stanley Switlik! Meetings are held monthly on Tuesdays at 8:45 AM, with in-person and virtual options available.

First Meeting Details

• Date & Time: August 25, 2026, at 8:45 AM

• Location: SSE Conference Room

• Virtual Option: Join online using Meeting ID 289 240 670 468 996 and Passcode A34pL3t6.

  
  

The upcoming monthly SAC meeting dates are listed below. We hope to see you there!

• The Scholastic Book Fair is on its way!
• The Book Fair will be open September 8th–11th
• As we have done in the past, students will need to check in with their homeroom teachers before shopping at the book fair.
• Parents may shop in the afternoons from 2:30-3:15. Parents MUST sign in in the front office before shopping.
• Thank you for helping us keep the Book Fair organized and ensuring that all students have a chance to enjoy this exciting event! 📖✨

• Please remember your PE shoes on your PE days of the week. 👟

• Science has begun planting the beautiful gardens outside our courtyard. Be on the lookout for fun pictures of our gardens growing.🪴

• Music is starting to work on their Patriot songs for our fabulous Red, White, and Blue Day Celebration in November. 🟥⬜🟦

• Art classes will be starting Square One art projects in the next couple of weeks. Be on the lookout for the order forms coming home in a month. Orders will be due November 25th.