Stella May Swartz
August 9, 2024

Message from the Principal
Dear Swartz Parents,
As we head into Spring Break, I want to take a moment to thank our students, staff, and families for a wonderful start to the spring season! Our students have been working hard, showing growth, and continuing to demonstrate what it means to be Swartz Vikings—respectful, responsible, and ready to learn.
Spring Break is a great time to rest, recharge, and enjoy time with family and friends. We encourage everyone to take a well-deserved break and come back refreshed and ready to finish the school year strong.
We look forward to welcoming everyone back on Monday, April 6, 2026. Until then, have a safe, relaxing, and enjoyable Spring Break! 🌸🌞
Highlights-
D48 Spring Break - March 30th - April 3rd - Classes resume on Monday, April 6th.
FTC Family STEAM Night - Wednesday, April 15th, 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM at Albright Middle School
Positivity Project - The week's upcoming character traits and family letters are linked.
SAVE THE DATES!
April 6th - Return to School from Spring Break
Illinois Science Assessment for 5th Grade - Week of April 20th
Sincerely,
Mrs. Karen Marino
Principal
Swartz Got Talent
Thank you to Ms. Grippo, Mrs. Evett, and Mrs. Jurgutis for planning and hosting our first-ever Virtual Swartz Got Talent Show.
Please feel free to view our Vikings Talent here:
Talent Show Viewing Options:
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Registration
Please register your students as soon as possible to support student placement for 2026/27 classes. The deadline to complete this is May 8th.
Thank you
Kindergarten Registration is Open!
Preschool Information
Preschool Screening is now available.
March 27th, April 17th & May 15th
Call to make an appointment 630-832-6122
School Hours and Punctuality- Don't Be LATE!
Attention Parents - School doors open at 7:30 am. There is no staff supervision prior to this time. Classes start at 7:40 am.
Students who come in late find it harder to establish a good morning routine at school. Teachers are beginning instruction, and a late student is missing out. Thank you for your assistance in making sure your students arrive at school on time!
Please Sign the Annual Student & Family Handbook Acknowledgement
Each year, families are asked to review the Student & Family Handbook, which outlines important policies, procedures, and expectations for the school year. The 2025–2026 handbook is now available, and all families must acknowledge receipt by signing in to Skyward.
Please log in to Skyward and complete the handbook acknowledgement as soon as possible.
Steps:
1. Once you log into Skyward, you will see a tile with the 2025-2026 District 48 Family and Student Handbook.
2. Click the green Start button.
3. Download the handbook or use this link to preview the handbook.
4. Click "I agree" and sign and date.
If you have any questions or need assistance accessing Skyward, please contact your school office.
Positivity Project Weekly Focus
Week of 4/6 - 4/10: Humor
Family Letter: https://shorturl.at/GEmd7
Week of 4/13 - 4/17: Fairness
Family Letter: https://shorturl.at/8zIcB
Community Information
Check out the VPYB baseball & softball registration for the upcoming season. VILLA PARK Warriors Cheerleading, registration is open!
3 & 4 Year Old Baseball/ Softball
VILLA PARK Warriors Cheerleading
5 Year Old Baseball/ Softball
VILLA PARK WARRIORS SPRING CHEER CAMP VILLA PARK WARRIORS SPRING CHEER CAM
April 13-16, 6:00-7:30 pm There will be a short performance on the last day of camp, at Willowbrook High School. Enter through door 6. Sign Up Today Price: $50 Grades: K-8 Register by March 27 to receive a t-shirt. Questions? warriorcheer@vpwarriors.com VILLA PARK WARRIORS SPRING CHEER CAMP VILLA PARK WARRIORS SPRING CHEER CAMP W W W . V I L LAPAR K W AR R IOR S .CO M
Oakbrook Terrace 2026 Summer Camp
Oakbrook Terrace Park District Summer Camps 2026. Scan QR Code to open the brochure.
Stronger Together
D48 is back with another community engagement event! Whether you’re a parent, caregiver, teacher, coach, or mentor, this community book talk is for anyone who supports children and adolescents. Join us as we explore practical, research-based strategies from Shift by Ethan Kross to better understand our inner voice, manage stress, and model healthy thinking for the kids in our lives.
The event takes place at Albright Middle School from 6:00-7:30 PM. We will begin with a pizza dinner from 6:00-6:30, followed by the engagement event from 6:30-7:30. Free childcare will be provided.
RSVPs are not required, but are appreciated if you plan to attend. RSVP here: https://forms.gle/1wVnRYYhRCmPVEFb7
We hope to see you there!
News From the Nurse
Smile Squad
Consent forms are linked below. Forms are due by April 22nd. If you need a form sent home, please get in touch with the Swartz office at 630-834-9256.
The Smile Squad
Please read the consent forms, which are due by April 22nd, if you wish to participate in this program. Send it to school with your child to hand in to the nurse's office. Thank you for considering participation.
FTC
FTC would like to wish everyone a great Spring Break! If you placed orders from the Flower Fundraiser, thank you! We look forward to seeing you at the pick up on May 2.
Be Sure to check out our Upcoming Dine Outs beginning over break
- Chuck E Cheese Thursday, April 2, from 3-9 PM. Meet up with your friends, get the kids out of the house, and join us!
- Dominick's Pizza: Every Monday in April from 3-9 PM, don't think about dinner! Order a great meal and support FTC.
Save the Dates for our final 2 events of the year! Wednesday, April 15, from 6-7:30 pm STEAM Night Thursday, May 28, from 5-7 pm End of the Year Social
We are beginning prep for our Teacher Appreciation Week in May, so be on the lookout for details and ways you can help contribute!
Any questions, please reach out to Lisa Auriemme at lauriemme@saltcreek48ftc.org
Thank you,
Lisa Auriemme
FTC Co-President District 48
Chuck E. Cheese Fundraising April 2nd
Dominick's Dine Out in April
All Mondays in April, 3:00-9:00 pm
Substitute in District 48!
Are you interested in substituting in District 48? Please apply here for substitute teaching and here to substitute as a paraprofessional.
WESTWAY Coach
Westway Coach Bus Co. 630-279-2720
Often there are times when our buses are running late. Westway Coach will notify us when there is a delay in time for buses so we can notify our parents of the bus that is running late. Sometimes, a situation can happen when our office is closed, and a parent tries to call us. If this is the case, you may contact Westway Coach at 630-270-2720. Note that our School Office hours are 7:15 to 3:15 Monday through Friday for Salt Creek and Stella May Swartz.
Parent Reminders
Update Information
It is important that parents keep their information updated in Skyward. If there is an emergency we do not want to have the wrong information. Please contact the proper school your student attends and give them any new information that needs to be changed whether it be for yourself, your spouse, another parent from a different address (we can separate addresses when student's are split between households),update new or old emergency contacts and any phone numbers for anyone on your Skyward parent portal. It is your responsibility to keep us informed. Salt Creek 630-832-6122, Stella May Swartz 630-834-9256 and Albright 630-279-6160.
Call the ABSENTEE LINE when your child is absent ☎️
Please make sure to call the Stella May Swartz Absentee line at 630-834-9256, press 2 if your child will be absent or arriving late. The school office will retrieve these messages every morning. If you have any doctor's notes, please send those with your student for the nurse's office.
*** You must leave a detailed reason for the absence.
A valid cause for absence includes illness (including mental or behavioral health of the student), observance of a religious holiday, death in the immediate family, family emergency, or other situations beyond the control of the student. Remember, if you do not call your student in on the day they are absent with a reason, they will be considered an Unexcused absence.
Dates To Remember
Mar. 30 - Apr. 3 - NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
Apr. 6-Every Monday in April- Dominick's Pizza from 3-9 PM
Apr. 2 - Chuck E. Cheese (over Spring break) from 3-9 PM.
Apr. 6 - School Resumes
Apr. 15- STEAM Night from 6-7:30 pmMay 28- End of the Year Social from 5-7 pm
Links To Remember
Office Contacts
Principal: Mrs. Karen Marino
Email: kmarino@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3004
Fax: 630-617-2643
District Assistant Principal: Mr. Steven Hanus
Email:shanus@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext.2005
Fax: 630-617-2643
Administrative Assistant To The Principal: Mrs. Angela Trexler
Email: atrexler@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3001
Fax: 630-617-2643
Health Aid: Mrs. Denise Natalino
Email: dnatalino@saltcreek48.org
Location: 17 W 160 16th St. Oakbrook Terrace, Il. 60181
Phone: 630-834-9256 ext. 3003
Fax: 630-617-2643
Always Leave A Message When Calling The Office
☎️ When calling the office for any such reason whether it be for the nurse, the principal or the secretary and attendance line please make sure to leave a message. The office gets a little hectic at times or it's possible we are in a meeting. We will return all calls. Thank you in advance.
Salt Creek School District #48 Social Media
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SaltCreekD48
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saltcreek48/
Twitter: @SaltCreekD48
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBmWgViFRkg1vrcLe0CecYw
