SWS Newsletter

As we head into spring break, I want to wish you all a safe, relaxing, and joyful week. Whether you're traveling, staying close to home, or just taking a breather from busy routines, I hope it's a time to recharge and enjoy some family fun. We’ll see everyone back in school on Monday, April 28—ready to finish the school year strong! NJSLA testing begins Monday, May 5 for grades 3 through 6. More information will be emailed directly to families regarding testing week.

If you or your student is looking for something creative to do over the break, the SWEF Logo Art Contest has been extended! We’d love to see entries from all of our artists—young and young-at-heart. Scroll below for the updated details and consider sketching or designing something over the break.

Coming up soon is TREP$ Marketplace on May 2. Our 5th and 6th grade entrepreneurs have been hard at work, and their advertisements are listed below so you can start planning your shopping trip. It’s always a great event full of creativity and spirit.

Then on Saturday, May 4, join us for SWEF’s Spring Cleanup Day. It’s a great way to help both the environment and the Sandyston-Walpack Education Foundation. Check out the flyer below for how to get involved.

Lastly, if you have a student in grades 3-6 be sure to read about our upcoming June 4 field trip with the Sussex County Miners. Information and permission forms about this Education Day at the ballfield is below.

Brooke Phillips

Principal

🔻 P.S. Check out the upcoming SWS Parent Academy Night below on HIB and Digital Safety! 🔻

Sign up for this event by clicking here or on the flyer below.

Friday, April 18 - Spring Break, School Closed

Monday, April 28 - School reopens

Tues. Apr. 29 - Girls on the Run, 3:15pm

Wed. Apr. 30 - Student Council, 3:15pm

Wed. Apr. 30 - BOE Meeeting, 6pm

Thurs. 5/1 - Girls on the Run, 3:15pm

Fri. 5/2 - Pizza Lunch

Fri. 5/2- Select Chorus, 3:15pm

Fri. 5/2 - TREP$ Marketplace, 5:30pm

Sun. 5/4 - SWEF Sandyston Clean Up Day

Mon. 5/5 - PTO Meeting, 7pm

Mon 5/5 - Fri 5/9 - NJSLA Testing Week

Mon 5/12 - Fri 5/16 - Teacher Appreciation Week

Pictured above from left to right at the Superintendent's Roundtable Luncheon Event: Dr. Lydia Furnari; Mrs. Belardo; Mr. Belardo; Michael Slattery; Mia Belardo; Adam Kendler; Dr. Gayle Carrick.

Students always enjoy reading with therapy dogs at SWS.

First grade explores hydroponics by growing lettuce inside. Students will get to taste test their salads next week in class!

Fourth grade readers working on answering questions by citing text evidence.

Sixth grade artists hard at work.

Catapult designs with fifth grade.

First grade learns about measurement and units by making flowers with units.

Second grade explores all the different things that help plants grow.

Fourth graders learning how to program Ozobot using color codes to change direction and speed of the robot.

2nd grade Flat Stanley letters have come in from as far as Alaska and Hong Kong!

The SWEF is excited to announce we are planning a Spring Festival on May 18th from 12:00 to 4:00. This event will be slightly larger and longer than our previous fall festivals. We have reserved a local food truck, live music, portable toilets, and have planned additional events.

We are again extending an invitation for local vendors to sell their wares. This invitation is open to all members of the Sandyston and Walpack community who have primarily homemade, homegrown, or recycled goods to sell. Youth vendors are also welcome to participate. For more information about becoming a vendor at this event please click the sign up link below.

Click here to sign up to be a vendor at the Spring Festival.

This is a rain or shine event. We ask all vendors to provide their own table and invite them to bring a tent if they wish. There is no fee to reserve a table, but we do ask that you confirm your spot no later than May 1. If you have any questions, please send an email to swseducationfoundation@gmail.com.

The Sparta Summer Arts Program is open for registration to all Sussex County students. Classes include art, music, cooking/sewing and stem courses. The program runs for three weeks in July with flexible scheduling and is intended for 5th -12th grade students. There is an opportunity for Student Teaching Assistants as well. Please see the brochure and registration information on the website: http://www.spartasummerarts.org/sparta-saw-2025-brochure.html The flier is also attached below.