Stella May Swartz
August 9, 2024
Executive functioning skills are the “brain power tools” that help children stay focused, manage emotions, follow directions, and tackle everyday challenges with confidence. When these skills grow stronger, kids thrive at home, at school, and with peers. If you’ve ever wondered how to better support your child with things like getting started, staying organized, or managing their time, this session is for you! Join us for an engaging and practical parent event on Tuesday, December 9, from 6:00–7:30 p.m., where we’ll explore simple, high-impact ways to build these essential skills and help your child shine.
This is the first of three community engagement sessions that focus on one of the presentations from the Glenbard Parent Series. Please see the attached flyer for more information on the event.
Flyer Link: https://tinyurl.com/4n2vtty3
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!
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.
Week of 12/8 - 12/12: Kindness
Family Letter: https://tinyurl.com/yhrate5a
Week of 12/15 - 12/19: OPM - Supporting Others When They Struggle
Family Letter: https://tinyurl.com/mr2ry8hm
The FTC has a lot to be thankful for, thanks to the support from District 48 this past month!
- FTC would like to thank everyone who came out to our 3rd annual Casino Night last month; it was a great time, and we look forward to growing the event each year!
- FTC would also like to thank everyone who participated in all of our dine-outs these last few weeks; we really appreciate the support!
- Swartz kids had so much fun participating in our Holiday Shoppe, and we appreciate your support and sending the students in with funds to shop.
- Our Butterbraids Fundraiser pickup was this week; we want to thank all of the families who participated, and hope you enjoy eating the delicious treats!
- Save the date for our next fundraiser at Dave and Busters; it will be over winter break, starting the week of December 22. Get the kids out of the house and have some fun at the arcade! Flyers will be sent home before the break with details and a QR code for purchasing game cards in advance.
- Our next meeting is in 2026; save the date for January 12, 2026.
If you have any questions, please contact Lisa Auriemme at lauriemme@saltcreek48ftc.org.
Thank you!
Lisa Auriemme
FTC Co-President 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 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.
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.
Dec 9 - Community Engagement Event
Dec 19- Half-day, dismissal at 10:40
Dec 22- January 4, 2026 - NO SCHOOL - Winter Break
Jan 5, 2026 - SCHOOL RESUMES
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