Swanson Elementary School
Home of the Squirrels
Welcome Principal Tammy Halfacre!
Swanson is pleased to announce that Tammy Halfacre has been selected as the new Swanson Elementary School Principal. Tammy actually started her career in the MSBSD as a Swanson Squirrel, and she is thrilled to be returning home. Tammy started in our district as a kindergarten teacher at Swanson in 2004, then served as the Instructional Coach for three years. She went on to work as the MSBSD EL Coordinator and has been our district’s Professional Development Coordinator for the past 5 years. Tammy impressed the hiring committee with her extensive background in early childhood education, her knowledge of best practices in reading instruction, and her ability to use data effectively in the continuous improvement cycle. However, the committee was most impressed by her passion and enthusiasm for helping all students and staff learn and grow at Swanson Elementary School. Please join me in congratulating Tammy Halfacre on her new position as principal at Swanson Elementary School!
SAFETY GUIDELINES
Parents, when returning Chromebooks, library books, and when coming to the school to collect school pictures- we will be using procedures which honor the mandates for social distancing and safety protocols. We want to stress the need for you to STAY IN YOUR CAR.
- Pull onto our lot and drive up to the front curb
- A staff member will collect the Chrome Books, chargers, and all Library books.
- Staff will hand you school pictures with a gloved hand
Schedule through May 21st
- May 11-18th: Complete the two surveys above.
- May 18th-May 20th: Chrome Book return and pick-up student pictures 10-6pm (See safety guidelines below, no appointment necessary)
- May 21st: Last official day of school
- May 21st: Report Cards will be emailed *Please call our office if you would like a paper copy mailed to you 861-5300
Swanson Elementary School
Email: swe@matsuk12.us
Website: www.matsuk12.us/swe
Location: 507 North Gulkana Street, Palmer, AK, USA
Phone: (907)861-5300
Kindergarten and First Grade parents:
Please take this survey to help us assess and improve our early literacy efforts.
Welcome to Kindergarten- Informational Newsletter
Welcome to Kindergarten! If you know a child who will be starting kindergarten in the fall, the attached link or PDF (below) is for you. Please feel free to pass this on.....
RETURN OF CHROMEBOOKS & LIBRARY BOOKS
Staff will be on the Swanson campus from 10-6pm Monday- Wednesday starting the week of May 18th. Please make sure to bring the Chromebook, the charger, and your library books back with you.
STUDENT PICTURES
Student pictures will be available for pick up the week of May 18th, following the same schedule and safety guidelines that we have in place for the Chromebook and Library book return.