"We are committed to empowering our students and school community to see their full potential and use their gifts for the collective good of the school."
October 12, 2016

Welcome Sweeny Families
 
Dear Sweeny Families,

Wow! What a month we have had at Sweeny Elementary! We are thrilled to report to you some exciting data! We received our state test scores (MAP) and our 3rd, 4th and 5th grade students did fabulous. Our learners scored above the state in all grade levels and in all subjects (math, reading and science). We are so proud to see our students growing as leaders and scholars! Way to go Sweeny Tigers!!

The Best Is Yet to Come~
Dr. Engelhart and Mr. Lockmiller
 
Survey Results of Fall Parent Meetings
 
Thank you to everyone that was able to attend Sweeny's Fall Parent Meetings! It was great to see so many families join us to learn more about our current goals. Below are the results of the surveys completed that evening.



 

Watch D.O.G.S. Dad Breakfast
 
When: Wednesday, October 19th
Time: 7:30 a.m. - 8:10 a.m.
Details: We would love to invite you to our Watch D.O.G. breakfast event on October 19th, from 7:30-8:10 am. You and your child will be provided donuts and juice for breakfast. You will have a chance to spend time with your child while learning about the Watch D.O.G. program from other dads. Special guests and Sweeny fathers, Officer Jon Davis, Officer Mark Priebe and Officer Tommy Connell will be with us to share about the importance of being involved in your child's life. The goal of the program is to provide positive male role models for our students and to provide an extra set of eyes to increase security and reduce bullying.

If you would like to come, please RSVP here! 


Building School Improvement Plan
 
Literacy Goal: 80% of K-5th grade students will meet or exceed standards on writing common rubrics.
 
Look for updates regarding this goal in this week's grade level quarterly newsletter.
 
Numeracy Goal: 80% of all K-5th grade students will meet or exceed all math grade level standards.
 
Look for updates on this goal in this week's grade level quarterly newsletter.    
Attendance Goal: Students will maintain 96.25% attendance or greater throughout the 16-17 school year.
 
Attendance for the month of September was 96.78% which is .19% decrease from our attendance last September. We are encouraging our learners to have bell to bell attendance.  The chart above shows what the child's attendance percentage might be and how many days out of school that would equal if they maintain that percentage throughout the course of the year.

We celebrated all of our learners who had 98% attendance or greater with a GREAT 98 Party on October 7th. This month's Great 98 Party will be root beer floats!

 
September's Buddy Day was a success! We focused on Habit 2: Begin with the End in Mind. The focus of this Habit is to plan ahead and set goals. 
Fall Parties


Friday, October 28th
  • 5th Grade:  11-12 a.m.
  • K and 3rd Grade:  11:55-12:55
  • 1st, 2nd, and 4th Grade:  1:15-2:15  



Communication Tools
Stay informed by using the following:
  • Building Website: Found HERE
  • District Twitter: @republicschools

 

Thank you for supporting Sweeny through our sales of the Major Saver cards (pictured above). Kickoff starts October 26th.
Parent Teacher Conferences
When: November 1st or 3rd
Where: Your child's classroom

Please be looking for communication from your child's teacher with information about Parent Teacher Conferences. You will sign up for a 15-20 minute meeting on either November 1st or November 3rd. Our goal is to meet with every family during this time to provide updates as to how your child is progressing thus far.   
Gallup Student Poll
During the month of October students in 5th-12th grades in our district will be taking a survey called the Gallup Student Poll. This survey should take about 15 minutes to complete, and its 24 questions will provide us with feedback on student:
  • Engagement - the involvement in and enthusiasm for school
  • Hope - the ideas and energy students have for the future
  • Entrepreneurial Aspiration - the talent and energy necessary to build businesses that survive, thrive and employ others
  • Financial/Career Literacy - the information, attitudes and behaviors that students need for healthy participation in the economy
This web-based survey will give us actionable data that we can use to help meet the needs of our students.


District CSIP...Click for a Larger Version.

Very Important Dates
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October 19th...........Watch DOG Dads Breakfast 7:30-8:10 a.m.
October 2 6th-1st.....Major Saver Fundraiser 
October 27th........... October Buddy/Leadership Day (see alternate lunch schedule)
October 28th...........Fall Parties (see schedule above)
November 1st.........Parent Teacher Conferences
November 3rd......... Parent Teacher  Conferences
November 7th.........Fall Break No School
November 8th.......  No School Due to School Improvement Day
November 10th.......Fall Music Program for Grades 3-5 p.m.
November 11th.......Veteran's Day Music Program 9-10 a.m.
November 18th......November Buddy/Leadership Day (see alternate lunch schedule)
November 19th......PTO Holiday Bazaar in Sweeny Gym

"When you engage in a work that taps your talent and fuels your passion-that rises out of a great need in the world that you feel drawn by conscience to meet-therin lies your voice, your calling, your soul's code." ~Sean Covey