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Volume 3 Issue 1 July/August 2012 www.swiftschool.com info@swiftschool.com
Cover Photo: Rising fifth grade students are ready for a fun-filled field day to celebrate
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the end of the academic year!
In this
Issue
Field Day fun
Students dress in team colors of red, white and blue for Field Day.
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There’s an App for That
Seven apps that may make learning easier for you and your child.
Movin’ on Up
Swift hosts ceremony for rising Middle Division students.
HELLO my name is
SWIFT SCHOOL MEET & GREET Friday, August 17 Introduce yourself to your child’s teacher, learn about Swift’s after school programming, sign up to volunteer with SPA and more. Preparing for a successful year starts at the Meet & Greet! Please come to the Meet & Greet during your child’s grade slot to help Swift provide enough parking for guests and maintain a proper flow of the day. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Add the Meet & Greet to your calendar. Scan this QR code with your SmartPhone and scanner app such as RedLaser.
1st - 2nd grades: 8:30 a.m. 3rd grade: 9:30 a.m. 4th grade: 10:30 a.m. 5th grade: 11:30 a.m. 6th - 8th grades: 1:00 p.m.
Courier ACADEMIC Calendar at-a-glance August 3 New Student Orientation (9 a.m. – 12 p.m.) 6 New Teacher Orientation 7 New Families’ Ice Cream Social 7-9 Professional Development Days 14 Faculty and Staff CPR Training 15 New Parent Orientation 13-16 Assessment/Classroom Prep 17 Meet and Greet 20 Classes Commence 27 Above and Beyond After School Programs Commence September 3 Labor Day (No classes) 4-6 Parents’ Night 13-14 Middle Division Retreat 21-28 Parent Coffees (21, 24, 25, 27, 28) October 6 Parent and Faculty Mingle 12 First Academic Quarter Concludes 15 Professional Prep Day (No classes) 17-19 Grandparents’ and Special Friends’ Day 24 Lower School Parent Conferences (No classes grades 1-5) 26 Middle Division Parent Conferences (No classes grades 6-8)
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nFeatures Info for New Families ................................ 3 Check out important information as you begin your first year at Swift.
Field Day Fun ............................................. 4 8
Students enjoy a fun day in the sun!
There’s an App for That .......................... 6 Technology can make life easier. Here’s a look at some apps that hopefully can make learning easier for you and your child.
School’s in for Summer ............................. 7
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A brief look at Swift Summer Explorations.
Movin’ on Up ............................................. 8 Fifth grade students get ready to head downstairs to the Middle Division.
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Admissions Spotlight ............................... 10 Swift is excited to welcome its new students.
nIn Every Issue Head’s Column ......................................................................................................... 2 Famous Faces of Dyslexia ..................................................................................... 10
www.facebook.com/theswiftschool @SwiftSchool_GA
News You Can Use ................................................................................................. 11 Swift Scene .............................................................................................................. 12 Coming Up .............................................................................................................. 13
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nHead’s Message
SWIFT BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Richard Wendlek
Executive Committee
The upcoming academic year marks the
between the main building and sports
15th anniversary of the Swift School! For
court. Students will have the benefit of
those with a lengthy relationship with Swift
experiencing increased facilities designed
School it is tough to imagine that since
to meet programming dictates. Additional
the school’s inception, 14 truly remarkable
classroom and restroom space will be
years have passed. For those more recently
added to the main building in order to
introduced to Swift School, please know
comfortably accommodate enrollment
that the school you see today is the result
increases.
of many minds and hearts working together to create, build and grow an educational
Indeed, this is an exciting time in Swift’s
institution dedicated to serving dyslexic
history! The new facility represents an
students.
initial step in the development of plans that will guide the school’s future growth.
In November 2011 Swift School received
Although plans are in the process of
full accreditation from both the prestigious
formulation based on the long-term
Southern Association of Independent
vision, that vision, once fully perfected,
Schools (SAIS) and the Southern Association
will engage assumptions about the school
of Colleges and Schools (SACS). This level
as a comprehensive institution serving
of accreditation serves to validate Swift’s
dyslexic students, not on only a remedial
mission and practices. At various points this
basis, but as a destination school where
year the Swift School will be honored for its
the learning needs of our students are fully
strong impact on the collective community.
addressed with life-altering programmatic
Throughout the year, Swift communications
opportunities. As the vision takes shape
and messages will bear a simple message,
we will share with you the image of Swift’s
‘Celebrating 15 Years of Success’. I believe
future. Fundamentally, a basic assumption
this simple message best encapsulates
is that a capital campaign is in our near
Swift’s purpose and the experience of
future.
students and families.
Dr. Richard Phillips, Chair Laurie Green, Vice Chair Peter Williams, Treasurer Jeff Kudlata, Secretary
Trustees Jason Butler Dr. Paul Cohen Dr. Gail Flanigan Robert Gray Gregory Hill Laura Ries Paul Schur Gail Swift, Emerita Richard Wendlek, Ex officio
Administration Richard J. Wendlek, Head of School Dr. Andrea Salapka, Associate Head
For the time being, Swift’s enrollment and
Karen Buttermore, Director of Development
As you receive this midsummer issue of the
reputation continues to grow. The newly
Courier, Swift School is about to embark
launched Middle Division is demonstrating
upon the first leg of construction activity
strong viability and excellent outcomes,
that will assist our growing school in meeting
and our faculty is among the best available
the future. Last spring, after exploring
in any school setting. Our students are
Parent Association President
many options, the Board approved the
enthusiastic learners who demonstrate
Margot Vetrovsky
construction of a facility on the Manley
levels of achievement only once imagined.
Campus (Grimes Bridge) that will provide
Stay tuned as Swift steps to the future!
Paul Foltz, Business Manager
for much needed programming space. Although the new facility will initially become home to fine arts, athletics,
Sincerely yours,
and physical education programming, that may change as enrollment growth continues and basic classroom space is needed. When you return to school in
Rich Wendlek,
August you will observe a new building
Head of School
Swift School 300 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075 678.205.4988
located at the western-end of the campus
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Information for New Familiesn Welcome to the Swift Community! Families
Student Assessments (by appointment)
Mel Smith at coachsmith@swiftschool.com .
new to Swift School will be receiving
August 13-16
Fees for athletic participation will be invoiced
information about several important
All students entering Swift will receive
by the business office following the sign up
engagements under separate cover.
placement assessments during the week of
period. Completed physical exam forms
Please be on the lookout for the following
August 13 by appointment. The assessments
should be delivered to Coach Smith prior to
information:
take approximately one hour to administer.
the first soccer practice on 8/27.
Please look for an appointment letter in the New Student Orientation
mail.
Friday, August 3, 2012 8:30- 12 p.m.
Meet and Greet Event, August 17 We look forward to your visit to the Meet and
This event is designed to orient newly
Day of Manners and Dress Uniforms
admitted students who will begin attending
Throughout the academic year Lower
Swift for the first time. Students who attended
Division students (grades 1-5) are required to
Lower Division (Grades 1-5)
Swift Summer Explorations during the summer
wear a dress uniform at least once a month
8:30 a.m.
Grades 1-2
are not required to attend. Students should
and always on the Day of Manners. On each
9:30
Grade 3
bring a snack and a bottle of water. The
Day of Manners students will begin their day
10:30
Grade 4
schedule calls for students to experience
with a Giraffe Assembly related to Swift’s
11:30
Grade 5
many aspects of a typical school day.
Character Formation curriculum. The Lower
Building a sense of familiarity as students
Division faculty plans for a special event that
Middle Division (Grades 6-8)
move about the building and interact with
requires a more formal look among students
1 p.m.
faculty and each other will prove invaluable
as they interact in social situations that
when classes begin.
require the use of particular manners. The
At the Meet and Greet you will be able
Greet event on Friday, August 17 as follows:
dress uniform consists of:
to enroll in the before/after school care
New Parent Orientation
- Oxford long sleeve shirt (boys and girls)
programs (for Lower Division students) and in
Wednesday, August 15, 2012, 7 p.m.
- Swift School tie (boys and girls)
Above and Beyond programs (specialized
The parent orientation program provides
- Khaki slacks (boys and/or girls)
programs between 3-4 p.m.). Parents and
parents new to Swift School with an overview
- Khaki skorts or skirts (girls)
students will have the opportunity to meet
of Swift’s mission and an opportunity to
Please order the dress uniform at www.
teachers, deliver school supplies, purchase
view dyslexia and language based learning
landsend.com/schools . Swift School’s
spirit wear, and to learn about other
differences from a student viewpoint. Swift’s
preferred # is 9000-6073-2. The dates that
upcoming events and athletics. Middle
Orton-Gillingham Fellow Joan Gerken and
uniforms must be worn appear in the Swift
Division students will receive their schedule
faculty members will divide parents into
Calendar. You will receive the calendar at
of classes and sports participation physicals
‘learning groups’ and provide learning
the Meet and Greet event on 8/17.
may be submitted also. Parents may enroll
simulations designed to convey the typical
in the Subscriber Level Orton-Gillingham
school experience of children with dyslexia
Middle Division Interscholastic Sports
course that is scheduled to occur at Swift
and language based learning differences.
Student athletes in grades 6-8 are required to
School during the fall. The course meets once
have a physical exam on file in the athletic
monthly between September-January. The
Ice Cream Social
office prior to participation. Your pediatrician
instructor is Swift’s OG Fellow Joanie Gerken.
Tuesday, August 7 7-8 p.m.
has the necessary school physical form to
The tuition is $325.
New students and families are invited to
complete. Sports seasons for the 2012-13
join many veteran students and parents
academic year are:
Information about the Middle Division
and faculty members for ice cream and
- Coed Soccer Fall Season
Retreat which is scheduled for the dates
conversation. One of the most difficult
(practices start on 8/27/2012)
of September 13-14, 2012 will also be
features of beginning a new school
- Boys Basketball - Winter Season
disseminated at the Meet and Greet.
experience is in getting to know others and
- Girls Basketball - Winter Season
in gaining comfort. Kids like to meet each
- Coed Track & Field - Spring Season
other and so do parents! We look forward to
Sign ups for the soccer season will be
visiting with you and all the other new families
available during the Meet & Greet. If you
then!
have questions please email Athletic Director
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All for
one Fun And All For
What better way to end an awesome academic year than with patriotic fun in the sun? One of the most anticipated days of the year for
The day ended with a pep rally and the awarding of
students is Field Day. This year the student body was
trophies. The “white� team claimed 1st place for Field
divided into three teams each representing a color of
Day 2012.
the American flag. Each team designed posters that created a sense of team spirit and unity. Throughout the day students participated in 13 different stations. Activities included an obstacle
Thank you again to parents for your support (driving, manning stations and clean up) to make field day successful. Swift would especially like to thank Lisa Beck for her efforts in organizing field day with
race, hole in the bucket relay, sponge toss, hula hoop
Swift coaches, Martha Martin for purchasing water
relay and more. At the final station, students created
bottles for the students and David Tillson and Matt
greeting cards for U.S. service men and women.
Adams for hauling the water.
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Photo 1 - The Three Musketeers, Hannah, Jenna and Olivia represent the three team
colors for field day.
Photo 2 - Opposing teams don’t matter to Jack and Josh. They’re friends forever. Photo 3 - Amelia scores points for the white team with her card. Photo 4 - These fifth grade students take a break to play a game with each other.
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Photo 5 - Emma Claire and Sophie enjoyed cooling down at the stations with water.
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iPad
There’s an App for That
Alphabet Zoo - Free in a structured game-like setting. AudioBooks - Free
AudioBooks allows you to listen to books.
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This app has an extensive library of free books for listening. Some features include
Seven interactive learning Apps
all types of reading material. Blio - Free
revolutionized the computer market with
Blio makes e-reading easy with text-to-
the invention of the iPad. Since the iPad’s
speech, highlighting words as you read,
incarnation, Apple® competitors have
looking up unknown words or phrases, and
spawned a number of comparable tablets such as the Kindle Fire®, the Samsung Galaxy In addition to changing the way consumers receive and digest information, the rise of e-readers and tablets are also impacting the way students learn. Developers are constantly designing free or cost-friendly apps designed to aid student learning – especially those who are challenged by dyslexia and other language based learning differences. The University of Michigan Institute for Human Adjustment and its University Center for the Development of Language & Literacy have reviewed dozens of apps that aim to support students in gaining study skills, writing and reading capabilities and comprehension. Many of the following apps have great functions for free but for a minimal cost you can upgrade to unlock new features. Visit http://dyslexiahelp.umich.edu/ tools/apps to see an extensive list of apps that you may find useful.
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high-quality human recordings and access to
In the past few years Apple® has
Tab® and the Barnes & Noble NOOK® Tablet.
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This app helps teach letter-sound association
being visually friendly to suit your needs.
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Dyslexic Like Me - $1.99
This interactive children’s book helps you learn about dyslexia and how to overcome it. Join a dyslexic boy named Austin as he learns about his dyslexia, gains confidence by discovering new learning techniques, and learns about many successful dyslexics. Find the Letters HD - $4.99
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This app aims to improve reading skills.
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Through coloring letters and numbers on a grid, you can uncover a fun illustration. iWrite Words - $2.99
Using a structured game format, iWriteWords teaches handwriting skills. Read&Write - $1.99
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Through lessons and easy tracing games, Read&Write helps you learn phonics, read, write, and pronounce different letters and letter combinations.
App research provided by The University of Michigan Institute for Human Adjustment and its University Center for the Development of Language & Literacy.
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Swift Summer Explorations
School’s
In For
Summer (Left) Rising fourth grader Carly focuses on her project during Digital Explorations, a technology infused educational environment taught by Mrs. Donna Cherry. Swift School offered five academic programs for rising 1st-8th grade students during its summer program, Swift Explorations. During the morning, students spent time maintaining and enhancing skills and concepts taught during the previous academic Aerospace engineer Kevin Howard teaches these students how to create rockets and more during his “Tornado Power” class in July.
year. Enriching Explorations, offered in the afternoon, provided students the opportunity to tap into their own creativity and to find interests and talents in non-academic areas. Students enjoyed participating in no-bake cooking classes, LEGO® Bricks, and chess and science experiments galore! Both morning and afternoon programs drew a large number of students from the Swift community as well as students from other schools.
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Goodbye 5th Grade, Hello Middle Division
school year is just that – the end of school and the start of summer. For Swift fifth graders though, the last day
ON UP
of school marks a time of excitement and a new beginning as their elementary education concludes. On Thursday, May 24, Swift honored the fifth grade class of 2012 with a Moving-Up Ceremony. Head of School Rich Wendlek and Associate Head of School Dr. Salapka both spoke to the students and recapped some of their achievements and highlight moments: - Participating in student council - Overnight field trip excursion - Athletics - Attending school dances
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For many students the end of the
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MOVIN’
Although they’re actually movin’ down, downstairs that is!
Families were especially touched by the kind words Dr. Salapka shared with the students. Each student was presented with a completion certificate and participated in a candle ceremony to commemorate the occasion.
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nFamous Faces of Dyslexia Jay Leno - Comedian Jay Leno, host of “The Tonight
after getting a C- on a paper about
his mother’s reaction to it, with his
Show,” attributed the drive and
astronaut John Glenn and asking him
success in life.
perseverance he needed to succeed
to watch him interview Glenn. “I had
in comedy to his dyslexia.
Glenn sign a thing for Mr. Simon and
had dyslexia. My mother told me that
I got my paper upgraded from a C-
I would always have to work twice
problem when your high school
to an A,” said Leno, who received a
as hard as the other kids just to get
guidance counselor suggests you quit
B.A. in speech therapy from Emerson
the same grades. It’s the same now.
school,” said Leno. But that is exactly
University.
I’m not better than anybody else
“You know you have a serious
what happened to Jay Leno. Born
But unlike many, Leno was un-
with dyslexia, he was so far behind the
phased by the attack on his self-worth
other students by high school that it
and proceeded to graduate anyway.
appeared he would never graduate.
“I think high self-esteem is
“When I was a kid growing up … I
doing this job; I just think maybe I work harder than some.” Derived from Scott Allen,
Leno, who also received poor grades
overrated. A little low self-esteem is
MentalFloss.com and http://www.
throughout elementary school, has
actually quite good. Maybe you’re
famousdyslexicpeople.com/153/jay-
said that one of his favorite career
not the best, so you should work a
leno/
moments was calling up his fifth-
little harder,” said Leno.
grade teacher, Mr. Simon, 40 years
Today he credits his dyslexia, and
nAdmissions Spotlight 2012-2013 New Families
As of July 1 the following students and families are warmly welcomed to the Swift School community. Swift is very thankful that new facilities are providing additional space necessary for the continued admission of students. However, at some grade levels it looks as if another wait pool will once again be invoked. Enrollment for the 2012-13 academic year will top 200 students. It is of interest that 6th grade is becoming a point of entry as the Middle Division takes shape. Grade levels of entry appear next to each student’s name. Mitchell Abbott, 4
Matthew Davis, 5
Christopher Hamill, 6
Caryle Nesseth, 3
Katherine Adair, 3
Nicholas Davis, 7
Cayden Harris, 4
Julia Northrop, 5
Madeline Ariail, 5
Rebecca Davis, 6
Elyse Hartman, 2
Sarah Northrop, 8
Bailey Cooper, 3
Jack Dempsey, 3
Anna Howard, 6
John Pereira, 5
Kayla Ballagh, 1
Elliott Dougherty, 3
Antonio Hundley, 4
Lauren Robb, 5
John Balthasar, 4
Timothy Dubey, 3
Sarah Hunt, 4
Courtney Salmon, 4
James Bearden, 1
Courtney Dunlap, 3
Luke Johnson, 2
William Sands, 1
William Bearden, 1
Sinclair Eberlein, 4
Maura Josset, 1
Riley Schutt, 3
Austin Bearup, 4
Kathryn Elema, 6
Caroline March, 2
Sierra Scott, 2
Daniel Bernstein, 6
Luke Evens, 5
Brandon Marks, 2
Ian Sims, 1
Rittik Bhaduri, 3
Hayden Forestner, 3
Taylor Maull, 8
Carissa Speros, 1
Cameron Braner, 4
Manuel Frangis, 3
William McConnell, 1
Sophia Stamm, 1
Matthew Buckis, 6
Joshua Friedman, 2
William McHugh, 5
Susannah Stonebraker, 2
Garrett Burroway, 2
Meghan Fritze, 6
Samuel Mogilevich, 3
Joshua Tadlock, 4
Cameron Carr, 5
Evan Fuerst, 3
Helen Moore, 5
Avery Ward, 3
John Cronin III, 2
John Gotham, 3
Brayden Moraes, 5
Madeline Weatherly, 2
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Introducing New Faculty and Staff to Swift As the School grows, so does the faculty! We are pleased to introduce the following additions to Swift: LD=Lower Division, MD=Middle Division
News You Can Usen Annual Fund Surpasses Goal Congratulations and thank you to the Swift School
• Roni Battoglia, M.A. Reading, Special Education - LD Lead Teacher
community, which surpassed the Annual Fund for Swift
• Carolyn Berk, B.A. Education - LD Associate Teacher
2011-12 goal by 22%! The original goal for last academic
• Kimberly Campbell, B.S. Middle Grades Science - MD Science
year was set at $100,000 according to Development
• Maureen Ehlbeck, M.A. Special Education - LD Lead Teacher • Rachel Grade, B.S. Elementary Education - LD Associate Teacher • Tara Helrich, B.A. Georgia Southern, M.A. Binghamton Univeristy - LD
Director Karen Buttermore. When the fiscal year ended June 30, the amount raised was $122,200.
Associate Teacher/MD Drama Instructor • Mandy Menshon, B.S. Early Childhood Education - LD Associate Teacher
Buttermore credited the enthusiastic support of Swift
• Elizabeth Roddy, B.S. Special Education - LD Associate Teacher
by parents (81% participation), faculty and staff (100%),
• Krista Thompson, B.A. Special Education - LD Lead Teacher • Jeff Swope, B.A. Education - LD Lead Teacher
board of trustees (100%), and alumni families for this
• Janice Youmans, B.A. Early Childhood, Elementary -LD Associate Teacher
significant accomplishment. “Annual Fund Chairs Jeff
Transfers include:
and Jim Brady, provided excellent leadership of the
Patty Nathan has been appointed as the Middle Division Director and IT Specialist. Patty was formerly a Middle Division science teacher.
and Regan Kudlata, along with Vice Chairs Barbara campaign,” Buttermore stated.
Cary Lane will join the Middle Division faculty and will teach literature courses. Cary formerly served as an associate teacher in the Lower Division. Lisa Murray will join the Middle Division faculty and will teach both
Swift Board Elects two new Trustees The Swift Board of Trustees unanimously
mathematics and language arts. Lisa formerly served as a lead teacher
elected Dr. Gail Flanigan and Jason
in the Lower Division.
Butler as its newest members. Flanigan
As enrollment growth continues other positions are allocated. By the opening of the coming academic year an administrative support position for student services is planned. Interviews continue for a Lower Division associate teacher position.
is an educational psychologist with more than 20 years experience working in the field of education and learning
Flanigan
disabilities. Her professional experience includes Other faculty and staff news: Over the summer Rhett Saylors married; Stephanie Siegel (Schlanger) married; Kelly Cook gave birth to Colin James, Laura Stahl relocated to Chicago, Laura Stewart took a position at another school, Kathy Sweeney became a grandmother and Karen Buttermore also became a grandmother - for the fourth time! Bonnie Ryan will fill the new role of Student Services Associate. Professional Development Over the course of the summer the faculty participated in OrtonGillingham training at the Associate and Certified level courses. OrtonGillingham training and practicum supervision is conducted on an
working with children in special needs classrooms, staff development, psychoeducational testing, and university teaching. Her daughter is a rising 5th grader at Swift. President of Goldleaf Data Corporation and dad to rising 5th grader Josh, Butler brings to the board years of expertise as a skilled businessman. Goldleaf Data is the market leader offering high-quality new mover, consumer and business
ongoing basis. According to the accreditation report of November 2011
data serving Fortune 500 and small
resources are being allocated for professional development in the area
businesses across a broad range of
of mathematics instructional strategies. An in-depth two-day faculty workshop is scheduled for August 8 & 9. OG fellow Joan Gerken will provide the faculty with cutting-edge strategies designed to increase student achievement. Professional development is an investment in the faculty’s ‘withitness’
Butler
industries: security, insurance, homes services, home mortgage, real estate, cable, merchant services and medical practices.
to stay ahead of the curve in an environment where more information
As Swift welcomes two new trustees, we also recognize
is available than can be formidably utilized effectively. Our students are
the dedication and commitment of retiring board
the beneficiaries of professional knowledge and practice.
members Tom Flanigan, Douglas Martin, and Don Sutton.
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nSwift Scene
Notes from the Middle Division Director - Patty Nathan One year down, many more to come Swift’s Middle Division completed a successful inaugural
Our goal in doing this is to prepare students as they move on
year. The Middle Division faculty and Swift administrators
to high school where they will have five academic subjects
are extremely excited to offer Swift’s first eighth grade class
every day. Art, music and physical education will continue to
beginning in fall 2012. The eighth grade students will lead the
be an integral part of the curriculum.
way as models for sixth and seventh graders. This year I will take on a new role as the Middle Division
In addition to the rigorous academics, students can look forward to participating in student council, community
Director. With 10 years administration experience and
service projects, dances, trips and the Thinkers’ Coffee House.
more than 15 years of teaching middle school students, I
During the Middle Division retreat students will:
know this background will serve me well in overseeing the
- nominate their peers for student council officers;
development of these students.
- decide which community service projects they want to
I am pleased to have the Middle Division’s inaugural faculty - Melissa Jozefov, Jill McGuire and Caroline Stewart - returning. Due to enrollment growth, three additional members are welcomed to the MIddle Division academic faculty: Kimberly Campbell, Cary Lane, and Lisa Murray. The
support this year; - and begin brainstorming and planning for the school dances throughout the year. This academic year will be challenging, motivating, and industrious!
curriculum will now include literature, writing, math, science and social studies each day for the entire academic year.
Swift has more than 15 reasons to celebrate its anniversary this year. Since 1998, more than 1,000 students have received a Swift education - an education that changes their lives and their family’s lives. Swift looks forward to another 15 years of helping students find success with dyslexia and celebrating this achievement with you this year!
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Coming upn
Mark your calendars with these important dates
n 2012-2013 Preliminary Calendar
The preliminary calendar for the upcoming academic
and Greet n Meet August 17, 8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
year can be found online at www.swiftschool.com.
Meet your child’s teacher, learn about Swift’s after school
Please visit the “news” tab and click on announcements
programming, sign up to volunteer with the Swift Parent
to find this downloadable PDF of next year’s events.
Association (SPA) and more. Preparing for a successful
Student Orientation n New August 3, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Swift’s New Student Orientation is designed to help incoming students transition into their new educational environment.
Cream Social for New Families n IceAugust 7, 7:00 p.m.
year starts at the Meet & Greet! Please come to the Meet & Greet during your child’s grade slot to help Swift provide enough parking for guests and maintain a proper flow of the day. We greatly appreciate your cooperation.
Meeting n SPA August 22, 8:30 a.m. Get involved in your child’s school by joining the Swift Parent Association. All parents are welcome to attend.
Cool down from the heat of the summer sun at Swift’s
SPA membership provides parents an opportunity to
Ice Cream Social. This event is for the entire family and a
expand their Swift network and play an integral part in
great way for new families to connect with each other.
Swift events throughout the year.
It’s Going to be a
“Blue”
Out!
Tuesday, September 4 4:00 P.M. Waller Park
Support the Swift Spartans during their first game of 2012 by wearing BLUE!
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Celebrating 15 years of Success
300 Grimes Bridge Road Roswell, GA 30075
The Doorway to Success
Discover how our
Comprehensive Educational Experience for students in grades 1-8 provides tools and strategies for success.
Admissions Open House Sunday, October 21 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Presentation at 1:30 p.m. followed by school tours. For more information, visit Swift online at www.swiftschool. com or call 678.205.4988. Use your SmartPhone to scan the QR code to go directly to our Web site.