From the Principal

Hello Sawyer Woods Families,

There is no school tomorrow (teacher in-service day), I hope our SW families have a safe Halloween.

Remember to Vote by Tuesday, November 5th!

Eagle Reader Timesheets Due Tuesday

Please have your student turn in their Eagle Reader sheets to their teacher by Tuesday.

Veterans Day Assembly

Next Friday at 2:15, we will hold our Veterans Day Assembly in our cafeteria. If you have a veteran in your life, feel free to invite them to join us.

Highly Capable (HiCap) Fall Referral Window for Kindergarten & Grades 1, 3, 4 Open October 1 - November 22

Students in Kindergarten and grades 1, 3, 4, may be referred for possible HiCap services by a parent/guardian, teacher, peer, community member, or themselves in the fall. https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/page/elementary-hicap

To refer your student for possible HiCap Services, please complete the online form between October 1 and November 22, 2024.

Best,

Andre Koch, Principal

Sawyer Woods Mission: foster an inclusive, safe, and engaging learning environment, empowering student to realize their full potential.

Sawyer Woods Vision: to cultivate empowered and compassionate students equipped with a robust social and academic foundation who actively contribute to and enrich our community.

Important Dates and Events

November

1st- No School Teacher Workshop

5th- Eagle Reader Timesheets Due

6th- Spirit Day- Red, White and Blue Day

8th- Veterans Day Assembly 2:15 PM (Families and Veterans Welcome)

11th- No School Veteran's Day

12th- Individual Picture Retake Day

13th- Popcorn and Smencil Day

13th-Spirit Day- SW gear day

27th- Early Release 1:10 (Day Before Thanksgiving)

28th- Thanksgiving Holiday No School

29th- Native American Heritage Day No School

December 23rd through January 3rd- No School Winter Break

Holiday Help

If you are a family that our school community can support during this holiday season, please fill out this form. Family names and student names/identities beyond this form remain anonymous throughout the entire process.

Through our virtual Giving Tree, our goal is to give each child up to five gifts (examples: winter jacket, clothing, pajama set, toy/activity, or book). However, it depends on what is donated by our Sawyer Woods community. You may fill out the gift information for any of your children 0 - 18 years of age.

Let us know below if you would like to participate by submitting this form by Friday, November 15th. We look forward to serving your family.

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Lunch Menu

P.E. News

PTA Corner

Back Pack Buddies

Dear Parents and Community Members,

We are excited to share the positive impact of the Backpack Buddies program at our school!

This program provides weekend food bags to students experiencing food insecurity, ensuring they have access to essential nourishment over the weekends and return to school ready to learn.

This program relies on the generosity of our community to provide the needed food items each week. Your contribution, no matter how big or small, can make a real difference in the lives of our students.

Here's how you can help:· Visit our Amazon food wish list Choose the items you'd like to donate from our easy-to-use list.·

Drop off your donations at Sawyer Woods Elementary School 253-373-7750 throughout Monday -Friday

Always feel free to donate any food you might have that is unopened, new in box, or unperishable foods! Any donation helps. Together, we can fight hunger in our community and ensure all students have access to the food they need to thrive!

Thank you for your support.

Child Find

Community Resources

Hazel Health

getstarted.hazel.co

Sawyer Woods Family Student Handbook

https://secure.smore.com/n/dye53

The Family Handbook contains important information and policies that are important to our learning community. Please Read it At Your Earliest Convenience.

Sawyer Woods Contact Information

Sawyer Woods Contact Information

School Hours for 2024/2025

Grades K-5th 8:30am to 3:10pm

Wednesdays 8:30-1:10pm

31135 228th Avenue Southeast

(253)373-7750

Attendance Email: swcommunications@kent.k12.wa.us

Website: https://www.kent.k12.wa.us/o/swe

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SawyerWoods415

Kent School District Contact Info

12033 SE 256th Street, Kent, WA

Phone: 253-373-7000

Concerns about discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223

Concerns about sex discrimination, including sexual harassment: Title IX Coordinator: Susie Whitlock, Director Student and Family Support Services Susanne.whitlock@kent.k12.wa.us, 253.373-7235)

Concerns about disability discrimination: Section 504Coordinator: Elisa Aguayo Muñoz, Guidance & Counseling Manager, Elisa.AguayoMunoz@kent.k12.wa.us, 253-373-7638

Concerns about discrimination based on gender identity: Gender-Inclusive Schools Coordinator: Daman Hunter, Human Resources Associate Superintendent Daman.Hunter@kent.k12.wa.us 253-373-7223

The Eagle's Perch 10/31/24