🍂 Cooler Weather Is On Its Way! 🍂
As temperatures slowly begin to drop, we’re asking families to help students come to school prepared for the changing weather! 🧥🌬️
Please take a few minutes each evening to check the next day’s forecast and make sure your child has a jacket or sweatshirt for those chilly days. Cooler mornings can make a big difference, especially when students head outside for recess!
Family reminder: Please label your child’s outerwear with their name to help prevent lost items, and make sure they bring weather-appropriate clothing every day.
Helpful Tip: Make it a family conversation! Include your student in checking the weather forecast and talking about what they should wear for the day. This is a great opportunity to help children build independence and learn how to make choices that keep them safe and comfortable in different weather conditions.
Thank you for partnering with us to keep our students warm, comfortable, and ready to learn! 💙

✨ Meet Ms. C! ✨
Ms. C is one of our amazing Student Support Professionals (SSPs) who works in our WIN (What I Need) Room! 💙 She helps support students as they build skills, grow their confidence, and work toward success.

💙 Next up in our introduction series!💙
Meet Mrs. Lepage, our amazing school social worker, who many of our students know as Miss Quinn! 😊 She plays an important role in supporting our students’ social, emotional, and personal growth, helping them navigate challenges and feel successful both in and out of the classroom.
We’re so lucky to have her as part of our Elms Road Elementary family! 🐉💙

Students brought the story to life as they stepped into the role of pet adopters and gave their new furry friends a little extra love.
What a paws-itively wonderful way to celebrate a great book! 🐾❤️
#ElmsRoad #SwartzCreek #BecauseOfWinnDixie #SecondGrade #LearningIsFun









Keep an eye out! We will introduce her two awesome paraprofessionals!
#StaffSpotlight #ElmsRoadElementary

Throughout the school year, we’ll be introducing our incredible teachers and staff who work hard every day to support, inspire, and make a difference for our students. ❤️📚
Let’s be honest… our teachers and support staff are the ones who make the magic happen! 😉✨ From the classroom to the hallways to the cafeteria, they are the heart of our school and the reason our students continue to learn, grow, and thrive.
Be sure to keep an eye on our Facebook page as we spotlight the wonderful people behind the magic at Elms Road Elementary! 🐉💙 You won’t want to miss meeting the amazing faces that make our school community so special!
#ElmsRoadElementary #StaffSpotlight #MeetOurTeam #SwartzCreek
🏡 Families, keep the learning going at home! Ask your child about the book they’re reading, what they predict will happen next, and how they connect to the characters. A simple conversation can make reading even more meaningful! 📖✨






🔬🧪 Get ready for a night of FUN, learning, and discovery! 🚀 Join us for Family Fun STEM Night as we explore science, technology, engineering, and math through hands-on activities and exciting challenges. We can’t wait to see our students and families learn, create, and discover together! 💡✨
WHEN: October 20th from 5:00-6:30pm
WHERE: Swartz Creek Middle School
#FamilyFunSTEMNight #HandsOnLearning #SchoolCommunity #SwartzCreek

📸 Picture Day is TOMORROW! 📸
Don’t forget to wear your best smile and come ready to say cheese! 😊
📅 Wednesday, October 7
📍 Elms Road Elementary
We can’t wait to capture some great smiles! 📷✨

SCCS FAMILIES — WE NEED YOUR HELP BY OCTOBER 6!
We are asking ALL SCCS families to complete the Educational Benefits Application by October 6.
It takes less than 5 minutes, requires just one application per family, and every completed application matters. These applications help determine important state and federal funding for programs and services that benefit our students.
Elementary families: Check those backpacks! A flyer with information about the application is being sent home with students today.
Coming to Literacy Night at Morrish on Thursday? We’ll have staff and Chromebooks available to help any SCCS family complete the application on the spot!
Please don’t assume your family doesn’t need to complete it. We need participation from ALL SCCS families.
🔗 https://swartzcreek.familyportal.cloud
Deadline: October 6
Less than 5 minutes. One application per family. A BIG impact for SCCS students.
You’re invited to K–5 Literacy Night at Morrish Elementary!
Thursday, October 1
5:00–6:30 p.m.
Morrish Elementary
This special evening is open to ALL K–5 students and families across Swartz Creek Community Schools, no matter which elementary school you attend!
FREE pizza dinner for families
Fun activities to support reading and writing
Book Fair open for shopping
Time together as a family!
Still have your RSVP form? You can turn it in TOMORROW! We’d love to know you’re coming so we can plan accordingly.
We hope to see lots of our Dragon families there!

🏈 Teamwork makes the dream work! 🧩
Miss Parson’s 5th graders put their teamwork skills to the test as they worked together in groups to complete puzzles. Just like the football teams they drafted through NFeLementary, students learned that communication, collaboration, and working together are key to reaching a common goal!
We love seeing our Dragons connect classroom learning to the real world! 🐉🏈
#Dragons #ExcellenceAtElms #SwartzCreek #ElmsRoadElementary







🦖 Roaring into 3D! 🦕
In Mrs. Neu’s art class, Ms. Cook’s 4th graders transformed their creativity from flat to fantastic as they created dinosaur tri-ramas! Students brought their prehistoric scenes to life by turning 2D ideas into colorful, 3D creations. 🦕🎨
We love seeing our Dragons use their creativity, problem-solving skills, and imagination!








💙 We Need You! 💙
Our school is looking for volunteers who would love to lend a helping hand and be part of our school community! Whether you have a little time or a lot, your support makes a BIG difference for our students and staff. 🐉
Interested in volunteering? We’d love to have you join us! Please check out the sign up genius or reach out to the PTO for more information about current volunteer opportunities.
Thank you to all of our amazing families and community members who help make our school such a special place! ❤️

Our Book Fair is happening September 22–24! 🎉📖 This is the perfect chance for our students to discover new stories, find old favorites, and build their very own bookshelves! ❤️
Teachers have been assigned specific shopping days! Please check below to see when your students class will be shopping.
Tuesday Shoppers: McDonald, Anderson, Parsons, Rendon, Rader, Robelli
Wednesday Shoppers: Wiles, Close, Byrnes, Burnett, Mellish
Thursday Shoppers: Chapman, Ford, Cook, Butts
Be sure to mark your calendars and get ready to SHOP, READ, and FALL IN LOVE WITH A NEW BOOK! 🍎📚

What an incredible week of school spirit, creativity, and fun! Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make Spirit Week one to remember! ❤️
#Dragons #SwartzCreek #ElmsRoadElementary #ExcellenceAtElms #Spirit

🎩💙 Hat Day for the Swarner Family 💙🎩
Tomorrow, students can wear their favorite hat to school for just $1! All proceeds will go toward supporting the Swarner family.
Not a hat person? That’s okay! Donations are still welcome for anyone who would like to contribute. Every dollar, big or small, can make a difference. 💙
Thank you to our school community for coming together to show the Swarner family love, kindness, and support during this difficult time. 💙
#ElmsRoadElementary #CreekPride #HatDay #CommunitySupport

