2020-2021 Student Handbook Click Here
August 27, 2020
Dear Swift Families:
I hope this letter finds you and your loved ones healthy and safe. The 2020-21 school year is upon us and our entire staff is excited to support you and your child. I look forward to the moment when I can welcome our new and returning families to our campus in-person. Until then, we have been working hard to prepare for this online learning adventure which will begin on Tuesday, September 8th. I want to thank you for your patience and support as we get ready to launch this virtual learning experience. I know you have many questions about what the start of the school year will look like and I would like to share the following details which should help address some of those questions.
Technology
In order to get information about the school and your child, you will want to create an account for the PARENT PORTAL. If you are unfamiliar with Parent Portal, Google Meet, Google Classroom, or any other school-based tool, please visit our YouTube channel for “How-To” for EHT: Parent Series (Click here for the Link).
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7-frtReHZMOBkpy0OpKKymjCIW1yVlHO
Student Schedules
Establishing routines and schedules for your child will ensure their overall success. We want our teachers and students to follow a schedule that is very close to the schedule they will have when returning to school in person. Therefore, attendance is important and we expect our students to attend their Google Classroom daily. We will pay particular attention to the social and emotional needs of our students, building strong relationships in this new environment and ensuring their comfort as an online learner.
I have included a Sample Schedule for your review. This is a Kindergarten Schedule; however, all students K-3 will follow the same time schedule
Student schedules will be released on the Parent Portal on September 1st. Here is a Sample Schedule for your review – this is not the same schedule for every student; however, the timeframe for each day will be the same.
2020-2021
SAMPLE -Swift School Remote Learning Abbreviated Day Schedule
Kindergarten Student
SAMPLE Student Schedule
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Period
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Time
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Subject
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9:15 - 9:35
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Morning Meeting
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1
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9:37 - 10:02
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ELA
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2
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10:04 - 10:34
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Computers
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3
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10:36 - 11:06
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Math
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4
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11:08 - 11:38
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SNACK/BRAIN BREAK
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5
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11:40 - 12:10
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ELA
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6
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12:12 - 12:42
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ELA
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7
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12:44 - 1:14
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MATH
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8
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1:16 - 1:46
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STEM/SCI/SS
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1:46 -2:03
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Social Emotional/Health
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2:08 - 2:38
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LUNCH
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2:40 - 3:30
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SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION/GUIDED READING
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School Supplies
Your student’s teacher will let you know what school supplies are needed for each class when virtual learning begins, you can also check your teacher’s webpage.
Material Pick-Up
Please pull in through the loop in front of Swift and wait in your car for staff to assist you.
In closing, I want to thank you for your continued patience and support during this time. We will need each other to be supportive, flexible, understanding and healthy. Look forward to seeing you all again very soon.
Joetta M. Surace
Interim Principal
Student Virtual Learning Expectations
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Back to School Skills Builder with Moby Max
Did you know that studies have proven to show that children can lose up to 50% of what they learned in the previous school year during summer vacation. To assist with the summer slide we are offering parents and students the opportunity to work with a tool that your children are familiar with called MobyMax.
More Info - click HERE
UPDATE ON 20-21 SCHOOL YEAR:
SCHOOL WILL OPEN FOR VIRTUAL-ONLY LEARNING ON TUESDAY, SEPT. 8th. PLEASE VISIT OUR WEBSITE FOR WEEKLY UPDATES AND INFORMATION.
Welcome letter from Ms. Feaster
School Guidance Counselor
September 8, 2020
Dear Parents and Guardians,
WELCOME or WELCOME BACK to Swift Elementary!!!! I hope your family had a safe and fun filled summer despite all of the restrictions. All of us at Swift are excited to begin the 2020/2021 virtual/hybrid school year!
As the School Counselor, I understand that the new procedures and technology can be overwhelming and confusing. Please know that I am here to remind you to take a deep breath and help you the best I can.
In this virtual world of counseling I will be scheduling Google Meetings with individual students on an as needed basis. Please send me an email if you’d like me to meet with your child.
I hope your child will join my Google Classroom: Miss Feaster’s Counseling Classroom CODE: syulgyp and visit my Virtual Counseling Office.
There they will find a variety of social emotional learning videos and activities which may provide a nice break from their academic classes.
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Please feel free to contact me any time during my virtual office hours: Monday- Friday 8:45am-3:45pm. 
Sincerely,
Melissa Feaster
Melissa Feaster,
School Counselor
504 Building Coordinator
Anti Bullying Specialist
Email Address: FEASTERM@eht.k12.nj.us
Click HERE for Dr. Gruccio's Safety and Security Letter
Here are the ways that parents can get portal accounts for their students:
1. Email IC Portal - icportal@eht.k12.nj.us
2. Call and leave a detailed message for IC Portal - 609-653-0100 x4277
Parents should email or call with the following information:
1. Parent's full name
2. Their student's name
3. Student's school information
4. Student's Grade
5. Student's birthdate
6. Home Phone or Cell Phone
7. Email address
SWIFT IS A PEANUT/TREE NUT - FREE SCHOOL. MORE INFORMATION WITH A LIST OF FOODS THAT CAN BE SENT IN FOR SNACKS, BIRTHDAYS, AND PARTIES IS BELOW!
MORE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE HERE FOR LIST OF SAFE SNACKS - Click Here
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