Seward Parenting Collaboratives

A message from Andrew Scrivo, Program Director- Youth360

Hi All! Quick last reminder that PreK-2 Parent Collab Night is tonight, and we’d love to have you there!

PreK–2 Parent Collaborative is a relaxed, supportive space to connect with other parents, share what’s working (and what’s hard), and build a few simple tools that help families thrive. It’s prevention-minded in the best way: strengthening connection, routines, and support so things feel a little easier at home.

Tonight’s schedule:
• 5:15–6:15 PM Parent Collab (PreK–2)
• Childcare provided during the parent group
• 6:15–7:00 PM Family-Style Dinner for you and your kiddos

Come as you are, even if it’s been a long day. No pressure to share, just a welcoming place to plug in, eat together, and feel a little more connected.

Hope to see you tonight!

Dancing with Lola Swanson

Spring Semester Lola Swanson will be working with some of our primary classes to teach dance and creative movement. This will culminate in a school performance in April. Stay tuned for recital dates this spring!

Big Thank You – Seward Artists in Schools program is made possible through generous support by Seward Community Foundation, Seward PTA and community supporters. Additionally, we are very grateful this year to have a dedicated arts space at the elementary school. Strong, collaborative relationships are what make our community schools.

January Community Events

Coming up:

🍽️ PreK-2 Parent Collaborative Night: Childcare + Dinner Included

For families with children in PreK–2

Parenting little ones comes with big questions and busy evenings. We’re making it easier to connect.

Join us from 5:15–6:15pm for a Parent Collaborative with childcare provided, then stay for a family-style dinner together until 7:00pm.

✔️ Childcare during the meeting

✔️ Dinner for the whole family

✔️ Connect with other caregivers of younger kids

Come as you are. Bring your kids. No cooking required.

📅 Jan 15th 5:15-7pm

📍 Seward Elementary

🏹 Beginner Youth Archery – Session 2 starts TONIGHT! 🏹

There’s still time to join Session 2 of Beginner Youth Archery with our partners at SPRD! This class is a great introduction to archery fundamentals, focusing on safety, skill-building, and confidence in a fun, supportive environment.

✨ Session 2 begins tonight

🏹 Beginner-friendly instruction

👧🧒 Designed for youth, FREE through Youth360

📝 Registration is still open!

👉 Sign up here:

https://sewardak.myrec.com/…/program_details.aspx…

If you know a young person who’s been curious about archery, this is a great chance to jump in. Feel free to share!

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 Family Art Classes are back for Semester 2! 

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We’re excited to launch another round of Family Art Classes this semester! These sessions are designed for families to slow down, get creative together, and enjoy meaningful connection through art. No experience needed, just come ready to explore and have fun. 

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 Suggested for ages 5+

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 All supplies provided

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 Low-pressure, high-joy creative time

Dates, times, and full details are on the flyer. We’d love to see both familiar faces and new families join us this semester. Feel free to share with a friend who might enjoy creating together!

Register: https://forms.gle/RNo6ZHKvgq3fWTSu9

Student Nutrition “How-To”

Several “How-To” guides have been added to the Student Nutrition Services page under the “Guides” section. These include step-by-step instructions for:

• Viewing the total balance on a student’s account, including both the PTO (loan) balance and the personal account balance
• Adding funds to a student’s meal account
• Applying for Free and Reduced-Price Meals

These tools are designed to help families better understand and manage their accounts and may reduce some of the confusion we’ve seen this year.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support.

We’re Hiring!

We are hiring! Seward Elementary is looking for an Occuaptional Therapist to join our team! https://www.applitrack.com/kpbsd/onlineapp/default.aspx?AppliTrackPostingSearch=location:%22Seward+Area%22

Are you interested in substituting for teachers, aides, food service, custodial, or other support staff? Come join our team! You pick the days you work!
Apply Here: https://kpbsd.org/departments/assistant-superintendent/instructional-services/hr/substitute-information/

Thank You! From 4th & 5th Grade

Heritage Night was a huge success!! 4th & 5th graders raised money by preparing a dish that is from their heritage or special to their family in some way. A silent auction was also held with items generously donated from our community. Students served community members and families, raising over $3,000. Funds will go toward KMTA field trips, such as Snow School and Outdoor School for 5th graders. These programs allow students to learn about snow science through hands on exploration.

Thanks to PTA for your support with this event!

Thank you to the Bohart family and the Resurrection Lutheran Church for hosting our event.

A big shout out to the following local businesses for donating auction items!

Apex Fitness ~ a cross-fit fundamentals class!

Ranting Raven ~ tons of wonderful kids gifts and household items

Catalyst Marine ~ $50 gift card for Forest Tides and Treasures

Lavina Dickinson ~ 2 one-hour massages

Ukanuzit ~ two mystery bags

Gypsy Treasure Trunk ~ vase

Thank you, Seward!

Click HERE to see all of the great photos and videos on our School Facebook site!

Thank you videos HERE

SLT Candy Grams

Candy Gram Sales start tomorrow!

SLT will be selling Candy Grams this week. What is a candy gram you ask? A candy gram is a sweet gesture where a candy cane is attached to a personalized message and delivered to someone. Send them to your friends and classmates! They will be delivered to classrooms next week. Buy them before school in front of the office or during the last 20 minutes of your lunch period. They are 50 cents each.

*Parents, especially parents of younger students, If your child is purchasing multiple Candy Grams, in order to help our Student Leadership Team process orders, please list your child’s recipients’ first and last names on a paper or on an envelope and place the cash inside the envelope.