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Upcoming Reading is Fun Week (3/2 - 3/6)

📚Reading Is Fun Week Is Almost Here!📚

We’re excited to celebrate Reading Is Fun Week Monday, March 2nd - Friday, March 6th. Celebrations will occur across both campuses as we shine a spotlight on the importance of literacy and the lifelong joy of reading!

Throughout the week, students will participate in a variety of engaging literacy activities — from special in-class experiences to fun reading challenges and games during recess and lunches.

Encourage your student(s) to join in the fun with our dress-up days and show their Mustang spirit while celebrating great books!

We’re also looking forward to our Camp Read community event — a fun, family-centered celebration of reading and literacy. The event will take place on Wednesday March 4, from 4:30-6:00 PM. There are still a few "camp sites" available for families to host. If you are interested, please use the sign-up that was previously shared, or feel free to reach out to administration directly.

Lastly, be sure to stop by the Book Fair on the East Campus to stock up on exciting new reads and support our school libraries! As shared last week, The Fair will be open Monday, March 2nd - Friday, March 6th from 7:45am-2:30pm. You can shop now, through the online book fair. You can also purchase gift cards for your student to redeem at the book fair, through the online book fair website.

Thank you for helping us strengthen literacy and create meaningful reading experiences for our students. We look forward to a week full of imagination, adventure, and Mustang pride — because reading truly is fun!

Respectfully,
Mrs. Sanders
Principal, McSwain School

Mustang Weekly
February 6, 2026
📅 Upcoming Events
Monday, February 9th
🎓 College Gear Dress-Up Day
⚾ Baseball & Softball Tryouts

Tuesday, February 10th
⚾ Baseball & Softball Tryouts
🏕️ 5th Grade Camp
📅 Board Meeting 6:30pm

Wednesday, February 11th
⏰ Minimum Day
🏕️ 5th Grade Camp

Thursday, February 12th
🏕️ 5th Grade Camp

Friday, February 13th
🐴 Mustang Spirit Dress-Up Day
🏕️ 5th Grade Camp
🎉 6th-8th Grade Dance 3-5pm
🌟 Special Events & Fundraisers
6th-8th Grade Dance
Friday, 2/13
3-5pm
East Campus Gym
📌 Friendly Reminders & Updates
🧤 Lost & Found Reminder
The Lost & Found will be emptied the last Friday of every month.
Stop by the office anytime to check for missing items.

⚽️🏈 Athletic Participation Clearance🏐🏀
To try out for any athletic team, students must have a current physical on file and a signed electronic clearance form. Please make sure this is completed before tryouts.
McSwain School Website
Transportation Log
What's Happening On Campus

🎉6th-8th Grade Dance💃
We are excited to announce that there will be an after school dance for students 6th-8th grade next Friday, February 13. The dance will take place immediately after school from 3-5pm. Students will be released for pick-up at the front of the school, per usual after school procedures.

We look forward to an exciting event for our 6th-8th Grade students!
📘 Yearbooks On Sale Now!
2025–2026 McSwain Yearbook On Sale Now! 🎉
Capture all the fun, memories, and milestones from this school year with your very own McSwain Yearbook!
💰 Price: $54
Secure your copy today and remember all the amazing moments that make this school year special! 💙💛
Birthday Book Club
🎂 Birthday Book Club
📚 Celebrate your student’s birthday through our library
👉 Click here to sign up
Download Form to Order Birthday Treats!
Community Events
📣McSwain Staff Shout-Outs👏
We’re excited to invite our McSwain community to help us recognize the incredible work of our staff!
Our Staff Shout-Out Form is now available for families and community members to share positive feedback about the people who make our campus such a special place each day. If a staff member has made a difference for your child, gone above and beyond, shown kindness, or provided great support, we would love to hear about it.

Your shout-outs will help us celebrate the many ways our staff serves students and families, and we look forward to sharing this positive feedback with them.

Please click here to access the form.

Thank you for partnering with us and for helping us celebrate our amazing staff!
Parent Club
Interested in getting involved on campus?
See what our parent club has going on.
Click link here.


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Thunder Youth Football
Registration is now open for Thunder Youth Football for the 2026 Season. Registration is available online or in person. Please see flyer for additional information.






*This is a non-affiliated McSwain organization.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school office at 209-354-2700, or stop by--we are open every school day 7:30 AM-3:30 PM.

Have a great week!
Sara Sanders, Principal
[email protected]


[Sunday, Feb 8 at 2:48 PM]
Update/Correction: Baseball and Softball tryouts are Monday, 2/9 and Tuesday, 2/10.

Mustang Weekly
January 30th, 2026
📅 Upcoming Events
Monday, February 2nd
🎓 College Gear Dress-Up Day

Tuesday, February 3rd
🏃‍♂️Track Try-outs 3rd-5th Grade
📋Wellness/Safety Committee Meeting 6pm

Wednesday, February 4th
⏰ Minimum Day

Thursday, February 5th
🏃‍♂️Track Try-outs 6th-8th Grade

Friday, February 6th
🐴 Mustang Spirit Dress-Up Day
🍿 McSwain PTC Movie Night
🌟 Special Events & Fundraisers
🍿 Family Movie Night
Friday, February 6
Doors open at 5:30
Movie starts at 6:15
East Campus Gym
📌 Friendly Reminders & Updates
🧤 Lost & Found Reminder
The Lost & Found will be emptied the last Friday of every month.
Stop by the office anytime to check for missing items.

⚽️🏈 Athletic Participation Clearance🏐🏀
To try out for any athletic team, students must have a current physical on file and a signed electronic clearance form. Please make sure this is completed before tryouts.
McSwain School Website
Transportation Log
What's Happening On Campus

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🍿PTC Family Movie Night🎬
Join us for our upcoming movie night, hosted by McSwain's Parent Club!

Featured Movie: Little Giants
Doors open at 5:30 and the show starts at 6:15.
Entry is free for all!
✏️NWEA Testing
Our K-8th grade students will be taking the NWEA Winter MAP test, which will take place in their classrooms until February 6th. They’ve already reviewed their Fall scores and are setting new goals for their Winter results. To help our Mustangs succeed and reach these goals, we kindly ask families to ensure students get plenty of rest, have a healthy breakfast (breakfast is served at school from 7:30-8:05), and bring their fully charged Chromebooks (grades 4-8) to school daily.

We’re excited to see our Mustangs continue to grow!
📘 Yearbooks On Sale Now!
2025–2026 McSwain Yearbook On Sale Now! 🎉
Capture all the fun, memories, and milestones from this school year with your very own McSwain Yearbook!
💰 Price: $54
Secure your copy today and remember all the amazing moments that make this school year special! 💙💛
Birthday Book Club
🎂 Birthday Book Club
📚 Celebrate your student’s birthday through our library
👉 Click here to sign up
Download Form to Order Birthday Treats!
Community Events
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Parent Club
Interested in getting involved on campus?
See what our parent club has going on.
Click link here.

Upcoming Event:
-Family Movie Night
-Friday, February 6th

Thunder Youth Football
Registration is now open for Thunder Youth Football for the 2026 Season. Registration is available online or in person. Please see flyer for additional information.






*This is a non-affiliated McSwain organization.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support!
If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact the school office at 209-354-2700, or stop by--we are open every school day 7:30 AM-3:30 PM.

Have a great week!
Sara Sanders, Principal
[email protected]

Important Community Update from Superintendent Pannu

Dear McSwain Community,

I am writing to follow up on the community message that was shared earlier this week on 1/26/26. As stated, student safety is our utmost priority.

Earlier this week, we emphasized the importance of reporting concerns, and we sincerely appreciate the students, families, and staff who speak up when something does not feel right. As part of our established process, we are actively coordinating with law enforcement to thoroughly review the situation and to receive guidance related to student support and campus safety.

Appropriate actions are being taken to ensure the security of our school, and we will continue to collaborate with authorities to maintain a safe learning environment for everyone.

Due to legal requirements and our commitment to protecting student privacy, we are unable to share specific details about the individual involved or any ongoing investigation. Please know, however, that this matter is being handled with diligence and in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, and protocols.

If you or your child become aware of any concerning behavior, statements, or activities that could pose a risk to our school community, please report it immediately to school administration or submit information through our anonymous tip line, which is available on the McSwain homepage. This tool allows concerns to be shared confidentially so they can be reviewed and addressed appropriately.

In addition, school counselors are available to support any students who may need to talk or process concerns.

We appreciate your understanding, trust, and continued partnership as we navigate this situation together. By working collaboratively, we can ensure that our school remains a safe, supportive place for learning and growth.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the safety and well-being of our students.

Sincerely,
Kamal Pannu
Superintendent
McSwain Union Elementary School District