Heat Update

As you know, a significant heat advisory is coming next week, with temperatures expected to surpass the 100-degree mark. Please note that MUESD has a plan in place for the heat advisory in addition to air quality events.

Action plans include the following measures:

Physical education activities are limited to less strenuous activities or rescheduled to classroom instruction, calm games, cafeteria, and gym.
Cooler areas such as classrooms, cafeterias, and the gym are used during recess if needed.
Running or strenuous activities will occur earlier in the day during cooler periods.
To partner with us in his effort, students are encouraged to bring water bottles to school. In addition, students can hydrate their water bottles at our hydration stations.

SEL

Our school will engage in Social Emotional Learning (SEL) this year. We will focus on the core competencies based on research done by the Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning (CASEL) and built on the student expectations here at McSwain. We will be two distinct programs here in developing our SEL program. The Leader in Me in grades Tk-5 and 6-8, Sown to Grow.

The SEL curriculum is designed to help develop the ability to self-manage and regulate emotions, build empathy, create positive and long-lasting relationships with others, and make responsible decisions in our daily lives.

When practiced daily, these character values can transform students and their relationships with others and create a ripple effect of happiness, health, and productivity. We want to encourage a thoughtful and respectful two-way partnership between your family and the staff here at McSwain. This way, we can continue to build on each other’s work in your child’s day-to-day life.

Community Skate Night

Our Parent Association will be hosting the first skating party of the year!

Date: Friday, September 9th, 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm
Admission is 7 dollars which include skate rentals
This event is open to students and their friends. You will need to check them in.
Address: Roller Land 18th and U Streets, Merced
Please refer to this attached flier

Celebrating a Birthday

McSwain School offers birthday treats for your child and their class!

If you want to pre-order birthday treats, please look at this flier.

Reminder

4‑H is America’s largest youth development organization—empowering young people with leadership skills, community service opportunities, and hands-on experiences in arts, science, health, and agriculture.

If you would like your student to join, we will have our first 4H club meeting for new members and enrollment on Wednesday, August 31st, at 5:30 pm at the East Campus Library.

Students must be in grades four and up or nine years old by December 31st
Please see the attached flyer for more information and meeting time. Spanish translation is also available.