Progress reports are now available in FOCUS!
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to log in to your FOCUS Parent Portal to:
✅ View your child's progress and grades
✅ Review and update your contact information
✅ Make sure all student and family contact information is current
🔗 **Access FOCUS here:**
https://monroe.focusschoolsoftware.com/focus/?skipSAML
Thank you for staying connected and involved in your child's education! 💙💛
🎨🖌️ Square 1 Art Fundraiser is Here! 🎨🎁
Stanley Switlik families, get ready to turn your child's creativity into something special! ❤️🐬
Your child's personalized Square 1 Art catalog has been sent home. These catalogs feature your student's very own artwork, which can be turned into unique keepsakes, gifts, and more!
🎁 Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping? You don't have to wait for the catalog to arrive! You can start ordering online NOW!
🖍️ Here's how to find your child's artwork:
Visit the Square 1 Art website and select Art Search.
Enter your state, school name, and student's name.
Find your child's artwork and unique ordering code.
Start shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts featuring your child's masterpiece!
📅 ORDER DEADLINE: November 25, 2026!
These personalized creations make wonderful holiday gifts for family and friends while supporting our school! Thank you for supporting our young artists and Stanley Switlik Elementary! 💙🐬🎨
Stanley Switlik families, get ready to turn your child's creativity into something special! ❤️🐬
Your child's personalized Square 1 Art catalog has been sent home. These catalogs feature your student's very own artwork, which can be turned into unique keepsakes, gifts, and more!
🎁 Want to get a head start on your holiday shopping? You don't have to wait for the catalog to arrive! You can start ordering online NOW!
🖍️ Here's how to find your child's artwork:
Visit the Square 1 Art website and select Art Search.
Enter your state, school name, and student's name.
Find your child's artwork and unique ordering code.
Start shopping for one-of-a-kind gifts featuring your child's masterpiece!
📅 ORDER DEADLINE: November 25, 2026!
These personalized creations make wonderful holiday gifts for family and friends while supporting our school! Thank you for supporting our young artists and Stanley Switlik Elementary! 💙🐬🎨
🎨📝 Calling All Student Artists and Writers!
November is Native American Heritage Month, and Monroe County School District encourages students to participate in Florida's 2026 Native American Heritage Month contests!
This year's theme, “Celebrating Florida's Native American Heritage,” invites students to explore and honor the rich history, culture, and contributions of Native Americans throughout Florida.
🌟 Opportunities to Participate:
🎨 Grades K–3: Student Art Contest
✍️ Grades 4–12: Student Essay Contest
🏆 Excellence in Education Award: Nominate an outstanding educator!
📅 Submission Deadline: November 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. ET.
We encourage our talented MCSD students to showcase their creativity, share what they've learned, and celebrate Florida's Native American heritage!
🔗 Click here for contest details, guidelines, and submission information.
SSE RED RIBBON WEEK 2026!
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30
Monday, October 26 – Fuel Your Body!
Wear RED! Kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing red to show your commitment to making healthy choices and keeping your body strong.
Tuesday, October 27 – Move Your Body!
Wear athletic clothes or sneakers! Celebrate the importance of staying active, exercising, and taking care of your body. Healthy habits help us feel our best!
Wednesday, October 28 – Strong Minds, Bright Futures!
Wear something that represents a healthy mind! Show off your favorite color, hobby, or a positive message that makes you happy. Remember, taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies!
Thursday, October 29 – Drug-Free from Head to Toe!
Wear fun or mismatched socks! Stand out and show that you choose a healthy, drug-free life from head to toe!
Friday, October 30 – Show Your SSE Spirit!
Wear your favorite BLUE and YELLOW school colors! Finish the week by showing your Dolphin pride and celebrating our commitment to healthy choices and a drug-free future!
Monday, October 26 – Friday, October 30
Monday, October 26 – Fuel Your Body!
Wear RED! Kick off Red Ribbon Week by wearing red to show your commitment to making healthy choices and keeping your body strong.
Tuesday, October 27 – Move Your Body!
Wear athletic clothes or sneakers! Celebrate the importance of staying active, exercising, and taking care of your body. Healthy habits help us feel our best!
Wednesday, October 28 – Strong Minds, Bright Futures!
Wear something that represents a healthy mind! Show off your favorite color, hobby, or a positive message that makes you happy. Remember, taking care of our minds is just as important as taking care of our bodies!
Thursday, October 29 – Drug-Free from Head to Toe!
Wear fun or mismatched socks! Stand out and show that you choose a healthy, drug-free life from head to toe!
Friday, October 30 – Show Your SSE Spirit!
Wear your favorite BLUE and YELLOW school colors! Finish the week by showing your Dolphin pride and celebrating our commitment to healthy choices and a drug-free future!
Open enrollment is October 26–November 13, 2026. All MCSD employees must complete the enrollment process, even if making no changes. Don’t miss the deadline!
Report cards are now available in FOCUS!
Parents and guardians, please take a moment to log in to your FOCUS Parent Portal to:
✅ View your child's report card and grades
✅ Review and update your contact information
✅ Make sure all student and family contact information is current
🔗 **Access FOCUS here:**
🌟🐬 National Principals Month Spotlight: Melanie Martinez! 🐬🌟
Today, we're celebrating Stanley Switlik School Principal Melanie Martinez, whose passion for education and dedication to her school community help create a place where kindness, learning, and belonging thrive! 💙
Principal Martinez finds her greatest joy in watching students and staff grow, gain confidence, and achieve their goals. Her message to every student is simple but powerful: "You matter. You are valued, capable, and loved."
👏 Thank you, Principal Martinez, for your leadership, encouragement, and commitment to helping every student dream big and reach their full potential!
Today, we're celebrating Stanley Switlik School Principal Melanie Martinez, whose passion for education and dedication to her school community help create a place where kindness, learning, and belonging thrive! 💙
Principal Martinez finds her greatest joy in watching students and staff grow, gain confidence, and achieve their goals. Her message to every student is simple but powerful: "You matter. You are valued, capable, and loved."
👏 Thank you, Principal Martinez, for your leadership, encouragement, and commitment to helping every student dream big and reach their full potential!
Upcoming Important Dates 📅
10/8- Homecoming Parade 1:00pm
10/12- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Teacher Workday
10/13 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher Workday
10/14- Picture Day- VPK, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
10/15- Picture Day - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
10/15- 1st Quarter Report Card Posted to FOCUS Parent Portal
10/16- Switty Awards- (Schedule coming soon)
10/20- SAC & PTO Meeting @ 8:45am in SSE CAFE
10/25- Annual Halloween Carnival 11am-2pm
10/28 & 10/30- October PBIS Reward- Pumpkin Painting
10/8- Homecoming Parade 1:00pm
10/12- NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS- Teacher Workday
10/13 - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS - Teacher Workday
10/14- Picture Day- VPK, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
10/15- Picture Day - 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
10/15- 1st Quarter Report Card Posted to FOCUS Parent Portal
10/16- Switty Awards- (Schedule coming soon)
10/20- SAC & PTO Meeting @ 8:45am in SSE CAFE
10/25- Annual Halloween Carnival 11am-2pm
10/28 & 10/30- October PBIS Reward- Pumpkin Painting
Boo! Spooky Season is almost here, which means it’s Halloween Carnival prep time! We have so many different ways to be involved to help make this year’s carnival spooktacular!
Do you have connections to a local business that would be interested in donating for the silent auction or sponsoring a carnival game? Do you want to be hands-on with decorating for the event? Would you be able to give some time during the event to run a game/cake walk/craft?
Perhaps you are unable to help but your child’s high school sibling needs volunteer hours or his/her grandparents want to be involved. We would love their help!
Please visit the link below to sign up. If the exact times listed don’t fit your schedule, no problem. Please still sign up and we will work it out with you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAE2EAAFACF8-65974389-halloween
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for your commitment to your child and SSE!
Do you have connections to a local business that would be interested in donating for the silent auction or sponsoring a carnival game? Do you want to be hands-on with decorating for the event? Would you be able to give some time during the event to run a game/cake walk/craft?
Perhaps you are unable to help but your child’s high school sibling needs volunteer hours or his/her grandparents want to be involved. We would love their help!
Please visit the link below to sign up. If the exact times listed don’t fit your schedule, no problem. Please still sign up and we will work it out with you!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054AAAAE2EAAFACF8-65974389-halloween
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. Thanks for your commitment to your child and SSE!
Title 1 PARENT RESOURCE CENTER
Did you know we have a Title 1 Parent Resource Center located in the front vestibule entrance of our school?
Stop by during school hours and school events to explore resources available for our families!
What you’ll find:
Flyers with valuable school and community information
A Book Exchange Area — take a book, leave a book, and share the joy of reading!
Helpful Title 1 and school-related resources for parents and families
We invite you to stop by, take a look, and take advantage of these resources! Together, we can support our students and help them grow!
Learn • Support • Grow
Did you know we have a Title 1 Parent Resource Center located in the front vestibule entrance of our school?
Stop by during school hours and school events to explore resources available for our families!
What you’ll find:
Flyers with valuable school and community information
A Book Exchange Area — take a book, leave a book, and share the joy of reading!
Helpful Title 1 and school-related resources for parents and families
We invite you to stop by, take a look, and take advantage of these resources! Together, we can support our students and help them grow!
Learn • Support • Grow
SWITLIK PTO HALLOWEEN CANDY DRIVE!
It’s time to SWEETEN UP the Halloween Carnival!
Switlik PTO is hosting our Annual Candy Drive to help fill the candy buckets for our upcoming Halloween Carnival! Your donations help make the carnival games, treats, prizes, and activities extra special for our students!
CANDY DRIVE DATES: OCTOBER 5th–OCTOBER 23rd
THE CLASS WITH THE MOST CANDY BY WEIGHT WINS AN ICE CREAM PARTY!
So, start collecting! Ask families to send in bags of individually wrapped candy and see how much your class can contribute. Every piece of candy helps make our Halloween Carnival a spooktacular success! 👻
LET’S SEE WHICH CLASS CAN COLLECT THE MOST
Thank you for helping Switlik PTO make this year’s Halloween Carnival a fun, festive, and memorable celebration for all of our students!
It’s time to SWEETEN UP the Halloween Carnival!
Switlik PTO is hosting our Annual Candy Drive to help fill the candy buckets for our upcoming Halloween Carnival! Your donations help make the carnival games, treats, prizes, and activities extra special for our students!
CANDY DRIVE DATES: OCTOBER 5th–OCTOBER 23rd
THE CLASS WITH THE MOST CANDY BY WEIGHT WINS AN ICE CREAM PARTY!
So, start collecting! Ask families to send in bags of individually wrapped candy and see how much your class can contribute. Every piece of candy helps make our Halloween Carnival a spooktacular success! 👻
LET’S SEE WHICH CLASS CAN COLLECT THE MOST
Thank you for helping Switlik PTO make this year’s Halloween Carnival a fun, festive, and memorable celebration for all of our students!
Picture Day is Coming to Stanley Switlik Elementary! 🐬
Get those smiles ready, Dolphins! Our Fall Picture Days are right around the corner!
📅 Wednesday, October 14: VPK, Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st & 2nd Grades
📅 Thursday, October 15: 3rd, 4th & 5th Grades
Picture packages, digital downloads, and fun add-ons are available through Perry H. Hodies Photography.
📷 Check out the attached flyer for package options and ordering information!
We can't wait to see all those smiling faces! 💙💛
Progress Reports are posted to focus today, Tuesday, 9/15/26. Please log on to see your students progress.
Please update your contact information on focus & ensure all phone numbers listed are accurate.
The following link will direct you to our school website where you can access FOCUS and find other useful information!
https://www.keysschools.com/o/sses
Please update your contact information on focus & ensure all phone numbers listed are accurate.
The following link will direct you to our school website where you can access FOCUS and find other useful information!
https://www.keysschools.com/o/sses
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month! ✨🌎🌸
From September 15 through October 15, Monroe County School District proudly celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month and the rich cultures, histories, traditions, and contributions of Hispanic and Latino communities.
Throughout our schools, we celebrate the diverse backgrounds and experiences that enrich our classrooms and strengthen our community. 💙📚
Join us as we recognize the achievements, stories, and lasting impact of Hispanic and Latino Americans—past, present, and future!
¡Celebremos juntos! | Let’s celebrate together!
Temporary Free & Reduced-Price Meal status from last school year expires September 23, 2026. If your child is currently receiving temporary benefits and you have not yet submitted a new application for the 2026–2027 school year, please complete an application as soon as possible to help avoid an interruption in meal benefits.
How to apply:
1️⃣ Visit our website: Click here.
2️⃣ Scroll down and click the “Free and Reduced Lunch Information” tab.
3️⃣ Find and click “Free and Reduced Meals – Apply here.”
4️⃣ Complete and submit your application for the 2026–2027 school year.
New Year, New Books!
Submit your New Worlds Reading application for the 2026-27 school year! Eligible families receive free books and activities throughout the school year starting in October. Learn more and apply at www.newworldsreading.com/en/enrollment
Save the Date! Title I Open House Nights
We are excited to invite our families to attend our upcoming Title I Open House Nights! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child's school experience, meet teachers, and see what students will be learning this year.
Grades K-2 Title 1 Open House
Wednesday, September 23
5:00 PM – Title I Presentation in the Cafeteria
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Classroom Visits
During these events, families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, learn about grade-level expectations, explore classrooms, and discover ways to support student success at home.
Important Reminders:
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.
Additional parking is available at the Library and Community Park.
We encourage all families to attend and partner with us in making this school year a successful one!
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating another great year of learning together!
Please mark your calendars and join us for these special evenings!
We are excited to invite our families to attend our upcoming Title I Open House Nights! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child's school experience, meet teachers, and see what students will be learning this year.
Grades K-2 Title 1 Open House
Wednesday, September 23
5:00 PM – Title I Presentation in the Cafeteria
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Classroom Visits
During these events, families will have the opportunity to meet teachers, learn about grade-level expectations, explore classrooms, and discover ways to support student success at home.
Important Reminders:
Students must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the event.
Additional parking is available at the Library and Community Park.
We encourage all families to attend and partner with us in making this school year a successful one!
We look forward to seeing you there and celebrating another great year of learning together!
Please mark your calendars and join us for these special evenings!
Title I & ELL Open House Nights
We are excited to invite our families to attend our upcoming Title I Open House Nights! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child's school experience, meet teachers, and see what students will be learning this year.
Grades 3-5 Title 1 & ELL Open House
Wednesday, September 16
5:00 PM – Title I Presentation in the Cafeteria
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Classroom Visits
We are excited to invite our families to attend our upcoming Title I Open House Nights! This is a wonderful opportunity to learn more about your child's school experience, meet teachers, and see what students will be learning this year.
Grades 3-5 Title 1 & ELL Open House
Wednesday, September 16
5:00 PM – Title I Presentation in the Cafeteria
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM – Classroom Visits
F.A.S.T. Star Testing Next Week (K-2nd Grade)
F.A.S.T. Star Progress Monitoring (PM1) for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students begins next week, starting Tuesday, September 8th.
Attendance is Key: Please make every effort to ensure your child is present and on time every day. Consistent attendance during testing windows ensures students can test alongside their classmates in their regular routine.
Rest & Nutrition: Help your child do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and enjoy a healthy breakfast each morning.
Stay Encouraged: Reassure your student to simply take their time and do their best!
Thank you for your support and partnership in helping our young learners succeed!
F.A.S.T. Star Progress Monitoring (PM1) for Kindergarten through 2nd-grade students begins next week, starting Tuesday, September 8th.
Attendance is Key: Please make every effort to ensure your child is present and on time every day. Consistent attendance during testing windows ensures students can test alongside their classmates in their regular routine.
Rest & Nutrition: Help your child do their best by making sure they get a good night’s sleep and enjoy a healthy breakfast each morning.
Stay Encouraged: Reassure your student to simply take their time and do their best!
Thank you for your support and partnership in helping our young learners succeed!
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
Get ready to discover new stories, exciting adventures, favorite characters, and a whole world of possibilities! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open September 8th–11th, and we can’t wait for our Dolphins to shop!
Book Fair Hours:
September 8–11: 8:15 AM–3:00 PM
September 10: Parents are invited to shop from 1:45–3:00 PM. Please sign in at the front office before heading to the library.
September 11: The fair will close at 12:00 PM, so be sure to get those last-minute books!
Every book is a chance to discover something new. We can’t wait to see what our Dolphins choose!
Get ready to discover new stories, exciting adventures, favorite characters, and a whole world of possibilities! Our Scholastic Book Fair will be open September 8th–11th, and we can’t wait for our Dolphins to shop!
Book Fair Hours:
September 8–11: 8:15 AM–3:00 PM
September 10: Parents are invited to shop from 1:45–3:00 PM. Please sign in at the front office before heading to the library.
September 11: The fair will close at 12:00 PM, so be sure to get those last-minute books!
Every book is a chance to discover something new. We can’t wait to see what our Dolphins choose!