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Veterans Day
Veterans Day
By Seventh Grader Gabrielle
By Seventh Grader Gabrielle
December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019
On November 11, 2019, in the Swan River School gym we had our annual, Veterans Day assembly. Thanks to Mrs. Bradstreet, Mrs. Fitzpatrick, and many other SRS staff, we had another successful Veterans Day assembly. Staff Sergeant Holloway, United States Marines, gave an inspiring speech. He spent lots of time preparing just to talk in front of the children at Swan River School. The band and choir performed and did an amazing job. They practiced for weeks, preparing and practicing, so they could play for the veterans. Also, the United Veterans of the Flathead Valley performed the Folding of the Flag Ceremony.
This year, with the help of the SRS community we put on our first ever Veterans Day Dinner, as well. “It is something we as a school have always wanted to do, and thanks to the community they made it possible,” said Mrs. Bradstreet. We at Swan River School think it is important to honor the veterans no matter if their from past, present or future.
Without the veterans' service we would not have our life, country, or amazing school today. Nothing would be the same without them. Thank you veterans.
New teachers
New teachers
By Seventh Grader Brodie D.
By Seventh Grader Brodie D.
December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019
When the school year started, we welcomed two new teachers, Mr. Condon and Mr. Clark in the middle school. Mr. Condon is the new math teacher. Math is his specialty here at Swan River as he helps students who love math, along with those who struggle. Mr. Clark is the new science teacher. Mr. Clark is fun, as he jokes around and helps people with science projects. He has also taken on the role of leading Student Council. We hope that Congdong and Mr. Clark will stay here for many years to come.
You might be wondering why we have these two new teachers at SRS. Mr. Esmile retired, and Mrs. English got a new job as a principal. These new teachers are both Montanans. Mr. Condon is originally from Polson, where he grew up and went to school. He loved math in second grade and he wanted to become a teacher. When he saw a job opening at SRS for math, he jumped in glee and applied for it. Mr. Clark grew up in Deer Lodge. The reason he became a teacher is he wants to help students meet their goals and so they can go far in life.
Patriot's Pen writing contest
Patriot's Pen writing contest
By Sixth Grader Peyton
By Sixth Grader Peyton
December 10, 2019
December 10, 2019
On October 31, 2019 a Swan River School student and more than 111,000 kids in grades 6-8 entered a writing contest called Patriot's Pen; this is a Veterans Day based competition. The VFW runs the contest. Many kids participated in the contest for fun or wanted to show respect to the veterans. As this year's winner at Swan River School, 7th grader named John, put it, “It looked fun and I thought I might win.”
The first place national winner won a minimum of 5,000 dollars and an all expense paid trip to Washington D.C. The VFW was very strict on the rules of the essay. The word count was 300-400 words, no more no less. According to the VFW, they wanted the essay to inspire young minds to survey America’s history, along with the kids’ own encounters in present day American society by conveying their thoughts and views on a patriotic theme.
John joined Swan River School last year and we are so proud of him for all his work. Writing is very important in modern day society. John put a lot of effort in his essay; it took a month adding to and editing his essay. In the end, his work paid off and he won a percentage of the contest. He won a paycheck of one-hundred dollars, a VFW pin, and a certificate.
New students break record at Swan River School
New students break record at Swan River School
By Sixth Grader Taylor
By Sixth Grader Taylor
December 19, 2019
December 19, 2019
On September 3, 2019, the school year started again for Swan River. At the beginning of the year, students and staff alike were astounded to find out that the new students had just broken the record for the most students at Swan River School.
This school is a small, rural, school, and has never experienced this many students all at once. This was a surprise as more and more students are choosing homeschool, rather than going to school with other kids.
Mr. Bunker, the principal at Swan River, stated that, “More kids are choosing to go to Swan River than homeschool, rather than leave Swan River to start homeschooling, and about 50% of the students at Swan River are out of district.”
There are 34 new students, most of whom joined the lower grades this year. Ms. Borg, the fourth grade teacher at Swan River, said, “We have to try really hard to work together and respect each other this year. We have one of the smallest classrooms, and it is hard to give the students individual attention.” Also, she stated, “We have less space this year, with this many students.” Ms. Borg has the largest class, with 29 students.
The new students are making a boom this year! Teachers are definitely feeling a different vibe throughout the building, but they are adapting as best as they can. Many of the teachers have been at Swan River for a long time and love their school and its students.
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