​Join us for the first PTA Meeting of 2023-2024!
We will be sharing updates for the year, talking about the FUN RUN, hearing from Second Grade, and voting on the budget! (Since we are voting, it is super important we have enough members there, virtual or in-person, for quorum).
Come out to the SCES Media Center at 6:30pm on Tues, Sept 12th, or join in virtually!
If you need to sign up to become a member, you can do that at the meeting.
And if you need a link to attend virtually, please send us a message (DM) and we will get the link to you.
See you soon!

P2 starts this week!
This week, Swift Creek students were introduced to The Positivity Project (P2) and the “Other People Matter” mindset.
Over the course of each year, students learn about the 24 character strengths that everyone possesses and can begin to appreciate their own strengths. Families are encouraged to follow along by using the 3-1-1 model, which means 1 quote, 1 video and 3 questions to think and talk about. Caregivers can find the information quickly and easily using any mobile device. To learn more about the Positivity Project and all of the character strengths, here is the link https://posproject.org/character-strengths/. Next week students will learn about self-control, having the ability to control your emotions and behaviors, thinking before you act. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/45JewC6
If you have any questions about behavioral health at Swift Creek, you may contact Mrs. Chadwick, SCES School Counselor at cchadwick@wcpss.net.

Need to renew your membership for the 2023-2024 school year (or join for the first time!)?
Scan the QR Code, or use the link below, and you'll be able to sign up and join. Membership is $10.
If you have any questions, you can send us a message.
https://swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true

​Ready to Run?
The Fun Run is coming up soon (October 6th!) and registration for your student is now open.
The Fun Run is the biggest fundraiser for SCES and helps to fund many of the programs, services, and events that make Swift Creek Elementary School such a wonderful place.
You can set up your students' profile and start collecting donations using the link below.
​https://www.getmovinfundhub.com/register?school_uuid=5d35c81285df7&fbclid=IwAR3a-AeWC_uPAmsxiBB0m0N8VadXNEyVp-0RDewqBztEbjpt0n12QPFsU10

The Positivity Project (P2) starts this week!
P2 is a huge part of the SCES community and exnvironment, so much that last year we were named a Green Shield School - a HUGE honor
If you would like to learn more about P2 and the Positivity Project before it is introduced again next week, you can check it out here: https://posproject.org/character-strengths/
And each week we'll start it off with info on the theme and strength for that week.

Do you want to help Swift Creek PTA earn money? There are some great and easy ways to do so.
1) Link your grocery card to Swift Creek PTA. (Harris Teeter code 2126, Food Lion, Publix, Lowe’s)
2) Take advantage of box tops! Download the box tops app or scan your receipt and email to: receipts@boxtops4education.com
3) Attend one of our restaurant spirit nights (a percentage is donated to the PTA). Our next fundraiser is Thursday, September 21, 2023 from 5-7 PM at Chick-Fil-A Waverly. Look for more information about this in your child’s Tuesday folder.
Questions? Jenae can link your Harris Teeter card for you! Email Jenae Delayen, Painless Fundraising Chair at JENAEMARIE@GMAIL.COM

​Come join the PTA for the 2023-2024 school year!
You can now join for the school year at the link below. It is $10 to join and a portion of this goes directly to the school PTA to help support your teachers and students.
Did you know, you don't have to be a parent or teacher to join? Community members, family members, friends, and more can join and support the Swift Creek Elementary School PTA.
Join at the link here: https://swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store?limit=21&live=true
or scan the QR Code and sent it to a community member who would like to join

Volunteering with the PTA just got easier!!
You no longer need to go into the school to sign up as a volunteer in Wake County Schools. This year, you can sign up using the link below, wherever you happen to be. You'll fill out info and they will email you a form to complete for a volunteer's background check.
All PTA committee chairs and anyone wanting to volunteer for events such as the Fun Run, Field Day, and more need to be signed up to volunteer.
Head on over to the link and sign up today!
https://myvolunteer.com/wcpss/volunteer/sign-up

Congratulations to our PTA officers for the 2023-24.  They assumed their roles on July 1.  

If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to them.  They are happy to hear from you!

President: Deborah Killion at deborah.killion@gmail.com
VP 1: Jessi Andricks at jessiandricks@gmail.com
VP 2: Jenae Delayen jenaemarie@gmail.com
VP 3: Rebecca Simpson rebecca.houseal@gmail.com
Treasurer: Kristen Sherman treasurer.swiftcreek@gmail.com
Secretary:  Tina Chadwick cchadwick@wcpss.net

During July and August we are inviting you to BOGO -- BUY ONE, GIVE ONE -- to help restock our food pantry shelves for the summer.  When you make your grocery store or produce market visits, we encourage you to pick up one or more extras for donation to the food pantry. We are focusing on key staples and fresh fruits and vegetables for the summer months as we provide food for families in the Swift Creek Elementary School community. 
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Food donations can be dropped off during church office hours or at the Food Pantry between 8:00-10:00am on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of the month. We ask that any donations of meats, produce, or refrigerated items be at the church by 8:30am on Food Pantry dates.  

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift28/32040743#/

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the last newsletter of the 2022-23 school year!  And what a year it has been.  This past week was no exception with our 5th grade ceremony, our Senior Clap out, and ending the year with the Cha Cha Slide.  (Did you know that we've been doing the cha cha slide to end the school year for over 20 years?!?!?!)

A great way to stay in the loop this summer is to follow the Swift Creek PTA Facebook page.  Follow us now at www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta

THANK YOU for your dedication to the Creek!  We wish you a joyous summer!

Marie Dexter


If you have any questions over the summer, please contact one of our PTA board members for 2023-24.

President, Deborah Killion deborah.killion@gmail.com
Vice President 1, Jessi Andricks, jessiandricks@gmail.com
Vice President 2: Jenae Delayen, jenaemarie@gmail.com
Vice President 3: Rebecca Simpson rebecca.houseal@gmail.com
Treasurer, Kristen Sherman, treasurer.swiftcreek@gmail.com
Secretary, Tina Chadwick, cchadwick@wcpss.net

Missing your friends?  Know someone who will be new to Swift Creek next year?  Join us at one of three summer playdates.  This is a great way to meet other families at the Creek.

​Sign up at https://bit.ly/45i1kEs

We are so proud of our 5th graders!  Multiple times during the ceremony, the staff commented on how kind this class has been.  They have been great role models to our other students.  We wish them the very best in middle school!!!

On Thursday afternoon, several seniors from Athens walked the halls of Swift Creek.  It was so fun to walk them through the halls and take them on a tour of the building.  They made comments like "These stairs are so small.  I remember them being so big that I tripped going up them."  They also had a great time reliving memories in the cafeteria and in the gym.  

On Thursday, we also celebrated the retirement of Mrs. Sedaghat, one of our 2nd grade teachers, and Ms. Zardas, one of our kindergarten teachers.  Both ladies have been at the Creek for numerous years.  (Ms. Zardas has been here 18 years!)

We thank them for all their contributions, dedication, and love they have poured into the Creek.  We hope you have a relaxing and joyous retirement!!!!

The students and staff ended the year by lining the hallways and dancing the Cha Cha Slide!  How low can YOU go?  Everybody clap your hands for a great year!

Looks like we made it!  It is the last week of the 2022-23 school year.  So many wonderful memories to treasure.  This week's newsletter will cover a few of this year's highlights. We hope you enjoy looking back on this special year!

If you didn't purchase a yearbook, we have a small number on sale.  Contact Yearbook chair, Lauren Nicholls, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com for more information.

Have a terrific last week!

​President, Marie Dexter, president.swiftcreek@gmail.com
Vice President 1, Sarah Wohldmann, swohldmann@hotmail.com
Vice President 2, Jessi Andricks, jessiandricks@gmail.com
Treasurer, Rebecca Simpson, treasurer.swiftcreek@gmail.com
Secretary, Tina Chadwick, cchadwick@wcpss.net

What a busy, exciting year it has been!  We've accomplished so much, and we couldn't have done it WITHOUT YOU!  Your Fun Run donations and volunteering meant that the PTA could accomplish ALL these things this year!  

The incoming board for 2023-24 looks forward to your support again next year.  If you are interested in getting involved, contact any of these board members for 2023-24:

• President: Deborah Killion deborah.killion@gmail.com.
• VP1: Jessi Andricks jessiandricks@gmail.com
• VP2:  Jenae Delayen jenaemarie@gmail.com
• VP3: Rebecca Simpson rebecca.houseal@gmail.com
• Treasurer: Kristen Sherman treasurer.swiftcreek@gmail.com
• Secretary: Tina Chadwick cchadwick@wcpss.net

We have worked very hard to keep our gardens healthy and beautiful this school year! Please help us maintain our hard work by signing up to come water the garden ONE DAY each week over the summer. 

Watering sign up:  https://tinyurl.com/scesWater23

When you sign up for a week, you will pick a day that week to come water. You will water the 3 raised garden beds beside the Kindergarten building, and the two potted flowers in this area.

**The hose is located by the kindergarten building (the door facing the garden). The hose will reach all 3 garden boxes or you can use the watering cans.**

If anything is ripe and ready for harvest please feel free to take it! Anything that is ready is for you to use. Thank you!

Thanks so much for your help and support to keep our plants GROWING STRONG over the summer so we can take pride in our gardens when we return to campus in August.
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Questions? Something not where it is supposed to be? Contact Mr. Lewis through Sign Up Genius or artielewis8@gmail.com, or Jenae jenaemarie@gmail.com. ​

Thanks, Mrs. McIntyre, for making these encouraging EOG banners for the 3-5 hallway this week.