- Virtual Academy students
- 4 & 5 grade Cohorts A (also known as 1) and C (also known as 3).
On March 11 (next Thursday), Strawbridge photographers will be at the school to take pictures of students in these groups"
It is Read Across America Week!
Mrs. Wils is looking for parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, sisters, brothers, folks in the community to read age-appropriate picture books or excerpts of chapter books. And the cooler locale for the recording, the more excited the kids will be! If you are interested contact Mrs. Wils (swils@wcpss.net) ASAP. All videos are due by the end of THURSDAY, March 4, 2021. SCES PTA Week of March 1 -- 5th gRade Dedications DUE, restorative Circles, Book FAir NEXT WEek2/28/2021
Hello everyone, Happy March! It is hard to believe that one year ago (on March 13) our worlds were completely turned upside down. This week, SCES Student Services are offering Parent Restorative Circles to help our families share their thoughts and feelings about this exhausting year. See the newsletter for more details and registration information. Also, please plan for the school book fair which starts in 1 week! Again our fair will be virtual with Scholastic. Check out this book fair tutorial. There have been some changes to the e-wallet functionality, so please be sure to read all the details below. We are also looking for families to share their cultures during Virtual International Night on March 25. This night will only be successful with your help! This is a great way for you and your family to share with our community your traditions, special meals, favorite stories, and more. Participating is as simple as creating a FlipGrid video. Everyone is welcome to participate! We hope you have a wonderful week! If you have any questions, please let us know! Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, Lauren HIGHLIGHTS FOR THIS WEEK
POSITIVITY PROJECTThis week in the Positivity Project, students will learn about another aspect of the Other People Matter Mindset: Enthusiasm What It Means You approach life with excitement and energy. You energize people around you. Why It Matters For individuals, zest and enthusiasm are easily identifiable and highly desirable personality traits. We feel good when we are energized by an activity or opportunity – and we like to spend time with people who are excited about life. Those who demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm are more likely to complete tasks and exceed minimum requirements as a result of their passion. For groups, enthusiasm and zest are can be directly tied to high levels of success, happiness, and achievement. Enthusiasm is contagious. One person’s enthusiasm can spark others to think, speak, and act with more energy and conviction. Groups that are enthusiastic about tasks are much more likely to spend longer periods of time in service to the group’s overall goals. For family resources, see the P2 website. The password is P2. Spring Book Fair with Scholastic: March 8 -21The Spring Book Fair starts in 1 week! Here is the link to use to access our fair: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementary2020 Watch the Book Fair Tutorial. IMPORTANT UPDATES ABOUT E-WALLETS AND HOW TO DONATE TO TEACHERS:
Restorative Circles with Student ServicesPlease join SCES Student Services for a Parent Restorative Circle.
Register TODAY! (To access the registration form and other resources, click the links to the the invites.) Social Worker Appreciation Week: March 7-13![]() As the pandemic has highlighted even more, school social workers are key to our school community! School Social Workers are able to light the way, emphasizing the whole child, collaborating with other professionals, linking students and families with needed services, and advocating for our profession. Please help us recognize and celebrate our school social worker, Mykeia Smith. Sign her card by Monday, March 7. https://tinyurl.com/scesSSW2021 JOIN US FOR INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: Thursday, March 25On March 25, we will have our annual International Night. Our Swift Creek community is very diverse. Our families come from all around the world and have a variety of family traditions! Even though we cannot hold this event in person this year, we still want to celebrate our community! All you need to do to participate is record a FlipGrid video.
If you have questions, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com. Sign Up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2021 Food Donations for Families in Need![]() Macedonia United Methodist church continues to support some our families who are hurting most during this pandemic. They are currently supporting 12 Swift Creek families and over 35 children and providing meals for the week. If you are interested in helping, sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift4 Items can be dropped off at Macedonia United Methodist Church on Saturdays from 8-10am. Or contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com if you would like a house pick up or are interested in donating funds instead. If you know a family in need, please have them contact our school social worker, Mykeia Smith, at msmith13@gmail.com. YEARBOOKS ARE ON SALE![]() Yearbooks for the 2020-21 school year are on sale NOW! Yearbooks can be purchased from TreeRing at tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003 Do you want to donate to our Care & Share Program? This program helps the PTA purchase yearbooks for students in need. There are two ways that you an participate.
Thank you for your support! MARK YOUR CALENDARS
ADvocacy AlertsCelebrating our Diversity
March is a busy month for celebrations! Here is the March calendar from the National PTA. SCES PTA Week of Feb 22 -- Wednesday is Asynch Day; Positivity Project Cheering Others' Success2/21/2021
Hello everyone, Hooray for the return of the SUN! I am looking forward to a week of sunshine and an opportunity to dry out. It will be nice to get the kiddos outside again for some outdoor recess! We hope last week went well for your family. So many of us had transitions -- whether it was a return to in-person learning, a new teacher, or just getting back into a routine after a 4 day weekend! And then of course Thursday threw us for another loop. This week promises to be much more stable. In case you missed last week's school board meeting, there were a few changes to the school calendar for the spring semester. The board decided to add additional asynchronous days to the calendar to help with teacher planning and to help balance the amount of days for students in cohorts. These change are listed in the Wake County School System section. Please update your calendars! We hope this week you and your family really have a chance to get back into a routine. I know the SUN will definitely help improve my mood! If you need anything, please don't hesitate to contact any Executive Board member. Thanks, Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, Lauren Highlights for This WEEK
Positivity ProjectThis week in the Positivity Project, students will learn about another aspect of the Other People Matter Mindset: Cheering Others' Success What It Means This element of the Other People Matter Mindset (OPM2) means that when other people succeed, you are happy for them and cheer them on. Why It Matters Making a commitment towards cheering on other people’s successes can be a great way to improve our own health, happiness, and relationships. People can take active steps to be more genuinely happy for the achievements of others. Ways to do this include: telling others about the success of your modest friend; noticing when your reaction to a sibling’s success is envy or jealousy – and asking yourself why that is; reminding yourself that appreciating the excellence in another is a character strength; asking your successful teammates and classmates what they do to prepare for games or tests. For family resources, see the P2 website. The password is P2. Black History MonthBlack History Month Trivia Contest Last week was unusual. Did you catch all the clues to our famous African American? If not, check out the clues on the Black History Month page. Mr. Propst will introduce our last hero on Monday! At the end of February, your child (with your help) can enter the contest by emailing SwiftytheCougar@gmail.com with their guesses of the names of the four people. On the announcements during the first week of March, we will draw one winner from each grade level who will receive a prize from Swifty! Reflections DEI Call for Artwork: Due March 1 National PTA is inviting Reflections artists of color and their allies to share artwork that expresses and affirms their beliefs and identities--as well as the importance of Black lives. Select works will be used to help us celebrate diversity. Please submit artwork by March 1. For more information about how to submit artwork, see the National PTA website. Join OUr Small Business DirectoryMany of our families own small businesses, which have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. We would like to support our families during this time. We are creating a small business directory on the PTA website. If you are a small business owner and you have a child at Swift Creek or you are a staff member with a small business, please share your business information at tinyurl.com/scesBusiness 5th Grade Dedications are due by Next SUNDAY![]() Thank you to everyone who has submitted your dedications! Spaces for dedications are still available! Parents, grandparents, sisters, family friends are welcome to submit dedications for your 5th grader. Place your dedication now through our MemberHub store.
If you have questions, contact Yearbook Chair, Sarah Wohldmann, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com. Yearbooks are On Sale![]() Yearbooks for the 2020-21 school year are on sale NOW! Yearbooks can be purchased from TreeRing at tr5.treering.com/createAccount/1015281241841003 Do you want to donate to our Care & Share Program? This program helps the PTA purchase yearbooks for students in need. There are two ways that you an participate.
Thank you for your support! Join Us for INternational NightOn March 25, we will have our annual International Night. Our Swift Creek community is very diverse. Our families come from all around the world and have a variety of family traditions! Even though we cannot hold this event in person this year, we still want to celebrate our community! All you need to do to participate is record a FlipGrid video.
If you have questions, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com. Sign Up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2021 Send your NominationsThe Nominating committee is looking for members to help identify officers and committee chairs for next year. Families, you can nominate yourself or someone who know for an officer position or committee chair. We are also looking for committee chairs in these areas for next year:
Please contact Nominating committee chair, Sarah Lewis at sarahlynnlewis@gmail.com. Thank you!Thank you to everyone who donated items to our February Teacher Appreciation event! It was a nice surprise for the staff when they returned to school on Wednesday. Thank you to Hospitality chair, Sarah Wohldmann, for organizing this event. If you have questions for Sarah, contact her at swohldmann@hotmail.com. Mark Your Calendars
News From Wake County Public SchoolsCalendar Updates for the Spring Semester On Tuesday, Feb 16, the Wake County School Board approved several changes to the calendar for the spring semester.
Important: Complete a Meal Benefits Application by Feb. 26, 2021 ALL Parents, please consider applying for meal benefits by Feb 26.
Information about applying for Meal Benefits for the 2020-21 school year can be found at www.wcpss.net/Page/1849. Help our school continue to receive this funding by completing an application online at MySchoolApps.com. Paper applications can be requested by calling 919-588-3535 or 919-856-2920. Join Us for Camp InventionSummer is quickly approaching. Receive a $40 discount if you sign your child up for Camp Invention by March 21. Your child can attend in person at Swift Creek or at home! This is a great program that engages your child with creative, STEM based projects. Advocacy AlertCelebrating Our Diversity
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