Hello everyone!

Welcome to August!  Hard to believe that we are in August already.  School starts in 22 days on Monday, Aug 23.

As we get ready, the PTA has several outdoor events scheduled for reconnecting our wonderful community!  We'd love for you to join us.

Our next play date is this Sunday, August 8 at 10:00am.  Swifty has requested a bubble theme, so expect to see Swifty playing in some bubbles!  We will also have popsicles to help cool off.  If you can join us, please RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/scesplay21.

If you have questions about the upcoming year, please know that our school staff are an email or phone call away 919-233-4320.  
Our Executive Board is also here to help!  Feel free to contact us.
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, Lauren

Macedonia United Methodist Church is committed to helping our Swift Creek community.  One of the ways they help is with food deliveries to families in need.  They need our help to keep the food pantry stocked.

Can you help?  Check out the August Sign Up.

If you cannot deliver items and need them  picked up at your house or would like to contribute funds, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com for those options.

Swifty will be having fun with bubbles!  And of course enjoying some popsicles.
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We have so many events planned for the month of August!  Come join us!

RSVP:

• Play Dates http://tinyurl.com/scesPlay21
• Decorating events http://tinyurl.com/sces21KickOff

Did you know that you don't need to wait until the start of school to join the Swift Creek PTA?  Membership is $8 per person.  Half of that membership fee goes directly to Swift Creek PTA to support our programs!  You will also get coupons to local businesses for joining and a student directory!

Join today through our MemberHub store at ​https://swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store


​If you have any questions about Membership,  please contact our Membership Chair, Danielle Davis at daniellemdavis06@gmail.com.

Are you looking for spirit wear items before the first day of school?  You can order t-shirts, water bottles, magnets, and more through our MemberHub store.  https://swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store

We will also have a Spirit Wear table at future school events!  If you have questions about Spirit Wear, contact our Spirit Wear Chairs, Aimee Langerhans at jollyaimee@hotmail.com or Juanita Francois at jad0529@hotmail.com.  

There are many ways where you can quickly and easily earn money for the Creek:

AMAZON SMILE
Are you an Amazon shopper?  Did you know that a portion of your purchase could go to Swift Creek when you shop?  Simply use this link: ​smile.amazon.com/ch/57-0788188

To make Swift Creek your default charity for your Amazon account, complete these steps:

1. On Amazon from the Account & Lists drop-down list, select Your Amazon Smile.
2. To select a charity, click Change Charity.
3. In the Choose Your Charity page, enter “Swift Creek Elementary School” and click Search. Two Swift Creek Elementary PTAs will appear in the search results.
4. Select the Swift Creek Elementary School PTA in Raleigh, NC.

BOX TOPS
Box Tops are available on a variety of items, such as General Mills cereals, Hefty products, and Ziploc products.
Each Box Top is worth 10 cents to Swift Creek!

Box Tops is going digital!  Now instead of clipping, simply scan your receipts to earn money for the Creek.  For more information, see https://www.boxtops4education.com

COKE BOTTLE TOPS
Do you drink Coke products, such as Coke, Sprite, or Minute Maid?  Collect the bottle cap from your beverage to add 5 cents to our Painless Fundraising funds!  You can enter the code on the back of the cap at cokegives.com or give your caps to Marie Dexter.

LOWES FOODLowes Food has several programs to benefit schools, such as Swift Creek.   With the Cart to Class program, all you need to do is link your Lowes Food card to Swift Creek and when you buy Lowes Food brand products, part of your purchase goes to the Creek.  You can link your card from the Lowes Food website or by contacting Customer Service.PUBLIXAre you a regular Publix shopper?  Then you can help the Creek when you shop. We are a member of the Publix Partners program.  When you create a Publix account, you can associate Swift Creek Elementary with your phone number.  Then give your phone number at check out and Swift Creek reaps the benefits!

WCPSS School Board Meeting, Tuesday at 5:30pm

The Wake County School Board will have its next meeting on Tuesday,  August 3 at 5:30pm.  One item under discussion is whether masks will be required. You can virtually attend the meeting through the Wake County School's YouTube channel.

National PTA Multi-Cultural Calendar

The PTA was established to advocate for EVERY student and teacher.  The National PTA encourages recognizing the diversity and multi-cultural nature of our families.  Here are the events being celebrated in August.

Hello everyone,

July has just flown by ... at least for me.  Hard to believe that school will be starting in less than a month, Monday, Aug 23.  As we enjoy these last few days of summer and start getting ready for the new school year, check out these upcoming opportunities.

We look forward to connecting once again!  If you know a family new to the Creek, please share this email and recommend that they follow us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta.  As we get closer, communications will begin increasing and you won't want to miss a thing!

If you have any questions, please contact any PTA board member!
​Marie, Deb,  Sarah, Dana, Lauren

Our next Swift Creek Play Date is THIS Saturday, July 31 at 4pm.
We will be having a mini-Swifty Olympics!

Events include:

• 50m dash
• Discus (frisbee) throw
• Hula Hoop contest
• Long jump (Jumping the Creek)
• Sack race

Parents, if you are interested in helping, you can sign up for a slot on the sign up genius!  We'd appreciate the help!
​We hope you can join us.

Every family ("old" and new) are welcome to attend any or all of these events.  This is a great chance to connect with old friends and to make new ones.  Because of the pandemic, some of us have never met face-to-face and we want to change that!

A few things to note:

• We ask that folks RSVP because we planning to provide popsicles. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/scesPlay21
• We do not have access to any bathrooms from the playground. (Sorry!)
• The whole family (including older and younger siblings) are welcome.

Hopefully our teachers and staff have had a nice summer break!  They return to work on Tuesday, Aug 17.  Let's welcome them back in style by decorating the school grounds on Sunday, Aug 15 at 4:00pm.

To make it extra fun, we encourage you to come dressed as your favorite super hero!

Sign up TODAY!

Do you have an incoming kindergartener?  Marbles Museum sponsors this kick off event every year.  This year it is Saturday, August 21 for traditional students.

​Check it out at

https://www.marbleskidsmuseum.org/kick-off-to-kindergarten

Happy July, everyone!
My intention was to get this email out closer to July 1,  but this cougar has been enjoying some summer hibernation! ;-)

But with July 1 comes a new PTA year, so it is time to start planning for a great 2021-22 school year.  We don't know what events and activities will be allowed next year but we hope to return as much to normal as possible.

Are you missing your Swifty friends?  Or are you new to our community?  Join us for one of our many Swift Creek play dates.  To help with planning, we ask that you RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/scesPlay21 but obviously if you decide to come at the last minute, you are welcome to join us!  Share this invite with your friends as well.

Hope to see you on Sunday!
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, Lauren

Every family ("old" and new are welcome to attend any or all of these events.  This is a great chance to connect with old friends and to make new ones.  Because of the pandemic, some of us have never met face-to-face and we want to change that!

A few things to note:

• We ask that folks RSVP because we planning to provide popsicles. RSVP at http://tinyurl.com/scesPlay21
• We do not have access to any bathrooms from the playground. (Sorry!)
• The whole family (including older and younger siblings) are welcome.

Hopefully, our amazing Swifty staff is getting lots of rest this summer.  But when it is time to return, we want to welcome back our super heroes in style.

Join us with your signs or sidewalk chalk on Sunday, August 15 at 4:00pm (weather permitting).  We will decorate the school grounds so the staff feel welcomed when they return on Tuesday, August 17.  For extra fun, come dressed as your favorite super hero!

If you cannot make the event but are interested in creating a sign, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com for pick up.  Closer to Aug 15, we will probably know the school theme for the year (for example, last year was Soaring to New Heights) but if you want to make signs now, I think calling our staff superheroes is pretty safe. ;-)
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July 1 is the official kick off of a new school year (at least in PTA terms).  So it is time to renew your PTA membership!  Or if you are new to the Creek, join us for the first time.

You can join today through MemberHub: swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store.  (For instructions, see Membership.)

The PTA supports so many crucial programs at the Creek, such as the Positivity Project; Teacher and Staff Assistance and Appreciation; Book Fair, STEM Night; International Night, and more.

Please show your support for our programs by joining this year!

If you have any questions or need assistance joining online, contact Membership Chair Danielle Davis at danielledavis06@gmail.com.

Are you a member of the VIC program at Harris Teeter?  When you buy Harris Teeter brand products, a portion of those sales can go to Swift Creek.  Simply link your VIC card to our school.  You can do it through the Harris Teeter website or at the customer service desk.  Our school code is 2126.

Or you can complete this form and we'll do the work for you! If you have questions, contact  Marie Dexter (Painless Fundraising committee chair) at mariecdexter@gmail.com.

The VIC program starts on Aug 1, so you can link your card starting July 25!  (Don't worry.  I'll remind you. ;-)

Macedonia United Methodist Church is keeping a food pantry to help our families in need.  The July sign up is now available.  We need lots of items for July 10!

Sign up at ​www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift9

If you have items for pick up, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com and she will be happy to arrange a time for pick up.  You can also donate money through Venmo at www.venmo.com/Marie-Dexter-1.

Want to know the latest about the Swift Creek PTA?

• Sign up for the PTA's weekly newsletter.  Send a message to Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com.
• Follow us on FaceBook:  https://www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta
• Check out our PTA website:  http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/

Do you know a kindergarten family who will be joining us at the Creek next year?

​Share this virtual tour and incoming information with them!
​Also we have a FaceBook group they are welcome to join to connect to other families and ask questions!  See ​https://www.facebook.com/groups/sceskindergarten