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​HEAR US ROAR!

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PTA Meetings: Next meeting is April 11 at 6:30pm.  We are meeting in the media center.  Or join us online at 
https://tinyurl.com/scesPTAMeet​

SCES PTA Week of March 27 -- Teacher Work Day on Friday

3/26/2023

 
Hello everyone!

Phew!  What a busy week!   Just a reminder that next week is a 4 day week, with a Teacher Work Day on Friday.  Then we will have a much needed week off for Spring Break!

After that, students have only 47 school days until June 9, the last day of school!  So much is happening between now and then. AND there are several ways that you can join in the fun!

Here are just a few:
  • attend Dr. Barr's music class with your child during Music Together Week April 17-20.  (See below)
  • assisting with International Night on May 18.  We need host families to make this event a BIG success.  Sign up below.
  • helping with Field Day on May 25 (sign up below)
  • help with testing the week of May 29  (sign up coming soon)
We look forward to seeing you at the Creek!  

If you have any questions, please contact any board member.

​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

Highlights This Week

  • Thursday, March 30 -- Pop & Play Celebration for our students
  • Friday, March 31 -- Teacher Work Day. No School for students

The Positivity Project: Humor

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Last Week of the Kids Heart Challenge!

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The Kids Heart Challenge runs until March 31!  Mr. Hines is looking for 100% student participation this year!  The classroom with the most student registrations will receive glow sticks so they can have a glow party in PE or their homeroom.

You can sign up your student at www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=7561&company_id=389103

Weekly Wellness  -- Run Club is BACK!!!

​We are looking forward to the return of Spring Run Club!
SAVE THE DATES BELOW!
SIGN UP SHEETS WILL BE PROVIDED IN TUESDAY FOLDERS.
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Our Pop & Play Celebration is This Thursday!

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Are your Swifties talking about earning coupons for the Pop & Play event before Spring Break?  Our big celebration is THIS THURSDAY!


The following message is from school counselor, Mrs. Chadwick.

Dear Swift Creek Families,


We are excited to announce a school wide incentive that will kick off on Tuesday, March 14th and will help us all focus on ROAR expectations from now until spring break.  This incentive is called the POP & PLAY PARTY.  It will be held on Thursday, March 30th, and here’s how it works…

Students will have the opportunity to earn Pop & Play coupons from staff members when they demonstrate ROAR expectations. 

R-Respect
O-On the Path to Success
A-Act Responsibly
R-Remember Self Control

The Pop & Play coupons are very similar to our regular ROAR coupons, with the added purpose of students earning their way to the Pop & Play Party. Students will need to earn 12 Pop & Play coupons from March 14th through March 29th in order to earn the incentive.  At the Pop & Play Party, students will have POPsicles and PLAY with their classmates outside for an extra 30 minutes.

Why 12 coupons?  This is one coupon per day from the start of the incentive until the end, which is a very reasonable goal for all students.  Keep in mind, students don’t have to earn exactly 1 coupon per day.  They could get 0 one day and 3 the next.  Once they earn 12 Pop & Play coupons, they will sign a chart in their classroom that says they’ve earned the incentive!

While we hope and expect that all students will get to participate in this incentive, there are some reasons that would exclude a student from participating. These reasons would include a student not earning 12 Pop & Play coupons and/or having disciplinary referrals during the time frame of the incentive.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.  We always appreciate your support and partnership and we look forward to celebrating our incredible students at the Pop & Play Parties on March 30th!

Sincerely,
The Behavioral Health Committee

Thank You for a Successful Book Fair!

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A BIG THANK YOU to everyone who shopping the Spring Book Fair.  The totals are still being calculated but it appears that we sold about $9000 in merchandise and raised $2000 for the school library.

Events like these are a TON of work.  For essentially a week, our Book Fair chair, Kristen Sherman kmartaz73@gmail.com, puts her regular life on hold to make this happen for our students and staff.  Kristen, thank you from our entire community for making this happen once again!  You help us put big smiles on our students' faces!

Also, thank you to these amazing volunteers who jumped in to help.  Every moment of time you gave was most appreciated.  (And thank you to those folks who wanted to help, but just couldn't.)
  • Janet Blomquist
  • Tina Chadwick
  • Jenae Delayen
  • Jamie Harward
  • Zoraida Fernandez Romero
  • Deborah Killion
  • Kelly Lazarus
  • Jonathan Lazarus
  • Sarah Lewis
  • Abbie McAward
  • Laura Monaghan
  • Lisa Saad
  • Kim Shames
  • Kelly Tavares
  • Heather Weiner

Congratulations to Our Yearbook Cover Winners!

Congratulations to the Yearbook Cover Contest Winner! Cara Simpson will have her illustration on the cover of the 2022-2023 SCES Yearbook. 

The following are the runners up and will have their illustrations featured on the back cover.
1. Heath Fitch
2. Sally Duyck
3. London Richardson
4. Generous Mays

Everyone did a wonderful job on their artwork!
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​YEARBOOK needs your photos!

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Last Week to Order Your Yearbook!

Swift Creek Families, we are over halfway through the year. The deadline to order a yearbook is approaching.

​If you would like to purchase a yearbook this year, please use the link below: 
treering.com/1015281241841003

Can't remember if you already ordered? Log in to TreeRing to find out or contact Yearbook chair, Lauren Nicholls, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com.
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Spirit Night -- Flavors Ice Cream on April 13

Breaking News!  Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen jenaemarie@gmail.com, has set up another exciting Spirit Night for the Creek!

On April 13, Flavors Ice Cream (in the Food Lion shopping center on Jones Franklin Road) will host Swift Creek for a yummy Spirit Night!  A portion of all sales will be donated to the Creek.  No flyer needed!  Tell your neighbors and your friends!
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April 17-20:  Music Together Week

Sign up at https://tinyurl.com/SCESmusictogether

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We Need You for International Night on May 18

Despite the rain, our International Night was a HUGE success last year.  In fact, we got such good press from Wake County public schools that another school reached out to me asking how we did our event, so they could have one of their own.  Go Swift Creek!

We will have International Night again on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30.  Again, this event will be on the field (because really it can't rain twice, right?)

We are looking for families to present about their countries, groups who might be interested in performing that night, games for the center of the field, and volunteers. 

If your family is interested in presenting, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2023

If you know a performer who might be available, have games that we can borrow for the middle of the field, or want to help, contact Marie Dexter at mariecdexter@gmail.com.
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Field Day is May 25

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Our annual Field Day will be Thursday, May 25.  Mr Hines is actively planning this fun event and will need lots of volunteers.

Here are the times:
  • K-2  10-11:30
  • 3-5 12:30-2:30
Sign up to help at ​tinyurl.com/scesFieldDay2023

Congratulations to our State SCience Fair Winners

This weekend, Mark Gracey and George James represented Swift Creek in the State Science Fair with their project "The Effect of Garlic on Yeast Growth".  Mark and George earned an Honorable Mention and an exemplary award for their project.

Congratulations, Mark and George!  We are so proud of you!!!!
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We need You in the Pta Next Year

The Nominating committee is now accepting nominations for PTA officer positions for next year.  If you are interested in nominating someone or YOURSELF, please contact any member of the nominating committee.  If you are interested in working on a committee next year, please let them know that as well.

Here is the timeline for nominations and elections:
  • Now - April:  Nominating committee will be accepting nominations.
  • In the April PTA meeting, the Nominating committee will present the slate of nominees to the general membership.  Please note that nominations can continue to be accepted, but we must present the final list of nominees to PTA membership 10 days before the April PTA meeting.  Any nominations that come in after that will have to be presented on the floor of the May PTA meeting.
  • In the May PTA meeting, we will hold elections for PTA officers for next school year.
  • On July 1, the new officers officially begin their term.
Officer terms are one year.  However, you can serve another 1 year term after that.

If you have any questions or nominations, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
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YOUR FEEDBACK IS NEEDED ON OUR SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH: APR. 18

The Wake County Board of Education is beginning the process of searching for a new superintendent, as Superintendent Moore will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year. As one of the initial steps in the process, the Board would like your input on the characteristics and skills you would like to see in the next superintendent.  
  • Complete this brief survey by April 18.  (Español)
  • Learn more about the search

Deadline Thursday: $25 Discount for Camp Invention

​Camp Invention is an amazing, fun summer camp that Swift Creek has been hosting for years!  This year since your school building will be off limits, the camp is moving to Dillard Drive Elementary, but it will be the same GREAT experience.  Mrs. Coles (our 5th grade teacher) will be camp coordinator and she always does an amazing job.

You can register for camp NOW and save $25 with the code WONDER25. This discount expires March 30, sign up at invent.org/camp TODAY!
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Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year​
  • March 13-31:  Kids Heart Health Challenge run by Mr. Hines
  • Friday, March 31:  Teacher Work Day
  • April 3-7: Spring Break
  • Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
  • NEW: April 17-20: Music Together Week.  Attend Dr. Barr's music class with your Swifty.
  • Friday, April 21: Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, May 9: Early Release. School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm: PTA meeting
  • Thursday, May 18 5:30-7:30: International Night on the field behind the school
  • Tuesday, May 23 5:30-7:30pm Open House at 2600 Timber Drive (temporary space while Swift Creek is being rebuilt)
  • NEW:  Thursday, May 25: Field Day
  • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day.  No School for students or staff.
  • NEW:  Tuesday, May 30.  EOG Testing begins
  • Wednesday, June 7 9:30am:  5th grade awards ceremony on the field behind the school
  • Friday, June 9:  Last Day of School.

This Week in Pictures

Our Book Fair week kicked off with a preview opportunity for the staff, where they got to create their classroom wish lists.   The rest of the week was filled with smiling faces as students previewed and shopped for books.
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This week, the Creative Arts Team helped us celebrate Arts in Schools.  Mrs. Fallon and Ms. McKinnis are ROCKING their outfits on Wednesday.
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The kids had a BLAST at this week's Family Heart Hop.  There was lots of running around, eating from yummy food trucks, shopping the book fair, and finding all 10 heart facts in the scavenger hunt.
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SCES PTA Week of March 20 -- Book Fair, Family Heart Hop, Early RElease Friday

3/19/2023

 
Hopefully, you have gotten lots of rest this weekend!  Next week is going to be so busy at the Creek with both the Book Fair and the Family Heart Hop.  And don't forget that this week is Arts in Schools spirit week! And last but not least, Friday is an Early Release Day!

If you have any questions, please contact any board member.

​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

Highlights This Week

  • The Kids Heart Challenge continues!  (See the article below.)
  • Book Fair this week!!!!  To make it easier for you to shop, remember to set up an eWallet for your child.  (More information below.)
  • Thursday, March 23 5:30-7:30pm
    • Family Night at the Book Fair
    • Family Heart Hop
  • Friday, March 24:  Early Release!  School dismisses at 1:45pm.

This week is also Arts in School Spirit Week!  We hope your family can participate!
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the Positivity Project: Perspective

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Spring Book Fair is THis WEEK!!!!

their wiThe Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of March 20-24, 2023.  Our theme is "Rock, Roll & Read!" During Book Fair week, students will preview the fair on Monday and Tuesday to create wish lists to bring home.  Shopping days are Wednesday and Thursday.  

We are so happy to be able to welcome parents/families/caregivers to come shop the fair in person on Family Night! Family Night will be held on Thursday, March 23 and will coincide with the Family Heart Hop at Swift Creek.  All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school! 

Here is the link for our fair home page:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementaryspring23

Set Up Your Child's eWallet!

Students are encouraged to set up an e-wallet to shop the fair.  If you have already set up an e-wallet, simply log into your scholastic account and activate it for the Spring Fair.  If you have not yet set up an e-wallet, you can create one through the fair home page.  The e-wallet link can then be shared with family and friends if they wish to contribute funds for student purchases.  

Set Up Your Child's eWallet!
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Many teachers/staff have set up e-wallets.  Please reach out to the teacher for their e-wallet information if you would like to donate funds for them to shop the fair.  Teachers will also have wish lists available at Family Night.  If you need assistance to provide funds or make purchases for staff, please reach out to Book Fair Chair, Kristen Sherman, via email at kmartaz73@gmail.com .  


Volunteer!

If you would like to volunteer during the fair, please sign up via the Book Fair home page or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAE2C7-spring1  If a time slot is full, we could still use your help!  We always need volunteers to help students write their wish lists and to shop for books.  If you are interested in helping, contact Kristen at kmartaz73@gmail.com.

Please feel free to contact Kristen with any additional questions about the Book Fair! Let's Rock, Roll & Read!
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Weekly Wellness -- Still Time to REgister for Yoga on Wednesday


Introduction to Yoga for Grades 3-5 has been postponed to 3/22 and 3/29 (new date!)
With this postponement, we thought we would RE-OPEN REGISTRATION for any 3rd through 5th graders who may still want to attend.
It’s a great introduction to yoga poses, stretches and breathing and we encourage your participation.
CLICK HERE to register and please be sure to sign up no later than Monday, March 20th.
 
For those who have already registered, we will see you Wednesday morning 3/22 for 8 am drop off.
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Family Heart Hop is THURSDAY!

On Thursday, March 23, we will have two exciting events at Swift Creek -- Family Night at the Book Fair and our first ever Family Heart Hop.


Bring your dancing shoes as we get our hearts pumping with lots of moves and grooves in the gym.  DJ Burkhalter will be there to lead us in dances, such as the twist!  He always brings a lot of energy and excitement to our dance events.

UPDATE:  Submit a song request!
https://www.djburkhalter.com/song-requests
Event code:  SW32323

Hungry?  We will have several food trucks available in the front parking lot:   
  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Apex -- See the preorder information below.
  • Poblanos Tacos
  • Kono Pizza
Grab some dinner and then eat in the cafeteria with your Swift Creek friends.

Need a break?  Shop the Scholastic Book Fair!  Remember all profits will go to our school library.

No interest in dancing?  Or things too loud in the gym?  We will have a room with board games and a quiet room where you can just take a break.  And don't forget our scavenger hunt around the school.  Return your completed sheet and receive a small prize.

You can see all the details on our PTA website: swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/family-heart-hop.html
UPDATE: Preorder from Bruster's Ice Cream Truck by Wednesday

From previous locations, we have seen that a majority of the customers like to pre order their ice cream since they get a large selection of flavors (28 freshly made flavors and available in cup, pint, quart, and half gallon).  

Our pre-order system is set up online and if they have trouble, there is a tutorial on the site on how to order. Pre-orders are due by Wednesday. The link to order is here: https://brusterstruck.square.site/ Please provide the last four digits of your order number at pick up! IMPORTANT NOTE: if you place your order PAST the cut off time, we will only be able to fulfill your order from the limited truck menu.

After the pre-order deadline, go to www.streetfoodfinder.com/brustersapex or download the street food finder app to place live orders while we're there (: We will also take window orders from a limited menu as long as guests maintain a safe distance.

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Minutes from March PTA Meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended our March PTA meeting!  Here is a link to the minutes.  If you have any changes, please contact Secretary, Tina Chadwick.

First grade presented on how to help your child avoid the summer slide.  Their slides are included below.

Our nominating committee shared all officer and committee chair openings for next school year.  They also were able to fill a few, but we still need your help!
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1st Grade Presentation

Here are the links from the presentation:
  • Scholastic Article:  www.scholastic.com/parents/books-and-reading/raise-a-reader-blog/summer-slide.html
  • Search for events at the local library
  • Summer Reading Challenge​

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We Need You in the Pta!

The Nominating committee is now accepting nominations for PTA officer positions for next year.  If you are interested in nominating someone or YOURSELF, please contact any member of the nominating committee.  If you are interested in working on a committee next year, please let them know that as well.

Here is the timeline for nominations and elections:
  • Now - April:  Nominating committee will be accepting nominations.
  • In the April PTA meeting, the Nominating committee will present the slate of nominees to the general membership.  Please note that nominations can continue to be accepted, but we must present the final list of nominees to PTA membership 10 days before the April PTA meeting.  Any nominations that come in after that will have to be presented on the floor of the May PTA meeting.
  • In the May PTA meeting, we will hold elections for PTA officers for next school year.
  • On July 1, the new officers officially begin their term.
Officer terms are one year.  However, you can serve another 1 year term after that.

If you have any questions or nominations, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
  • Sarah Wohldmann at swohldmann@gmail.com
  • Jessi Andricks at jessiandricks@gmail.com
  • Deborah Killion at deborah.killion@gmail.com
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the Kids Heart Challenges Runs until March 31

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The Kids Heart Challenge runs until March 31!  Mr. Hines is looking for 100% student participation this year!  The classroom with the most student registrations will receive glow sticks so they can have a glow party in PE or their homeroom.

You can sign up your student at www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=7561&company_id=389103

Reminder about Pop & Play

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The following message is from school counselor, Mrs. Chadwick.

Dear Swift Creek Families,


We are excited to announce a school wide incentive that will kick off on Tuesday, March 14th and will help us all focus on ROAR expectations from now until spring break.  This incentive is called the POP & PLAY PARTY.  It will be held on Thursday, March 30th, and here’s how it works…

Students will have the opportunity to earn Pop & Play coupons from staff members when they demonstrate ROAR expectations. 

R-Respect
O-On the Path to Success
A-Act Responsibly
R-Remember Self Control

The Pop & Play coupons are very similar to our regular ROAR coupons, with the added purpose of students earning their way to the Pop & Play Party. Students will need to earn 12 Pop & Play coupons from March 14th through March 29th in order to earn the incentive.  At the Pop & Play Party, students will have POPsicles and PLAY with their classmates outside for an extra 30 minutes.

Why 12 coupons?  This is one coupon per day from the start of the incentive until the end, which is a very reasonable goal for all students.  Keep in mind, students don’t have to earn exactly 1 coupon per day.  They could get 0 one day and 3 the next.  Once they earn 12 Pop & Play coupons, they will sign a chart in their classroom that says they’ve earned the incentive!

While we hope and expect that all students will get to participate in this incentive, there are some reasons that would exclude a student from participating. These reasons would include a student not earning 12 Pop & Play coupons and/or having disciplinary referrals during the time frame of the incentive.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.  We always appreciate your support and partnership and we look forward to celebrating our incredible students at the Pop & Play Parties on March 30th!

Sincerely,
The Behavioral Health Committee

Deadline April 4:  Order your Yearbook NOw!

Swift Creek Families, we are over halfway through the year. The deadline to order a yearbook is approaching.

​If you would like to purchase a yearbook this year, please use the link below: 
treering.com/1015281241841003

Can't remember if you already ordered? Log in to TreeRing to find out or contact Yearbook chair, Lauren Nicholls, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com.
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Spirit Night: Flavors Ice Cream on April 13

Breaking News!  Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen jenaemarie@gmail.com, has set up another exciting Spirit Night for the Creek!

On April 13, Flavors Ice Cream (in the Food Lion shopping center on Jones Franklin Road) will host Swift Creek for a yummy Spirit Night!  A portion of all sales will be donated to the Creek.  No flyer needed!  Tell your neighbors and your friends!
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Your feedback is needed on our superintendent search: Apr. 18

The Wake County Board of Education is beginning the process of searching for a new superintendent, as Superintendent Moore will be retiring at the end of the 2022-23 school year. As one of the initial steps in the process, the Board would like your input on the characteristics and skills you would like to see in the next superintendent.  
  • Complete this brief survey by April 18.  (Español)
  • Learn more about the search

Join us for Camp Invention in June!

Camp Invention is an amazing, fun summer camp that Swift Creek has been hosting for years!  This year since your school building will be off limits, the camp is moving to Dillard Drive Elementary, but it will be the same GREAT experience.  Mrs. Coles (our 5th grade teacher) will be camp coordinator and she always does an amazing job.

You can register for camp NOW and save $25 with the code WONDER25. This discount expires March 30, sign up at invent.org/camp TODAY!
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Mark your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year​
  • March 13-31:  Kids Heart Health Challenge run by Mr. Hines
  • Friday, March 31:  Teacher Work Day
  • April 3-7: Spring Break
  • Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
  • Friday, April 21: Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, May 9: Early Release. School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm: PTA meeting
  • Thursday, May 18 5:30-7:30: International Night on the field behind the school
  • Tuesday, May 23 5:30-7:30pm Open House at 2600 Timber Drive (temporary space while Swift Creek is being rebuilt)
  • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day.  No School for students or staff.
  • Wednesday, June 7 9:30am:  5th grade awards ceremony on the field behind the school
  • Friday, June 9:  Last Day of School.
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this Week in Pictures

On Friday, our Kindergarteners participated in the annual Letterland parade!  This is one of our most treasured traditions.  After completing their Letterland unit, students select a Letter to dress up as for the parade.  Then they parade throughout the school as parents and all our older Swifties cheer them on!  

Thank you to our kindergarten team and all our staff for making this event happen every year!!!!
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On Wednesday, we continued another great tradition at the Creek -- Our Celebration of Brilliance.  This was our second and last Celebration of Brilliance of the year.

I love these events, and this one was extra special.  We had a record number of parents and families in attendance.  Every grade level had a full house!  I just happened to be in the front hall Wednesday morning, and students were coming in so excited because they were going to be celebrated that day.  Our teachers do an incredible job of writing poignant descriptions for each student.  Many students beamed with pride and a few were moved to tears.  It was a very special day!

A special thank you to our staff members who make these events possible.
Ever wonder how our artists are using all the supplies you are donating to the Art Room?  New art projects are popping up all over the building!  Check out these projects from the front case and in the library.
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Join the Girl Scouts

They will also have a table up at our Family Heart Hop this Thursday, if you have any questions.
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After School Care available at the Creek

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SCES PTA Week of March 13 -- PTA Meeting on Tuesday; Celebration of Brilliance on WEdnesday

3/12/2023

 
Hello everyone!

Remember to check your clocks this morning!  We sprung forward and lost an hour of sleep last night.  

On Friday, I realized that we have 90 calendar days until the last day of school on June 10.  (If you want to know the number of school days left, you might have to ask your Swifty.  I bet they know.)

For me, the school year is kind of like a roller coaster.  The start of the year we are creeping up the big hill and then suddenly around October, we started barreling down the track.  Then in January, February, and early March, we start creeping up the second hill and then after we return from Spring Break, we start speeding into the end of the year.  

Reading this week's newsletter and the amount of increased activity, I feel we are inching towards that downhill slope and the end will be here before we know it!  Time to adjust your seat beats and get ready for the excitement!

Meanwhile, the members of our PTA nominating committee are working hard to plan for next school year.  To be successful, we need YOUR help and participation.  For more information about how you can volunteer to help, see the article about the Nominating Committee below.

We look forward to another exciting week at the Creek!  Hope you can attend our PTA meeting on Tuesday!  If not, minutes will be available in next week's newsletter.  

If you have any questions, please contact any board member.

​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

Highlights This Week

  • Monday, March 13 Mr. Hines starts the Kids Heart Challenge!
  • Tuesday, March 14:
    • Pi Day!  Is your family going to enjoy a yummy pie today?
    • 6:30pm March PTA Meeting in the media center
  • Wednesday, March 15:  Our second and last Celebration of Brilliance of the year.  If your child is being recognized during this special event, you should have received a note from your child's teacher.
  • Friday, March 17:  Saint Patrick's Day.  Be sure to get your green ready!
  • Saturday, March 18:  Deadline to vote for your favorite yearbook cover!

The Positivity Project: Identifying and Appreciating the Good in Others

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Spring Incentive Pop & Play Kicks off this week

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The following message is from school counselor, Mrs. Chadwick.

Dear Swift Creek Families,


We are excited to announce a school wide incentive that will kick off on Tuesday, March 14th and will help us all focus on ROAR expectations from now until spring break.  This incentive is called the POP & PLAY PARTY.  It will be held on Thursday, March 30th, and here’s how it works…

Students will have the opportunity to earn Pop & Play coupons from staff members when they demonstrate ROAR expectations. 

R-Respect
O-On the Path to Success
A-Act Responsibly
R-Remember Self Control

The Pop & Play coupons are very similar to our regular ROAR coupons, with the added purpose of students earning their way to the Pop & Play Party. Students will need to earn 12 Pop & Play coupons from March 14th through March 29th in order to earn the incentive.  At the Pop & Play Party, students will have POPsicles and PLAY with their classmates outside for an extra 30 minutes.

Why 12 coupons?  This is one coupon per day from the start of the incentive until the end, which is a very reasonable goal for all students.  Keep in mind, students don’t have to earn exactly 1 coupon per day.  They could get 0 one day and 3 the next.  Once they earn 12 Pop & Play coupons, they will sign a chart in their classroom that says they’ve earned the incentive!

While we hope and expect that all students will get to participate in this incentive, there are some reasons that would exclude a student from participating. These reasons would include a student not earning 12 Pop & Play coupons and/or having disciplinary referrals during the time frame of the incentive.

If you have any questions, please contact your child’s teacher.  We always appreciate your support and partnership and we look forward to celebrating our incredible students at the Pop & Play Parties on March 30th!

Sincerely,
The Behavioral Health Committee

Tuesday, March 14 6:30pm:  PTA Meeting

Our March PTA meeting is this Tuesday, March 14 (Pi Day!) at 6:30pm in the media center.  We will also have a virtual option.  (BTW, I received feedback that sometimes it is hard to hear questions from the audience for online attendees.  We will try to do a better job of repeating the questions for those not in attendance.)

Here is our meeting agenda:
  • approval of minutes from Jan meeting
  • presentation from our 1st grade teachers
  • Budget update -- status of grade level grant spending
  • Committee updates -- book fair, science fair, Healthy Lifestyles, and more!
  • We need YOU next year!
  • Principal's Report
We hope to see you in person in the media center or online at http://tinyurl.com/scesPTAMeet.
If you are in person, be sure to bring a fork.  We might have a yummy surprise!


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March 13 - March 31:  Kids Heart Challenge! 

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The Kids Heart Challenge begins on Monday!  Mr. Hines is looking for 100% student participation this year!  The classroom with the most student registrations will receive glow sticks so they can have a glow party in PE or their homeroom.

You can sign up your student at www2.heart.org/site/TR?pg=company&fr_id=7561&company_id=389103

Weekly Wellness:  Student Yoga Classes

The SCES Wellness Committee had their first yoga sessions with Grades K – 2. We had an awesome turnout and the students had a great time and were very engaged!

Over the past two sessions, we practiced deep breathing, various Yoga poses, stretches, learned to sit up straight pulling a string from the top of heads, and even had the opportunity to come up with our own
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“animal” yoga poses. We encourage you to have your students continue their Yoga practice at home. You check out a variety of fun videos at home on YouTube, called COSMIC KIDS YOGA.
 
A friendly reminder that the next 2 Yoga sessions are:
Wednesday, March 15 (Grades 3-5 only)
Wednesday, March 22 (Grades 3-5 only)
  • Student drop off will be at the gym between 8:00-8:10 am
  • Please do not drop off before 8:00 am - We will begin our practice shortly after 8:10 am
  • Wear comfortable clothes
  • Wear or bring grip socks (similar to socks provided at trampoline parks)
  • Bring water bottle
  • Bring a yoga mat if you have, but not required
  • Students will be escorted back to school at 8:45 am

A big THANK YOU to our volunteers!
If you are volunteering for the next 2 sessions, please bring a Yoga mat if you have it and if you are able, please join in the practice to help guide the students.  
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Deadline Sat, March 18: Vote for Your Favorite Yearbook Cover

Students worked really hard on a design for the Swift Creek Elementary yearbook cover. Voting is now open for your favorite one. Please use the link below to submit a vote for your favorite cover. The winner will have their drawing featured on the front of the yearbook and the 4 runner ups will have their drawing featured on the back. 

https://forms.gle/r2hnjMZwyyPx8ixS9
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Spring Book Fair: March 20-24

The Spring Scholastic Book Fair will be held the week of March 20-24, 2023.  Our theme is "Rock, Roll & Read!" During Book Fair week, students will preview the fair on Monday and Tuesday to create wish lists to bring home.  Shopping days are Wednesday and Thursday.  

We are so happy to be able to welcome parents/families/caregivers to come shop the fair in person on Family Night! Family Night will be held on Thursday, March 23 and will coincide with the Family Heart Hop at Swift Creek.  All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school! 

Here is the link for our fair home page:

https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementaryspring23

Students are encouraged to set up an e-wallet to shop the fair.  If you have already set up an e-wallet, simply log into your scholastic account and activate it for the Spring Fair.  If you have not yet set up an e-wallet, you can create one through the fair home page.  The e-wallet link can then be shared with family and friends if they wish to contribute funds for student purchases.  


Many teachers/staff have set up e-wallets.  Please reach out to the teacher for their e-wallet information if you would like to donate funds for them to shop the fair.  Teachers will also have wish lists available at Family Night.  If you need assistance to provide funds or make purchases for staff, please reach out to Book Fair Chair, Kristen Sherman, via email at kmartaz73@gmail.com .  

If you would like to volunteer during the fair, please sign up via the Book Fair home page or https://www.signupgenius.com/go/60B0B4BABAE2C7-spring1

Please feel free to contact Kristen with any additional questions about the Book Fair! Let's Rock, Roll & Read!
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Join Us for the Family Heart Hop on Thurs, March 23

On Thursday, March 23, we will have two exciting events at Swift Creek -- Family Night at the Book Fair and our first ever Family Heart Hop.

Bring your dancing shoes as we get our hearts pumping with lots of moves and grooves in the gym.  DJ Burkhalter will be there to lead us in dances, such as the twist!  He always brings a lot of energy and excitement to our dance events.

Hungry?  We will have several food trucks available in the front parking lot:   
  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Apex
  • Poblanos Tacos
  • Kono Pizza
Grab some dinner and then eat in the cafeteria with your Swift Creek friends.

Need a break?  Shop the Scholastic Book Fair!  Remember all profits will go to our school library.

No interest in dancing?  Or things too loud in the gym?  We will have a room with board games and a quiet room where you can just take a break.  And don't forget our scavenger hunt around the school.  Return your completed sheet and receive a small prize.

You can see all the details on our PTA website: swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/family-heart-hop.html
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Arts In Schools Month: Spirit Week March 20-24

Check out this fun Spirit Week created by our Creative Arts Team to celebrate Arts in Our Schools Month.
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Deadline April 4: Order Your Yearbook

Swift Creek Families, we are over halfway through the year. The deadline to order a yearbook is approaching.

​If you would like to purchase a yearbook this year, please use the link below: 
treering.com/1015281241841003

Can't remember if you already ordered? Log in to TreeRing to find out or contact Yearbook chair, Lauren Nicholls, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com.
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We NEED YOU in the Pta next year!

The Nominating committee is now accepting nominations for PTA officer positions for next year.  If you are interested in nominating someone or YOURSELF, please contact any member of the nominating committee.  If you are interested in working on a committee next year, please let them know that as well.

Here is the timeline for nominations and elections:
  • Now - April:  Nominating committee will be accepting nominations.
  • In the April PTA meeting, the Nominating committee will present the slate of nominees to the general membership.  Please note that nominations can continue to be accepted, but we must present the final list of nominees to PTA membership 10 days before the April PTA meeting.  Any nominations that come in after that will have to be presented on the floor of the May PTA meeting.
  • In the May PTA meeting, we will hold elections for PTA officers for next school year.
  • On July 1, the new officers officially begin their term.
Officer terms are one year.  However, you can serve another 1 year term after that.

If you have any questions or nominations, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
  • Sarah Wohldmann at swohldmann@gmail.com
  • Jessi Andricks at jessiandricks@gmail.com
  • Deborah Killion at deborah.killion@gmail.com
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Thank you to the SCES Service Club!

SCES Service Club Food Drive:

On behalf of Macedonia United Methodist Church, THANK YOU to the SCES Service Club members for hosting the recent food drive in support of our church food pantry!! Macedonia’s food pantry provides food assistance to a number of SCES families throughout the school year and during school breaks.

Through the Service Club’s efforts, and the generous support of SCES families and staff, 3 car loads of food were collected!

On Saturday, March 4, Service Club members, as well as several parents, school staff members, and your PTA President, joined Macedonia’s food pantry team for breakfast and a morning of hands-on service at the church. This included unpacking, sorting, and shelving all of the collected food (a HUGE task!), making snack bags, sorting and bagging fresh produce, packing food bags for delivery (over 28 bags), and loading cars for delivery drivers.

​Students also helped make community assistance food bags for the church. We are so proud of the Service Club members, and it was a joy to work with them at the food pantry. Special thanks to all those who donated food during the food drive!


Regards -
Susan Kinsey, MUMC food pantry team
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Food Pantry Needs for March & April

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We did an amazing job helping restock the dry good items in the Macedonia Food pantry.  The food pantry team is still looking for some fresh and frozen items for the months of March and April.  If you can help, please check out their sign up at www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4badaa23abf58-swift26/32040743#/


Welcome Event for Rising 6th Graders at Dillard

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Internet Safety Workshop offered by Penny Road ES

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Walk Of Hope and 5K opportunity

Weather is warming up! Consider signing up for a 5K with your family while supporting a great cause! On Saturday, April 22, there is a 5K and Walk of Hope to benefit Duke’s Brain Tumor Center. Full events include 5K, Festivities, “Walk of Hope” through Duke Gardens and a Kids Dash. If you haven't experienced Duke Garden's yet, this would be a wonderful opportunity! Link is below to register for the Duke's Angels 5K. This link is sponsored by Jamie Hauser who created this team page where you can consider donating to the cause or register to run/walk as part of a team.
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https://www.supportdukehealth.org/site/TR/Angels/AngelsAmongUs/520295162?pg=team&fr_id=1800&team_id=27030

Interested in Joining the Girl Scouts?

If you have any questions, a representative from the Girl Scouts will be in the front lobby during our Family Heart Hop event!
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After School Care Available at Swift Creek

The YMCA is now offering After School at Swift Creek Elementary.

For more information, contact Isaiah.Foster@YMCATriangle.org or 984-312-4923.

You can also register online at YMCATriangle.org
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deadline March 30:  Discount for Camp INvention

Camp Invention is an amazing, fun summer camp that Swift Creek has been hosting for years!  This year since your school building will be off limits, the camp is moving to Dillard Drive Elementary, but it will be the same GREAT experience.  Mrs. Coles (our 5th grade teacher) will be camp coordinator and she always does an amazing job.

You can register for camp NOW and save $25 with the code WONDER25. This discount expires March 30, sign up at invent.org/camp TODAY!
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Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year​
  • March 13-31:  Kids Heart Health Challenge run by Mr. Hines
  • March 20-24  Spring Book Fair
  • Thursday, March 23:   Family Night at the Book Fair and Family Heart Hop
  • Friday, March 24: Early Release.  School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Friday, March 31:  Teacher Work Day
  • April 3-7: Spring Break
  • Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
  • Friday, April 21: Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, May 9: Early Release. School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm: PTA meeting
  • Thursday, May 18 5:30-7:30: International Night on the field behind the school
  • Tuesday, May 23 5:30-7:30pm Open House at 2600 Timber Drive (temporary space while Swift Creek is being rebuilt)
  • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day.  No School for students or staff.
  • Wednesday, June 7 9:30am:  5th grade awards ceremony on the field behind the school
  • Friday, June 9:  Last Day of School.
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This Week at the Creek

Art displays are popping up all over the building!  Check out some of these new projects in the office and the front hall.
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Did you know March is Music in Schools month?  Dr. Barr has created a Masked Musician competition to help students learn about some of the most amazing musicians of our time!
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During Read Across America week, Mrs. Green had students vote on their favorite Dr. Seuss book.  It seemed to be a tough competition between Green Eggs and Ham and The Lorax (The Lorax is my personal favorite ... well, after the Grinch of course!).  Maybe this weekend ask your Swifty which one is their favorite.
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SCES Pta Week of March 6 -- Teacher Work Day Tuesday

3/5/2023

 
Hello to March!  Or maybe I mean, April.  With the covering of yellow pollen, it definitely seems like April.

Just a reminder that Tuesday is a Teacher Work Day.  There is no school for students.  Then we are back at the Creek bright and early on Wednesday morning.

March is going to be a busy month!
  • March 14 is our monthly PTA meeting.
  • Mr. Hines brings back Jump for Heart towards the end of the month.
  • Then the Scholastic Book Fair returns the week of March 20-24. Check the article below for volunteer opportunities.
  • On Thursday, March 23, we will have Family Night at the Book Fair and our first ever Family Heart Hop!
We hope you and your family can join us for all these exciting events!  Information about volunteer opportunities will be coming out soon.

As we move towards the end of the year, it is also time to start thinking about our PTA for next year.  With your help and our dedicated officers and committee chairs, we've been able to bring back so many favorite activities, such as the Cougar Counter, in person STEM night and Science Fair, and the upcoming Family Heart Hop.  We want to continue these opportunities next year, but to do that, we again need your help.  If you are interested in being a PTA officer, committee chair, or committee chair next year, please contact our nominating committee (see details below).  

Here's to another GREAT week!  If you have any questions, please contact any board member.

​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
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Highlights This Week

  • Tuesday, March 7 -- Teacher Work Day.  No School for Students.
  • Friday, March 10:  Deadline for 5th grade dedications for the year book.
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The Positivity Project: Spirit Week

P2 is everywhere in our building, including the cafeteria!  As you can imagine, lunch time can be a noisy, chaotic time.  To help our students continue to ROAR, the staff implemented this P2 Cafe Club wall this school year.  Classes earn a Cougar paw when they meet ROAR expectations.   The classes work hard to earn their paws each day!
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Wow!  What a Food Drive

Mrs. Chadwick announced this week that together we collected 637 packages of food for Macedonia United Methodist Church's food pantry!  That's incredible!  This is why I love Swift Creek so much.  We come together and accomplish amazing things!

On Saturday, the Swift Creek Service Club worked at the food pantry to restock their shelves.  The students were so thrilled to give back to our community!
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Weekly Wellness

From Healthy Lifestyles Chair Lisa Kropilak, lmd095@aol.com

MARCH 6-10 is National School Breakfast Week!
 Keep an eye out for some fun menu items, outlined below.
 
Remember, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. It will fuel your body and mind and support concentration.
Add protein like eggs and yogurt with reduced sugar into your breakfast. You can also add the rainbow into your breakfast with lots of fruits!
Tip: Hard Boil eggs the night before for easy breakfast the next day.
 
For more information on School Meals, Nutritional Quality and Sanitation, click here.
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Spring Book Fair:  Rock, Roll, and Read!

Kristen Sherman, our Book Fair chair kmartaz73@gmail.com, is ready to help us Rock, Roll, and Read at this fall's Book Fair!  It will be the week of March 20-24.

Kristen is looking for volunteers to help with set up, preview days, sales days, family night at the book fair (which is the same time as the Family Heart Hop), and clean up.

Sign Up now: https://tinyurl.com/scesSpringFair23

NOTE:  In order to volunteer you must be a registered to volunteer through WCPSS.  If you are not registered, please visit the front office in the school to begin the registration process.
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REsults from Chick Fil A Spirit Night

Thank you to everyone who participated in spirit night at Chick Fil A!  We raised $230.46!
Thank you to our Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen jenaemarie@gmail.com, for setting up this event for us.

​Our last spirit event of the year will be at Flavors ice cream in April.  Look at for more details soon!
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Sign Up to be a Watch Dog!

Watch DOGS are in the building!  

Watch DOGS is a program that encourages Dads, uncles, grandfathers, brothers, cousins to be involved in their child's school.  Throughout the day, you will visit and help in the classroom at each grade level.  Half day options are also available.

​If you have questions or like to sign up for a day to join us at the Creek, please email our Top DOG, Tim Sutton, at watchdogs.swiftcreek@gmail.com.
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Deadline FRIDAY!  5th grade Dedications

5th grade families!

It's time to celebrate your 5th grader's end of elementary school! Include a dedication or congratulatory message in the yearbook. We have two price options for you to choose from. 

Order online today at swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store. 
 
The deadline for orders is THIS FRIDAY March 10.
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Deadline March 18: Vote For your Favorite Yearbook Cover

Students worked really hard on a design for the Swift Creek Elementary yearbook cover. Voting is now open for your favorite one. Please use the link below to submit a vote for your favorite cover. The winner will have their drawing featured on the front of the yearbook and the 4 runner ups will have their drawing featured on the back. 

https://forms.gle/r2hnjMZwyyPx8ixS9
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Join Us for the Family Heart Hop on thurs, March 23

On Thursday, March 23, we will have two exciting events at Swift Creek -- Family Night at the Book Fair and our first ever Family Heart Hop.

Bring your dancing shoes as we get our hearts pumping with lots of moves and grooves in the gym.  DJ Burkhalter will be there to lead us in dances, such as the twist!  He always brings a lot of energy and excitement to our dance events.

Hungry?  We will have several food trucks available in the front parking lot:   
  • Bruster's Real Ice Cream of Apex
  • Poblanos Tacos
  • Kono Pizza
Grab some dinner and then eat in the cafeteria with your Swift Creek friends.

Need a break?  Shop the Scholastic Book Fair!  Remember all profits will go to our school library.

No interest in dancing?  Or things too loud in the gym?  We will have a room with board games and a quiet room where you can just take a break.  And don't forget our scavenger hunt around the school.  Return your completed sheet and receive a small prize.

You can see all the details on our PTA website: swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/family-heart-hop.html
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Deadline April 4: Order Your Yearbook

Swift Creek Families, we are over halfway through the year. The deadline to order a yearbook is approaching.

​If you would like to purchase a yearbook this year, please use the link below: 
treering.com/1015281241841003

Can't remember if you already ordered? Log in to TreeRing to find out or contact Yearbook chair, Lauren Nicholls, at yearbookpics.sce@gmail.com.
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We Need YOU in our Pta Next Year!

The Nominating committee is now accepting nominations for PTA officer positions for next year.  If you are interested in nominating someone or YOURSELF, please contact any member of the nominating committee.  If you are interested in working on a committee next year, please let them know that as well.

Here is the timeline for nominations and elections:
  • Now - April:  Nominating committee will be accepting nominations.
  • In the April PTA meeting, the Nominating committee will present the slate of nominees to the general membership.  Please note that nominations can continue to be accepted, but we must present the final list of nominees to PTA membership 10 days before the April PTA meeting.  Any nominations that come in after that will have to be presented on the floor of the May PTA meeting.
  • In the May PTA meeting, we will hold elections for PTA officers for next school year.
  • On July 1, the new officers officially begin their term.
Officer terms are one year.  However, you can serve another 1 year term after that.

If you have any questions or nominations, please contact a member of the Nominating Committee.
  • Sarah Wohldmann at swohldmann@gmail.com
  • Jessi Andricks at jessiandricks@gmail.com
  • Deborah Killion at deborah.killion@gmail.com
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Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year​
  • Tuesday, March 7: Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, March 14 6:30pm:  PTA meeting
  • March 20-24  Spring Book Fair
  • Thursday, March 23:   Family Night at the Book Fair and Family Heart Hop
  • Friday, March 24: Early Release.  School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Friday, March 31:  Teacher Work Day
  • April 3-7: Spring Break
  • Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting
  • Thursday, April 13 Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
  • Friday, April 21: Teacher Work Day
  • Tuesday, May 9: Early Release. School dismisses at 1:45pm
  • Tuesday, May 16 6:30pm: PTA meeting
  • Thursday, May 18 5:30-7:30: International Night on the field behind the school
  • Tuesday, May 23 5:30-7:30pm Open House at 2600 Timber Drive (temporary space while Swift Creek is being rebuilt)
  • Monday, May 29: Memorial Day.  No School for students or staff.
  • Wednesday, June 7 9:30am:  5th grade awards ceremony on the field behind the school
  • Friday, June 9:  Last Day of School.
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This Week in Pictures

We had so much fun with Read Across America week!  From Mixed Up Clothing day to wearing green to our teachers as book characters, everyone got involved and made this a great week. 

On Thursday (Read Across America Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday), we had dozens of guest readers in our classrooms.  They had so much fun sharing some of their favorite books with our eager students! Thank you to everyone who volunteered!

Thank you to our Literacy Coach, Mrs. McKoy, and Media Specialist, Mrs. Green, for making this week so special.  Also thank you to our staff for encouraging the love of reading in our students!
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Swift Creek Visual Artists Rock!  Over 30 pieces of original work are on display at Crossroads I outside the board room for the month of March.  Thank you to Mrs. McIntyre for helping our students ROAR and for sharing our students' work with the WCPSS Board of Education.
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Love these happy thoughts that are on the door of the media center.
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