Happy Memorial Day weekend!  We hope you and your family are enjoying some extra special time together and staying cool!

Only 11 days left to the school year!  Here is what is coming up in the next couple of weeks.

Have a wonderful week!

Marie

PS If you are receiving this email, you might want to add me to your safe senders list.  For some folks, these emails have started going to their spam or junk folders. I assume because there are so many folks in the BCC field. ;-)

Monday: No School

Just a reminder that Monday is Memorial Day and there is no school.  See you back at the Creek on Tuesday!

Reminder: EOGs for 3, 4, and 5th Graders Start this Week!

• Wednesday, May 28 – 3rd Grade ELA Testing
• Thursday, May 29 – 4th and 5th Grade ELA Testing
• Friday, May 31 – 3rd Grade Math
• Monday, June 3 – 4th and 5th Grade Math
• Tuesday, June 4 – 5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade Read to Achieve

Testing begins at 9:15 AM each day and it is very important that all students are on time to school on each of these days. 

Please make sure your child gets plenty of rest and eats a good breakfast before heading to school.  We know our Swifties will do their very best and make us proud!

Friday: Box Top Collection!
The Box Top Fairy will be making her rounds on Friday.  Please turn in your Box Tops and Coke bottle tops!  There will be one more collection on the last day of school.

Ordering School Supply Kitz
Buy your school supplies for next year today!  If you tried earlier and the website wasn't working, try again!!!!  I got it to work for me this morning. I am so happy to have that off my to do list!

Now through June 14, you can order your child's school supplies online from SchoolSupplyKitz at www.shopttkits.com.


Our school code is 38021!
  

If you have questions, please contact Lynn Kelly.  She is on the To line of this email.


End-of-Year Family Picnic: Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm
Current Swifty Creek families, former families, or incoming families!  Join us for an end-of-the-year picnic on the field on Thursday, June 6.  You bring the picnic dinner for your family and we'll provide the fun!

We hope to see you there!


We Also Need Volunteers for These Activities!

End of Year Family Picnic: Thursday, June 6 from 5-7
Come celebrate the end of another brilliant year with your Swifty Family.  This event takes place on Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm.  We are looking for folks to help set up and run some games!

5th Grade Graduation Celebration: Monday, June 10 11-12:30
After graduation, our 5th grade families celebrate on the field with cake, pictures, and games.  Can you please help with this event so our 5th grade parents can spend the time celebrating with their children?

We are also looking for someone to be Swifty Cougar for part of this time.  We'd love to include Swifty in some of our pictures!

Garden Parent for Next Year

Are you interested in being more involved in the garden next year?  We are looking for parents at each grade level, but especially in 3rd and 4th grades.  If you are interested, sign up today!

It Is Not Too Late to Sign Up for Camp Invention June 24-28!


Need a summer camp for June 24-28? Then look no further. Camp Invention will be at Swift Creek! This is a great opportunity to learn new STEM skills in a familiar environment with our Swifty staff! 

Both my girls participated last year and loved it. I’ve heard similar praise from other parents! 

Register at campinvention.org. 

For more information, contact Camp Director Monica Coles (mcoles@wcpss.net) or Camp Parent Marie Dexter (mariecdexter@gmail.com).  

Mark Your Calendars:

• May 27 – Memorial Day
• Thurs, June 6 5-7pm: End of Year Picnic on the field
• Friday, June 7 – Field Day
• Monday, June 10 5th grade graduation
• Tuesday, June 11 – Last Day of School

The final countdown is on!  We have only 16 days of school left!!!  :-O
The days are going to fly by!  So I hope you have a chance to enjoy all the excitement!

Thank you to everyone who attended the PTA meeting on Tuesday.  We passed the membership dues increase for next year, the summer budget, and elected new PTA officers for next year.  We appreciate you coming out and showing your support!

Have a wonderful week!
Marie

Thursday: Open House for Incoming Kindergarten Families 6-7pm

Do you know a family who has an incoming kindergartner?  Invite them to our Open House this Thursday!  Or bring your incoming kindergartner!  They will see the classrooms, meet the teachers, and just get an idea of what kindergarten will be like.  This is a great way to relieve some anxiety before the summer starts.

Order Your School Supply Kitz . . . Coming Soon!
This is one of my absolute favorite programs!  Save yourself the time of hunting for the "right" school supplies.  Order them now and have them delivered to Meet the Teacher in August.  Or if you can't attend Meet the Teacher the supplies will be delivered directly to your child's classroom.

This year you must order online.  I am waiting to hear from the company that our online portal is open.   As soon as I do, I will let everyone know.

If you don't use this program, that's okay.  I will email when the school supply lists are available.

5th Grade Talent Show: Curtain Call!
If your child wants to participate in the school Talent Show on Monday, June 10, they have one last chance to turn in a Talent Show form!  I will be going to the classrooms tomorrow to collect forms.

I am thrilled to say that we have a wide variety of acts this year.  From performances on piano to karate to singing to dancing to cheer, it is going to be FABULOUS!


Reminder: EOG Testing Schedule

• Wednesday, May 28 – 3rd Grade ELA Testing
• Thursday, May 29 – 4th and 5th Grade ELA Testing
• Friday, May 31 – 3rd Grade Math
• Monday, June 3 – 4th and 5th Grade Math
• Tuesday, June 4 – 5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade Read to Achieve

Testing begins at 9:15 AM each day and it is very important that all students are on time to school on each of these days. 

We need YOUR help on these days!  We need hall monitors and proctors!  Sign up today at EOG Help! You don't have to be a 3rd-5th grade parent to help!


Field Day Is Friday, June 7: We Need LOTS of Volunteers!
The schedule for Field Day is now available.  Ms. Graves does an amazing job organizing this annual event.  Be prepared to get a little wet!

Sign up at Field Day 2019.

We Still Need YOU!!!!

End of Year Family Picnic: Thursday, June 6 from 5-7
Come celebrate the end of another brilliant year with your Swifty Family.  This event takes place on Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm.  We are looking for folks to help set up and run some games!

5th Grade Graduation Celebration: Monday, June 10 11-12:30
After graduation, our 5th grade families celebrate on the field with cake, pictures, and games.  Can you please help with this event so our 5th grade parents can spend the time celebrating with their children?

We are also looking for someone to be Swifty Cougar for part of this time.  We'd love to include Swifty in some of our pictures!

Garden Gnomes over the Summer
Just because school is out doesn't mean that our garden won't be growing over the summer.  Please help us maintain the garden so it will be ready when students return in August.

Garden Parent for Next Year
Are you interested in being more involved in the garden next year?  We are looking for parents at each grade level, but especially in 3rd and 4th grades.  If you are interested, sign up today!

It Is Not Too Late to Sign Up for Camp Invention June 24-28!


Need a summer camp for June 24-28? Then look no further. Camp Invention will be at Swift Creek! This is a great opportunity to learn new STEM skills in a familiar environment with our Swifty staff! 

Both my girls participated last year and loved it. I’ve heard similar praise from other parents! 

Register at campinvention.org. 

For more information, contact Camp Director Monica Coles (mcoles@wcpss.net) or Camp Parent Marie Dexter (mariecdexter@gmail.com).  

Mark Your Calendars:

• Thurs, May 23 6-7pm -- Kindergarten Open House for our incoming Kindergartners.
• May 27 – Memorial Day
• Thurs, June 6 5-7pm: End of Year Picnic on the field
• Friday, June 7 – Field Day
• Monday, June 10 5th grade graduation, Talent Show
• Tuesday, June 11 – Last Day of School

Get Me Off this List! :-)
As the school year draws to a close, many families will be leaving our school next year.  Please let me know if you want to be removed from this email list next year.  If you know of an incoming family who might like to join, have them send me an email at mariecdexter@gmail.com.

I will be sending emails occasionally in the summer, so don't miss out! You can also stay in the loop by following us on Facebook:  
https://www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta or on Twitter @SCES_NC_PTA.


Advocacy Update: Budget Updates
The mission of the PTA is to advocate for our children, so here are some important budget issues that you might be interested in.

Monday: Wake County Commissioners Hold a Meeting to Discuss County Budget
In a recent email (and in the newsletter), I outlined the budget proposed by Wake County Superintendent Cathy Moore.  

The budget from the Wake County Commissioners falls $11M short of meeting the needs of the proposed budget.

The Wake County Commissioners are having two open meetings tomorrow where the public is welcome to come speak:

• 2:00pm Wake County Justice Center, 301 S. McDowell St. Raleigh, Room 2700
• 7:00pm Wake Co Commons Building, 4011 Carya Dr. Raleigh

Source: Great Schools in Wake at greatschoolsinwake.org

State Budget: House Vote Will Happen After Memorial Day

The NC House is voting on their version of the  State Budget and is expected to be voted on after Memorial Day.  

Here is a brief summary of some of the items in the budget.  This information comes from Public Schools First NC (a statewide, nonprofit organization). You can learn more at their website:   https://www.publicschoolsfirstnc.org/know-the-issues/education-budget/   

It is important to remember this budget is far from final. The budget negotiations will likely continue into the summer and this information will change as amendments are added. Keep checking back for updates!  

$10.4 billion of the 24.5 billion dollar budget would go towards K-12 public education. As the Senate prepares their version, here are some key comparisons between Gov. Cooper's proposed budget and the House budget. 


                             Gov. Cooper  (item 1)                  House (item 2)
Teacher Pay
Gov Cooper: Raises teacher pay an average of 9.1% over two years. All teachers get at least 3% raise. Starts in FY 2019-2020
House:  Raises teacher pay an average of 4.6%, only for veteran educators, starting in Calendar Year January 2020.

Principal Pay
Gov Cooper: Experience-based raises for school principals. Principals would earn more based on both experience as a principal and the size of the student body they lead. The plan also restores salary supplements for principals who hold advanced degrees.
House: Principals would receive an average raise of 10 percent. Raises are in accordance with size of student body and growth scores. Would begin in January 2020.

School Construction
Gov Cooper: $2B bond for construction, renovation needs for k-12 public schools.
House: No Bond

Master's Pay for Teachers
Gov Cooper: Restores Masters Pay for classroom teachers whose advanced degrees are in the subject they teach. $6.8 Million in both FY 2019-2020 and FY 2020-2021
House: Restores Masters Pay for classroom teachers whose advanced degrees are in the subject they teach. Teachers who began their studies after August 1, 2013 would qualify for a raise. $8 million in both FY 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Happy Mother's Day to all our Swifty moms!  We hope you are getting spoiled rotten today.  We appreciate all you do for us at the Creek!


After last week's craziness, this week will be a little calmer.  So hard to believe that we only have a month left!

Have a wonderful week!
Marie

Thank You for Making Our Teachers Feel Like Hollywood Stars!
Thank you to everyone for all you did for our teachers last week!  Such an incredible outpouring of letters, flowers, and treats.  I know the teachers were so grateful.

A special Thank You to Elizabeth Worthy, our Hospitality Chair, for organizing the entire week.  She set the themes for each day; she organized the teacher breakfast, the teacher luncheon, delivered gift bags, and so much more!  Elizabeth has been our Hospitality Chair for several years now and has done an incredible job.  If you get a chance, please thank her for everything she's done!

The Postivity Project (P2): The Other People Matter Mindset
This week, we wrap up our year long Positivity Project.  In class, students will discuss the Other People Mindset and review what they've learned throughout the year.

Thank you to everyone who responded to the P2 survey that went home with 3rd quarter report cards.  The responses were overwhelmingly positive and included some suggestions for how to improve communication at home next year!

Oh, yes. The Positivity Project will be back next year!  We can't wait.

Tuesday: Play60, PTA meeting, Chorus Concert
Tuesday is a busy day!

Newsletters Come Home in Tuesday Folders
The May edition of the Swift Creek Current will go home in Tuesday folders.  You can get a sneak peek today from the PTA website.

Play60 for 2nd - 5th grades 9:30-1:00
Additional volunteer slots have been added for this event, so if you want to volunteer, please sign up today.

PTA Meeting and Chorus Concert in the gym starting at 6:30pm
Our last PTA meeting of the year will be this Tuesday starting at 6:30pm.  We will be voting on several items for next year, including an increase in membership dues, our summer budget, and officers for next year.
The full agenda is at the end of this email.

Immediately following this meeting, the Cougar Chorus will have their last concert of the year.  This group is so awesome.  Ms. Sutton has done an incredible job working with 50(!) chorus members this year!  I hope you can attend and celebrate their brilliance!


Friday: 5th Grade Talent Show Forms are Due
If your child is interested in participating in the 5th grade Talent Show, forms are due this Friday.  If your child's act will include lyrics or dialogue, they will need to supply a hard copy version of their song or script for approval.  If you will have music with your act, you will also need to provide a copy of the music.

If you have questions, please reply to this email.  I also need parent volunteers to help with this event.  Sign up today at 5th Grade Talent Show!

Reminder: EOG Testing Schedule

• Wednesday, May 28 – 3rd Grade ELA Testing
• Thursday, May 29 – 4th and 5th Grade ELA Testing
• Friday, May 31 – 3rd Grade Math
• Monday, June 3 – 4th and 5th Grade Math
• Tuesday, June 4 – 5th Grade Science & 3rd Grade Read to Achieve

Testing begins at 9:15 AM each day and it is very important that all students are on time to school on each of these days. 

We need YOUR help on these days!  We need hall monitors and proctors!  Sign up today at EOG Help! You don't have to be a 3rd-5th grade parent to help!

We Also Need Volunteers for These Activities!

End of Year Family Picnic: Thursday, June 6 from 5-7
Come celebrate the end of another brilliant year with your Swifty Family.  This event takes place on Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm.  We are looking for folks to help set up and run some games!

5th Grade Graduation Celebration: Monday, June 10 11-12:30
After graduation, our 5th grade families celebrate on the field with cake, pictures, and games.  Can you please help with this event so our 5th grade parents can spend the time celebrating with their children?

We are also looking for someone to be Swifty Cougar for part of this time.  We'd love to include Swifty in some of our pictures!

5th Grade Talent Show: Monday, June 10 2:00pm
A great Swift Creek tradition is the 5th grade Talent Show.  Volunteers are needed on the day of the Talent Show as well as the three rehearsal days.  Can you help???  So far, no one has sign up. :(

Garden Gnomes over the Summer
Just because school is out doesn't mean that our garden won't be growing over the summer.  Please help us maintain the garden so it will be ready when students return in August.

Garden Parent for Next Year
Are you interested in being more involved in the garden next year?  We are looking for parents at each grade level, but especially in 3rd and 4th grades.  If you are interested, sign up today!

It Is Not Too Late to Sign Up for Camp Invention June 24-28!


Need a summer camp for June 24-28? Then look no further. Camp Invention will be at Swift Creek! This is a great opportunity to learn new STEM skills in a familiar environment with our Swifty staff! 

Both my girls participated last year and loved it. I’ve heard similar praise from other parents! 

Register at campinvention.org. 

For more information, contact Camp Director Monica Coles (mcoles@wcpss.net) or Camp Parent Marie Dexter (mariecdexter@gmail.com).  

Mark Your Calendars:

• Thurs, May 23 6-7pm -- Kindergarten Open House for our incoming Kindergartners.
• May 27 – Memorial Day
• Thurs, June 6 5-7pm: End of Year Picnic on the field
• Friday, June 7 – Field Day
• Monday, June 10 5th grade graduation
• Tuesday, June 11 – Last Day of School

Art Room Needs
Mrs. McIntyre needs these supplies for the art room.  Can you help?

The following items are desired for the art room:


On-going items for art room:

• used Legos
• wooden blocks
• art puzzles
• fabric
• yarn
• paper tubes
• baby wipes
• men's ties
• egg cartons
• paper drink trays
• sliding close gallon Ziploc bags
• sharpie markers all colors
• plastic bottle tops
• laundry detergent tops
• paper grocery bags
• old wooden brooms
• copy paper

new items for art room:

• ceramic tiles in plain colors 2-4" square
• used gift wrapping tissue paper
• sequins
• glitter glue
• old house paint brushes (like what you might throw away)
• CLEAN plastic squeezable ketchup and mustard containers

PTA Agenda for May 14 Meeting

Swift Creek Elementary
PTA Meeting
May 14, 2019

1. Call to Order
2. Approve Minutes from April Meeting
3. Vote on Membership Due Increase
4. Vote on Summer Budget
5. Vote on Officers for Next Year
6. Principal’s Report

Stay in the loop over the summer.  Follow us on FaceBook at https://www.facebook.com/swiftcreekespta/. Also, sign up for our PTA email! Send your email address to mariecdexter@gmail.com.
Membership Dues Increase
A portion of our membership dues goes to the National and State PTA.  The National PTA has not increased its fees since 2011. They might agree to a rate increase at this summer’s annual conference.  To pay for this expected increase, we propose raising membership dues to $8.

Summer Budget

Item
Budget

Agendas (for grades 3-5)
$875

Cougar Counter (restock supplies)
$100

Cultural Arts - grant application
$100

Fun Run flyers & envelopes
$100

Garden needs
$100

Hospitality: Teacher Breakfast and Popsicles for Meet the Teacher
$250

Insurance Bonding
$290

Spirit Wear
$300

Teacher Allocation Gift Cards
$125 per teacher
$4375

TOTAL
$6490.00


Officer Nominations for Next Year

• President – Tara Batemon
• Vice President 1 – Marie Dexter
• Vice President 2 – Deborah Killion
• Treasurer – Delores Ragsdale
• Secretary – Lauren Nicholls

​Hello everyone!


Oh my!  What a busy week ahead but most importantly it is Teacher Appreciation Week!  Please take a moment (or 3 or 4) to thank your child's teacher this week.  Don't forget our awesome specialists, TAs, and all the other teachers who touch your child's life!

Only 5 weeks left!  Take a deep breath and let's go!
Marie

Positivity Project (P2): Leadership
Only a couple more weeks of the Positivity Project!  This week, the students will be learning about the last character strength: Leadership.

What It Means
You value each member of your group and inspire people to do their best.

Why It Matters
For individuals, leadership is a way to achieve what you know is important, as groups of people invariably achieve more than individuals. If you want to achieve your vision for
the future, you need to inspire others to join you. As an individual’s ability to lead develops, so does that person’s confidence and sense of self-efficacy.

A group’s effectiveness and sense of inspiration is tied directly to the leader. Study after study shows that leaders (and managers) have the biggest influence on group success and morale. Leaders can be developed and it starts with character.


All Week:  Teacher Appreciation Week
Our teachers are stars!  Help celebrate their brilliance by participating in these activities this week.

• Monday -- Fan Mail!  Students write your teacher a thank you note.
• Tuesday -- Bring in supplies from your teacher's wish list.  Don't know what to get?  I always hear teachers asking forpencils (apparently these are the best kind to get cause they don't jam the pencil sharpener), glue sticks, dry erase markers, baby wipes, Lysol wipes, and paper.
• Wednesday -- Students are asked to bring their teacher a homemade gift!
• Thursday -- Students are asked to bring in their teacher's favorite snack item.
• Friday -- Wear your teacher's favorite color!

Tuesday and Thursday: Math Night at Food Lion from 5:30-7:00pm
Want to help your child make the connection between math and the real world? This is a great opportunity to show your child how much math there is in the grocery store.

• Tuesday, May 7 K-2
• Thursday, May 9 3-5

If you have children across grade levels, you are welcome to attend just one night.  The activities for all grade levels will be available both nights.

Wednesday: Walk or Bike to School
Exercise is a GREAT way to start your day!  Join Ms. Graves in the Food Lion parking lot at 8:30.  She and other staff members will lead us on a walk to the Creek.  Parents are welcome to walk with us!  If you are bringing your child but cannot stay, please notify a staff member.

Friday: Muffins with Mom
Thank you to all our Swifty moms for ALL they do!  Please join us from 8:00-8:45 for muffins or a granola bar and fruit.  This is a great opportunity to visit with your child's friends and their families.

Our Healthy Lifestyles chair, Nehal Outlaw, will also lead us in some Movement with Mom activities.

As you may guess, this is a popular event.  Please allow extra time for parking. You can park in the Swift Creek park, down by the exchange club (which is past the park), or in the Food Lion shopping center.

Also, please note that the school bell rings at 8:45am.  You must stay with your child until the bell rings.  DO NOT send your child to their class because the teachers are getting ready for the school day.

Next PTA Meeting is Tuesday, May 14
Our last PTA meeting of the year will be Tuesday, May 14 at 6:30pm.  We will be in the gym because our short meeting will be immediately followed by a Chorus concert.

We will be voting on several items in this meeting so it is very important that we have a quorum.  Here are the items on the agenda.

• Vote for PTA officers for next year.  Here are the nominations:
  • President -- Tara Batemon
  • Vice President 1 -- Marie Dexter
  • Vice President 2 -- Deborah Killion
  • Treasurer -- Delores Ragsdale
  • Secretary -- Lauren Nichols
• Vote on the summer budget.  These are the expenses that the PTA will incur between now and our first PTA meeting in Sept (when we officially approve the budget for the 2020-21 school year).
• Vote on increase in membership dues.  The National PTA is planning to increase their membership fees.  To cover the cost of this increase, we are proposing to raise membership dues to $8.  We have to vote on this item in the last general membership meeting of the year.  (Our current dues are $6.)

Need Volunteers for End-of-Grade Testing
End-of-grade testing will soon be upon us.  We need volunteers to be hall monitors and we need a few proctors.  If you can help, please sign up at  EOG Help.

Have You Been a Watch DOG this year?
Dads, uncles, cousins, grandfathers, sign up to be a Watch DOG before the year ends.  Your child will be so proud to have you at school for the day!  Sign up at Watch DOGs -- You pick the day!

Let's Celebrate Our Brilliant Year: End-of-Year Picnic
Mark Your Calendars!  Our End-of-Year picnic will be Thursday, June 6 from 5-7pm on the field behind the school.

Bring a picnic dinner for your family and we'll provide the fun (and the popsicles!).  We need your help to make this event a success!  Sign up today at End of Year Family Picnic

5th Grade Graduation Activities: Monday, June 10
Graduation day is sneaking up on us!  It will be here in no time.  Here is the schedule of events for the day.

• 9:30 -- Graduation in the gym
• 10:30 -- Awards in the classroom
• 11:00 - 12:30 -- Reach for the Stars Celebration on the field behind the school
• 2:00 -- Talent Show in the gym

We desperately need volunteers to help with these events.  Sign up today at Post Graduation Celebration, Talent Show

Parents, Talent Show forms will be sent home (again) in this week's Tuesday folder.  If your child is interested in participating, please return the form to your child's teacher ASAP.  The form is also available online at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/2/2/24227387/talent_show_application.pdf

Interested in Getting More Involved Next Year?
The end of one school year means it is time to start planning for next year!   Here are some ways that you can help!


PTA Membership Chair
We are in desperate need for someone to be our PTA membership chair next year.  The time commitment is high from Aug - beginning of Oct, but then is fairly quiet the rest of the school year.  Responsibilities include:

• Attending Meet the Teacher to sign up new members
• Sending home flyers in Tuesday folders to encourage parents to join
• Entering membership information in the NC PTA database (you can do this from home!)
• Working with our Treasurer to pay National and State PTA dues

Besides those basic responsibilities, you have the opportunity to make this position your own.  You can create a membership theme, have membership drives.  You get to meet so many of our AWESOME families.

If you are interested, simply reply to this email. :-)

Cougar Counter / School Store
We are at risk of not having our school store next year.  Students love the school store because they can purchase necessary items, such as pencils, highlighters, erasers, and more.  Very often, we make these items a little more fun, such as donut erasers or smelly highlighters.  The store also helps students learn about money.  (We love to sneak math in there.)

Responsibilities include:

• Having a table in the front lobby one morning at week from 8:45-9:10.  (If you can't do it every week, you can create a sign up genius and ask for volunteers.  They must be members of the PTA and registered Wake County school volunteers.)
• Ordering fun supplies for the kids
• Counting money and submitting expense reports to the Treasurer

This is such a great way to get to know our kids at the Creek!  If you are interested in this position, reply to this email.

Garden Gnomes and Garden Parents
Over the summer, we need volunteers to help our school garden continue to grow.  Families can sign up for a week of watering, weeding, and harvesting.

If you are interested, sign up at 
Garden Gnome -- Summer maintenance.  Please sign up for only 1 week.


Next school year, we are looking for parents at each grade level who can help our students work in the garden.  If you are interested, sign up at 
Garden Parent.

Mark Your Calendars

• May 6 - 10: Teacher Appreciation Week.  Here is the theme for each day.
• Tuesday, May 7 5:30-7-- K-2  Math Night at Food Lion
• Wednesday, May 8 -- Walk or Bike to School.  Meet at Food Lion parking lot at 8:30.
• Thursday, May 9 5:30-7pm -- 3-5 Math Night at Food Lion
• Friday, May 10 8:00-8:45am -- Muffins with Mom
• May 14 -- Play 60 for 2-5th grades. 
• May 23 6-7pm -- Kindergarten Open House.  Invite your friends and neighbors of incoming kindergartners.
• Thursday, June 6 -- End of year family picnic
• Friday, June 7 -- Field Day
• Monday, June 10 -- Graduation and Talent Show
• Tuesday, June 11 -- Last day of school.

Congratulations to our Distinguished PTA!
For the second year in a row, our PTA is being recognized as a DISTINGUISHED PTA by the NC PTA.  Congratulations to all our parents who make this possible!!!