Swift Creek Elementary PTA

SCES PTA Week of Dec 5 -- Monday is Early Release

12/4/2022

Happy New Week!

This week has really shown what a strong community we have at the Creek. We have come together to support each other in heartbreak and opened our hearts to our community.

Words cannot express how much I appreciate being part of this special community. Thank you and your family for all you do to support our students. Thank you to our staff members for dedicating their lives to our students and families. We are grateful for all of you.

If you have any questions, please contact any board member. We look forward to talking with you.

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, Dec 5 -- Early Release. School dismisses for students at 1:45.

The Positivity Project: Supporting OtherS when they Struggle

This week in the Positivity Project, students are learning about another aspect of the Other People Matter mindset: Supporting Others When They Struggle.

Wow! What a Book Fair!

Thank you to everyone for a fabulous book fair week! We had over $11,000 in sales this week. Profits from the Book Fair go directly to our school library and books throughout the school!

A BIG SHOUT OUT to Book Fair chair, Kristen Sherman, for organizing the the Fall book fair. It is a HUGE undertaking, where you essentially put your life on hold for the entire week as you help students, staff, and families get the books they want. Kristen, we thank you so much for your hard work and dedication in getting books in the hands of our students.

Also, thank you to all the volunteers who helped through the week, whether during preview or sales days. I know that Kristen greatly appreciates YOUR help and we couldn't have a successful book fair without you!

Weekly Wellness

REMINDER: The final Advanced Run Club is Wednesday, December 7th at 8:00 am.
If it's raining, the Run Club will be moved to the gym.

DECEMBER - the perfect time to start to practice mindfulness!

Approaching the end of the year and the holiday season is a busy and stressful time! Because of this, there is no better time to start mindfulness practices for yourself and your family. Start these practices now and continue them through the new year. Take a moment to read through this great article with AMAZING mindfulness activities you can try with your whole family. Be consistent, have fun with it and see the difference it makes!

Need Volunteers for Winter Glow Dance on Dec 16

Only two and half weeks left until Winter Break. To help our children keep roaring through this month of anticipation and excitement, the school's Behavioral Health committee is once again hosting a positive behavior incentive called the Winter Glow Dance. This event will occur on Friday, Dec 16.

We need volunteers for each grade level so this event can run smoothly.
To help, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/scesGlows2022

Remember: You must be a registered Wake County volunteer to participate. To register to be a volunteer, contact the front office.

Need Your Help with these Hospitality Events

The SCES PTA has two great opportunities this month for you to help show how much our staff is appreciated! Hospitality Chair, Kristen Sherman, is seeking donations for two upcoming events.

Please contact Kristen via text/call at 602-828-1130 or email at kmartaz73@gmail.com with any questions. Thank you all for your support!! These events would not be possible without all of you!

Cookie Exchange: Friday, Dec 16

On Friday, December 16, 2022 a cookie exchange will be held for all staff. You can donate homemade or store-bought cookies so each staff member will be able to take home an assortment of yummy holiday treats. Please sign up to donate cookies via the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/scesCookies22

Donate Gift Cards

On Tuesday, December 20, 2022, each SCES staff member will receive a gift of treats, trinkets and gift cards. To help make these gifts possible, please sign up to donate $10.00 gift cards to anywhere you like via the following link:

https://tinyurl.com/scesHoliday22

WAtch Dogs Kickoff Meeting, Tues Dec 13 at 5:30

Thanks to our new Top Dog, Mr. Timothy Sutton, our Watch DOGS program is returning to the Creek.

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.

More information will be presented at our kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Dec 13 at 5:30pm. We will meet in the media center. Pizza will be served, so your RSVP is VERY IMPORTANT.

If you have questions, please email our new Watch DOGS account at watchdogs.swiftcreek@gmail.com.

Thank you for Your Support of our Angel Tree

Thank you to everyone who signed up to sponsor an angel on Macedonia United Methodist Church's Angel Tree. Our slots filled up quickly! We appreciate your generosity.

BE AN ELF FOR SNOOPY'S WORKSHOP

Thank you to everyone who have donated items to this very special project. We have a few items remaining on our wish list. All of these items are due by Saturday, Dec 10. If you sign up to donate an item, please coordinate with Marie Dexter (mariecdexter@gmail.com 919-602-9993) for pick up.

Want to help but don't want to do the shopping? You also have the option to Venmo money to Marie Dexter at @Marie-Dexter-1.

For more information, see https://tinyurl.com/scesSnoopy2022

Thank you so much for your help with this very special project!

Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year

Monday, Dec 5: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30pm: December PTA meeting in the media center and online
Wednesday, Dec 21: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Thursday, Dec 22 - Monday, Jan 2: Winter Break.

This Week in Pictures

Thank you to everyone for attending our Literacy Night! Students had a lot of fun picking out a free book, while families learned how they can help their child with literacy at home! We appreciate all the hard work that the staff put in to this event. It was a LONG day for them, but so worth it!

Reminder from Mrs. Chadwick about the Winter Glow Dance

Deadline for Discount is Dec 31: 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 $35 with the early bird discount. You also have the chance to be entered in a drawing to earn a FREE camp experience.

SCES Week of Nov 28 -- Book Fair This week, Literacy Night on Thursday

11/27/2022

Hello Swift Creek families,

We hope you've had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday with your family. Hope you got lots of rest! The next three weeks (until Winter Break) are going to be busy at the Creek.

This week is the Book Fair! All profits from the Book Fair benefit our school library!
Thursday night is Family Night at the Book Fair and a very important Literacy Night. Our staff have been working very hard on activities that will help you support your child's literacy at home. We hope everyone can come out and participate.
Starting Monday, students will begin earning coupons for the Winter Glow Dance on Dec 16. Be sure to check out Mrs. Chadwick's (our school counselor) letter below.
AND with this season of giving, we have many, many, MANY opportunities for you to give back to our Swift Creek community. We appreciate your support.

We hope you have a spectacular week! If you have any questions, please contact any board member. We look forward to talking with you.

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

Book Fair in the media center all week.
Thursday, Dec 1
- 5:00-7:30 Family Night at the Book Fair in the media center
- 5:30-7:30pm: Literacy Night

The Positivity Project: Kindness

This week in the Positivity Project, students will be learning about the character strength of Kindness.

Book Fair is This Week!

The Fall Scholastic Book Fair will be held Monday, November 28 - Friday, December 2, 2002. Our theme is "Building Great Readers."

Here is the link for our fair home page: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementaryfall22

At the fair, we will also have boxes of books from which each child will be able to select FREE book. These books are from previous book fairs or were purchased with Scholastic or PTA funds for this specific purpose.

Below is the schedule for the week. If you are new to book fairs, here is a brief explanation of what happens on preview and shopping days.

On Preview Days, each class will visit the book fair and see the wide selection of books that we have to offer. Students will pick out a few of their favorites and create a wish list. These wish lists will be sent home so parents can decide which (if any) books they'd like their child to purchase during a shopping day.
On Shopping Days, students will again visit the book fair. On this day, every student will receive a free book from a set of preselected items. (These are not items being sold at the current book fair.) Students with money will also be able to purchase books at this time.
On Family Night, your entire family is welcome to come shop the fair!

Go to our fair's home page on the Scholastic website: https://www.scholastic.com/bf/swiftcreekelementaryfall22
Scroll to the middle of the page and click Get Started in the eWallet box.
Click Create eWallet.
Create a Scholastic account, if you don't have one already. Follow the remaining steps to create your eWallet.
Share the eWallet link with family and friends if they wish to contribute funds for student purchases.

When your child checks out at the fair, the cashier will select the eWallet from the register and use it for your purchase.

NOTE: After the book fair is over, any leftover funds will remain on your eWallet account. Scholastic does NOT return unused funds. You can use these funds to purchase items online or at a future Scholastic book fair.

Donate Funds to Teachers and Staff

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 Opportunities During the Fair

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-fall

Please feel free to contact Kristen with any additional questions about the Book Fair! Here's to Building Great Readers!

Art Supplies Needed for Literacy Night

If you have any of the following laying around your house that you no longer need, please consider donating it to the art room this week!

You can send these items to school with your child. Make sure they are labelled Mrs. McIntyre.

Weekly Wellness: Advanced Run Club Returns

Just a reminder ...

If your 4th or 5th grader is in the Advanced Run Club, they will meet on Wednesday, Nov 30 at 8:00am on the track. This week, they will work on some sprinting drills.

If you have any questions, please contact Healthy Lifestyles chair, Lisa Kropilak at lmd0925@aol.com.

The Winter Glow Dance REturns, Dec 16

After a 2 year pandemic caused hiatus, the Winter Glow dance returns to Swift Creek. We have many new families since our last celebration in 2019, so here is a letter from Mrs. Chadwick, our school counselor explaining this event. If you have additional questions, please contact your child's teacher.

Ways You Can Help Support the Winter Glow Dance

Donate items! While the PTA is purchasing most of the items for the dance, we are looking for donations of winter themed stickers for the holiday cards and a few other items.
Volunteer to help on Friday, Dec 16. You want to get your groove on with your child. Volunteer to help. Slots will be added to the sign up as soon as grade level times are confirmed.

Sign up to donate items or volunteer (slots coming soon) at https://tinyurl.com/scesGlows2022

Our Watch DOGS Program REturns

Thanks to our new Top Dog, Mr. Timothy Sutton, our Watch DOGS program is returning to the Creek. More information will be available at a booth during Literacy Night. Also, mark your calendar for a tentative kickoff meeting on Tuesday, Dec 13 at 5:30 in the media center.

If you have questions, please email our new Watch DOGS account at watchdogs.swiftcreek@gmail.com.

Support Macedonia Church's Angel Tree

Again this year, Macedonia United Methodist Church will have an Angel Tree that supports our most in need students and families at SCES. This year, our families needs are greater than ever.

If you are interested in helping, sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E0F4DA8AF2CA6FE3-sces3.

Be an Elf for Snoopy's Workshop

Dr. Barr and Student Support services are creating a Snoopy's workshop so our Backpack Buddy students can purchase items for their loved ones. We are looking for donations and volunteers for this very special project.
Some things are due by Saturday, Dec 3 and some by Saturday, Dec 10.
Want to help but don't want to do the shopping? You also have the option to Venmo money to Marie Dexter at @Marie-Dexter-1.
For more information, see https://tinyurl.com/scesSnoopy2022

Thank you so much for your help with this very special project!

Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year

Monday, Nov 28 - Friday, Dec 2: Fall Book Fair
Thursday, Dec 1 5:30-7:30pm: Family Night at the Book Fair. Literacy Night. More details will be coming home from the school soon. Be sure to check your Tuesday folders for a flyer.
Monday, Dec 5: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30pm: December PTA meeting in the media center and online
Wednesday, Dec 21: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Thursday, Dec 22 - Monday, Jan 2: Winter Break.

This Week at the Creek

Congratulations to our Teacher and IA of the Year!

Congratulations to our Teacher of the Year, Mrs. King, who is an incredible kindergarten teacher. She has been with Swift Creek for 3 (or 4) years now after student teaching with us. Her talents have been felt by ALL our students at the Creek!

Congratulations to our IA of the year, Mrs. Hindi, who just happens to be Mrs. King's IA. But as you know, IAs are everywhere in the building, and Mrs. Hindi is no exception. You can find her doing a multitude of tasks throughout the day and she is always wearing a smile.

Congratulations to you both! You definitely represent Swift Creek very well!

You Say Yummy, I Say Pie!

Thank you to everyone who donated a pie for our staff members on Tuesday. We had exactly enough pies for all our staff members and transportation staff. Kristen Sherman, our tireless Hospitality chair, distributed the pies on Tuesday morning and the staff was giddy with delight. Here are some pictures of all those amazing pies!!!

SCES PTA Week of Nov 21 -- Thanksgiving is Almost here!

11/20/2022

Hello everyone!

Can you believe that we are at the week of Thanksgiving? The old saying is so true. "The days are long but the years fly by!"

As I reflect on my blessings this week, I list near the very top how lucky our family is to be part of this special community. It is fitting that during this week of Gratitude, Swift Creek held its first Celebration of Brilliance on Wednesday. These celebrations always bring on a range of emotions -- from bright smiles to goosebumps to tears of joy. Our staff really knows how to honor and celebrate our students. Thank you to all the parents who came out to celebrate as well. Your presence means so much!

We wish you and your families a very Happy Thanksgiving. We hope your days are full of tradition, laughter, and love.

We look forward to seeing you back at school bright and early on Monday, Nov 28. And remember that week is Book Fair week, so be sure to set up your child's e-Wallet during the break. It will make their shopping much easier!

If you have any questions, please contact any board member. We look forward to talking with you.

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

Wednesday, Nov 23 - Nov 25: Thanksgiving Break. No School for staff or students.

The Positivity Project: Gratitude

This week, students continue learning about the character strength of Gratitude.

Minutes from Tuesday's PTA meeting

Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday's PTA meeting. It was nice to see so many faces.

Here are some highlights from the meeting:

Second grade presented about what is happening in ELA, Science, Social Studies, and Math in their classrooms. Their enthusiasm was so awesome to watch!
We approved two minor budget adjustments:
- A $500 line item was added to income and expense for the Cougar Counter.
- The expense line item for Spirit Wear was increased from $250 to $500 so that we could order new car magnets. (We are currently out of stock.)
Mrs. Smith gave the Principal Report. She highlighted Literacy Night (which will be on Thursday, Dec 1 from 5:30-7:30), transportation issues, and gave thanks to everyone for all they do for our community.
If your child rides the bus, Mrs. Smith shared two very important links:
- Here Comes the Bus APP
- Bus/Transportation Live Updates -- This page is updated every 15 minutes.

Thanks to our incredible PTA secretary, Tina Chadwick, you can read the full minutes from here.

Weekly wellness

REMINDER: There is no Advanced Run Club on Wednesday 11/23. We will resume on NOVEMBER 30th with some sprinting drills!
Here are some photos from the last run club meeting, where we learned about pacing and running long distance.

Did you know that there are many family friendly 5K’s in our area?!

It’s a great opportunity to get outdoors and be active as a family. Also, many are for a great cause! It always feels good to do good!

Check if your town is hosting a Turkey Trot or other future runs.
Jingle Bell Run in Raleigh is a great one and there is a running category for kinds 10 and under.

Here is the link to sign up for the Jingle Bell Run!

If you are able to sign up for any runs over the holidays, be sure to take photos and please send email them to LMD0925@aol.com

The Wellness Committee wishes the Swift Creek family a very Happy Thanksgiving! Thank you for all of your support!

Fall Book Fair: Nov 28 - Dec 2

Students will preview the fair on Monday and Tuesday to create wish lists to bring home.
Shopping days are Wednesday and Thursday.

Family Night is BACK! Thursday, Dec 1

This year we are once again able to welcome parents/families/caregivers to come shop the fair in person on Family Night! We have been unable to host a Family Night since the fall of 2019 and are thrilled to welcome everyone back to the fair! Family Night will be held on Thursday, December 1 and will coincide with Literacy Night at Swift Creek. All purchases through the Book Fair benefit our school!

Set Up an e-Wallet for Your Child

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 if for the Fall 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.

Donate Funds to Teachers and Staff

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 Opportunities During the Fair

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-fall

Please feel free to contact Kristen with any additional questions about the Book Fair! Here's to Building Great Readers!

Important: Literacy night Thursday, Dec 1 5:30-7:30

You won't want to miss Literacy Night on Thursday, Dec 1. During this time, you will have the opportunity to visit your child's classroom and learn how you can help your child's Literacy at home. Our teachers and staff are working very hard to create this informative event, so please join us.

After you are done, be sure to stop by the Book Fair and pick up some new books for your child. All proceeds from the fair go to our school library!

Our Students are Enjoying the Cougar Counter

The Cougar Counter is a small store run by the PTA with the goal to help our students learn about the value of money. Small items, such as pencils, erasers, highlighters and more, are available for sale on Friday mornings from 8:45-9:10. The Cougar Counter is open to 1st - 5th graders.

Sarah is looking for volunteers to help at the Counter. Please note that to participate you must be:

a registered volunteer with Wake County Public Schools. To register to be a volunteer, visit the front office. You must register AT the school.
a paid member of the PTA for the 2022-23 school year.

Sign Up Now to help! https://tinyurl.com/CougarCounter22

Here is the awesome Sarah Wohlmann who volunteered at the Counter this Friday, with her girls. They were beaming the ENTIRE time. :-)

Our Lost and Found is growing by Leaps and Bounds

With these up and down temperatures, our Lost and Found is multiplying. Do you see an item that might be yours? Please check out our Lost and Found rack in the front lobby. A great time to do this would be during Literacy Night on Thursday, Dec 1.

To help keep items out of the Lost and Found, please label your child's jacket with their name, so we can return items to their owners quickly!

Where is the Bus?

Because WCPSS transportation is short drivers, there are times when messages get sent to parents about the need for students to be picked up from school.
If your child rides the bus, make sure you have the Here Comes the Bus app. There is also a website that can be accessed to check on transportation and that is updated every 15 minutes.

NC Poetry Society Contest: Deadline Feb 1

Our 4th graders recently completed a poetry series with our writer in residence Michael Beadle. Mr. Beadle and our 4th grade teachers say the poems students wrote are incredible!

Mr. Beadle wanted to share the following contest with our students.

https://www.ncpoetrysociety.org/studentcontests/

Mark Your Calendars

Wednesday, Nov 23-Friday, Nov 25: Thanksgiving Holiday.
Monday, Nov 28 - Friday, Dec 2: Fall Book Fair
Thursday, Dec 1 5:30-7:30pm: Family Night at the Book Fair. Literacy Night. More details will be coming home from the school soon. Be sure to check your Tuesday folders for a flyer.
Monday, Dec 5: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30pm: December PTA meeting in the media center and online
Wednesday, Dec 21: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Thursday, Dec 22 - Monday, Jan 2: Winter Break.

this Week at the Creek

Reading is fundamental and EVERYWHERE! I love this alphabet display that Mr. Hines has in the gym.

In this month of Thankfulness and Gratitude, 5th grade has an "I am Thankful for" display outside Mrs. Boyd's room. It is so interesting to read what our 5th graders are Thankful for. And no, they don't all say recess!

Our CCR students are celebrating what they are thankful for with these adorable turkeys!

Our kindergarten teachers are finding fun, creative ways for our students to learn in reading and math!

Camp Invention: Discount Deadline Dec 31

SCES Week of Nov 14 -- A Full Week of Gratitude

11/13/2022

Hello everyone!

Last week was just crazy! Thankfully, we have a nice routine full week ahead. Some highlights for the upcoming week.

We hope you can join us for our monthly PTA meeting on Tuesday, Nov 15 at 6:30pm. Second grade will be sharing about the wonderful things going on in their classrooms. We also need 20 people to attend the meeting, so we can vote on a couple of budget amendments for the school year. We hope you can join us!
On Wednesday, we will have our first Celebration of Brilliance for the school year. These events always highlight the very best at Swift Creek. We have so many incredible students and staff members to celebrate. I always leave these celebrations either in happy tears or with a bucket full of joy. If your child is being recognized, your teacher will have sent you a message. If your child is not being recognized this time, we will have another celebration in March. So your turn is coming!

We are so grateful for all you give to our community -- your donations, your time, your energy, your smiles. Our future at the Creek is so bright because of YOU!

If you have any questions, please contact any board member. We look forward to talking to you.

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

Tuesday, Nov 15 6:30pm: PTA meeting in the media center. You can also join us virtually at http://tinyurl.com/scesPTAMeet
Wednesday, Nov 16: Celebration of Brilliance. Each grade level will hold its first Celebration of Brilliance for the 2022-23 school year. If your child is being recognized, you should have received a notification from your child's teacher.

The Positivity Project: Gratitude

This week, students will learn about the character strength of Gratitude.

Last WEek Was School Psychology Awareness Week

During the week of November 7-11, 2022 schools throughout the United States will celebrate National School Psychology Week (NSPW) to highlight the important work school psychologists and other educators do to help all students thrive. This year's theme is "Together We Shine" which is derived from how we see hope after several challenging years. We have all faced difficulties created by the pandemic, social injustice and inequity, economic stress, and challenges to mental and physical health. Reconnecting with others and reestablishing the sense of being valued parts of a greater whole empowers students and adults to find purpose and possibility.

A big shout out to our school psychologist Ms. Broomfield, who is an integral part of our Student Support Services team. THANK YOU, Ms. Broomfield for all you do for our students.

Tuesday: Intervention Coordinator & Instructional Coach Day

This week, we celebrate our unsung heroes, the intervention specialists. They work so very hard with our students outside the classroom to individually address their needs so the student can get back up to grade level.

Please send a big thank you this week to these ladies:

Ms. McKoy -- Instructional Facilitator & Literacy Coach
Mrs. Aman -- Reading Intervention
Mrs. Schmitz -- Math Intervention

Tuesday: Nov PTA meeting at 6:30pm

Please come join us for our Nov PTA meeting THIS TUESDAY at 6:30pm in the media center. You can also attend virtually at http://tinyurl.com/scesPTAMeet

Here is our agenda:

Presentation from 2nd grade about what is happening in their classrooms
Budget updates -- WE NEED YOU in attendance to vote on these budget changes.
- Addition of Cougar Counter to the budget (income and expense)
- Increase expense for Spirit Wear to be able to order new car magnets
Committee Updates
Principal's Report

Fun Run Final Wrap Up!

I'm afraid that I have forgotten to post this lovely, heartwarming video from Fun Run committee chair, Annie Pilz, the last couple weeks.

Two of the incentives for donating money to the Fun Run are the chance to win an Amazon gift card.

In this delightful video, Annie and Alexa share with us the winners of these two prizes:

For students who raised $100 or more, the chance to win a $50 Amazon gift card.
For EVERY student who submitted a donation, the chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.

Check it out now!

Congratulations to our winners! And THANK YOU to everyone who donated.

WE ARE HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL!!!! Donate a Pie today!

On Tuesday, November 22, we hope to provide all staff, including the bus and van drivers, with a yummy pie to enjoy during the Thanksgiving break. This will require approximately 80 pies!!

Pies MUST be store bought. All types/flavors of pie are welcome, however for storage purposes, pies that do not require refrigeration are ideal. If you prefer, you can provide a monetary donation to me via Venmo (@kmartaz73) and I will happily do the shopping for you.

Please review the available slots below and click on the button to sign up. Please indicate the number of pies you will donate. Items can be delivered to my residence at 105 Tower Hamlet Dr. Cary, or feel free to text/call/email me to arrange for another location, including your residence. I can be reached at 602-828-1130 or kmartaz73@gmail.com.

In order to provide the freshest items, if possible, please purchase and donate your pie starting Friday, November 18, and no later than Monday, November 21.

Please reach out to me with any questions. Thank you so much!
Kristen Sherman, PTA Hospitality Chair kmartaz73@gmail.com

Sign Up at https://tinyurl.com/scesPie22

Weekly Wellness: Thankfulness How Gratitude Can Help Your Health

From our Healthy Lifestyles committee. If you have suggestions or questions, contact our Healthy Lifestyles chair, Lisa Kropilak at lmd0925@aol.com.

Gratitude is a habit and practice that may actually change your perception of well-being.

“Clinical trials indicate that the practice of gratitude can have dramatic and lasting
effects in a person’s life. It can lower blood pressure and improve immune function.”

Here’s a simple way to get started:

Write these down before you go to bed or share them around the dinner table. In five minutes, you can practice gratitude.

1.  Health: What did your body do for you today?
Did you know you take about 8 million breaths a year? Your feet can take you up a mountain; your arms can hold someone you love. Take a minute to marvel at the finely tuned machinery of your body, and thank yourself for the steps you take every day to keep it safe and healthy.

2. Eat: What did you feed your body to nourish yourself today?

Was it an old favorite, something you made or something new and different?
Take a minute to savor an especially yummy meal. And look into some healthy recipes.

3. Activity: What did you do that you really enjoyed today?

Did you give it your all when exercising today, or find a quiet moment to reflect? Take a minute to think back on one particularly awesome moment.

4. Relationship: Whom do you look forward to connecting with?

Is it someone who has your back or makes you laugh until you cry? Take a minute to smile as you think about this special
person. Then make plans to meet!

5. Time: What are you doing right now?

Every single day you wake up with 24 brand new hours. The past is history, the future is a mystery and today is a gift. That’s why they call it the present! Take a minute to be thankful for the gift of time, including any extra time you have right now for your family or yourself.

Sources:  https://www.heart.org/en/healthy-living/healthy-lifestyle/mental-health-and-wellbeing/thankfulness-how-gratitude-can-help-your-health

Reminder: Next Advanced Run Club dates for 4th and 5th graders are:
11/16 2 @ 8 am  THEME: Sprint, Relays and various types of Track & Field options
11/30 @ 8 am
12/7 @ 8 am

FAll Book Fair: Nov 28 - Dec 2

Students will preview the fair on Monday and Tuesday to create wish lists to bring home.
Shopping days are Wednesday and Thursday.

Help Us Earn Money through Box Tops

Each week in November, 1 lucky scanner will win 5,000 Bonus Box Tops for their school — and the week of Giving Tuesday (11/22-29), we'll DOUBLE the prize to 10,000 Bonus Box Tops. Plus, we'll match each prize and give it to a school in need.

A new winner will be drawn each week, so keep scanning your receipts all month long. Winners will be notified approximately one week after each entry period. Sweepstakes ends Giving Tuesday.

If you have questions, please contact Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen at jenaemarie@gmail.com.

Link Your Grocery Store Loyalty Card!

For many families, food is a big part of your holiday traditions. Did you know that you can earn money for Swift Creek while you shop? All you need to do is link your grocery story loyalty card. Do it now so you will start earning that money soon!

If you have questions, please contact Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen, at jenaemarie@gmail.com.

Harris Teeter VIC Card
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 send your VIC number along with the name associated with the card to Jenae at jenaemarie@gmail.com.

Lowes Food
Lowes 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.

Publix
Are 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!

Mark Your Calendars

Wake County Calendar for 2022-23 School Year

Tuesday, Nov 15 6:30pm: November PTA meeting in the media center and online
Wednesday, Nov 16: Celebration of Brilliance
Wednesday, Nov 23-Friday, Nov 25: Thanksgiving Holiday.
Monday, Nov 28 - Friday, Dec 1: Fall Book Fair
Monday, Dec 5: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Tuesday, Dec 13 6:30pm: December PTA meeting in the media center and online
Wednesday, Dec 21: Early Release Day. School dismisses at 1:45.
Thursday, Dec 22 - Monday, Jan 2: Winter Break.

Message from Mr. Propst: Check Your Bus Status

Happy Veteran's Day

Good afternoon, Swift Creek families. To all of our veterans, thank you for your service. Our students have learned about bravery in the Positivity Project this week. Your efforts stand as a shining example of bravery for all of us.

Our AP, Mrs. Smith, asked that I share this important message regarding transportation with you all.

Hello SCES families, we are aware that the transportation department continues to experience severe bus driver shortages. Currently, WCPSS Transportation Department continues to report that they are still short of the number of required bus drivers to cover assigned bus routes for the 2022-2023 school year.

Therefore, we are asking families to please exercise grace, patience, and understanding throughout these challenging times. Your child may experience uncovered and/or double back routes that will cause significant delays. Please check the WCPSS Live Bus Updates, which are updated every 15 minutes for the most up to date bus transportation information. When we are notified as a school, we will ask classroom teachers to send a Talking Points message to inform parents/guardians. Therefore, we ask for you to download the Talking Points app to receive messages from your child’s teacher. If you have additional questions, you can contact Assistant Principal, ShaRhonda Smith via email ssmith18@wcpss.net.

If your child is a bus rider, please review their assigned bus route by clicking on the following link: https://www.wcpss.net/Page/25700.

Yours,
Darrell Propst, Principal

NC Poetry Society Student Contest: Deadline Feb 1

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Check out these pictures from the Kindergarten Fall Festival!

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Highlights This Week

The Positivity Project: Supporting OtherS when they Struggle

Wow! What a Book Fair!

Weekly Wellness

Need Volunteers for Winter Glow Dance on Dec 16

Need Your Help with these Hospitality Events

WAtch Dogs Kickoff Meeting, Tues Dec 13 at 5:30

Thank you for Your Support of our Angel Tree

BE AN ELF FOR SNOOPY'S WORKSHOP

Mark Your Calendars

This Week in Pictures

Deadline for Discount is Dec 31: Camp Invention

SCES Week of Nov 28 -- Book Fair This week, Literacy Night on Thursday

Highlights This Week

The Positivity Project: Kindness

Book Fair is This Week!

Art Supplies Needed for Literacy Night

Weekly Wellness: Advanced Run Club Returns

The Winter Glow Dance REturns, Dec 16

Our Watch DOGS Program REturns

Support Macedonia Church's Angel Tree

Be an Elf for Snoopy's Workshop

Mark Your Calendars

This Week at the Creek

SCES PTA Week of Nov 21 -- Thanksgiving is Almost here!

Highlights This Week

The Positivity Project: Gratitude

Minutes from Tuesday's PTA meeting

Weekly wellness

Fall Book Fair: Nov 28 - Dec 2

Important: Literacy night Thursday, Dec 1 5:30-7:30

Our Students are Enjoying the Cougar Counter

Our Lost and Found is growing by Leaps and Bounds

Where is the Bus?

NC Poetry Society Contest: Deadline Feb 1

Mark Your Calendars

this Week at the Creek

Camp Invention: Discount Deadline Dec 31

SCES Week of Nov 14 -- A Full Week of Gratitude

Highlights This Week

The Positivity Project: Gratitude

Last WEek Was School Psychology Awareness Week

Tuesday: Intervention Coordinator & Instructional Coach Day

Tuesday: Nov PTA meeting at 6:30pm

Fun Run Final Wrap Up!

WE ARE HALFWAY TO OUR GOAL!!!! Donate a Pie today!

Weekly Wellness: Thankfulness How Gratitude Can Help Your Health

FAll Book Fair: Nov 28 - Dec 2

Help Us Earn Money through Box Tops

Link Your Grocery Store Loyalty Card!

Mark Your Calendars

Message from Mr. Propst: Check Your Bus Status

NC Poetry Society Student Contest: Deadline Feb 1

This Week at the Creek

Sign Up for Camp Invention TODAY!

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