I hope you saw Mr. Propst's very important message on Friday.
In other news, I have been informed that SCES will NOT move into the swing space during the 2023-2024 school year. You read that right - we will be here for another full school year. The transition to 2600 Timber Drive will take place in the summer of 2024. As always, I will keep you informed of further developments as I hear of them.
In addition, the Y will be providing after school care at the Creek soon. For more details, see Mr. Propst's full message at mr-propsts-message-feb-3-delay-in-school-move-after-school-care-and-lost-and-found.html
If you have any questions about either of developments, please contact Mr. Propst at the school. His email is [email protected].
Also, a reminder that there is NO PTA meeting this month because the second Tuesday of the month is Valentine's Day. We will meet again on March 14.
Thank you for all you do for our community!
President, Marie Dexter, [email protected]
Vice President 1, Sarah Wohldmann, [email protected]
Vice President 2, Jessi Andricks, [email protected]
Treasurer, Rebecca Simpson, [email protected]
Secretary, Tina Chadwick, [email protected]
Highlights This Week
- National School Counselor Week
- Tuesday, Feb 7: 5th grade will do an encore performance of the National Anthem at the School Board meeting. We wish our 5th graders the best of luck!
- Sunday, Feb 12: Deadline for ordering spirit wear. This is our last spirit wear sale of the year and you will love the spring choices. For more information, see the article below.
The Positivity project: Cheering others' Success
It's National School Counselor Week
Recently, Mrs. Chadwick sent this Thank you note to the PTA.
Below are some pictures of what I was able to purchase through the generosity of our Swift Creek PTA! I spent the funds, provided through the PTA Grant, on this high-quality sand tray and figurine starter kit, which comes with 165+ figurines specifically chosen for sand tray use! Play therapy techniques are useful for children ages 3-12, and I'm thrilled to utilize this tool, particularly with our younger students!
We are so happy to support Mrs. Chadwick! She is here for all our students and families and does an amazing job! My girls (even though one is no longer at the Creek) still finds talking to Mrs. Chadwick comforting.
THANK YOU, Mrs. Chadwick, for ALL you do for our families!!!!
Order Your Spirit Wear This Week! Deadline Next Sunday, Feb 12
All of the items we are offering in our store are soft, comfy and high quality. These items are the perfect way to show your Swift Creek spirit this year.
Our online spirit wear store is now open and will remain open until FEBRUARY 12, 2023. Please note that all orders must be placed online and will ship for free directly to Swift Creek. Orders can also be shipped to your home for $8 or for free with any orders over $50. Orders are expected to ship to you within 15-21 business days after our online store closes (arriving mid-March).
Don’t forget, your spirit wear order supports our PTA! If you have questions about your order, please contact [email protected].
To order please visit https://swiftcreekspringspiritwear2023.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Deadline for Yearbook cover is Feb 17
5th Grade Dedications due March 10
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 March 10.
Order Your Yearbook by April 4
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 [email protected].
Donate to our Care & Share Program
https://swiftcreek.memberhub.com/store/items/155928
Looking for an Original Works Committee Chair
Box Tops: Chance to Win 5,000 BoX Tops
If you have questions about the Box Tops program, contact our Painless Fundraising chair, Jenae Delayen at [email protected].
Cary Annexes Swift Creek Elementary
The annexation of Swift Creek was approved. Here is a link to the video:http://carync.iqm2.com/Citizens/SplitView.aspx?Mode=Video&MeetingID=5417&MinutesID=6142&FileFormat=pdf&Format=Minutes&MediaFileFormat=mpeg4
It starts at about the 7:30 minute mark. It was part of the consent agenda, so they approved things in bulk.
These staff notes give a rundown on all of what they have looked at: https://carync.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_LegiFile.aspx?Frame=&MeetingID=5417&MediaPosition=&ID=6591&CssClass=
And the meeting notes/agenda: http://carync.iqm2.com/Citizens/Detail_Meeting.aspx?ID=5417
BOARD ADVISORY COUNCIL DISTRICT 5: MEETING MON, FEB 13 5:30-7:00
The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Feb 13 from 5:30-7:00 at Vernon Malone College & Career Academy. The topic will be school safety and WCPSS' new strategic plan.
Everyone is welcome to attend.
Mark Your Calendars
- Friday, Feb 17: Deadline for entries for the Yearbook cover contest
- Monday, Feb 20: Presidents' Day. No school for staff or students.
- NEW: Thursday, Feb 23: Spirit Night at Chick-Fil-A
- 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
- 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
- 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.
This Week in Pictures
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