It is the last week of school before the Winter Break. The Winter Break lasts from Dec 21 - Jan 3. This time of year, so many families are celebrating a variety of holidays. We hope your family traditions (old and new) bring you great joy and comfort.
Thank you to everyone who attended Tuesday's PTA meeting. If you were unable to attend, the minutes are now available. All PTA meeting minutes are available from the PTA website.
In the meeting, Mr. Propst announced a new way that you can contact the school. Use the Contact Us form to submit questions, concerns, or compliments to the school.
Also, please note that enrollment is open for registrations for next school year. The sooner you can enroll, the better for our staff as they begin planning for next school year.
Stay safe and well! And please let us know if there is anything you need.
Marie, Deb, Sarah, Dana, and Lauren
Positivity Project
This week in the Positivity Project, students will learn about the character strength: Self-Control.
WHAT IT MEANS
You have the ability to control your emotions and behaviors. You think before you act.
WHY IT MATTERS
For individuals, self-control helps them delay the short-term gain in pursuit of a greater, long-term success.
A group’s ability to demonstrate self-control often appears in the form of “self-monitoring.” This means that individuals demonstrate honesty with one another about successful group practices. When things are unsuccessful, group members have the ability to adjust roles in the interest of overall group success. It’s a crucial strength in our modern society and its mentality of impulsivity and consumption.
Family Resources: To access these resources, use the password P2.
Highlights for this Week
Join us for Spirit Week!
The class in each grade level with the highest participation will earn a special treat in January!
- Wednesday, Dec 16:Asynchoronous Learning Day. All students will work from home.
- Friday, Dec 18: Last school day before Winter Break.
5th Grade News
Virtual Tours at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle
At Tuesday's PTA meeting, the principal at Dillard Drive Magnet Middle school, Mrs. Margaret Feldman, talked about the opportunities available at Dillard Drive and the new magnet program.
Virtual Tours will be held on these dates:
- December 17th, 2020 -- this week!
- January 5th & 20th, 2021
Spirit Wear
Are you interested in purchasing some Swift Creek gear for the holidays? Check out our new online store.
We have these items for sale:
- T shirts -- long and short sleeve
- water bottles
- car magnets
- drawstring bags
- Swift Creek bracelets
Note: When you go to the store, you will also notice a program called MemberHub Givebacks. These are sales to businesses that you can take advantage of through our MemberHub store. For each purchase, our PTA can earn up to 20%. (It is a little like other loyalty programs.)
Science Fair
It is time to put on your lab coat and create your project for this year's Science Fair! No need for a trifold board this year. All presentations will be done online and submitted virtually! You can do an experiment or a demonstration project. (Only experiments have the opportunity to move on to the regional fair.)
To participate, you must register by Jan 8.
All details are already available from the Science Fair page on the PTA website! Science Fair chair, Ashley Elliott [email protected].
Before and After School Program
If you are interested in the Before or After School program, please contact Mrs. Kress at [email protected] as soon as possible.
Currently, we do not have enough students to continue the program.
Wake County Public Schools
Applying to Magnet Schools or Year-Round School?
Applying to Magnet Schools for next year. Are you interested in attending a magnet or year round school next year? The deadline for applications is Jan 28, 2021. For information about a specific school, check that school's website. Many schools are currently conducting virtual tours.
Immunization and Health Assessment Records Due
Reminder: Immunization and Health Assessment Records Grace Period Ends Dec. 31
After multiple extensions, Tuesday Dec. 1 was the state deadline for students to submit a certification of immunization and a school health assessment. The 30-day grace period will end December 30, 2020. After the 30-day grace period, a student would have to be excluded from in-person and remote learning until compliant with these legal requirements. If a new student moves into the district, they have 30 calendar days from their first date of attendance, whether attending remotely or in-person.
Yearbook Cover Contest
Calling all artists!
We are looking for a student-designed cover for the yearbook! Requirements are in the attached image.
The deadline for entries is Monday, Dec 21. If you have questions, contact yearbook editor Sarah Wohldmann at [email protected].
Join the PTA
You can still join the Swift Creek PTA. Information on how to join is available from the Membership page on the PTA website.
If you have questions, please contact Membership chair, Danielle Davis, at [email protected].
Mark Your Calendars
- Monday, Dec 21:
- Teacher Work Day
- Deadline for Yearbook Cover Contest
- Tuesday, Dec 22 - Jan 1: Winter Break
- Jan 8: Deadline for Science Fair registration
- Jan 12: Projects due for Science Fair
- Jan 28, 2021: Deadline for applying to magnet or year-round schools for next year
Advocacy Alerts
Special School Board Meeting on Monday
You might have heard this in the news, but the Wake County School Board is holding a special meeting on Monday at 3:00 to discuss the current rise in COVID-19 cases in the state. I will be sharing notes on our PTA website and FB.