If you are reading this note, I hope that means you have power. The last week has just been exhausting. I never want to hear the name Florence again. I hope you and your family are doing well. If you need assistance in any way, please let us know. Our Swift Creek community is here to support one another during times like these!
I went by the Creek this morning, and from the outside everything looks okay. There are areas of standing water and some leaves and small branches down, but no other issues. I hope we don't hear of significant damage to other schools in the Wake County system. I can't wait for us to return to school.
If there is anything you need, please let us know! We are here for you!
Hope to see you soon!
Marie
P2 Project: Curiosity
This week, students start learning about the 24 character strengths in the Positivity Project. We start with Curiosity. Check your child's Tuesday folder for the Curiosity character card developed by P2.
You can also check out the Curiosity video on the Swift Creek YouTube channel.
Monday: No School
School is cancelled due to Florence. Here are the make up days.
- Saturday, Oct 13 (a full school day)
- Wednesday, Oct 31
- Wednesday, Nov 21 (the day before Thanksgiving)
Tuesday: ELA Night Has Been Rescheduled
The last week has been taxing on EVERYONE. So our ELA (English / Language Arts) Curriculum night has been rescheduled for Tuesday, Oct 9. Please check your child's Tuesday folder for an updated RSVP.
Wednesday: No School
Wednesday is the Yom Kippur, so there is no school.
Thursday: Swift Creek Night at BJ's Brewhouse and Restaurant
Join us on Thursday from 5-8pm and take the night off from cooking. When you show your flyer, 20% of your sale will go to the Creek. Yellow flyers went home in last week's Tuesday folder. They are also available online at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/family-fun.html.
Friday: Short PTA Meeting around 8:15
The PTA meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday night has been cancelled and many of the items postponed until the October meeting.
However, it is important that we vote on the PTA budget for the year, so that we can pay our bills. Please join us early on Friday morning for a VERY short meeting, so we can vote on the budget. You can review the budget at http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/uploads/2/4/2/2/24227387/proposed_budget_2018-2019.pdf. If you have questions, please ask! Your help is greatly appreciated!
If you can attend the Friday, please RSVP to this email.
Advocacy: Upcoming Bond Referendum
In November, there will be midterm elections. In Wake County, one of the items on the ballot will be a bond referendum for Wake County schools, which includes money for construction. You can learn more at https://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/article216177530.html
Want the Latest Info on the School Renovation / Rebuild?
Check out the Project Details page on WCPSS. There is also a link to this page from the PTA website.
WCPSS School Enrollment Plan for 2019-20
On Monday, I attended the BAC Council meeting for District 5. These council meetings are held by each member of the school board. The representative for District 5 is Dr. Jim Martin.
WCPSS is currently asking for feedback on draft 1 of the school enrollment plan. Swift Creek is mentioned in the plan; however, the changes to Swift Creek are changes to application schools and the fact that some students from Yates Mill will be transferred to Swift Creek.
A full write up is available at:
http://swiftcreekeswcpssnetptahtml.weebly.com/home/notes-from-district-5-council-meeting-wcpss-school-enrollment-plan-for-2019-2020
Mark Your Calendars!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming events!
- Sept 19 -- Holiday. No school.
- Sept 20 5-8pm -- Swift Creek Night at BJ Brewhouse and Restaurant
- Sept 24-28 -- Take Your Parent to PE week!
- Sept 25: Watch DOGs kickoff party. RSVP to David Outlaw at [email protected]
- Sept 28 -- Early Release. School dismisses at 1:15pm
- Oct 9 -- Math Curriculum night, PTA meeting
- Oct 12 -- Fun Run! Schedule to come out soon!
- Oct 13 -- Make Up day! It is a full day of school.
- Oct 16 -- Rain Date for Fun Run