Whether you had a staycation or you travelled, we hope you had a rejuvenating Spring Break! We are off ROARing to the end of the school year, which will be here before you know it!
Check out all the exciting news below!
If you have any questions, please contact any board member.
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
- April 10-14: Assistant Principal Appreciation Week
- Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting in the media center and online
- Wednesday, April 12: Deadline to register for Run Club. See link below.
- Thursday, April 13 3-7PM: Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
The Positivity Project: Fairness
Here are the three questions from this week:
- Why is it important to share?
- What is something that you don't like to share?
- Can you talk about a time when you had to share and it wasn't easy? What happened after you did share?
To access all the family resources:
- Go to https://posproject.org/p2-for-families/.
- Select your grade level.
- Enter P2 as the password.
- Select the character strength of the week.
It's Assistant Principal Appreciation Week!
Please take a moment to Thank Mrs. Smith for all she does for the Creek!
April PTA Meeting is Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm
Here is our meeting agenda:
- approval of minutes from March meeting
- presentation from our kindergarten teachers
- Budget update
- Nominations for next year
- Committee updates
- Principal's Report
Nominations for PTA Officers for Next Year
Per PTA by-laws, we must present the list of nominees to general membership at least 10 days before the vote, which in our case will occur at the May 16 PTA meeting. If you or someone you know is interested in being an officer next year, we will continue taking nominations until the May meeting. Nominations can be presented from the floor before we vote in May.
Again, thank you to our Nominating committee for their work! This isn't an easy job but they worked diligently and VERY thoughtfully to set up our PTA for success next year!
Kids Heart Challenge: Way to go, Swifties!
FANTASTIC JOB SWIFT CREEK! Y'all did amazing, and we beat our school record and raised a whopping ... $7615.74!!! That's over $100 more than the all time record!
Thank you everyone that participated in the Kids Heart Challenge. Whether you donated or learned "Hands-only CPR" or BOTH, this will go a long ways in helping young children. I hope everyone has a great spring break and I will start handing out any prizes when I get the shipment in. Learning from last year, it will probably take a few weeks before everything comes in.
Deadline April 12: Register for Run Club
SAVE THE DATES BELOW!
If your student is interested, please CLICK HERE to register! Deadline to register is: APRIL 12
Thursday, April 13 3-7pM: You Scream, I Scream, we All Scream for Ice Cream!
On April 13, Flavors Ice Cream (in the Food Lion shopping center on Jones Franklin Road) will host Swift Creek for a yummy Spirit Night! A portion of all sales will be donated to the Creek. No flyer needed! Tell your neighbors and your friends!
Register for Music Together Week: April 17-20
We Need YOUR Help for International Night
Please join us for this year's event on Thursday, May 18 from 5:30-7:30.
To make this event successful, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Sign Up to Be a Host Family
Visiting our host families is the big draw to this event. Create a small display that explains some of your families traditions -- whether your family is new to America or been here for several generations.
Currently, we have families signed up to represent these countries:
- Italy
- Egypt
- Brazil
If your family is interested in presenting, sign up at https://tinyurl.com/scesInternational2023
Performances on the Basketball Court
Do you have a talent to share? Or know someone or a group who might be willing to perform? Here is our tentative line up:
- folk dancing led by Dr. Barr
- singer from Guatemala
- Irish dancing
If you are interested in helping with this event in any way, we'd love to have your thoughts and energy! Contact Marie Dexter at [email protected].
Field Day is May 25
Here are the times:
- K-2 10-11:30
- 3-5 12:30-2:30
Yearbook Needs Your Photos!!!!
Deadline April 18: Input for next Superintendent
Mark Your Calendars
- Tuesday, April 11 6:30pm: PTA Meeting
- Thursday, April 13 Spirit Night at Flavors Ice Cream
- April 17-20: Music Together Week. Attend Dr. Barr's music class with your Swifty.
- 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
- Tuesday, May 23 5:30-7:30pm Open House at 2600 Timber Drive (temporary space while Swift Creek is being rebuilt)
- Thursday, May 25: Field Day
- Monday, May 29: Memorial Day. No School for students or staff.
- Tuesday, May 30. EOG Testing begins
- Wednesday, June 7 9:30am: 5th grade awards ceremony on the field behind the school
- Friday, June 9: Last Day of School.